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Stan Getz & Gerry Mulligan – Getz Meets Mulligan In Hi-Fi
42,00 €Add to cartAcoustic Sounds Series reissues from Verve/Universal Music Enterprises Monthly releases highlighting the world's most historic and best jazz records! Mastered by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab from the original master tape 180-gram LPs pressed at Quality Record Pressings! Stoughton Printing gatefold old-style tip-on jackets Series supervised by Chad Kassem CEO of Acoustic Sounds Getz Meets Mulligan in Hi-Fi is the 1957 Verve Records album featuring jazz saxophonists Stan Getz and Gerry Mulligan, showcasing a unique first-time collaboration where they traded instruments, with Getz playing baritone sax and Mulligan playing tenor sax on the initial tracks. The session was produced by Norman Granz and featured a stellar rhythm section including pianist Lou Levy, bassist Ray Brown, and drummer Stan Levey. Mulligan always seems to open up whole new sides of his playing when sharing the leader spotlight with another star — and here, in the company of Getz, he hits a shimmering, sparkling sound that's really great, and filled with feeling. Getz is wonderful too — very much in his best mid '50s Verve period — working in a groove that's deep and laidback, with a strong undercurrent of warmth — thanks to familiar rhythm backing from the trio of Lou Levy on piano, Ray Brown on bass, and Stan Levey on drums. Titles include "Anything Goes," "Ballad," and "That Old Feeling."
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Ben Webster – King Of The Tenors
42,00 €Add to cartBen Webster — King Of The Tenors Acoustic Sounds Series reissues from Verve/Universal Music Enterprises! Monthly releases highlighting the world's most historic and best jazz records! Mastered by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab from the original analog master tape 180-gram LPs pressed at Quality Record Pressings! Stoughton Printing gatefold old-style tip-on jackets Series supervised by Chad Kassem CEO of Acoustic Sounds Seeking to offer definitive audiophile grade versions of some of the most historic and best jazz records ever recorded, Verve Label Group and Universal Music Enterprises' new audiophile Acoustic Sounds vinyl reissue series utilizes the skills of top mastering engineers and the unsurpassed production craft of Quality Record Pressings. All titles are mastered from the original analog tapes, pressed on 180-gram vinyl and packaged by Stoughton Printing Co. in high-quality gatefold sleeves with tip-on jackets. The releases are supervised by Chad Kassem, CEO of Acoustic Sounds, the world's largest source for audiophile recordings. Limited edition premium 180-gram vinyl LP repressing of this classic jazz album, which was originally recorded for Verve in 1953 with the title The Consumate Artistry of Ben Webster when it was released in 1954. The album was reissued in 1957 as King Of The Tenors.
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John Coltrane Quartet – The John Coltrane Quartet Plays
44,00 €Add to cartJohn Coltrane Quartet — The John Coltrane Quartet Plays Acoustic Sounds Series reissues from Verve/Universal Music Enterprises! Monthly releases highlighting the world's most historic and best jazz records! All-analog mastering by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab 180-gram LPs pressed at Quality Record Pressings! Stoughton Printing gatefold old-style tip-on jackets Series supervised by Chad Kassem CEO of Acoustic Sounds The John Coltrane Quartet Plays is great music from a great musician. On that basis alone, adding this sublime 1965 classic from Impulse! to a well-rounded jazz music collection is an easy choice. This isn't just another album; it's a testament to Coltrane's innovative spirit and a showcase of the classic quartet's electrifying chemistry. Featuring the incomparable McCoy Tyner on piano, Jimmy Garrison on bass, and Elvin Jones on drums, this is a group renowned for its dynamic interaction and sensitive playing. Released shortly after the landmark A Love Supreme, what changed here was Coltrane's intentions. "Chim Chim Cheree" is full of foreboding. The fury with which he improvises (on soprano sax) on this track is an example of how all through this recording the intensity has been turned up a notch. Prepare to be surprised and delighted by Coltrane's unique interpretation of the standard "Nature Boy" (featuring Art Davis on a second bass for an extra layer of sonic depth!) alongside his powerful originals such as "Brazilia" and "Song of Praise". You'll hear these familiar tunes in a way you've never imagined, filtered through Coltrane's genius and the quartet's boundless creativity. The quartet is locked in, pushing and pulling, creating a sonic landscape that's both powerful and intricate. Why you need this in your jazz collection: It's more than just notes. Coltrane's music goes beyond technical brilliance; it's infused with a deeply personal and searching spirit. This album offers a glimpse into the soul of an artist constantly striving for greater clarity of vision, making it not just great music, but a deeply moving experience. Our Acoustic Sounds Series reissue of The John Coltrane Quartet Plays takes this exceptional Coltrane hallmark and endows it with sparkle, sonic clarity and richness of sound that Acoustic Sounds is known for capturing. Featuring all-analog mastering by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab, together with premier pressing by Quality Record Pressings on a 180-gram virtually-silent playing surface, housed in a Stoughton Printing tip-on jacket, this is an essential listen for any jazz enthusiast. It's a journey of sound and emotion, delivered by one of the most influential groups in jazz history. Get ready to be swept away!
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Billie Holiday – All Or Nothing At All
44,00 €Add to cartBillie Holiday — All Or Nothing At All Acoustic Sounds Series reissues from Verve/Universal Music Enterprises Monthly releases highlighting the world's most historic and best jazz records! Mastered by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab from the original master tape Pressed on 180-gram vinyl at Quality Record Pressings for superior sound! Recorded in five sessions from 1956-1957 and released in 1958, this 12-track affair is loaded with the classic standards from Berlin, Ellington, Gershwin and more. Though some claimed Billie Holiday was beyond her peak at this point, it was Miles Davis who countered that this was her most effective time with her "deepest understanding and control" of the repertoire she was performing. Her supporting cast on this album contributes to that as well, which included Barney Kessel (Guitar), Ben Webster (Tenor Sax), "Sweets" Edison (Trumpet), and Jimmy Rowles (Piano). Verve Acoustic Sounds Series features transfers from analog tapes and remastered 180-gram vinyl in deluxe gatefold packaging.
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Peggy Lee – Black Coffee
44,00 €Add to cartAcoustic Sounds Series reissues from Verve/Universal Music Enterprises! Monthly releases highlighting the world's most historic and best jazz records! Mastered by Ryan K. Smith at Sterling Sound from the original analog tapes 180-gram LPs pressed at Quality Record Pressings! Stoughton Printing gatefold old-style tip-on jackets Series supervised by Chad Kassem CEO of Acoustic Sounds Seeking to offer definitive audiophile grade versions of some of the most historic and best jazz records ever recorded, Verve Label Group and Universal Music Enterprises' new audiophile Acoustic Sounds vinyl reissue series utilizes the skills of top mastering engineers and the unsurpassed production craft of Quality Record Pressings. All titles are mastered from the original analog tapes, pressed on 180-gram vinyl and packaged by Stoughton Printing Co. in high-quality gatefold sleeves with tip-on jackets. The releases are supervised by Chad Kassem, CEO of Acoustic Sounds, the world's largest source for audiophile recordings. Included in the December title releases for the the series is the iconic Peggy Lee's first 12-inch album, Black Coffee (1956). Black Coffee was Peggy Lee's album smash for Decca (she left Capitol in 1952 over creative, artistic differences) and it offered her an intimate stage with a small jazz combo, exchanging her usual jazz-pop style with a big band or orchestra. This smaller combination worked to perfection. "Encouraged by longtime Decca A&R Milt Gabler, she hired a small group including trumpeter Pete Candoli and pianist Jimmy Rowles (two of her favorite sidemen) to record an after-hours jazz project similar in intent and execution to Lee Wiley's "Manhattan project" of 1950, Night in Manhattan. While the title-track opener of Black Coffee soon separated itself from the LP — to be taught forever after during the first period of any Torch Song 101 class — the album doesn't keep to its concept very long; Lee is soon enough in a bouncy mood for 'I've Got You Under My Skin' and very affectionate on 'Easy Living.' (If there's a concept at work here, it's the vagaries of love.) Listeners should look instead to 'It Ain't Necessarily So' or 'Gee, Baby, Ain't I Good to You?' for more examples of Lee's quintessentially slow-burn sultriness. Aside from occasionally straying off-concept, however, Black Coffee is an excellent record, spotlighting Lee's ability to shine with every type of group and in any context." — AllMusic "Each step in our production process — from title selection to mastering, pressing and packaging — is designed to meet the highest standards, and we want everyone who hears these albums to feel the love and hard work we put into everything we do," says Chad Kassem CEO of Acoustic Sounds.
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Gerry Mulligan & Johnny Hodges – Gerry Mulligan Meets Johnny Hodges
44,00 €Add to cartAcoustic Sounds Series reissues from Verve/Universal Music Enterprises! Monthly releases highlighting the world's most historic and best jazz records! Mastered by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab from the original analog tapes 180-gram LPs pressed at Quality Record Pressings! Stoughton Printing gatefold old-style tip-on jackets Series supervised by Chad Kassem CEO of Acoustic Sounds The 1959 record Gerry Mulligan Meets Johnny Hodges, a collaboration between the two great jazz saxophonists, has been reissued as the latest release from Verve's Acoustic Sounds Series. Recorded on November 17th, 1959, Gerry Mulligan Meets Johnny Hodges has been heralded as one of Mulligan's best collaborations with fellow instrumentalists. On this date, the two saxophonists were joined by a solid rhythm section of Claude Williamson (piano), Buddy Clark (bass), and Mel Lewis (drums). The tracklist pulls from both artist's repertoires, featuring three originals each from Mulligan and Hodges. The two complement the other throughout with the exception of Mulligan's "What's the Rush," where the baritonist sits out altogether in favor of Hodges' alto taking the spotlight. Gerry Mulligan Meets Johnny Hodges is the second Hodges collaboration to be reissued by Verve. Earlier this year, Acoustic Sounds re-released Side By Side, one of two 1959 LPs he recorded with Duke Ellington. The Acoustic Sounds series has been ongoing since 2020, reissuing a vast collection of records from Verve/UMe's rich archive. Artists featured have included icons such as Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fiztgerald, Nina Simone, and many more.
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Furry Lewis – Back On My Feet Again (Remastered)
42,00 €Add to cartThe Bluesville Series from Craft Recordings and Acoustic Sounds! Inspired by the original Prestige label imprint established in 1959 Furry Lewis — Back On My Feet Again All-analog mastering by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab 180-gram vinyl pressed at Quality Record Pressings Replica tip-on jacket Obi with notes by Scott Billington Highlighting trailblazing blues musicians from legendary labels Back On My Feet Again is the 1961 album from Furry Lewis, originally released on Prestige Records. Featuring his signature finger-picking and slide guitar styles, this album sees Lewis revisiting his early classics such as "John Henry" and "Big Chief Blues," as well as traditional songs and newer compositions. This album has been remastered by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab and pressed on 180-gram vinyl at Quality Record Pressings in partnership with Acoustic Sounds. Housed in a replica tip-on jacket.
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Duke Ellington & Johnny Hodges – Side By Side
44,00 €Add to cartDuke Ellington & Johnny Hodges — Side By Side Acoustic Sounds Series reissues from Verve/Universal Music Enterprises! Monthly releases highlighting the world's most historic and best jazz records! All-analog mastering by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab 180-gram vinyl pressed at Quality Record Pressings When Norman Granz signed Johnny Hodges to a recording contract in 1951, it was a prelude to Hodges' leaving the Duke Ellington orchestra to lead his own small band. Four years later Hodges was back in the Ellington fold, but he continued to record for Granz under his own name. Side By Side, recorded in 1958 and 1959, is a throwback to the small-group sessions Ellington recorded with Hodges and other members of his orchestra in the 1930s, but with a couple of important differences: the absence of Ellington himself on several cuts (with Billy Strayhorn taking over on piano), and the presence of such notable non-Ellingtonians as drummer Jo Jones and trumpeters Roy Eldridge and Harry "Sweets" Edison. The Verve Acoustic Sounds Series features transfers from analog tapes and remastered 180-gram vinyl in deluxe gatefold packaging.
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Memphis Slim – Memphis Slim At The Gate Of Horn (Remastered)
42,00 €Add to cartThe Bluesville Series from Craft Recordings and Acoustic Sounds! Inspired by the original Prestige label imprint established in 1959 Memphis Slim/Memphis Slim At The Gate Of Horn All-analog mastering by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab 180-gram vinyl pressed at Quality Record Pressings Replica tip-on jacket Obi with notes by Scott Billington Highlighting trailblazing blues musicians from legendary labels At The Gate of Horn was originally released in 1959 on Vee-Jay Records. It expertly showcases the songwriting prowess of the prolific blues pianist and singer, from blues ballads to upbeat numbers. Among the diverse track list is "Steppin' Out" which gained reverence among blues rockers and remains one of Slim's best-known tracks. Featuring the original liner notes written by Studs Terkel, this album has been remastered by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab and pressed on 180-gram vinyl at Quality Record Pressings in partnership with Acoustic Sounds. Housed in a replica tip-on jacket.
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Mississippi John Hurt – Today!
42,00 €Show itemThe Bluesville Series from Craft Recordings and Acoustic Sounds! Inspired by the original Prestige label imprint established in 1959 Today! by Mississippi John Hurt All-analog mastering by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab 180-gram vinyl pressed at Quality Record Pressings Replica tip-on jacket Obi with notes by Scott Billington Highlighting trailblazing blues musicians from legendary labels John Smith Hurt, known as Mississippi John Hurt, was an American country blues singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He taught himself to play guitar at the age of 9, and would play dances and parties while working as a sharecropper as he grew into adulthood. His first recordings, made for Okeh Records in 1928, were commercial failures. However, Dick Spottswood and Tom Hoskins, a blues enthusiast, located Hurt in 1963 and persuaded him to move to Washington, D.C. He was recorded by the Library of Congress in 1964. This helped further the American folk music revival, which led to the rediscovery of many other bluesmen of Hurt's era. Hurt performed on the university and coffeehouse concert circuit with other Delta blues musicians who were brought out of retirement. He also recorded several albums for Vanguard Records. Hurt returned to Grenada, Mississippi, in 1966, where he passed away at the age of 73. Today! is the second studio album, but third body of work recorded by Hurt. It was released in 1966 by Vanguard Records. This album contains some of the first commercial material recorded after his "rediscovery" in 1963, and is the first he recorded for Vanguard. The album spans several genres and styles of music, ranging from traditional blues andfolk songs, to country, to African-American spirituals. In 2009, the album was one of 25 selections that were added to the Library of Congress's National Recording Registry. According to Rolling Stone, Hurt is "the rare Delta blues legend who bowls you over with grace, generosity, and warmth." (AAA) lacquers cut by Matthew Lutthans from the original tapes and pressed on 180-gram vinyl at QRP complete with a tip-on jacket.
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Lonnie Johnson – Blues & Ballads
42,00 €Add to cartThe Bluesville Series from Craft Recordings and Acoustic Sounds! Inspired by the original Prestige label imprint established in 1959 Blues & Ballads by Lonnie Johnson All-analog mastering by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab 180-gram vinyl pressed at Quality Record Pressings Replica tip-on jacket Obi with notes by Scott Billington Highlighting trailblazing blues musicians from legendary labels Alonzo "Lonnie" Johnson was an American blues and jazz singer, guitarist, violinist and songwriter. He was a pioneer of jazz guitar and jazz violin and is recognized as the first to play an electrically amplified violin. Blues & Ballads is Johnson's third album, originally released in 1960. The diverse offering of originals and covers demonstrates Johnson's versatility on electric guitar and vocals. Johnson is joined by his contemporaries Elmer Snowden on acoustic guitar and Wendell Marshall on bass on this album. AllMusic declared Johnson "effortlessly (reveals) his artistic range." Features (AAA) lacquers cut by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab from the original tapes and pressed on 180-gram vinyl at QRP. A replica tip-on jacket completes the package.
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John Lee Hooker – It Serve You Right To Suffer
44,00 €Add to cartAcoustic Sounds Series reissues from Verve/Universal Music Enterprises! Monthly releases highlighting the world's most historic and best jazz records! Mastered by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab from the original analog tapes 180-gram LPs pressed at Quality Record Pressings! Stoughton Printing gatefold old-style tip-on jackets Series supervised by Chad Kassem CEO of Acoustic Sounds John Lee Hooker's style of guitar playing has been imitated but never matched. The iconic bluesman's 1966 album It Serve You Right to Suffer for Impulse! was unusual because it teamed him with a jazz ensemble rather than a typical blues band. This setup was part of Impulse!'s broader effort to explore and expand the boundaries between jazz, blues, and other genres. The collaboration was partly driven by the growing interest in the blues among jazz audiences in the 1960s. Hooker's raw, emotional music resonated with the improvisational spirit of jazz. Impulse! wanted to showcase his talents in a new light by pairing him with a sophisticated jazz rhythm section — guitarist Barry Galbraith, bassist Milt Hinton, and drummer Panama Francis. These musicians had deep jazz credentials but were flexible enough to adapt to Hooker's deeply personal and rhythmically unique style. The producer was Bob Thiele, head of the foundational jazz label Impulse! Records. The idea was to keep the tracklist down to just eight songs and let each one inhabit a mood, unencumbered by commercial demands for a single. The album combined Hooker's earthy, hypnotic blues sound with the polished backing of the jazz combo. Hooker's deep, gravelly voice and his raw, syncopated guitar riffs stood at the forefront, while the jazz players added a smoother, more textured groove underneath. The result was a unique fusion: it retained the grit and authenticity of Hooker's Delta blues roots but added a subtle, swinging sophistication. It Serve You Right to Suffer stands out in Hooker's discography because it formed a bridge between blues and jazz. It introduced Hooker's music to a broader audience and showcased his adaptability as an artist. For blues fans, it highlighted the universality of Hooker's sound; for jazz fans, it was a chance to experience blues in a more refined context. Seeking to offer definitive audiophile grade versions of some of the most historic and best jazz records ever recorded, Verve's Acoustic Sounds vinyl reissue series utilizes the skills of top mastering engineers and the unsurpassed production craft of Quality Record Pressings. All titles are mastered from the original analog tapes, pressed on 180-gram vinyl and packaged by Stoughton Printing Co. in high-quality gatefold sleeves with tip-on jackets. The releases are supervised by Chad Kassem, CEO of Acoustic Sounds, the world's largest source for audiophile recordings.
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Sonny Rollins – Alfie (Original Music From The Score)
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Miles Davis – Birth Of The Blue
54,00 €Add to cartMiles Davis — Birth of the Blue Smash follow-up to what many consider the greatest jazz record ever! Four more songs from the pioneering ensemble that produced Miles Davis' Kind of Blue! Modal jazz precursor laid groundwork for future jazz innovation! 180-gram vinyl Mastered by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab from a new 30 ips quarter-inch stereo master tape transferred from the original 3-track session tapes Plated and pressed at Quality Record Pressings for flawless production and superior fidelity! Stoughton Printing Old Style tip-on gatefold heavyweight jacket with scuff-resistant matte finish Miles Davis's Kind of Blue was the number-one jazz album in history. It totaled five songs. There are four more songs from that same historic group, recorded in the same time period and at the same studio. And here they are. These songs deserve to stand on their own with artwork to highlight the quality of the music and that matches the time period of the recording. This is a rare opportunity to have a smash follow-up to what many consider the greatest jazz record ever! Through the years, these four remarkable performances — all from a single recording session in 1958 and all exemplary of the sound of Miles Davis' legend-loaded sextet of that year — have not been served well. They have been largely treated as add-ons for other compilations. Now, for the first time, Analogue Productions, the audiophile in-house reissue label of Acoustic Sounds, Inc., together with Quality Record Prssings, has deservedly given these tracks a stellar stand-alone release for jazz fans to savor! The once-in-a-generation lineup that recorded these tunes is the very same that would be immortalized for the enduring classic they would record almost a year later, Kind of Blue. Davis played trumpet sublime with his ensemble sextet featuring pianist Bill Evans, drummer Jimmy Cobb, bassist Paul Chambers, and saxophonists John Coltrane and Julian "Cannonball" Adderley. Undervalued since their recording, the tunes on this album reflect historial and musical significance. They offer early glimpses into the modal jazz that Kind of Blue would bring to the forefront. Using modes common in modern classical music, rather than the chords of popular songs, Miles had begun to experiment with the new approach on the Milestones recording sessions previously. Analogue Productions is proud to present Birth of the Blue in an exclusive first-of-its-kind stand-alone release that reflects our reputation for meticulous production, capturing authentic sound with clarity, depth and fidelity that exceeds the audiophile standard. For this release, we started with the original 3-track recording session tapes that were mixed down to a brand-new 30 ips quarter-inch stereo master tape by senior mastering engineer Vic Anesini at Battery Studios. From that stereo master tape, Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab cut the lacquers at 33 1/3 RPM utilizing the legendary Doug Sax's custom all-tube system and cutting lathe. The lacquers were plated and pressed on 180-gram vinyl at Quality Record Pressings. Lastly, the Stoughton Printing tip-on gatefold jacket with a deluxe scuff-resistant matte finish is the highest quality available. The artwork has an incredible spot-on look to a 1959 Columbia records release! Features: • Pioneering Ensemble: Captured the same rare and short-lived alignment of jazz legends including Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Cannonball Adderley, Bill Evans, Paul Chambers, and Jimmy Cobb, as heard on the historic Kind of Blue. • Innovative Sound: The session represented a crucial transition in jazz, blending elements of hard bop with early modal jazz influences, showcasing the ensemble's experimentation and forward-thinking approach. • Undervalued Legacy: Despite its historical and musical significance, the session's recordings have been historically overlooked, often relegated to being add-ons in compilations rather than recognized as standalone masterpieces. • Modal Jazz Precursor: Offered early glimpses into the modal jazz that would later be fully realized in Davis's groundbreaking album "Kind of Blue," laying the groundwork for future jazz innovation. • Impact on Artists: Served as a critical point of development and confidence for the musicians involved, particularly Bill Evans, who noted the significant impact of this experience on his own identity and style. • Historical Context: Occurred at a peak moment in Miles Davis's career, following his signing with Columbia Records and his critical and commercial successes with albums such as ‘Round About Midnight and Miles Ahead. • Revealed backstory: Extensive liner notes by the Grammy Award-winning author Ashley Kahn, who also penned the estential book, Kind Of Blue — The Making Of The Miles Davis Masterpiece https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CGF9K2BzNo
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Jimmy Smith – Root Down
44,00 €Add to carthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1MKSxAGkgY New for 2024! Acoustic Sounds Series reissues from Verve/Universal Music Enterprises! Monthly releases highlighting the world's most historic and best jazz records! Mastered by Ryan K. Smith from the original analog tapes 180-gram LPs pressed at Quality Record Pressings! Stoughton Printing gatefold old-style tip-on jackets Series supervised by Chad Kassem CEO of Acoustic Sounds Root Down was Hammond B-3 jazz legend Jimmy Smith's 1972 live jazz album for Verve. Recorded in Los Angeles on February 8, 1972, it includes the title track, which was sampled by the Beastie Boys for their song "Root Down." The song peaked at No. 24 on the Billboard Top Jazz Album charts. Seeking to offer definitive audiophile grade versions of some of the most historic and best jazz records ever recorded, Verve's Acoustic Sounds vinyl reissue series utilizes the skills of top mastering engineers and the unsurpassed production craft of Quality Record Pressings. All titles are mastered from the original analog tapes, pressed on 180-gram vinyl and packaged by Stoughton Printing Co. in high-quality gatefold sleeves with tip-on jackets. The releases are supervised by Chad Kassem, CEO of Acoustic Sounds, the world's largest source for audiophile recordings.
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Art Pepper – Gettin’ Together!
39,00 €Add to cartContemporary Records Acoustic Sounds Series continues in 2024! Twelve standout albums from the Contemporary Records catalog reissued on 180-gram vinyl Titles featuring Art Pepper, Sonny Rollins, Helen Humes, Ben Webster and many more! Mastered AAA by Bernie Grundman from the original analog tapes 180-gram LPs pressed at Quality Record Pressings! Stoughton Printing gatefold old-style tip-on jackets Series supervised by Chad Kassem CEO of Acoustic Sounds Continuing Craft Recordings' celebration of seminal jazz artists from Contemporary Records Two more essential Art Pepper reissues, originally recorded in 1960, are the albums Gettin' Together! and Intensity. Originally released on either side of Smack Up, these albums underscore just how refreshingly creative Pepper was at the time. Gettin' Together's tight "Bijou the Poodle," penned by Pepper, leads the way, with Jazzwise admiring its "angularity...representing the darker side of the Californian jazz idyll." Often described as a sequel to Art Pepper Meets the Rhythm Section, Gettin' Together! once again finds Pepper backed on beat by Miles Davis alums (bassist Paul Chambers, drummer Jimmy Cobb). Meanwhile, the San Francisco Examiner sums up 1963's Intensity, the last release of his early period, as Pepper being "well on his way toward a new kind of playing freedom." Writes AllMusic, "Pepper sticks to swinging standards such as ‘I Can't Believe That You're in Love with Me,' ‘Gone with the Wind, and ‘I Wished on the Moon' as points of departure on this interesting and largely enjoyable set." This new edition, released as part of the Contemporary Records Acoustic Sounds Series, features (AAA) lacquers cut from the original master tapes by Bernie Grundman and is pressed on 180-gram vinyl at QRP, and presented in a Stoughton Printing tip-on jacket.