Format: Vinyl Record LP, Solid-State Records. USA release from 1972. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Thad Jones, Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra. Classic Jazz music LP. A United States vinyl pressing, hard to find outside the USA. Record label: Solid-State Records. USA Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM34252ss18058 letrJ
About this Record: The Thad Jones and Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra deliver one of their finest recordings on Central Park North, an album bursting with compositional brilliance and ensemble firepower. Jones' writing is consistently inventive and swinging while Lewis drives the band with irresistible rhythmic energy. Together they created one of jazz's greatest orchestras, and this album captures their remarkable partnership operating at peak creative power — absolutely magnificent from beginning to end.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Bluebird Records. USA release from 1972. 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 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, Joker Records. Format: Vinyl Record LP, Joker Records. Italy release from 1971. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Duke Ellington And His Orchestra. Classic Jazz music LP. Record label: Joker Records. Italy Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM34202sm3120 letrE
About this Record:Duke Ellington and his Orchestra are captured in peak creative form on these marvellous 1940-1941 recordings, widely considered among the greatest in jazz history. The ensemble plays with breathtaking precision and collective brilliance, featuring legendary soloists at the absolute height of their considerable powers. Ellington's compositional genius shines magnificently throughout, producing music of extraordinary sophistication, beauty, and swing that continues to sound utterly thrilling and utterly timeless many decades later.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Herwin Records. Format: Vinyl Record LP, Herwin Records. USA release from 1971. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Various. Classic Dixieland Jazz music LP. Stereo issue. A United States vinyl pressing, hard to find outside the USA. Record label: Herwin Records. USA Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM34190herwin102 letrV
About this Record: 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.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Verve Records. Format: Vinyl Record LP, Verve Records. South Africa release from 1974. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Johnny Hodges, Lalo Schifrin. Classic Cool Jazz music LP. Some light scuffing to record. Some yellowing and wear to jacket. Record label: Verve Records. South Africa Grade: Vinyl VG, Jacket VG Stock: 1. Item: RM341882304186 letrH
About this Record: What a wonderful lost treasure! Recorded in New York on 26 May 1963 but not released until 1973, this album documents the only meeting on record between the incomparable alto saxophonist Johnny Hodges and the brilliant Argentine pianist and composer Lalo Schifrin. Backed by guitarist Barry Galbraith, bassist George Duvivier, and drummer Dave Bailey, Hodges delivers nine gorgeous performances with his signature silky tone and effortless lyricism. A genuinely thrilling and historically important find.
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 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, Fontana Records. UK release from 1972. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Count Basie And His Orchestra. Classic Jazz music LP. Record label: Fontana Records. UK Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM34172tfl5077 letrB
About this Record: What a gem! Released on Fontana in 1960, this Count Basie compilation draws on some of the orchestra's finest classic recordings, showcasing the big band at the height of its golden-era power and elegance. The swinging precision of the brass and reed sections, underpinned by Basie's characteristically sparse but perfectly placed piano, makes this a wonderfully joyful introduction to one of jazz's most important and enduringly popular orchestras.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, CBS Records. Format: Vinyl Record LP, CBS Records. Italy release from 1972. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Count Basie. Classic Jazz music LP. Housed in a gatefold jacket. Small bit of sticker removal damage on back of jacket. Record label: CBS Records. Italy Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM3417167205 letrB
About this Record: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.
Jazz Music LP
Artie Shaw - The Last Recordings Rare and Unreleased (923018F)
GBP 27.95
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Jazz-Heritage Records. USA release from 1991. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Artie Shaw. Classic Swing Jazz music LP. Double LP housed in a gatefold jacket. The vinyl records appear to have had little or no play. Lovely fresh and clean copy. A United States vinyl pressing, hard to find outside the USA. Record label: Jazz-Heritage Records. USA Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM34158923018f letrS
About this Record: What a breathtaking farewell! In 1954, clarinet legend Artie Shaw assembled a brilliant new Gramercy Five featuring pianist Hank Jones, guitarist Tal Farlow, bassist Tommy Potter, vibraphonist Joe Roland, and drummer Irv Kluger, recorded magnificently, and then retired — at the absolute peak of his powers. This MusicMasters double vinyl release collects rare and previously unreleased material from those final New York and Hollywood sessions, confirming beyond any doubt that Shaw was still one of the most creative and technically brilliant clarinetists in jazz.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Harlequin Records. UK release from 1982. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Wingy Manone, Will Bradley. Classic Dixieland Jazz music LP. Record label: Harlequin Records. UK Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM34157hq2001 letrM
About this Record: A rollicking good time from a pair of swing era masters! This Harlequin compilation brings together recordings by cornetist Wingy Manone from 1944-45 and trombonist and bandleader Will Bradley from 1943. Manone's exuberant, good-humoured New Orleans-rooted style sparkles throughout his sides, while Bradley's polished, swinging band delivers the goods with tremendous verve and professionalism. Together they make for a thoroughly entertaining portrait of two musicians who kept the swing era flame burning bright even as the music world was changing around them.
Jazz Music LP
George Kelly - Plays The Music Of Don Redman (ST 240)
GBP 14.95
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Stash Records. USA release from 1984. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from George Kelly. Classic Jazz music LP. One corner cut out of jacket. A United States vinyl pressing, hard to find outside the USA. Record label: Stash Records. USA Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM34155st240 letrK
About this Record: A wonderful rediscovery! Recorded at JAC Studios in New York in August 1984 for Stash Records, this delightful tribute album teams veteran tenor saxophonist and vocalist George Kelly — a former member of the Savoy Sultans — with a superb group including trumpeter Glenn Zottola, guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli, pianist Richard Wyands, bassist George Duvivier, and drummer Butch Miles. Eight songs associated with the great Don Redman — including 'Cherry', 'Chant Of The Weed', and 'Gee Baby Ain't I Good To You' — are all given warmly swinging, immensely enjoyable readings.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Verve Records. USA release from 1979. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Johnny Hodges. Classic Swing Jazz music LP. Double LP housed in a gatefold jacket. A United States vinyl pressing, hard to find outside the USA. Record label: Verve Records. USA Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM341542367378 letrH
About this Record: A gorgeous Verve compilation spotlighting the smooth mastery of Johnny Hodges at his most lyrical and relaxed! Drawing on some of his finest Verve recordings, this album showcases the incomparable alto saxophonist's ability to make even the most familiar standards feel freshly minted and deeply personal. His tone — warm, round, and instantly recognisable — floats effortlessly over sympathetic accompaniment throughout, and the programme of ballads and swingers is consistently delightful. Pure, timeless jazz elegance from one of the music's true immortals.