Mezzoforte - Catching Up With Mezzoforte (Early Recordings) (STE LP03)
GBP 11.95
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Steinar Records. UK release from 1983. Soul music vinyl record LP release from Mezzoforte. Classic Soul Jazz Funk music LP. Comes with the original bonus 12 inch single. Lovely fresh and clean copy. Record label: Steinar Records. UK Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM22405stelp03 ---M
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Capitol Records. Spain release from 1972. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Various. Classic Jazz music LP. Record label: Capitol Records. Spain Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM343060542602131 letrV
About this Record: A sparkling West Coast jazz compilation that gathers together some of the finest Capitol Records performances from the late 1940s and early 1950s! This Fresh Sound release showcases the cool, sophisticated sounds emerging from California's jazz scene during one of its most creatively fertile periods. Featuring recordings by artists including Jimmy Giuffre alongside other Capitol jazz luminaries, it's a beautifully curated journey through the laid-back yet harmonically adventurous world of West Coast jazz — intelligent, swinging, and endlessly listenable. A fantastic addition to any jazz collection and a wonderful snapshot of a golden era in American music.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Prestige Records. USA release from 1972. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from James Moody. Classic Jazz music LP. A United States vinyl pressing, hard to find outside the USA. Record label: Prestige Records. USA Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM34297prt24015 letrM
About this Record: This double-album Prestige compilation is a magnificent celebration of James Moody's extraordinary early career! Drawn from his acclaimed mid-1950s recordings, it showcases the multi-talented saxophonist and flautist in a variety of inspired settings — from hard-driving bebop septet workouts to soulful small-group swing. His exuberance, his deep musicality, and his ability to tell a story whether on tenor, alto, or flute are all brilliantly on display. As one reviewer perfectly put it, this is a record that captures what makes Moody so wonderful — a player full of soul, thoughtfulness, and sheer joy in every single note.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Herwin Records. USA 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. A United States vinyl pressing, hard to find outside the USA. A marvellous journey into early jazz history! Released on the revived Herwin label, this compilation draws on recordings made in Chicago in the mid-to-late 1920s, preserving some of the most joyful and creative music from the genre's golden age. Full of hot collective improvisation, irresistible rhythmic drive, and the kind of spontaneous musical conversation that made early jazz so revolutionary, it's an absolute treat for anyone who loves the authentic, raw energy of the music at its exuberant, uninhibited best. Record label: Herwin Records. USA Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM34190herwin102 letrV
Format: Vinyl Record LP, CBS Records. Italy 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. Count Basie's 1972 CBS double album is a magnificent treasure chest of 28 recordings spanning 1936 to 1942, drawing from Vocalion, Columbia, and Brunswick sessions. Featuring some of the era's most iconic sidemen including Lester Young, Buck Clayton, and Herschel Evans, plus vocals from Billie Holiday, Helen Humes, and Jimmy Rushing, this beautifully compiled gatefold set captures the early swing magic of one of jazz's greatest bandleaders in all its irresistible, foot-tapping glory. Record label: CBS Records. Italy Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM3417167205 letrB
Jazz Music LP
Arne Domnerus - Arne Domnerus Nalenorkester 1951-55 (E 054-34833)
GBP 14.95
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Odeon Records. Sweden release from 1972. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Arne Domnerus. Classic Country Jazz music LP. Housed in a gatefold jacket. Lovely fresh and clean copy. These recordings from the early 1950s present Arne Domnerus leading the Nalen Orchestra with confidence and style. The performances combine strong arrangements, fine solo work and lively rhythms. The album captures an important period in Swedish jazz history while showcasing Domnerus as both an accomplished saxophonist and bandleader. Record label: Odeon Records. Sweden Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM34095e05434833 letrD
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Prestige Records. USA release from 1972. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Milt Jackson. 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. The early quartet recordings of Milt Jackson reveal the vibraphonist's extraordinary touch and melodic imagination. His warm sound and elegant phrasing are supported by sympathetic accompaniment, creating performances filled with swing and sophistication. The album highlights Jackson's ability to combine blues feeling with modern jazz ideas in a highly accessible manner. Record label: Prestige Records. USA Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM34077ojc001 letrJ
Jazz Music LP
Charlie Byrd - Byrd in The Hand Charlie Byrd's Greatest Recordings 1973-75 (FT 547)
GBP 19.95
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Fantasy Records. UK release from 1978. Bossa Nova, Samba Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Charlie Byrd. First or early UK pressing with A-1 and B-1 in run out grooves. Gold promo stamp on back of jacket. Lovely fresh and clean copy. Record label: Fantasy Records. UK Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM5734ft547 ---B
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Affinity Records. UK release from 1972. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from The Pete Brown Sextet, The Jonah Jones Sextet. Classic Jazz music LP. Record label: Affinity Records. UK Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM34309aff96 letrB
About this Record: Get ready to jump! This fantastic 1983 Affinity Records compilation brings together two fabulous New York sessions recorded in November and December 1954 — the Pete Brown Sextet on side one, the Jonah Jones Sextet on side two. Originally issued separately on Bethlehem Records, these recordings capture two brilliant musicians in prime small-group form. Pete Brown's earthy, bluesy alto saxophone swings with irresistible energy, while Jonah Jones' warm, punchy trumpet and swinging, accessible style make the second half equally irresistible. It's Harlem jazz at its most vibrant, joyful, and alive — a pure feel-good classic from start to finish.
Jazz Music LP
Various - From Spirituals To Swing Carnegie Hall Concerts 1938/39 (VJD 550)
GBP 14.95
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Jazz Vogue Records. UK release from 1972. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Various. Classic Jazz music LP. Record label: Jazz Vogue Records. UK Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM34307vjd550 letrV
About this Record: One of the most historically significant jazz recordings ever made! Producer John Hammond — not yet 30 years old — presented two extraordinary concerts at Carnegie Hall on 23 December 1938 and 24 December 1939 that traced the evolution of African-American music from its raw roots to the heights of swing. The lineup is staggering: Count Basie, Benny Goodman, Big Joe Turner, Sidney Bechet, Albert Ammons, Pete Johnson, Meade Lux Lewis, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Helen Humes, Big Bill Broonzy, and Charlie Christian among many others. Released on Vanguard as a double LP, this is essential listening — joyful, groundbreaking, and utterly unforgettable.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Columbia Records. USA release from 1972. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Erroll Garner. Classic Jazz music LP. A United States vinyl pressing, hard to find outside the USA. Record label: Columbia Records. USA Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM34299pg33424 letrG
About this Record: This glorious 1975 Columbia double-album gatefold is a wonderful opportunity to revel in the irresistible genius of Erroll Garner! Compiled from his Columbia recordings, it showcases the pianist's utterly distinctive style — left hand striding like a rhythm guitarist, right hand floating melodically behind the beat in his unmistakable way — across a generous programme of jazz standards and originals. Nobody sounded quite like Erroll, and nobody ever will. His playful invention, exuberant swing, and sheer delight in music leap off the vinyl with every single track. A brilliant introduction and a warm reminder of an incomparable talent.
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 Jazz music LP. A United States vinyl pressing, hard to find outside the USA. Record label: Prestige Records. USA Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM34294pr7431 letrM
About this Record: 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.