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Oscar Peterson Trio with Milt Jackson – Very Tall – Verve Records 180g Vinyl
Scott Yanow of AllMusic says in his 4-Star review of Very Tall: “This first matchup on records between pianist Oscar Peterson and vibraphonist Milt Jackson was so logical that it is surprising it did not occur five years earlier. Originally recorded for Verve and three decades later reissued on this audiophile CD by Mobile Fidelity, the quartet set (which also includes bassist Ray Brown and drummer Ed Thigpen) swings as hard as one might expect. Highlights include ‘On Green Dolphin Street,’ ‘The Work Song,’ ‘John Brown’s Body’ (a jam on ‘Battle Hymn of the Republic’) and ‘Reunion Blues.’ Fortunately O.P. and Bags would meet up on records many times in the future (particularly during their Pablo years) but this first effort is a particularly strong set.”
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Dave Brubeck Trio, Gerry Mulligan: Blues Roots – Pure Pleasure Records 180g Vinyl
Although this is a blues-oriented set, there is plenty of variety in tempos and grooves. The 1968 Quartet featured the leader/pianist, baritone saxophonist Gerry Mulligan, bassist Jack Six and drummer Alan Dawson. The repertoire on this LP ranges from “Limehouse Blues” (which is not really a blues) to “Things Ain’t What They Used To Be” and several originals. These songs are average for 1968, but the soloing is remarkable and the musicians here are some of the best. “Journey” is a remarkably beautiful piano ballad, while “Blues Roots” narrowly rises above in it’s epic scope, and over-the-top ending. It’s probably my favourite song here. But, “Broke Blues” is also exceptional. This one, along with “Cross Ties” and “Blues Roots”, are fairly progressive, drawing as much from post bop as blues and traditional Jazz, pushing toward avante-garde. G. Skate/S. Yannow
Blues Jam At Chess Blue Horizon – Pure Pleasure Records 180g Vinyl
No introduction needed for this fabulous release. Arguably one of the greatest blues recordings laid down in the last 40 years! Just checking out the track listing and personnel says it all. Originally released on Mike Vernon’s highly collectable and revered Blue Horizon label in 1969, this pressing will become a must for all serious collectors and muso’s alike!
Remastered from the original ¼ inch tapes. The sound quality is awesome!
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Oscar Peterson Trio with Milt Jackson – Very Tall – Verve Records 180g Vinyl
Scott Yanow of AllMusic says in his 4-Star review of Very Tall: “This first matchup on records between pianist Oscar Peterson and vibraphonist Milt Jackson was so logical that it is surprising it did not occur five years earlier. Originally recorded for Verve and three decades later reissued on this audiophile CD by Mobile Fidelity, the quartet set (which also includes bassist Ray Brown and drummer Ed Thigpen) swings as hard as one might expect. Highlights include ‘On Green Dolphin Street,’ ‘The Work Song,’ ‘John Brown’s Body’ (a jam on ‘Battle Hymn of the Republic’) and ‘Reunion Blues.’ Fortunately O.P. and Bags would meet up on records many times in the future (particularly during their Pablo years) but this first effort is a particularly strong set.”
Dave Brubeck Trio, Gerry Mulligan: Blues Roots – Pure Pleasure Records 180g Vinyl
Although this is a blues-oriented set, there is plenty of variety in tempos and grooves. The 1968 Quartet featured the leader/pianist, baritone saxophonist Gerry Mulligan, bassist Jack Six and drummer Alan Dawson. The repertoire on this LP ranges from “Limehouse Blues” (which is not really a blues) to “Things Ain’t What They Used To Be” and several originals. These songs are average for 1968, but the soloing is remarkable and the musicians here are some of the best. “Journey” is a remarkably beautiful piano ballad, while “Blues Roots” narrowly rises above in it’s epic scope, and over-the-top ending. It’s probably my favourite song here. But, “Broke Blues” is also exceptional. This one, along with “Cross Ties” and “Blues Roots”, are fairly progressive, drawing as much from post bop as blues and traditional Jazz, pushing toward avante-garde. G. Skate/S. Yannow
Blues Jam At Chess Blue Horizon – Pure Pleasure Records 180g Vinyl
No introduction needed for this fabulous release. Arguably one of the greatest blues recordings laid down in the last 40 years! Just checking out the track listing and personnel says it all. Originally released on Mike Vernon’s highly collectable and revered Blue Horizon label in 1969, this pressing will become a must for all serious collectors and muso’s alike!
Remastered from the original ¼ inch tapes. The sound quality is awesome!
The Beatles The Beatles 1962-1966 / 1967-1970 Red & Blue Albums – Black Vinyl 6LP Box Set – Sealed UK Vinyl box set
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THE BEATLES The Beatles 1962-1966 / 1967-1970 (Deluxe Edition 2023 UK/EU 6-LP box set containing both of the newly remastered and revised ‘Red’ & ‘Blue’ triple album 3-LP editions pressed on 180-gram black vinyl. These expanded editionshave been Half Speed Remastered and feature 75 tracks, including the last single Now And Then. Housed inside a rigid slipcase picture box with ‘The Beatles’ in silver-foil print, hype sticker & factory sealed) #Top 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time
Bad Company – Bad Company – Analogue Productions Atlantic 75 Series 45 rpm 180g Vinyl
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From the wreckage of Free came Bad Company, the English hard rock supergroup fronted by singer Paul Rodgers and featuring his drummer bandmate Simon Kirke, Mott the Hoople guitarist Mick Ralphs, and King Crimson bassist Boz Burrell. Peter Grant, who managed the rock band Led Zeppelin, also managed Bad Company until 1982.
Genesis – The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway – Analogue Productions Atlantic 75 Series 45 rpm 180g Vinyl
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Genesis’ sixth studio album was released as a double album in November 1974 by Charisma Records and is the last to feature original frontman Peter Gabriel. The group’s longest album to date, The Lamb Lies Down on Broadwaypeaked at No. 10 on the U.K. Albums Chart and No. 41 on the Billboard 200 in the U.S..
The album is a concept album and tells the surreal story, devised by Gabriel, of a young Puerto Rican named Rael who embarks on a journey through a series of strange and bizarre events in New York City.
A Tribute To Ella Fitzgerald – Clare Teal 180g Vinyl
Vivaldi The Four Seasons Vinyl LP
Chasing The Dragon – Audiophile Recordings Vinyl LP
Nojima Plays Liszt – Reference Recordings 2 x Vinyl LP

Elrog Vacuum Tubes Made in Germany.
Since the founding of the new company by Thomas Mayer in 1986 all tube designs went through significant upgrades to improve sound quality and long term reliability. The product portfolio has been extended from the original line up of 211, 845 and 300B and includes 18 different tube types today. The tubes are entirely hand made in Germany by highly skilled and passionate people.

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