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Ornette Coleman – Ornette! – Speakers Corner 180g Vinyl LP
Ornette Coleman, who died in June 2015 from cardiac arrest, must be counted as one of the most influential musicians in the jazz genre. His importance does not only lie in his ground-breaking recordings in the late Fifties and early Sixties, but lies more significantly in the educational effect of his work – in the fact that he always went beyond himself to the very end.
Ornette Coleman – Ornette on Tenor – Vinyl LP
Ornette Coleman – Ornette on Tenor Vinyl LP: Free Jazz, Fully Unleashed in Analogue Form
Bold, boundary-breaking, and brimming with energy, Ornette on Tenor captures the legendary saxophonist in full creative flight. Shifting from alto to tenor sax, Coleman explores deeper tones and freer forms with his classic quartet. Pressed on vinyl for rich texture and dynamic impact, this is essential listening for adventurous audiophiles and jazz purists alike.
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.”
Otis Redding – The Dock Of The Bay – Analogue Productions Atlantic 75 Series Hybrid Stereo SACD
The guts of the story are this: While on tour with the Bar-Kays in August 1967, Otis Redding’s popularity was rising, and he was inundated with fans at his hotel in downtown San Francisco. Looking for a retreat, he accepted rock concert impresario Bill Graham’s offer to stay at his houseboat at Waldo Point in Sausalito, California. Inspired, Redding started writing the lines, “Sittin’ in the morning sun, I’ll be sittin’ when the evening comes” and the first verse of a song, under the abbreviated title “Dock of the Bay.”
Ozzy Osbourne – Bark At The Moon – Cobalt Blue Vinyl LP
Metal Reborn — Ozzy’s Darkest, Sharpest Era on Striking Coloured Vinyl
Experience Bark at the Moon from Ozzy Osbourne on stunning cobalt blue vinyl, bringing fresh visual impact to a heavy metal classic. Marking a new chapter in Ozzy’s solo career, the album delivers razor-sharp riffs, dark atmosphere, and anthemic power. The vinyl format adds warmth and weight to the album’s aggressive production. Tracks like Bark at the Moon and Centre of Eternity hit with renewed force and clarity. A bold collector’s edition of one of Ozzy’s most iconic releases.
Patti Smith – Horses – Gatefold 2LP 50th Anniversary Vinyl Record
Poetry, Provocation, Power — The Record That Rewrote Rock’s DNA
Horses remains one of the most influential debut albums ever recorded by Patti Smith. Blending poetry, punk energy and avant-garde rock, it challenged conventions and reshaped the musical landscape. This 50th Anniversary gatefold 2LP vinyl edition gives the album space to breathe with improved dynamics and flow. The analogue format reinforces the raw immediacy of Smith’s voice and the band’s stripped-back intensity. A landmark release, presented in a premium anniversary edition worthy of its legacy.
Paul Simon – There Goes Rhymin’ Simon – MoFi Ultradisc 180g 45RPM 2LP Box Set
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MASTERED FROM THE ORIGINAL MASTER TAPES AND LIMITED TO 10,000 NUMBERED COPIES Demonstrating a deep-seated flair for soul and R&B, Paul Simon recruited gospel backup singers and traveled to the Muscle Shoals Sound Studios to further refine the vibrant sounds he desired for There Goes Rhymin’ Simon. Clearly, his instincts proved correct. Many rightly consider the iconic singer-songwriter’s third album a masterpiece – one that, per critic Robert Christgau, “suggests a new grace and flexibility for the mass-pop mode, and invests small subjects and emotions with an almost luminous wit and awareness.”
Paul Weller – 22 Dreams – 2LP Vinyl Record
Paul Weller – 22 Dreams – Expansive 2LP Audiophile Vinyl Edition
This expansive 2LP edition of 22 Dreams highlights Paul Weller’s creative versatility. The album’s blend of rock, folk, soul and experimental textures is presented with warm, detailed analogue sound. Standout tracks like “Have You Made Up Your Mind” and “Sea Spray” feel particularly engaging on vinyl. The double-LP layout gives the album’s varied arrangements room to breathe. A rewarding and well-crafted addition to any Weller or modern British rock collection.
Pearl Jam – Alive (RSD 2021 – USA) Vinyl LP
Peter, Paul & Mary – Album 1700 – Analogue Productions 180g 45 RPM Vinyl
This is a phenomenal reissue of a significant album for the famed folk rock trio. Album 1700, released in 1967, yielded the group’s final hit single (and only No. 1), “Leaving on a Jet Plane.” It also yielded graceful folk-rock trappings for their repertoire of originals and covers by, among others, Bob Dylan and Eric Anderson, writes David Wolf for Amazon.com.
Petteri Iivonen: J.S. Bach Partita No. 2 in D Minor 180g 45RPM Vinyl
After living a number of years in the United States, GRAMMY® and ICMA Nominated Finnish violinist Petteri Iivonen returned to Europe where he became concertmaster of the Finnish Opera orchestra in Helsinki before moving to Paris to serve as concertmaster for the Paris Opera. Petteri’s ability to play in many styles with sincerity and his natural lyrical facility with his instrument made him the ideal candidate to work with luminary conductors such as Esa-Pekka Salonen in Helsinki and now Gustavo Dudamel at Paris Opera.
Pharoah Sanders – Live – Theresa Records 180 Vinyl 2 LP Gatefold Sleeve
This album features Pharoah Sanders playing some no-nonsense tenor in a quartet with pianist John Hicks, bassist Walter Booker, and drummer Idris Muhammad. Sanders performs “It’s Easy to Remember” (in a style very reminiscent of early-’60s John Coltrane), an original blues, and two of his compositions, including the passionate “You’ve Got to Have Freedom.”
The musicianship is at a high level and, although Sanders does not shriek as much as one might hope (the Trane-ish influence was particularly strong during this relatively mellow period), he is in fine form. Review by Scott Yanow/AMG
