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February 9 - 15
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ACE
| B.B. KING / THE JUNGLE (31) |
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The Jungle was assembled by Kent/Modern to ride the success of BB's 1967 R&B and Hot 100 hit of that title. Although none of what it contained was new (BB having been an ABC artist since 1961), several of the mixes and overdubs were exclusive to this package, giving King fans who need everything the perfect excuse to buy it. This CD reissue was reassembled from the tapes that were used for that original Kent album. Even though some of those tapes have since been used in the compilation of Ace's other King reissues, others - including the stereo version of the title track - are nevertheless making their Ace debut in this CD.
[Item Code: 61717 CD: $15.00]
 Track 01: The Jungle |
| VARIOUS ARTISTS / THE BERT BERNS STORY VOL. 1 - TWIST & SHOUT (1178) |
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During what was a relatively short career, tragically ended by a heart attack on New Year's Eve 1967, Berns created the original versions of such perennials as 'Twist And Shout', 'Hang On Sloopy', 'Piece Of My Heart', 'Brown Eyed Girl', 'Here Comes The Night' and numerous other Hall Of Fame hits.
[Item Code: 61961 CD: $21.00]
Track 01: Push Push (a) |
BEAR FAMILY
| FRANKIE MILLER / BLACKLAND FARMER - THE COMPLETE STARDAY RECORDINGS AND MORE (16566) |
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(3-CD set) Blackland Farmer includes every 45 and album track Frankie Miller recorded for Starday Records plus the gospel EP and unissued material including alternate takes. In addition, this 3-CD-set includes live performances from the Big D Jamboree, plus Frankie's pre-Starday sides for the Cowtown Hoedown label, as well as all of his recordings, both issued and unissued, for both the United Artists and Stop labels. Finally, the set includes Frankie's vocal/guitar demos from the Starday era. These sides, never intended for commercial release, offer an unprecedented look into the development of individual songs, as well as Frankie's distinctive vocal style. Includes 100 page booklet.
[Item Code: 61964 3-CD: $75.00]
Track 02: True Blue |
| MERLE HAGGARD / HAG - THE CAPITOL RECORDINGS 1968-1976 CONCEPTS, LIVE & THE STRANGERS (16782) |
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(6-CD set) The box includes the Jimmie Rodgers tribute double album from 1968 and the Bob Wills tribute album from 1970 for which Haggard reunited many of Wills's original Texas Playboys. There are three exciting live albums, including one of the best selling of all time, 'Okie From Muskogee--Live In Muskogee, Oklahoma.' There is the ambitious 'Land Of Many Churches' gospel project, for which Haggard recorded revival-style gospel music in backwoods Baptist churches. The set also includes the complete Strangers instrumental output, all of the songs from their five 'solo' albums plus many unreleased surprises, featuring knockout playing from Roy Nichols on guitar and Norm Hamlet on steel guitar. Includes a 120 page hardcover book.
[Item Code: 61965 6-CD: $180.00] |
| RONNIE HAWKINS / RONNIE ROCKS (16873) |
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The very best of Ronnie's rock 'n' roll recordings for Quality and Roulette. Hawkins has always surrounded himself with the very best musicians and the accompanying booklet explains how his group, The Hawks, gradually evolved into the five man lineup which included Robbie Robertson and Levon Helm, later to tour with Bob Dylan and become internationally famous as The Band. Ronnie's surreal recording of Bo Diddley's Who Do You Love is one of rock 'n' roll's great moments and a magnificent showcase for the guitar playing of Robbie Robertson, also includes the hits Mary Lou and Forty Days. They are here along with 29 other classics that are truly rock 'n' roll and rockabilly at their absolute finest and most crazed. 48 page booklet included.
[Item Code: 61968 CD: $25.00]
Track 01: Thirty Days |
| VARIOUS ARTISTS / THAT'L FLAT GIT IT, VOL.26 (16876) |
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4 Star Records out of California started in 1945 and was still going strong in the rockabilly era. Several all-time bona-fide rockabilly classics made their first appearance on the label. like Sammy Masters' Pink Cadillac and Carl Belew's 24 Hour Night. And we catch some old-time country guys trying to get with it, like T. Texas Tyler's Shake 'Em Up Rock. 4 Star also gave birth to some early rockabilly like Arkie Shibley's Hot Rod Race and the Maddox Bros. & Rose's New Step It Up And Go. It's all here. Thirty fabulous tracks where the bop never stops. As usual, there's incredible sound quality, fanatically detailed liner notes, and rare photos.
[Item Code: 61969 CD: $24.00]
Track 01: Pink Cadillac (a) |
DEE JAY
| VARIOUS ARTISTS / EXPLOSIVE DOOWOPS VOL. 14 (55112) |
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27 rare and unreissued tracks from lesser known doo wop groups, originally released in the 50s and 60s, all uptempo style. Mixed white & black groups. A fine selection and another volume in this unique series. You won't see many familiar names here, so really a collector's item. Comes with a full color 8 page booklet, featuring many label shots and rare group pictures.
[Item Code: 62017 CD: $20.00]
Track 02: Made For A Teen (a) |
FLARE
| VIVIAN BLAINE / VIVIAN BLAINE ON BROADWAY (264) |
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Vivian's two stunning albums of broadway hits: Songs From The Great White Way & Songs From The Ziegfield Follies together on one CD and never before available in this format. Both recordings were made in 1956 when Vivian was riding high on her stardom as Miss Adelaide in Guys and Dolls. Here is a collection of 24 songs from Broadway sung by one of its greatest stars.
[Item Code: 61895 CD: $18.00]
Track 01: If I Were A Bell |
| TONY MARTIN / A NIGHT AT THE COPACABANA (265) |
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Tony Martin is presented here in a live recording of his memorable cabaret date at New York's exciting Copacabana night club. The singer is in wonderfully relaxed mood, and creates a wonderful rapport with his audience. He sings a number of his best-loved songs and chats between them. One of his songs lasts almost ten minutes. A rivetting performance - to which is added the fact that he performs brilliantly on the clarinet. As a bonus, Flare presents some of his finest recordings made over the years.
[Item Code: 61896 CD: $18.00]
Track 03: Love And Marriage |
| SALLY ANN HOWES / SUMMER SONG (267) |
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Original cast recording of the magical musical that played London in 1956, starring Sally Ann Howes, David Hughes, Bonita Primrose, Edric Connor, Laurence Naismith and Van Atkins. The stunning musical, set in small town America in the late nineteenth century, had a score based on themes of Anton Dvorak. The lyrics are by Eric Maschwitz, writer of such hits as These Foolish Things.
[Item Code: 61898 CD: $18.00]
Track 02: Just Around The Corner |
| PATRICE MUNSEL / CAROUSEL (268) |
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A stunning 1955 studio recording of Carousel, the smash musical by Rodgers and Hammerstein, plus and an excellent supporting cast and chorus as well as the three stars. All the great songs are here, remastered and never before on CD. Tracks include: Prologue: The Carousel Waltz, You're A Queer One, Julie Jordan, Mr. Snow, If I Loved You, June Is Bustin' Out All Over. Plus, bonus tracks of solos and duets by Munsel and Merrill. The tracks are: My Lord and Master, Still Water, After The Ball, Ole Man River, Make Believe and You Are Love.
[Item Code: 62071 CD: $18.00]
Track 03: Mr Snow |
| JANE POWELL / RUGGLES OF RED GAP (1034) |
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The great songs for the musical Ruggles Of Red Gap was written by the legendary composer Jule Styne, with lyrics by Leo Robin, for broadcast on TV's Producers Showcase in 1957. It tells the story of an English butler who, won in a poker game, must then serve his new master and family in their redneck town of Red Gap. It has a superb score and boasts a top rate cast including: Michael Redgrave, Jane Powell, Peter Lawford, David Wayne and Imogene Coca.
[Item Code: 61938 CD: $22.00]
Track 03: I Have You To Thank |
HIT PARADE
| VARIOUS ARTISTS / HARD TO FIND JUKEBOX CLASSICS 1957 - POP GOLD (12305) |
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Hot on the heels of the highly successful initial collection (1956) in this audiophile-quality reissue series, here's the first annual follow-up CD bulging with 25 hard-to-find pop, vocal group and early R&R hits from 1957 (over an hour's worth!). Almost all made the Top 20 but just try finding these terrific songs today! Almost half of these songs (11) are making their CD debut (which collectors love). Carefully selected and superbly mastered for highest quality sound, this CD includes detailed bios of all the artists. Hit Parade Records is a new Canadian audiophile-quality reissue label dedicated to finding, restoring, and preserving lost treasures like these.
[Item Code: 61939 CD: $17.00]
Track 01: Diana (a) |
| VARIOUS ARTISTS / HARD TO FIND JUKEBOX CLASSICS 1957 - RHYTHM & ROCK (12306) |
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1957 was such a great year for music that we felt it deserved TWO CD albums to bring back more of its classic, but now hard-to-find songs. Here's the second CD for that year in this audiophile-quality reissue series and it's stuffed with 24 hard-to-find Rhythm & Blues and early R & R hits (almost an hour's worth). Again, almost all made the Top 20 but you won't find these in ordinary oldies collections. Many of these memorable songs have appeared briefly on CD only to be quickly deleted. As with all Hit Parade releases, the material here has been carefully selected and superbly mastered for highest quality sound. Includes detailed bios of all the artists.
[Item Code: 61940 CD: $17.00]
Track 01: Rock & Roll Music (a) |
JASMINE
| GALE STORM / GALE STORM / SENTIMENTAL ME (458) |
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Gale stormed on to the scene in 1955 and this new set from Jasmine features the LP's "Sentimental Me" and "Gale Storm" in their entirety. Included are the hits "Teenage Prayer" & "Memories Are Made Of This" and her No. 1 "I Hear You Knockin" which helped secure Gale Storm as a major star. Her versatility as an actress also has contributed in no small measure to her success on records, for Gale is a versatile singer capable of handling tunes of varying tempos and moods such as those included in the wide variety of songs she has recorded for this album.
[Item Code: 62100 CD: $16.00]
Track 01: I'm In The Mood For Love |
| ALAN FREED / ROCK AND ROLL DANCE PARTY (465) |
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It's the late 50's and there is a revolutionary new genre growing in the music industry known as Rock n' Roll and Alan Freed was at the forefront of it with his pioneering radio and TV show! The popular rock n' roll classics "Rock Around The Clock", "See You Later Alligator" and "Ooh Wee" are performed with great aplomb by Alan Freed's Rock n' Roll Band. With the LP's "Rock N' Roll Dance Party Volume 1" and "Rock N' Roll Dance Party Volume 2" in their entirety plus tracks with The Modernaires.
[Item Code: 62101 CD: $16.00]
Track 02: Only You (And You Alone) |
| JACKIE DAVIS / JUMPING HI-FI HAMMOND (472) |
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(2-CD set) Jackie was the first musician to bring jazz to the forefront on the Hammond organ. Jackie was an accomplished musician who career worked with singers such as Dinah Washington and Sarah Vaughan and later going on to produce and play for Ella Fitzgerald. Lovingly re-mastered, this CD contains the LP's "Jumpin Jackie", "Most Happy Hammond", "Hi-Fi Hammond" and "Chasing Shadows" and is a must for Davis fans or any Hammond organ enthusiast for that matter.
[Item Code: 62102 2-CD: $17.00]
Track 01: Time Was |
| DORIS DAY / A DAY TO REMEMBER WITH LES BROWN, ON FILM & HIT SINGLES (473) |
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(2-CD set) From her first national prominence with Les Brown's Orchestra through her compelling solo releases and also featuring songs from the motion pictures "Romance On The High Seas", "Young Man With A Horn" and "My Dream Is Yours" this is Doris Day as you remember her. Dozens of million-selling hits, including "Sentimental Journey" with Les Brown, "Que Sera, Sera", "A Guy Is A Guy", "Everybody Loves A Lover" and duets with Frank Sinatra, Buddy Clark and Dinah Shore. Instrumental accompaniment by such top arranger/conductors as Frank DeVol, Percy Faith, Axel Stordahl and Paul Weston plus a delightful lighthearted appearance with the Page Cavanaugh Trio.
[Item Code: 62103 2-CD: $17.00]
Track 01: Sentimental Journey |
JOYCE
| SAM DONAHUE / (1028) |
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This CD was remastered from a private recording of the band playing at the Jantzen Beach "Golden Canopy" Ballroom on September 13, 1957. This tight unit had been together for a while. They knew the tempos and arrangements well, and they enjoyed playing for Sam. The dancers were delighted.
[Item Code: 62058 CD: $15.00]
Track 01: I Remember You |
JSP
| DJANGO REINHARDT / DJANGO ON THE RADIO (953) |
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5-CD set. One of the few European jazzmen who could hold his own with Americans - Django dazzled allcomers with his virtuosity and inventiveness. If you know Django through his Hot Club work, be ready for a revelation. Here's the master experimenting with bop, playing with a US Army big band and with Duke Ellington. His genius is further revealed through his extensive use of an electric guitar.
[Item Code: 62154 5-CD: $30.00]
Track 03: Honeysuckle Rose |
MONTPELLIER
| FREDDY MARTIN / MAKE BELIEVE (41) |
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Tenor Saxophonist and bandleader Freddy Martin led his Orchestra from the 1930s to the 1970s. During 1956 and 1957 "Mr. Silvertone" recorded in hi-fi for the dancers of the day and the twenty four tracks on the disc showcase Music in the Martin Manner. Featuring the vocals of Merv Griffin and the Martin Men and pianists Murray Arnold and Barclay Allen (track 20) the Orchestra play standards including Make Believe, All the Things You Are, Smoke Gets in Your Eyes, The Song Is You and My Reverie. Twenty Four tracks from one of Americas favorite sweet dance bands.
[Item Code: 61942 CD: $17.00]
Track 01: Make Believe |
| GUY LOMBARDO / BROADWAY AND BEYOND (42) |
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The sweetest music this side of heaven was how Guy Lombardo described his music and the 1956/57 recordings contained in this disc by Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians show why the Orchestra sold over 300 million copies during its life span. Described by Louis Armstrong as his favorite bandleader, Guy Lomabardo leads the orchestra on twenty eight tracks from Broadway and Beyond. Kenny Gardner and Bill Flannigan are the featured vocalists. Tunes include I Could Have Danced All Night, Getting To Know You, I Love Paris, Coquette, Seems Like Old Times,Old Lang Syne, Winter Wonderland, All Of You and Tales From The Vienna Woods.
[Item Code: 61943 CD: $17.00]
Track 01: I Could Have Danced All Night |
| SAM DONAHUE / JINGLE JANGLE JUMP (43) |
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Jingle Jangle Jump contains nineteen big band tracks. Twelve are from 1946/47 and seven from 1957. Saxophonist, Trumpeter, Trombonist Sam Donahue leads his Orchestra with fine solo and ensemble playing in a finely arranged swinging, jazzy big band collection, the second on Montpellier Records. Theme for Dreaming, Moten Swing, Gypsy Love Song, All the Things You Are, Blue Moon, September Song, September In the Rain and other popular tunes are featured.
[Item Code: 61944 CD: $17.00]
Track 01: Moten Swing |
| BOYD RAEBURN / DANCIN' AND ROMANCIN' (44) |
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Boyd Raeburn returned to the recording studios in 1956 after a four year gap. The orchestra contained Billy Butterfield, Ernie Royal, Charlie Shavers, Hal McKusick, Nat Pierce, Oscar Pettiford and Gus Johnson with George Williams arranging. By 1957 and the 'Teen Rock' album sessions, Stanley Baum was arranging and Milt Hinton and Don Lamond were in the rhythm section. Ginnie Powell is the featured vocalist in this second Montpellier Records release of the swinging mid 1950s Boyd Raeburn Orchestra. A great follow up to Get Out Of Town.
[Item Code: 61945 CD: $17.00]
Track 01: A Little Bit Square But Nice |
RENMA RECORDINGS
| THE DUKE ELLINGTON LEGACY / THANK YOU UNCLE EDWARD (6400) |
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The Duke Ellington Legacy is a 9-piece group featuring Duke Ellington's first-born grandson and namesake, Edward Kennedy Ellington II, guitar; Norman Simmons, piano & chief arranger, Nancy Reed, vocalist; Virginia Mayhew, tenor saxophonist/arranger. "Thank You Uncle Edward", the band's debut CD, features 10 compositions in new arrangements by Norman Simmons, and special guests Joe Temperley on baritone saxophone and bass clarinet and Wycliffe Gordon on trombone. This is the only Ellington band now in existence that features a vocalist, the wonderful Nancy Reed.
[Item Code: 62042 CD: $14.00]
Track 03: Caravan |
| VIRGINIA MAYHEW / A SIMPLE THANK YOU (6401) |
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A Simple Thank You is a "Little Big Band" concept...lots of power and excitement, interesting arrangements, and plenty of solo space. Virginia's steady rhythm section of Kenny Wessel - guitar, Harvie S - bass, and Victor Jones - drums, totally take care of business. The Septet's horn section really sounds like a section, with Scott Harrell on trumpet and flugelhorn, Lisa Parrott on alto and baritone saxophones, Noah Bless on trombone, and Virginia on tenor and soprano. Special guests Ingrid Jensen on trumpet and flugelhorn, percussionist Mayra Casales bring the music to an even higher level. The material for A Simple Thank You is a combination of music from Virginia's earlier CDs, rearranged for septet, and some completely new music.
[Item Code: 62043 CD: $14.00]
Track 01: Just A Blues |
RIVERMONT
| ETHAN USLAN / (2207) |
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Pianist Ethan Uslan's second Rivermont CD features a pleasing mixture of "hot" and "sweet." The program begins with several of Ethan's fiery ragtime arrangements of such standards as "I Found A New Baby," "My Old Kentucky Home," and even a Chopin Nocturne. For the second half of the disc, Ethan settles into an elegant, lush "cocktail" style for such favorites as "Stardust," "Deep Purple," and "I'll Be Seeing You." The selections were recorded in December 2007.
[Item Code: 62064 CD: $15.00]
Track 01: I Found A New Baby |
SOUNDS OF YESTERYEAR
| BING CROSBY / BING N BOB (749) |
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During life span of the Bob Crosby Orchestra brother Bing recorded fifteen tracks with the band, all fifteen of those tracks are on this CD which has been specially compiled for collectors everywhere. There are also two tracks where brother Bob vocalizes and a rare Merry Christmas track in which Bing and Bob and guests chat and sing the seasons greetings. To make up the rest of the CD we have included five tracks by three of the most notable artists of the day singing with the Bob Crosby Orchestra. They are The Andrews Sisters (who made some notable recordings with Bing), Fred Astaire and a very young Judy Garland before she appeared in The Wizard Of Oz showing a maturity of voice that belies her age... wonderful stuff.
[Item Code: 61946 CD: $13.00]
Track 02: Old Folks |
| THE BOB CATS / THE COMPLETE BOB CATS 1938 VOLUME 1
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The Bob Cats were the Jazz band within the Bob Crosby Orchestra. they were also the most talented. The Bob Cats Recorded sixty one tracks during the period of 1938-1942 if you include The Big Noise From Winnetka which was performed by string bassist Bob Haggart and drummer Ray Bauduc and two tracks recorded by four Of the Bob Cats who were Eddie Miller (tenor sax) Bob Zurke (piano) Bob Haggart (bass) and Ray Bauduc (drums), the two tracks are I Hear You Talking and Call Me A Taxi. This album is volume one of a three volume set.
[Item Code: 61947 CD: $13.00]
Track 01: Stumbling |
VINTAGE MUSIC PRODUCTIONS
| MATTY MATLOCK / UNSUNG MUSICIAN - ARRANGER (241) |
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Matlock was hired by Ben Pollack in 1929 to fill the clarinet chair, which had recently been vacated by Benny Goodman. During the years that he was with Pollack, Matty Matlock also recorded with Jack Teagarden and a couple of studio bands, but he remained with Pollack, until 1934. Pollack's obsession with Doris Robbins compelled the band to mutiny and eventually install Bob Crosby as the new frontman. During the Crosby Orchestra's first three years, Matlock recorded frequently with other bands, including those of Wingy Manone (1934-1937), Vic Berton (1935), Gene Gifford (1935) and Connie Boswell (1936-1937). In 1937, he even left the Crosby band to perform with Bunny Berigan, but this only lasted a few months. On his return to the Crosby Orchestra, Matlock became much more involved with the band's arrangements, especially after 1938, when Tommy Dorsey enticed Dean Kincaide away from the band. This left Matlock as the chief arranger. He also performed with the Bob Cats and appeared with the orchestra. These sessions included his "Paducah Patrol" (six LPs) and the "Rampart Street Paraders" recordings (four LPs). In 1950, Matlock directed the soundtrack for the Columbia film, "When You're Smiling." In 1951, he appeared in the feature, "Rhythm Inn" (Monogram 1951), as well as several Snader Telescriptions, including "Panama," "Savoy Blues" and "Who's Sorry Now?" It was also in 1951 that Matlock played in the NBC radio show, "Pete Kelly's Blues."
[Item Code: 62063 CD: $14.00]
Track 01: New Orleans Twist |
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