Lawrence Welk
In To The Fifties [ Jasmine / 2 CD - released 1/Apr/2008 ] In the 1950's big band music was in the decline, however Lawrence Welk was still going strong and holding his own against the upcoming rock 'n' roll and rhythm and blues artists... |
Lee Morse
Echoes Of A Songbird - 50 Recordings 1924-1930 [ Jasmine / 2 CD - released 1/Sep/2005 ] Although Lee Morse was an incredibly prolific recording artist in her day, she has been woefully overlooked. Jasmine is happy to be issuing the first in a series covering her recorded works... |
Lee Wiley
Follow Your Heart [ Jasmine / 2 CD - released 1/Apr/2005 ] Her husky, surprisingly sensual voice and exquisitely cool readings of pop standards distinguished her singing. But Lee Wiley earns notice as one of the best early jazz singers by recognizing the superiority of American popular song and organizing... |
Lefty Frizzell
The Texas Tornado [ Jasmine / CD - released 1/May/2005 ] October 1951 was a milestone for a young man from Texas who was literally taking the "Billboard Charts" by storm, like a Texas tornado, it was said. A shy young man with a distinctive drawl had four records sitting in the top ten of the charts... |
Lena Horne
Unforgettable - 4 Classic LPs [ Jasmine / 2 CD - released 1/Feb/2013 ] Lena Horne's recorded work has been somewhat overshadowed by her Hollywood roles and her work in civil rights activism during the 1960s, but on this wonderful 2CD set we focus on her music. |
Lenny Dee
Double Dee-Light (Dee-Most Dee-Licious, Dee-Lightful & Dee-Lirious) [ Jasmine / 2 CD - released 1/Apr/2006 ] Lenny Dee was a versatile organist who enjoyed a Top 20 hit with "Plantation Boogie" and went on to record over 50 LPs. He was best-known for being able to make his organ sound like a wide variety of other musical instruments... |
Lenny Dee
In Dee-Mand [ Jasmine / 2 CD - released 1/Jan/2008 ] Featuring no less than four of Lenny Dee's original LPs all wonderfully re-mastered, plus eight singles, seven of which were only released in the USA, all of which have never been released on CD... |
Leon McAuliffe & His Cimarron Boys
Take It Away The Leon Way! [ Jasmine / CD - released 1/Jun/2001 ] Leon's big chance came in 1933 when W. Lee O'Daniel wanted a steel guitar in the Light Crust Doughboys, which included Bob Wills on fiddle. Being in such short supply, the sixteen-year-old Leon was given a shot at the job... |
Leroy Anderson & his 'Pops' Concert Orchestra
Sleigh Ride & Other Original Hits [ Jasmine / CD - released 1/Sep/2001 ] Leroy's Anderson's 'solo' record career began in 1950, recording his own works such as are found on this compilation. Like other compositions, his best known tune "Sleigh Ride", written in 1948, had first been recorded by Arthur Fiedler... |
Leroy Holmes
The Sophisticated Strings and Arrangements of [ Jasmine / 2 CD - released 1/Mar/2013 ] Leroy Holmes was an American songwriter, composer, arranger and conductor. This is a 'must listen' for those who are after the sweep of lustrous violins, muted cellos and the vibrant darkness of violas... |
Les Baxter
Thinking Of You (The definitive Baxter collection) [ Jasmine / 2 CD - released 1/Apr/2009 ] |
Les Paul feat. Mary Ford
Blowing The Smoke Away From A Trail Of Hits [ Jasmine / CD - released 1/Sep/2000 ] This compilation ably reveals the talents of Les Paul at the peak of his 'Pop' chart successes in the 1950s. The Country roots remain much in evidence, not least because Mary Ford was also from that background... |
Lester Williams
The Texas Blues Of Lester Williams - I Can't Lose With The Stuff I Use [ Jasmine / CD - released 14/May/2021 ] This great and influential blues guitarist gets a full career CD containing all of his major releases for different labels. Features examples of his work from the Macy's, Speciality and Duke labels for the first time ever on one CD. Fans of T-Bone... |
Lester Young
Kansas City Sax [ Jasmine / CD - released 1/Jun/2003 ] The great tenor saxophonist Lester Young will forever be associated with Kansas City, the musical capital of America's Mid-West. |
Libby Holman Feat. Josh White
The Scandalous Libby Holman - Something To Remember Her By [ Jasmine / CD - released 1/Feb/2005 ] A long overdue release from of one of Stage's most celebrated artistes. Featuring 5 additional tracks with Josh White. Currently the only CD available. Includes the standards, "Moanin' Low", "Body And Soul". Beautifully re-mastered using all |
Liberace
I'll Be Seeing You (The Piano stylings of Liberace) [ Jasmine / 2 CD - released 1/Sep/2011 ] Four Original Albums on Two CDs Liberace was one of the most ostentatious pianists of all time and although far better known for his TV and live appearances his recordings are still sought after. This package features four of his original... |
Lightnin' Hopkins
Thinkin' and Worryin' - The Aladdin Singles 1947-1952 [ Jasmine Records / CD - released 14/Oct/2016 ] Lightnin' Hopkins was one of the greatest and most popular authentic blues artists. These 26 titles comprise the first 13 singles released by Lightnin' Hopkins between 1947 and 1952. They weren't his first recordings but they were the first released... |
The Limeliters
Music With Style from [ Jasmine / 2 CD - released 1/Feb/2013 ] Along with The Kingston Trio, The Limeliters were one of the most successful folk groups of the early 1960s. |
Little Anthony & The Imperials
Tears on my Pillow [ Jasmine / 2 CD - released 1/Jan/2012 ] Little Anthony & The Imperials were one of the greatest Doo Wop groups of all time. |
Little Esther
Better Beware [ Jasmine Records / CD - released 9/Aug/2013 ] Little Esther (Phillips) was certainly one of the greatest female vocalists in R&B, with a hit parade career that stretched from 1950, encompassing soul music in the '60s and disco in the '70s, and somewhere in between she built an enviable... |