James Moody - James Moody's Greatest Hits! (PR-7431)
GBP 14.95
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Prestige Records. USA release from 1972. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from James Moody. Classic Country Jazz music LP. Housed in a gatefold jacket. Lovely fresh and clean copy. A United States vinyl pressing, hard to find outside the USA. This is a wonderful chance to hear the young James Moody at his brilliant, adventurous best! Compiled by Prestige Records and drawing on recordings made in Stockholm, Sweden in 1949 with Swedish sidemen including Leppe Sundwall, Gösta Theselius, and Arne Domnerus, the twelve tracks include bebop classics like Lester Leaps In, Indiana, Body & Soul, and the track that would eventually become his signature, the irresistible 'I'm In The Mood For Love.' These concise, punchy performances — originally issued as 78s — showcase the fiery young saxophonist in top form, alternating thrillingly between tenor and alto. Record label: Prestige Records. USA Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM34294pr7431 letrM
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Verve Records. UK release from 1972. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Johnny Hodges. Classic Country Jazz music LP. Housed in a gatefold jacket. Lovely fresh and clean copy. Alto saxophone genius Johnny Hodges is absolutely sublime on this 1967 Verve Records gem! Recorded in New York City during August and October 1966, and produced by the legendary Creed Taylor, the album showcases Hodges' legendary gorgeous tone in peak form, backed by an all-star ensemble featuring trumpeters Snooky Young and Ernie Royal, with lush arrangements by conductor Jimmy Jones. Whether caressing a gorgeous ballad or playfully sauntering through an original blues, Hodges makes every note sing. His stunning interpretation of 'I Can't Believe That You're in Love With Me' alone is worth the price of admission. Record label: Verve Records. UK Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM34293svlp9175 letrH
Format: Vinyl Record LP, The Blue Angel Jazz Club Records. USA release from 1972. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from The Blue Angel Jazz Club. Classic Country Jazz music LP. Housed in a gatefold jacket. Lovely fresh and clean copy. A United States vinyl pressing, hard to find outside the USA. 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. Record label: The Blue Angel Jazz Club Records. USA Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM34289bajc503 letrB
Format: Vinyl Record LP, BlackHawk Records. Germany release from 1972. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Stan Getz. Classic Country Jazz music LP. Housed in a gatefold jacket. Lovely fresh and clean copy. Stan Getz embarks on a beautifully adventurous musical journey on Voyage, one of his later recordings that finds him exploring new harmonic territory with characteristic elegance and sensitivity. Getz's saxophone tone is as gorgeous as ever — warm, honeyed, and utterly distinctive — while his choice of material reflects a restless musical curiosity that never dimmed throughout his extraordinary career. A truly rewarding listen, Voyage confirms Getz's timeless brilliance magnificently. Record label: BlackHawk Records. Germany Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM34288bkh51101 letrG
Format: Vinyl Record LP, EmArcy Records. France release from 1972. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Stan Getz. Classic Country Jazz music LP. Housed in a gatefold jacket. Lovely fresh and clean copy. Stan Getz celebrated his remarkable career in style with Anniversary, a later recording that finds him playing with all the warmth, wisdom, and effortless grace accumulated over decades at the top of jazz. Getz's tone remained breathtakingly beautiful, and his musical imagination as vivid as ever. A deeply moving and musically rich album, Anniversary stands as a fitting tribute to one of jazz saxophone's truly irreplaceable voices. Record label: EmArcy Records. France Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM342878387691 letrG
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Verve Records. Japan release from 1972. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Stan Getz. Classic Country Jazz music LP. Housed in a gatefold jacket. Lovely fresh and clean copy. A Japanese vinyl pressing, hard to find outside Japan. Stan Getz explores wonderfully cool, sophisticated jazz territory on And The Cool Sounds, an album that perfectly encapsulates his laid-back elegance and extraordinary musical intelligence. The interplay between Getz and his accompanists is simply magical, with every note feeling perfectly chosen and exquisitely placed. Smooth, swinging, and endlessly pleasurable, this album represents Getz at his most relaxed and assured, making it an absolute joy to listen to. Record label: Verve Records. Japan Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM34286mv2681 letrG
Jazz Music LP
Charlie Ventura - The New Charlie Ventura In Hi-Fi (HQ 2009)
GBP 11.95
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Harlequin Records. UK release from 1972. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Charlie Ventura. Classic Country Jazz music LP. Housed in a gatefold jacket. Lovely fresh and clean copy. Charlie Ventura steps boldly into the hi-fi age on The New Charlie Ventura In Hi-Fi, showcasing his powerful, versatile saxophone playing in gloriously vibrant sound. Ventura's exuberant personality shines throughout, blending bop sophistication with crowd-pleasing energy and swing. With excellent accompaniment and a programme of exciting material, this album captures a remarkable jazz entertainer at his most dynamic and engaging, sounding fresher than ever in full hi-fi glory. Record label: Harlequin Records. UK Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM34285hq2009 letrV
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Soul-Note Records. Italy release from 1972. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Charli Persip And Superband. Classic Country Jazz music LP. Housed in a gatefold jacket. Lovely fresh and clean copy. Charli Persip and his spectacular Superband prove definitively that No Dummies Allowed on this powerhouse big band recording. Persip's drumming drives the ensemble with tremendous authority and swing, while his talented musicians respond with performances of real fire and creativity. Bold, brassy, and absolutely bursting with energy, this album showcases big band jazz at its most exciting and ambitious, reflecting Persip's passion and extraordinary musical intelligence throughout. Record label: Soul-Note Records. Italy Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM342841211791 letrP
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Columbia Records. USA release from 1972. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Herb Ellis. Classic Country Jazz music LP. Housed in a gatefold jacket. Lovely fresh and clean copy. A United States vinyl pressing, hard to find outside the USA. Herb Ellis delivers a masterclass in blues-infused jazz guitar on Nothing But The Blues, an album that crackles with energy and authenticity from first note to last. Ellis swings effortlessly while coaxing rich, soulful tones from his guitar, demonstrating why he was regarded as one of the finest jazz guitarists of his generation. Deeply expressive and enormously satisfying, this album is an absolute must for guitar enthusiasts everywhere. Record label: Columbia Records. USA Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM3428333cx10139 letrE
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Affinity Records. UK release from 1972. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Bud Freeman. Classic Country Jazz music LP. Housed in a gatefold jacket. Lovely fresh and clean copy. Bud Freeman brings irresistible charm and veteran swing era wisdom to Keep Smilin' At Trouble, a thoroughly enjoyable album from this Chicago jazz legend. Freeman's distinctive tenor saxophone style — warm, slightly husky, and endlessly swinging — is perfectly suited to the upbeat material throughout. A wonderful reminder of Freeman's enduring brilliance, this album radiates positivity and musical joy, living up to its wonderfully optimistic title magnificently. Record label: Affinity Records. UK Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM34282afs1036 letrF
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Affinity Records. UK release from 1972. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Various. Classic Country Jazz music LP. Housed in a gatefold jacket. Lovely fresh and clean copy. Piano Portraits Vol. One opens this delightful series with a gorgeous showcase of jazz piano artistry across multiple styles and eras. Featuring various talented pianists, the collection highlights the instrument's remarkable expressive range, from tender ballad playing to brisk, swinging uptempo numbers. Each pianist brings their own distinctive voice and charm, making this a richly rewarding listen that celebrates the piano's absolutely central role in jazz history. Record label: Affinity Records. UK Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket VG Stock: 1. Item: RM34281afs1022 letrV
Jazz Music LP
Various - Piano Portraits, Vol Two 'Rockin' In Rhythm (AFS 1028)
GBP 8.95
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Affinity Records. UK release from 1972. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Various. Classic Country Jazz music LP. Housed in a gatefold jacket. Lovely fresh and clean copy. Piano Portraits Vol. Two — Rockin' In Rhythm is a wonderful celebration of jazz piano in full swinging mode. Featuring various gifted pianists, this collection captures the instrument at its most exciting and rhythmically alive, from rolling boogie-woogie grooves to sophisticated swing stylings. Each performance sparkles with personality and technical brilliance, making this an enormously entertaining album that showcases the extraordinary breadth and vitality of jazz piano tradition. Record label: Affinity Records. UK Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket VG Stock: 1. Item: RM34280afs1028 letrV