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Alan Parsons Project – The Turn Of A Friendly Card – Speakers Corner 180g Vinyl LP
The album “The Turn Of A Friendly Card” includes two of Parsons’ very best songs: “Time”, with its beautiful harmonies, and the gently swinging “Games People Play” which opens with Empire fanfares. That the instrumental tracks find favour with almost all rock fans is hardly surprising because the music more often than not emulates the driving sound of Brit Rock rather than bombastic “sonic soufflés” (Rolling Stone).
But be that as it may, the title certainly holds its promise. The sales figures for this album clearly show that this ‘friendly card’ has definitely turned up trumps for Alan Parsons.
Art Pepper – Intensity – Contemporary Records (Acoustic Sounds Series) 180g Vinyl
Art Pepper – Gettin’ Together – Contemporary Records (Acoustic Sounds Series) 180g Vinyl
Continuing Craft Recordings’ celebration of seminal jazz artists from Contemporary Records
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.
Bobby Jaspar – Modern Jazz au Club St Germain – Barclay Records – 1956 180G Vinyl LP
After hitting Paris in 1950, saxophonist Bobby Jaspar enthralled jazz fans and jazzmen alike with his smooth, elegant playing, with the lyricism of his tranquil phrases heavily influenced by Stan Getz in particular. So when Jaspar began regularly performing with a small ensemble at the Club St-Germain five years later, he adopted the same instrumentation as that of his idol’s illustrious quintet, with Sacha Distel on guitar and René Urtreger on piano in the roles of Jimmy Raney and Al Haig, respectively.
Contrary to what its title might suggest, ‘Modern Jazz au Club St-Germain’ was actually recorded in the studio. It features compositions by Milt Jackson, Dizzy Gillespie and Miles Davis along with a handful of standards, in which the angular aridity of bebop gives way to the generous and yet sensitive idiom of cool jazz.
Mel Torme – Torme – Verve (Acoustic Sounds Series) 180 Gram Vinyl Record
Tormé is an uptempo gem that Mel Torme swings to perfection. Nicknamed "The Velvet Fog," Torme was a noted singer, composer, arranger, drummer and actor. This self-titled 1958 studio album was his first record for Verve.
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.
Ben Webster – At the Renaissance – Concord Records 180g Vinyl
Recorded live at The Renaissance in Hollywood, CA on Oct 14 1960, Ben Webster “At the Renaissance” was released on Contemporary Records.
Featuring with Saxophonist Webster are Jim Hall (guitar), Jimmy Rowles (piano), Red Mitchell (bass), and Frank Butler (drums).
This new edition, released as part of the 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 tip-on jacket.
Sonny Rollins – East Broadway Run Down – Impulse (Acoustic Sounds Series) 180g Vinyl
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.
The Cry! Prince Lasha Quintet – Contemporary Records (Acoustic Sounds Series) 180g Vinyl
Contemporary 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
Stan Getz – Sweet Rain – (Verve Records – Acoustic Sounds Series ) 180g 1LP Gatefold Sleeve
Verve’s Acoustic Sounds Series features transfers from analog tapes and remastered 180-gram vinyl in deluxe gatefold packaging.
Rediscover the smooth, lyrical sound of Stan Getz with Sweet Rain, beautifully remastered on this Acoustic Sounds Vinyl LP.
Originally released in 1967, this iconic album showcases Getz at his finest, delivering soulful, expressive performances alongside a stellar lineup including Chick Corea on piano, Ron Carter on bass, and Grady Tate on drums.
The Acoustic Sounds edition brings out every subtle nuance of the recording, offering a rich, warm sound that truly captures the essence of Getz’s tenor saxophone.
From the swinging rhythms of “Litha” to the hauntingly beautiful title track, Sweet Rain is a must-have for jazz lovers and vinyl enthusiasts alike. This high-quality pressing ensures an immersive listening experience, bringing the magic of Getz’s timeless music to your turntable.
Bobby Hutcherson – Medina – Blue Note Tone Poet Series 180g Vinyl
Gerry Mulligan – Gerry Mulligan Meets Ben Webster (Acoustic Sounds) 180g 1LP Gatefold Sleeve
This classic 1960 album by Mulligan, the Cool Jazz innovator, and Webster, the legendary Ellingtonian, is one for the ages. The tunes they recorded, from “Chelsea Bridge” to “Go Home”, are smooth, lush and emotional, driven along by a rhythm section of Jimmy Rowles, Leroy Vinnegar and Mel Lewis that swings with just the right amount of bop.
Verve’s Acoustic Sounds Series features transfers from analog tapes and remastered 180-gram vinyl in deluxe gatefold packaging.
