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Hard Bop ART BLAKEY’S JAZZ MESSENGERS Impex Records
Some of the greatest jazz musicians of all time have passed through Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers: Horace Silver, Hank Mobley, Kenny Dorham, Wayne Shorter, and Donald Byrd, among many others. However brief their stay, working with the demanding and full-throttle drummer not only increased their visibility, but also their chops and interprative capacity. Blakey’s ability to drum up the best players in the game may have even eclipsed his superhuman ability to play drums.
Dave Brubeck – Dave Digs Disney 180g Vinyl (Mono Version)
Joe Walsh – The Smoker You Drink, The Player You Get – Analogue Productions 200g Vinyl
The Spinners – Spinners 180g Mofi Vinyl
Sweeping Strings, Funk Rhythms, Brassy Rejoinders, Immaculate Harmonies, and Satiny Lead Singing Fill Thom Bell’s Melodic Arrangements: Few Albums Sound Creamier Than This Watershed Effort
The timeless music and expert arrangements are about the only things smoother than the powder-blue suits sported by the Spinners on the cover of their resplendent self-titled 1972 record. The band’s first album for Atlantic after departing Motown, Spinners ranks as an all-time soul classic – a filler-free set boasting immaculate harmonies, sweet melodies, and impeccably matched vocals. Thom Bell’s flawless production puts it all over the top. Yielding an ideal balance of lushness and grit, the collaboration between the Detroit-based group and studio veteran yielded a record that birthed the celebrated Philadelphia Sound. Now, you can finally experience it in audiophile-grade sonics.
Al Di Meola – Elegant Gypsy – Impex Records Ltd Edition 180g 33rpm Vinyl LP
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All-Analogue 180g Vinyl LP! Available on AAA 180g Black Vinyl for the First Time in Over 40 Years! The Billboard-charting hit album by the jazz-rock fusion legend Guitar Magazine's Best Guitar Album 1977 Faithfully reproduced package, including a sheet reproduction of the original liner sleeve with a new note by Al Di Meola Pressed at RTI
Fusion maestro Al Di Meola broke into the mainstream with his fiery, certified-gold-selling 1977 album. Backed by impassioned performances from an unmatched collection of side men (including Jan Hammer, Steve Gadd, Paco de Lucía and Anthony Jackson), Di Meola's spellbinding melodicism and explosive technique create what Scott Yanow of All Music Guide calls "A near classic in the fusion vein."
ART PEPPER + Eleven 180g Audiophile Vinyl
Throughout the 1950s, '60s and '70s, Lester Koenig's artist-friendly Los Angeles-based audiophile jazz label documented career-defining performances by some of modern jazz's most influential and accomplished improvisers, including Ornette Coleman, Sonny Rollins, Harold Land and Benny Golson. No musician is more closely identified with Contemporary than Pepper, whose cool tone and simmering lyricism made him one of the very few mid-century alto saxophonists to forge a path independent of bebop patriarch Charlie Parker's pervasive influence.
Produced by Koenig and recorded in 1959, Art Pepper +Eleven: Modern Jazz Classics is one of the saxophonist's masterpieces. Featuring brilliant arrangements by Marty Paich, the album elaborates on the lush but lithe sound introduced by the epochal Birth of the Cool sessions, which Miles Davis started to record almost exactly a decade earlier (like Birth, +Eleven kick offs with Denzil Best's "Move"). Surrounded by the cream of the LA scene, including fellow saxophone masters Herb Geller, Bill Perkins and Med Flory, Pepper brings all his scorching lyricism to a program of modern jazz standards by Horace Silver, Thelonious Monk, Gerry Mulligan and Sonny Rollins.
Stealers Wheel – Stealers Wheel – Intervention Records 180g Vinyl LP
One of two releases from Intervention Records’ (Re)Discover Series. (Re)Discover Series launches with Stealers Wheel, plus Ferguslie Park. Includes “Stuck in the Middle (With You)”. 180-gram vinyl pressed at RTI!
100% analog mastering by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio!
Intervention Records is a new premium vinyl reissue label headed by hi-fi industry veteran Shane Buettner. Buettner manages marketing and business development for Vandersteen Audio, and before that he was vice president of communication at AudioQuest.
Jazz Side Of The Moon – The Music of Pink Floyd – Chesky Records – 180G Vinyl LP
A homage to Pink Floyd’s Dark Side Of The Moon, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2023, Jazz Side Of The Moon is one of the brightest jewels in the catalog of noted audiophile label Chesky Records. It was recorded in 2007 in St. Peter’s Church, New York, by a jazz supergroup consisting of organist Sam Yahel, drummer Ari Hoenig, guitarist Mike Moreno, and tenor saxophonist Seamus Blake.
Chantal Chamberland – Autobiography – Chesky Records 180G Vinyl LP
Immerse yourself in the sultry, jazz-infused vocals of Chantal Chamberland with Autobiography, now available on Chesky Records’ Vinyl LP. Known for her smoky, emotive voice and soulful interpretations, Chamberland delivers a breathtaking performance, recorded with Chesky’s state-of-the-art high-fidelity techniques. This vinyl relesae ensures exceptional clarity and depth, offering an immersive, audiophile-grade listening experience. A must-have for jazz lovers, audiophiles, and collectors, this release brings Chamberland’s artistry to life with unparalleled warmth and precision.
Elevate your music collection with Chantal Chamberland’s Autobiography—order your Chesky Records LP today!
Yes – Fragile – Analogue Productions Atlantic 75 Series SACD
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Fragile was Yes’ breakthrough album, propelling them in a matter of weeks from a cult act to an international phenomenon. Not coincidentally, it also marked the point where all of the elements of the music (and more) that would define the group’s success for more than a decade fell into place fully formed, writes AllMusic, giving Fragilea 5-Star rating.
Various Artists – The World’s Greatest Audiophile Vocal Recordings Vol. 3 – Chesky Records 180 Vinyl LP
Experience breathtaking vocal performances with The World’s Greatest Audiophile Vocal Recordings Vol. 3, a premium 180g vinyl LP from Chesky Records. This meticulously curated collection showcases world-class vocalists, recorded with Chesky’s renowned high-fidelity techniques, delivering unparalleled clarity, warmth, and depth. Pressed on audiophile-grade 180g vinyl, this edition ensures an immersive, true-to-life listening experience, capturing every subtle nuance with pristine sound quality. A must-have for audiophiles, vocal enthusiasts, and vinyl collectors, this album is the ultimate showcase of exceptional sonic purity and vocal excellence.
Various Artists – The World’s Greatest Audiophile Vocal Recordings Vol. 2 – Chesky Records 180 Vinyl LP
Immerse yourself in stunning vocal artistry with The World’s Greatest Audiophile Vocal Recordings Vol. 2, a premium 180g vinyl LP from Chesky Records. This exquisite compilation features world-class vocal performances, recorded with Chesky’s renowned high-fidelity techniques, ensuring unparalleled clarity, warmth, and depth. Pressed on audiophile-grade 180g vinyl, this edition delivers a rich, immersive listening experience, capturing every breath, tone, and nuance in perfect detail. A must-have for audiophiles, vocal enthusiasts, and vinyl collectors, this collection is the perfect way to experience exceptional sound quality and musical expression at its finest.
