Artist page · 04/07/2026

Kenny Dorham

TexasBorn in 1924Bebop6 vinyl albums
Kenny Dorham, born in Texas in 1924, was a US jazz trumpeter, singer, and composer. He played bebop and hard bop styles mainly in the 1950s and 60s, recording under labels like Blue Note and Pacific Jazz.
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About

Seven jazz vinyls tracked with original US pressings and Japanese test editions — key albums with prices from €28 to €348.

Kenny Dorham started on piano at age 7 before switching to trumpet. After military service in 1942-43, he played with notable orchestras and settled in New York, collaborating with jazz icons like Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker. Known for his soft trumpet tone, he earned the nickname "Quiet Kenny." His catalog blends bebop and Latin jazz and includes both studio and live recordings, across formats mostly mono and stereo LPs.

Vinyl editions include original US pressings on Blue Note and rarer Japanese test pressings. Discography highlights feature hard bop staples and modal jazz, with modern reissues and collectible pressings maintaining demand among vinyl aficionados.

Discography

Kenny Dorham discography

Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.

Hot Stuff From BrazilWest Wind · 1988
1988
Hot Stuff From Brazil
Vinyl, Album, LP
Studio
'Round About Midnight At The Cafe Bohemia, Vol. 3Blue Note · 1984
1984
'Round About Midnight At The Cafe Bohemia, Vol. 3
Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Mono
Studio
'Round About Midnight At The Cafe Bohemia, Vol. 2Blue Note · 1984
1984
'Round About Midnight At The Cafe Bohemia, Vol. 2
Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Mono
Studio
Short StorySteepleChase · 1979
1979
Short Story
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Trompeta ToccataBlue Note · 1965
1965
Trompeta Toccata
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Una Mas (One More Time)Blue Note · 1963
1963
Una Mas (One More Time)
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
MatadorUnited Artists Jazz · 1963
1963
Matador
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Inta Somethin'Pacific Jazz · 1962
1962
Inta Somethin'
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Eastward Ho! Harold Land In New YorkJazzland · 1961
1961
Eastward Ho! Harold Land In New York
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Whistle StopBlue Note · 1961
1961
Whistle Stop
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Jerome Kern ShowboatTime Records · 1961
1961
Jerome Kern Showboat
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
The Arrival Of Kenny DorhamJaro International · 1960
1960
The Arrival Of Kenny Dorham
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Quiet KennyNew Jazz · 1960
1960
Quiet Kenny
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Jazz ContemporaryTime Records · 1960
1960
Jazz Contemporary
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
This Is The Moment - Sings And PlaysRiverside Records · 1958
1958
This Is The Moment - Sings And Plays
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Jazz ContrastsRiverside Records · 1957
1957
Jazz Contrasts
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
'Round About Midnight At The Cafe BohemiaBlue Note · 1956
1956
'Round About Midnight At The Cafe Bohemia
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Rollins Plays For BirdPrestige · 1956
1956
Rollins Plays For Bird
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Vol. 1ABC-Paramount · 1956
1956
Vol. 1
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Afro-CubanBlue Note · 1955
1955
Afro-Cuban
Vinyl, LP, 10", Album, Mono
Studio
Sonny Rollins QuintetPrestige · 1954
1954
Sonny Rollins Quintet
Vinyl, LP, 10", Album, Mono
Studio
Modern Jazz TrumpetsPrestige · 1951
1951
Modern Jazz Trumpets
Vinyl, LP, 10", Album, Mono
Studio

Playlist

Signature tracks

The tracks that sum up Kenny Dorham's career.

01
Alone Together - Rudy Van Gelder Remaster 2006
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02
My Ideal
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03
Dorham's Epitaph - Remastered 2014
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04
Lotus Blossom
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05
Alone Together
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06
Afrodisia
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07
I Had the Craziest Dream
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08
Alone Together - Rudy Van Gelder Remaster
·

The essentials

The 3 Kenny Dorham albums you absolutely need

Our pick, validated by the editorial team.

#1 · 1965
LP, Album, Mono
Trompeta Toccata

A definitive hard bop and Latin jazz album featuring four tracks; original and reissue US pressings exist with prices ranging from €232 to €348.

4 tracksBlue Note labelMono formatMultiple pressings
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#2 · 1963
LP, Album, Mono
Una Mas

This modal and Latin jazz album contains three tracks including the title track. It is well represented on Blue Note label with both original stereo and mono pressings available priced between €104 and €217.

3 tracksBlue Note labelMono and Stereo formats8 vinyl versions
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#3 · 1962
LP, Album, Stereo
Inta Somethin©

Hard bop album with six tracks, including "Us" and covers. Available in US and rare Japanese test pressings. Prices on vinyl range from about €28 to €52.

6 tracksPacific Jazz labelStereo formatJapanese test pressing
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Face B

Side B: the hidden stories of Kenny Dorham

Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.

My trumpet tone earned me the nickname 'Quiet Kenny' among peers.
— Kenny Dorham
01Studio

Recording 'Trompeta Toccata' in 1965 at Blue Note

Kenny Dorham's 'Trompeta Toccata' was recorded in 1965 under the Blue Note label, capturing hard bop and Latin jazz over four tracks, with original US pressings highly sought after.

1965New York
02Label

Blue Note's role in 'Una Mas'

The 1963 album 'Una Mas' featuring modal and Latin jazz styles was released on Blue Note. Both original stereo and mono pressings exist, with collectors valuing the mono pressings around €217.5.

1963US
03Pressing

Japanese test pressing of 'Inta Somethin' rare to find

The Japanese test pressing of 'Inta Somethin'' from 1962 is an original and rare vinyl edition with no copies for sale recently, highlighting a want/have ratio of 2.4:1.

1962Japan
04Military Service

Dorham's early life including military and music

Kenny Dorham started on piano at age 7, switched to trumpet at Wiley College where he studied pharmacy, and served in the military during 1942-43 before his professional music career.

1942Texas

Records by Kenny Dorham

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Whistle Stop - Front Cover Whistle Stop - Back Cover

Whistle Stop

Kenny Dorham
Bebop Jazz/Blues
UNIVERSAL MUSIC
From $21.00 3 offers
Jazz Contrasts - Front Cover

Jazz Contrasts

Kenny Dorham
Bebop Jazz/Blues
Nouvelle Terre
From $45.99 1 offer
Una Mas - Front Cover

Una Mas

Kenny Dorham
Jazz / Blues Compilations Compilations
DECCA
From $28.31 1 offer
Trompeta Toccata - Front Cover

Trompeta Toccata

Kenny Dorham
Bebop Jazz/Blues
BLUE NOTE
From $19.99 1 offer
INTA SOMETHIN© - Front Cover

INTA SOMETHIN©

Kenny Dorham
Bebop Jazz/Blues
Jazz Images
From $21.00 1 offer
WHISTLE STOP - Front Cover

WHISTLE STOP

Kenny Dorham
Bebop Jazz/Blues
Jazz Pictures
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WHISTLE STOP/DORHAM - Front Cover

WHISTLE STOP/DORHAM

Kenny Dorham
Indie rock Alternative
Blue Note
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CDs by Kenny Dorham

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The Complete 'Round Midnight At The Café Bohemia - Front Cover

The Complete 'Round Midnight At The Café Bohemia

Kenny Dorham
Bebop Jazz/Blues
CD UNIVERSAL MUSIC
From $23.44 1 offer
Blue Bossa In The Bronx: Live from the Blue Morocco - Front Cover Blue Bossa In The Bronx: Live from the Blue Morocco - Front Cover

Blue Bossa In The Bronx: Live from the Blue Morocco

Kenny Dorham
Bebop Jazz/Blues
CD RESONANCE RECORDS
From $18.57 2 offers

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FAQ

FAQ

The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.

Who was Kenny Dorham and what style of jazz did he play?

Kenny Dorham was an American jazz trumpeter and composer known for bebop and hard bop styles in the mid-20th century.

What are some key vinyl albums by Kenny Dorham available to collectors?

Essential Kenny Dorham vinyl albums include 'Trompeta Toccata' (1965), 'Una Mas' (1963), and 'Inta Somethin'' (1962), mostly on Blue Note and Pacific Jazz labels.

What makes original pressings of Kenny Dorham's albums valuable?

Original US pressings and Japanese test pressings are valuable due to their rarity and demand, with prices ranging notably, sometimes above €200 for key albums.

Are any Kenny Dorham vinyl albums released in stereo?

Yes, albums like 'Inta Somethin'' (1962) and 'Una Mas' (1963) have stereo editions alongside mono pressings.

How popular is Kenny Dorham among vinyl listeners today?

Kenny Dorham maintains a steady listenership with over 380,000 monthly listeners and continued interest in jazz vinyl collections worldwide.

Where was Kenny Dorham from and where did he mainly perform?

He was born in Texas and later moved to New York, where he made significant contributions to the jazz scene.

What labels released Kenny Dorham's vinyl records available today?

Blue Note, Pacific Jazz, Decca, and Jazz Images are among the labels with Kenny Dorham vinyl records still traded by collectors.

Can Kenny Dorham's vinyl records be found in France?

Kenny Dorham vinyl albums, especially reissues and popular titles, are available in French markets and through French retailers on vinyl platforms.

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Last updated: 04/07/2026