George Benson - Give Me The Night
Soul-Jazz, Rhythm & Blues, Disco
WARNER BROS P-10851W Japan 1980
GB£6.31
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
This is the greatest album of the century, produced by Quincy Jones.
The 18th album released in 1980. Quincy Jones' R&B taste and George Benson's taste blended perfectly together, selling over 1.5 million copies worldwide and winning three Grammy Awards.
Kimiko Kasai - We Can Fall In Love
CBS SONY 25AP 260 Japan 1976
GB£10.10
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Scratch/damage on Cover, Obi has slight tear, Mark on Media *The image is not from the actual item.
An album filled with the charm of jazz and soul diva Kimiko Kasai.
Released in 1976. Includes "We Can Fall In Love," a disco-inspired track written by Kimiko herself.
Naoya Matsuoka - A Farwell To The Seashore
Warner Bros. M-12514 Japan 1983
GB£10.10
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Crease/Crinkle on Obi *The image is not from the actual item.
Jazz pianist, composer and editor "Naoya Matsuoka"
The sounds of the sky, sea, and sun will take you to a refreshing summer.
Kimiko Kasai - Round And Round
CBS SONY 25AP 1050 Japan 1978
GB£5.23
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Scratch/damage on Cover, Mark on Media *The image is not from the actual item.
Herbie Hancock's first full-scale collaboration.
Soul and disco work with a jazz base.
VERVE MV 4007 Japan 1977
GB£10.10
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
A masterpiece of jazz groove with vibrant organ.
A masterpiece by Jimmy Smith and Lalo Schifrin. The funky drive of the organ and the power of the orchestra combine to create a gorgeous sound that combines the essence of jazz and film music.
Manhattan Transfer - Best Of The Manhattan Transfer
ATLANTIC P-6481A Japan 1981
GB£4.15
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Excellent (EX)
LINER *The image is not from the actual item.
Released in 1981, this is the first best album by Manhattan Transfer, a jazz chorus group made up of four people, two men and two women.
You can enjoy the overwhelming vocals and harmonies, as well as catchy, pop songs.
WARNER PIONEER P-13020 Japan 1984
GB£12.80
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
Earl Klugh - Living Inside Your Love
BLUE NOTE GP-3124 Japan 1977
GB£7.93
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Scuff on Cover, Minor Scratch on Media *The image is not from the actual item.
One of the most popular albums of the mid-70s!
A nice fusion album where you can enjoy mellow guitar playing.
VICTOR VIH-28139 Japan 1983
GB£4.53
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Excellent (EX), Obi : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Hard Stain on Obi, Media Soiled *The image is not from the actual item.
Yasuko Agawa, the driving force behind the female jazz vocal boom
The original songs have a more soul pop feel to them.
TRIO PA-7057 Japan 1972
GB£5.23
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER *The image is not from the actual item.
South African jazz pianist.
A live recording from Copenhagen in 1969.
CBS SONY SOPZ 25 Japan 1973
GB£5.22
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover, Stain on Label
A piece that explodes with beautiful piano touch and jazz spirit.
A reissue released in 1973. The original was released in 1961. The album is centered around standard songs such as the title track "Con Alma" and "Autumn Leaves."
CBS SONY 36AP 2488~9 Japan 1982
GB£7.93
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
FLYING DISK SMJ-9540~1 Japan 1977
GB£5.22
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover *The image is not from the actual item.
A comprehensive best album featuring many great performances from his JVC days.
They fueled the fusion boom and continued to produce hit albums.
George Benson - Weekend In L.A.
WARNER BROS P-6337~8W Japan 1978
GB£4.15
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Hairline on Media *The image is not from the actual item.
Almost all of the songs on the album are new songs being released for the first time.
A immersive live album recorded at the Roxy Theater in LA.
Dave Grusin - Out Of The Shadows Feat: Lee Ritenour, Steve Gadd
Soul-Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Fusion
JVC VIJ-28015, JVC-28015 Japan 1982
GB£6.74
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER *The image is not from the actual item.
A work filled with the height of early 80's fusion.
The band features a number of impressive performers, including Don Grusin, Lee Ritenour, and Steve Gadd.
METRONOME GD-1-E Japan 1968
GB£5.23
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
Seam Split, Slight Hairline on Media *The image is not from the actual item.
Jazz pianist "Tommy Flanagan"
It embodies the characteristics of jazz from the 50s and 60s.
MERCURY BT-1324 Japan 1974
GB£12.80
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
A historic session showcasing the fusion of jazz and vocals
This is a masterpiece produced in collaboration with Clifford Brown and Paul Quinichette, and the charm of her voice stands out particularly in "Embraceable You," accompanied only by the rhythm section.
Joe Sample (Crusaders) - Voices In The Rain
Soul-Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Fusion
MCA VIM-6244 Japan 1981
GB£4.15
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Excellent (EX), Obi : Excellent (EX)
Obi, LINER *The image is not from the actual item.
Sparkling electric piano and urban vibes, a masterpiece that marks the origin of smooth jazz
A representative album from the fusion to smooth jazz period, featuring an urban and sophisticated sound centered around electric piano.
A&M LAX 3101, SP 3012 Japan 1977
GB£4.25
Media : Acceptable (VG), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Pronounced Scratch on Media *The image is not from the actual item.
A giant of jazz guitar.
Wes Montgomery's final album.
UNION UPS-2 Japan 1967
GB£5.22
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Bad (VG-)
LINER, Hard Scuff on Cover, Hard Stain on Cover, Cover Soiled
Jazz pianist "Tommy Flanagan"
It embodies the characteristics of jazz from the 50s and 60s.
Salena Jones - Ballad With Luv
JVC VIJ-6323 Japan 1980
GB£15.50
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Discoloration on Cover
Salena Jones weaves a world of deep and passionate ballads
A collection of exquisite ballads that convey her rich expressiveness and soul through covers of classic songs.
Disco, Smooth Jazz, Contemporary Jazz, Soul-Jazz, Smooth Jazz
MCA MCA 3094 US 1979
GB£7.39
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
*The image is not from the actual item.
The Crusaders' hit album, also known as the bible of fusion music.
After overcoming the departure of a member in 1976, the band welcomed female singer Randy Crawford and the first song, "Street Life," became a hit.
