George Formby - It's Turned Out Nice Again with George Formby (MFP 1378)
GBP 6.95
Format: Vinyl Record LP, MFP Records. UK release. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from George Formby. Music Hall music LP. Housed in a flip back style jacket. A nice copy considering its age. Record label: MFP Records. UK Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM17908mfp1378 ---F
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Concord-Jazz Records. USA release from 1977. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Joe Venuti, George Barnes. Classic Swing Jazz music LP. A United States vinyl pressing, hard to find outside the USA. Record label: Concord-Jazz Records. USA Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM34333cj30 letrV
About this Vinyl Record:Pure magic from two of jazz's most warmly beloved performers! Recorded at the 1974 Concord Summer Festival, this irresistible album pairs violin legend Joe Venuti — the man who essentially invented jazz violin — with the magnificently swinging guitar of George Barnes in a duo setting that sparkles with wit, mutual affection, and effortless musicianship. Their shared delight in the music is evident in every bar, and the performances have a relaxed, conversational quality that makes you feel like a very privileged fly on the wall.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Philips Records. USA release. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from George Wein's Newport Jazz Festival Allstars. Classic Jazz music LP. A United States vinyl pressing, hard to find outside the USA. Record label: Philips Records. USA Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM34308bl7665 letrW
About this Vinyl Record: Jazz doesn't get more glamorous than this! Recorded live at the Olympia Theatre in Paris on 15 April 1961, this wonderful album captures pianist and Newport Jazz Festival founder George Wein leading a superb all-star group through a swinging, relaxed programme in the heart of the French capital. The lineup is magnificent — Ruby Braff on trumpet, the velvet-toned Vic Dickenson on trombone, the wonderfully idiosyncratic Pee Wee Russell on clarinet, and Jimmy Woode on bass. Together they deliver traditional jazz and swing in a manner that's utterly free of cliché — open, inventive, and brimming with the special magic that only live music can produce.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Capitol Records. UK release. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from George Shearing And The Quintet. Classic Jazz music LP. Some light scuffing to record. Record label: Capitol Records. UK Grade: Vinyl VG, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM34298t1416 letrS
About this Vinyl Record: George Shearing's quintet was simply on fire when they played the Crescendo Club on Hollywood's legendary Sunset Strip in March 1958, and this Capitol Records live album captures every thrilling moment! With Emil Richards on vibes, the incomparable Toots Thielemans on guitar, Al McKibbon on bass, Percy Brice on drums, and Armando Peraza adding sizzling congas, the group delivers a masterclass in tight, vibrant jazz. From bop classics like Confirmation and Joy Spring to the irresistible Latin bounce of Drume Negrita and Mambo Inn, this is sophisticated, swinging jazz at its most electrifying.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, The Blue Angel Jazz Club Records. USA release. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from The Blue Angel Jazz Club. Classic Jazz music LP. A United States vinyl pressing, hard to find outside the USA. Record label: The Blue Angel Jazz Club Records. USA Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM34289bajc503 letrB
About this Vinyl Record: What a treasure this is! A rare private pressing made exclusively for members of the Blue Angel Jazz Club, this gem was recorded live at the University Club of Pasadena on 28 December 1968. Featuring a stellar cast including violin legend Joe Venuti, guitarist George Van Eps, vocalist Clancey Hayes, and a host of accomplished sidemen including trumpeter Ray Linn and trombonist Moe Schneider, it captures the warm, swinging magic of a real jazz party in full flow. Traditional and swing styles sparkle throughout, making this a wonderfully intimate slice of late-1960s West Coast jazz life.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Verve Records. USA release from 1959. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Johnny Hodges And His Strings. Classic Jazz music LP. Record labels are the trumpeter` versions. Some light scuffing to record. A United States vinyl pressing, hard to find outside the USA. Record label: Verve Records. USA Grade: Vinyl VG, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM34194mgv8314 letrH
About this Vinyl Record:Johnny Hodges brings his uniquely sensuous and silky alto saxophone voice to the magnificent music of George Gershwin on this gorgeous album, accompanied by lush string arrangements that perfectly complement his extraordinary lyricism. Hodges caresses these beloved melodies with breathtaking tenderness and warmth, finding fresh emotional depth in every phrase. A wonderfully romantic and deeply satisfying listening experience that showcases one of jazz's most beautiful instrumental voices at its most enchanting.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Concord-Jazz Records. USA release from 1977. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from George Barnes Quartet. Classic Swing Jazz music LP. A United States vinyl pressing, hard to find outside the USA. Record label: Concord-Jazz Records. USA Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM34191cj43 letrB
About this Vinyl Record: An understated gem and a fitting farewell! George Barnes's final album, released on Concord Jazz in 1977, showcases the veteran guitarist's clean, singing single-note lines and deep blues roots in a beautifully relaxed quartet setting with rhythm guitarist Duncan James, bassist Dean Reilly, and drummer Benny Barth. Rooted in the Chicago jazz of the 1930s but completely timeless, the album is a masterclass in swinging, melodic guitar jazz from a true original who profoundly influenced everyone who came after him.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Verve Records. South Africa release from 1974. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Johnny Hodges, Lalo Schifrin. Classic Cool Jazz music LP. Some light scuffing to record. Some yellowing and wear to jacket. Record label: Verve Records. South Africa Grade: Vinyl VG, Jacket VG Stock: 1. Item: RM341882304186 letrH
About this Vinyl Record: What a wonderful lost treasure! Recorded in New York on 26 May 1963 but not released until 1973, this album documents the only meeting on record between the incomparable alto saxophonist Johnny Hodges and the brilliant Argentine pianist and composer Lalo Schifrin. Backed by guitarist Barry Galbraith, bassist George Duvivier, and drummer Dave Bailey, Hodges delivers nine gorgeous performances with his signature silky tone and effortless lyricism. A genuinely thrilling and historically important find.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Swing-House Records. UK release from 1972. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Georgie Auld. Classic Jazz music LP. Record label: Swing-House Records. UK Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM34181swh25 letrA
About this Vinyl Record: A swinging delight! This 1981 Swing House compilation showcases the tremendously gifted Georgie Auld and his orchestra in a live bop session of infectious energy. With the young Neal Hefti on trumpet among the sidemen, it's a vivid document of a hard-driving band playing with real fire. Auld's commanding tenor saxophone leads the way throughout, demonstrating why he was one of the most respected figures to bridge the gap between swing and bebop in the immediate post-war era.
Jazz Music LP
George Kelly - Plays The Music Of Don Redman (ST 240)
GBP 14.95
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Stash Records. USA release from 1984. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from George Kelly. Classic Jazz music LP. One corner cut out of jacket. A United States vinyl pressing, hard to find outside the USA. Record label: Stash Records. USA Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM34155st240 letrK
About this Vinyl Record: A wonderful rediscovery! Recorded at JAC Studios in New York in August 1984 for Stash Records, this delightful tribute album teams veteran tenor saxophonist and vocalist George Kelly — a former member of the Savoy Sultans — with a superb group including trumpeter Glenn Zottola, guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli, pianist Richard Wyands, bassist George Duvivier, and drummer Butch Miles. Eight songs associated with the great Don Redman — including 'Cherry', 'Chant Of The Weed', and 'Gee Baby Ain't I Good To You' — are all given warmly swinging, immensely enjoyable readings.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Angel Records. USA release from 1980. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Claude Bolling, Angel Romero, George Shearing. Classic Jazz Classical music LP. Some light marks on record. A United States vinyl pressing, hard to find outside the USA. Record label: Angel Records. USA Grade: Vinyl VG, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM34140ds37327 letrB
About this Vinyl Record: This unique collaboration unites Claude Bolling, Angel Romero and George Shearing in a delightful meeting of classical and jazz traditions. The interplay between guitar and piano is both elegant and playful, with beautifully crafted compositions allowing each musician to shine. The album offers a graceful fusion of styles, combining technical brilliance with warmth, melody and considerable musical charm.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, People Records. UK release from 1973. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Jimmy McGriff, Lucky Thompson, George Freeman, O'Donel Levy. Classic Soul Jazz music LP. Record label: People Records. UK Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM34131pleo17 letrM
About this Vinyl Record: This memorable session brings together Jimmy McGriff, Lucky Thompson, George Freeman and O'Donel Levy for a soulful and energetic performance. Recorded with a lively spirit, the album combines blues influences, hard-driving grooves and expressive improvisation. The musicians interact with ease, producing music that feels spontaneous and engaging while highlighting the considerable talents of each performer.