Various - From Spirituals To Swing Carnegie Hall Concerts 1938/39 (VJD 550)
GBP 14.95
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Jazz Vogue Records. UK release. 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 Vinyl 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, The Blue Angel Jazz Club Records. USA release. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from The Blue Angel Jazz Club. Classic Jazz music LP. A United States vinyl pressing, hard to find outside the USA. Record label: The Blue Angel Jazz Club Records. USA Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM34289bajc503 letrB
About this Vinyl Record: 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.
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. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Charlie Ventura. Classic Jazz music LP. Record label: Harlequin Records. UK Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM34285hq2009 letrV
About this Vinyl Record: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.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Blue-Angel-Jazz-Club- Records. USA release. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from The Blue Angel Jazz Club. Classic Jazz music LP. A United States vinyl pressing, hard to find outside the USA. Record label: Blue-Angel-Jazz-Club- Records. USA Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM34274bajc505 letrB
About this Vinyl Record: Jazz At Pasadena '69 Volume One captures The Blue Angel Jazz Club ensemble in full flight during a wonderfully vibrant live performance. Bursting with spontaneity and improvisational brilliance, this recording delivers everything a great jazz concert should — excitement, swing, and genuine musical conversation. A fantastic document of the thriving late-sixties jazz scene, this album is a spirited and thoroughly enjoyable listen from start to finish.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Bluebird Records. USA release. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Glenn Miller And His Orchestra. Classic Jazz music LP. A United States vinyl pressing, hard to find outside the USA. Record label: Bluebird Records. USA Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM34246axm25514 letrM
About this Vinyl Record:Glenn Miller and his Orchestra swing magnificently through this second volume of complete recordings from 1939, capturing the band at an absolutely pivotal moment in big band history. Every track brims with the distinctive Miller sound — those gloriously rich reed voicings and irresistible rhythmic pulse that made him the most popular bandleader of his era. An essential and thoroughly joyful archive collection for any serious swing enthusiast.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, XTRA Records. UK release. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Sidney Bechet, Baby Dodds, James Price Johnson. Classic Jazz music LP. Record label: XTRA Records. UK Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM34239xtra1003 letrB
About this Vinyl Record:Sidney Bechet, Baby Dodds, and James Price Johnson unite for a glorious Town Hall celebration, three jazz immortals sharing the stage in what amounts to a genuinely historic gathering. Bechet's soprano saxophone soars magnificently, Dodds drives everything forward with masterful rhythmic authority, and Johnson's piano sparkles throughout. Together they create something wonderfully special, capturing the raw excitement and authentic spirit of early jazz at its most vibrant and alive.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Concord-Jazz Records. USA release from 1979. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Charlie Byrd. Classic Bossa Nova, Cool 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: RM34210cj82 letrB
About this Vinyl Record:Charlie Byrd flies beautifully on this wonderfully inventive album, his classical guitar technique and jazz sensibility combining to create something genuinely distinctive and musically rewarding. Byrd's playing is elegant, warm, and endlessly melodic, moving through his programme with effortless grace and considerable musical imagination. Whether swinging gently or exploring more reflective musical territory, Byrd consistently delivers performances of real beauty and sophistication that make this album a true and lasting pleasure.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, RCA Records. France release from 1979. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Johnny Hodges, Wild Bill Davis. Classic Jazz music LP. Double LP housed in a gatefold jacket. Record label: RCA Records. France Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM34195pm42414 letrH
About this Vinyl Record:Johnny Hodges and Wild Bill Davis forge a wonderfully warm and swinging musical partnership across this comprehensive two-volume collection, their musical chemistry producing performances of real joy and distinction. Hodges' gloriously expressive alto saxophone and Davis' rich, full-bodied organ playing complement each other beautifully, creating a sound that is both sophisticated and deeply soulful. A magnificent document of two remarkable musicians thoroughly enjoying each other's inspired and generous company.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, RCA Records. Spain release from 1972. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Charlie Ventura And His Orchestra. Classic Jazz music LP. Record label: RCA Records. Spain Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM34182nl46031 letrV
About this Vinyl Record: A terrific slice of big band bebop! This RCA Victor compilation brings together recordings by Charlie Ventura and his orchestra, capturing the vivacious tenor saxophonist in his exuberant post-war style at the height of his popularity. Ventura was one of the most crowd-pleasing performers of his era, blending bop lines with accessible swing energy, and this collection showcases the excitement he generated both as a soloist and as a bandleader, making it an energetic and hugely enjoyable listen throughout.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Contemporary Records. USA release. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Shelly Manne and His Men. Classic Cool Jazz music LP. Stereo issue. A United States vinyl pressing, hard to find outside the USA. Record label: Contemporary Records. USA Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM34162s7577 letrM
About this Vinyl Record: A jewel of live West Coast jazz! Recorded at the legendary Black Hawk club in San Francisco in April 1959 and released on Contemporary Records, this first volume of Shelly Manne's celebrated Black Hawk series captures his quintet — featuring the brilliant Joe Gordon on trumpet, Richie Kamuca on tenor saxophone, pianist Victor Feldman, and bassist Monty Budwig — in inspired, spontaneous form. The loose, open-ended performances and excellent sound quality make this an absolute gem, brimming with the relaxed confidence of five musicians playing at their very best.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, London Records. UK release from 1978. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Duke Ellington and His Orchestra. Classic Big Band Jazz music LP. This is Volume 1. Lovely fresh and clean copy. Record label: London Records. UK Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM34111hmp5033 letrE
About this Vinyl Record: The opening volume of these radio transcriptions introduces listeners to the remarkable artistry of Duke Ellington and his orchestra. Recorded for radio audiences, the performances combine spontaneity with exceptional musicianship. The collection highlights the band's versatility, ranging from elegant ballads to energetic swing numbers, all delivered with the distinctive style that made Ellington legendary.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, London Records. UK release from 1978. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Duke Ellington and His Orchestra. Classic Big Band Jazz music LP. This is Volume 2. Lovely fresh and clean copy. Record label: London Records. UK Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM34110hmp5034 letrE
About this Vinyl Record: Volume two offers listeners a further opportunity to experience the brilliance of Duke Ellington and his orchestra in broadcast recordings. The sessions display the band's remarkable discipline and creativity, with inventive arrangements and excellent ensemble playing. The music swings effortlessly while maintaining the sophistication and originality that defined the Ellington sound.