Format: Vinyl Record LP, Pablo Records. Germany release from 1985. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Buddy DeFranco, The Oscar Peterson Quartet. Classic Jazz music LP. Lovely fresh and clean copy. Record label: Pablo Records. Germany Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM343122310915 letrD
About this Vinyl Record:A magnificent meeting of giants on Pablo Records! Clarinettist Buddy DeFranco joins the extraordinary Oscar Peterson Quartet — featuring Joe Pass on guitar, Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen on bass, and Martin Drew on drums — for a programme of standards that swings from first note to last. DeFranco's fluid, bop-rooted clarinet fits seamlessly with Peterson's exuberant piano wizardry, and the chemistry between all five musicians is immediately apparent. Beautifully recorded and endlessly enjoyable.
Jazz Music LP
Count Basie - Jam Session At The Montreux Jazz Festival 1975 (2310 750)
GBP 11.95
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Pablo Records. UK release. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Count Basie. Classic Jazz music LP. Record label: Pablo Records. UK Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM342922310750 letrB
About this Vinyl Record: Count Basie brought the house down at the 1975 Montreux Jazz Festival, and thankfully Norman Granz captured every electrifying moment for Pablo Records! Recorded live on 19 July 1975 in Switzerland, this all-star session features a dream team lineup alongside Basie — trumpeter Roy Eldridge, tenor saxophonist Johnny Griffin, vibraphonist Milt Jackson, bassist Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen, and drummer Louis Bellson. Just three epic tracks — Billie's Bounce, Festival Blues, and Lester Leaps In — but each one bursts with life. A finger-popping, soul-stirring live performance from jazz royalty at its finest.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Pablo Records. UK release. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Count Basie. Classic Jazz music LP. Record label: Pablo Records. UK Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM342912310840 letrB
About this Vinyl Record: 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.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Pablo Records. UK release. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Count Basie, Zoot Sims. Classic Jazz music LP. Record label: Pablo Records. UK Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM342902310745 letrB
About this Vinyl Record: 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.
Jazz Music LP
Johnny Hodges - At The Sportpalast, Berlin (2620 102)
GBP 14.95
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Pablo Records. UK release from 1978. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Johnny Hodges. Classic Swing Jazz music LP. Double LP housed in a gatefold laminated jacket. The vinyl record appears to have had little or no play. Lovely fresh and clean copy. Record label: Pablo Records. UK Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM341512620102 letrH
About this Vinyl Record: A glorious Pablo Live double album! Released in 1978 and recorded at the Sportpalast in Berlin in March 1961, this magnificent gatefold set captures Johnny Hodges leading a small group of fellow Ellingtonians — trombonist Lawrence Brown, baritone saxophonist Harry Carney, multi-talented Ray Nance on cornet, violin, and vocals, pianist Al Williams, bassist Aaron Bell, and drummer Sam Woodyard — in what one listener perfectly described as 'one of the happiest concerts ever heard'. Warm, joyful, and absolutely essential.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Pablo Records. USA release from 1980. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Count Basie, Oscar Peterson. Classic Swing Jazz music LP. A United States vinyl pressing, hard to find outside the USA. Record label: Pablo Records. USA Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM341222310843 letrB
About this Vinyl Record: The meeting of Count Basie and Oscar Peterson creates an exciting partnership between two outstanding jazz pianists. Their contrasting styles complement one another beautifully, combining Basie's economy and swing with Peterson's virtuosity and energy. The performances are lively, elegant and filled with mutual respect, making the album a delight for piano jazz enthusiasts.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Pablo Records. UK release from 1975. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Count Basie. Classic Big Band Jazz music LP. The vinyl record appears to have had little or no play. Record label: Pablo Records. UK Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM341192310756 letrB
About this Vinyl Record: This powerful big band recording finds Count Basie leading an accomplished ensemble through energetic and polished arrangements. The orchestra swings effortlessly, combining precision with a relaxed sense of rhythm. Strong solo performances and memorable melodies make the album an enjoyable example of Basie's enduring ability to lead one of jazz's finest big bands.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Pablo Records. Germany release from 1979. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from The Louie Bellson Drum Explosion. Classic Big Band Jazz music LP. The vinyl record appears to have had little or no play. Lovely fresh and clean copy. Record label: Pablo Records. Germany Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM340922310834 letrB
About this Vinyl Record: The explosive drumming of Louie Bellson drives this energetic recording, combining powerful rhythms with exciting arrangements. The ensemble performs with enthusiasm and precision, creating music that is both dynamic and engaging. Bellson's technical brilliance and musical creativity are evident throughout, making the album an enjoyable showcase for his talents.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Pablo Records. UK release from 1978. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Milt Jackson, The Monty Alexander Trio. Classic Cool Jazz music LP. Housed in a gatefold jacket. The vinyl record appears to have had little play. Record label: Pablo Records. UK Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM340792310804 letrJ
About this Vinyl Record: The collaboration between Milt Jackson and The Monty Alexander Trio produces an engaging blend of soulful grooves and elegant improvisation. Jackson's vibraphone and Alexander's piano complement each other perfectly, creating performances full of warmth and energy. The album demonstrates the ability of both artists to combine sophistication with accessibility.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Pablo Records. UK release from 1977. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Zoot Sims. Classic Jazz music LP. Lovely fresh and clean copy. Record label: Pablo Records. UK Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM340722310783 letrS
About this Vinyl Record:Zoot Sims creates a warm and inviting atmosphere on this engaging recording. His relaxed tenor saxophone style and melodic improvisations are supported by tasteful arrangements and excellent accompaniment. The performances swing effortlessly while maintaining an intimate feeling, making the album a rewarding example of Sims' distinctive and highly enjoyable approach to jazz.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Pablo Records. USA release from 1981. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Count Basie. Classic Bop Jazz music LP. Lovely fresh and clean copy. A United States vinyl pressing, hard to find outside the USA. Record label: Pablo Records. USA Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM339872312126 letrB
About this Vinyl Record: The mighty Count Basie in an intimate small group setting on this Pablo label gem, scaling things down to a quintet without losing one ounce of that famous swing. Basie's wonderfully economic piano playing takes centre stage here, each perfectly chosen note speaking volumes in the best tradition of Kansas City jazz. The small group format brings out a warmth and conversational quality in Basie's playing that is simply irresistible. A wonderful reminder that less is very often so much more when the pianist is this magnificently gifted.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Pablo Records. UK release from 1975. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Count Basie. Classic Swing Jazz music LP. Record label: Pablo Records. UK Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM339852310718 letrB
About this Vinyl Record:Count Basie and an all-star cast of jazz greats get together on this wonderful Pablo label date for a loose, good-natured jam session that is simply a joy from start to finish. The atmosphere is relaxed and celebratory, with brilliant improvisers clearly relishing each other's company as they swing through a carefully chosen repertoire. Basie's own spare, perfectly placed piano is a constant delight, and the soloists respond to his light-touch leadership with playing of genuine warmth and inspiration. A thoroughly uplifting listen.