Format: Vinyl Record LP, Chess Records. Italy 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. What a session this was! Recorded at the Nola Penthouse Studio in New York City on 17 and 18 June 1963 and originally released on Argo Records, The Great Day finds James Moody in spectacular company. Arranged and conducted by Tom McIntosh, the lineup reads like a jazz dream — trumpeters Thad Jones and Johnny Coles, flautist Hubert Laws, guitarist Jim Hall, bassist Richard Davis, and drummer Mel Lewis. This was actually the first documented studio encounter between Thad Jones and Mel Lewis, adding extra historic sparkle to an already fantastic record. Moody glides between flute, alto, and tenor with effortless brilliance throughout. Record label: Chess Records. Italy Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM34295gch8090 letrM
Jazz Music LP
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, Pablo Records. UK release from 1972. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Count Basie. Classic Country Jazz music LP. Housed in a gatefold jacket. Lovely fresh and clean copy. The third instalment in Count Basie's irresistible Jam series on Pablo Records is a absolute delight! Recorded in 1976 and produced by Norman Granz, it was captured during the same inspired sessions that produced Basie Jam 2, which means the energy and camaraderie among the musicians is absolutely electric. Featuring extended, unhurried performances that let soloists really stretch out, the album showcases the Count's signature laid-back piano genius in a small-group setting that feels relaxed, spontaneous, and joyfully swinging. Highlights include rollicking versions of Moten Swing and Bye Bye Blues that will have you grinning from ear to ear. Record label: Pablo Records. UK Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM342912310840 letrB
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Pablo Records. UK release from 1972. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Count Basie, Zoot Sims. Classic Country Jazz music LP. Housed in a gatefold jacket. Lovely fresh and clean copy. Pure joy on vinyl! Recorded at RCA Studios in New York on 9 April 1975 and released the following year on Norman Granz's Pablo Records, this intimate small-group session strips away the big band trappings and lets the Count breathe freely alongside the gloriously warm tenor saxophone of Zoot Sims. Granz wisely kept the lineup lean, and the result is a beautifully relaxed collection of standards and original compositions brimming with natural chemistry. Five jazz standards sit alongside three original pieces, all delivered with the effortless elegance that only these two masters could conjure. Record label: Pablo Records. UK Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM342902310745 letrB
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