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.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Affinity Records. UK release from 1972. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Various. Classic Jazz music LP. Record label: Affinity Records. UK Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket VG Stock: 1. Item: RM34281afs1022 letrV
About this Record: 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.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Calliope Records. USA release from 1972. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Buddy DeFranco, Art Pepper. Classic Jazz music LP. A United States vinyl pressing, hard to find outside the USA. Record label: Calliope Records. USA Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM34268cal3015 letrD
About this Record:Buddy DeFranco and Art Pepper create genuinely exciting musical sparks together on these live session recordings, two brilliant reed players bringing their contrasting yet complementary styles into thrilling dialogue. DeFranco's brilliant clarinet virtuosity and Pepper's distinctive, emotionally charged alto saxophone create a fascinating and rewarding musical conversation. Captured live with wonderful spontaneity and energy, these performances showcase both musicians operating with tremendous creative freedom and mutual inspiration.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Taz-Jaz Records. USA release from 1972. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Johnny Guarnieri. Classic Jazz music LP. A United States vinyl pressing, hard to find outside the USA. Record label: Taz-Jaz Records. USA Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM34263tjz1001 letrG
About this Record:Johnny Guarnieri is an absolute revelation on Superstride, a dazzling showcase for one of jazz piano's most gifted and criminally underrated practitioners. Guarnieri's stride piano playing is breathtakingly accomplished, combining technical brilliance with wonderful swing and playful musical wit. Racing through demanding material with seemingly effortless grace, he demonstrates why fellow musicians held him in such extraordinarily high regard. A joyous rediscovery of a genuinely spectacular piano talent.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Concord-Jazz Records. USA release from 1972. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from The Clayton Brothers. Classic 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: RM34242cj89 letrC
About this Record:Jeff and John Clayton demonstrate the extraordinary musical bond between brothers on this wonderful album, their shared sensibility and mutual understanding creating something genuinely warm and special. The Clayton Brothers swing with real joy and inventiveness, each inspiring the other to reach higher and dig deeper throughout. Tight, swinging, and brimming with brotherly musical chemistry, this album is a delightful showcase for two of jazz's most gifted and engaging performers.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Concord-Jazz Records. USA release from 1972. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Marshal Royal. Classic 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: RM34241cj88 letrR
About this Record:Marshal Royal occupies the first chair with tremendous distinction on this magnificent showcase for his exceptional alto saxophone artistry. Long celebrated as a supreme lead alto player with the Count Basie Orchestra, Royal steps into the spotlight here and delivers performances of extraordinary refinement, warmth, and swing. Elegant, authoritative, and deeply musical throughout, this album gives a genuinely remarkable musician the solo recognition he so thoroughly and richly deserved.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Artists-House Records. USA release from 1972. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Waymon Reed. Classic Jazz music LP. A United States vinyl pressing, hard to find outside the USA. Record label: Artists-House Records. USA Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM34238ah10 letrR
About this Record:Waymon Reed makes a bold and impressive statement on this terrific debut album, his powerful and distinctive trumpet voice cutting through with tremendous authority and musical personality. Reed brings real fire and conviction to each number, demonstrating the considerable gifts that made him so respected among fellow musicians throughout his career. Exciting, swinging, and full of confident musical energy, this album is a fine showcase for a truly compelling jazz trumpet voice.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Verve Records. Japan release from 1972. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Buddy DeFranco. Classic Jazz music LP. A Japanese vinyl pressing, hard to find outside Japan. Record label: Verve Records. Japan Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM3423423mj3082 letrD
About this Record:Buddy DeFranco brings exceptional sensitivity and lyrical beauty to this gorgeous album inspired by the most romantic of all jazz standards. DeFranco's clarinet traces the timeless melody and its many variations with breathtaking elegance and warmth, demonstrating why he was universally regarded as the supreme jazz clarinettist of his era. Tender, swinging, and deeply expressive, this album is a wonderfully satisfying showcase for extraordinary musicianship in beautifully relaxed, intimate surroundings.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, CBS Records. Spain release from 1986. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Pete Rugolo and His Orchestra with The Rugolettes. Classic Big Band Jazz music LP. Spanish re-issue. The vinyl record appears to have had little or no play. Lovely fresh and clean copy. Record label: CBS Records. Spain Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM34160lsp15826 letrR
About this Record: Colourful, inventive, and enormous fun! Originally released on Capitol in 1954 and reissued on RCA in Europe, Pete Rugolo's 'Rugolomania' features the composer and arranger leading his orchestra through a thrilling programme of original works and imaginative arrangements. This is progressive jazz with a genuinely playful personality — sophisticated enough to reward close listening but with enough sheer swing energy to keep any audience moving. A wonderful showcase for Rugolo's extraordinary gift for orchestral colour and rhythmic invention, featuring some of the finest West Coast session players of the era.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Mercury Records. Australia release from 1957. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Pete Rugolo and His Orchestra. Classic Big Band Jazz music LP. Some light scuffing to record. Some wear to jacket edges. Some wear and tear to jacket. Small drill hole cut out of jacket. Record label: Mercury Records. Australia Grade: Vinyl VG, Jacket VG Stock: 1. Item: RM34159mg20261 letrR
About this Record: What a gloriously vivid big band adventure! Originally released on Mercury in 1956 and reissued on EmArcy as MG-20261, this Sicilian-born arranger Pete Rugolo's showcase for bold, brassy orchestral jazz is a genuine delight. Written entirely for brass instruments with rhythm section support — no woodwinds in sight — the album bursts with energy, colour, and imaginative voicings that show why Rugolo was one of the most creative orchestrators of his era. Dynamic, daring, and hugely enjoyable from start to finish.
Jazz Music LP
Earl Bostic - Alto Magic In Hi-Fi A Dance Party With Bostic (KING 597)
GBP 27.95
Format: Vinyl Record LP, King Records. USA release. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Earl Bostic. Classic Jazz music LP. This is a sealed and mint copy. No barcode. A re-issue of a classic jazz music album from 1958. A United States vinyl pressing, hard to find outside the USA. Record label: King Records. USA Grade: Vinyl M, Jacket M Stock: 1. Item: RM34132king597 letrB
About this Record:Earl Bostic demonstrates his exceptional alto saxophone technique on this lively collection designed for both listening and dancing. Bright arrangements and infectious rhythms showcase his remarkable speed, tone and melodic invention. The hi-fi recording quality enhances the vibrant performances, making the album an enjoyable example of the energetic rhythm and blues and jazz style that made Earl Bostic so popular.
Jazz Music LP
James Moody - More Of James Moody's Greatest Hits (PR 7441)
GBP 21.95
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Prestige Records. USA release from 1967. 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 VG+, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM34117pr7441 letrM
About this Record: This collection presents additional highlights from the career of James Moody, bringing together performances that showcase his versatility and warmth. Whether playing saxophone or flute, Moody delivers each melody with personality and skill. The album serves as an excellent introduction to his work while offering long-time admirers another opportunity to appreciate his talents.