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William Hooker is a musician, composer, and poet with over 70 recordings as a leader, encompassing jazz, new music, experimental music and multi-disciplinary forms of expression (e.g. dance, silent film and spoken word). He has been recognized as “an iconoclast, and one of the most innovative musicians and drummers of his generation” [The Wire], which is evident nowhere more than on his latest album, Jubilation. The new work features collaborators Matt LaVelle on trumpet, Stevie Manning on alto saxophone, On Davis on guitar, and Adam Lane on Bass. The release marks Hooker’s fourth outing for Org Music, following Flesh and Bones (2023), Big Moon (2021), and Symphonie of Flowers (2019).
Hooker says of Jubilation, “our express purpose was to play great music and to communicate such.” The group, captured live in 2023 at acclaimed Brooklyn performance arts venue Roullette, does just that. The dynamic set showcases each of the players’ unique craft with extended solo performances, introducing new elements and building towards a more collaborative effort as the piece progresses. The result, captured faithfully on this recording, is pure Jubilation (noun; a feeling of great happiness and triumph).
Mastered by Dave Gardner (DSG Mastering)
Artwork by Darryl Norsen
Tracklist: A1 The Stare A2 Linking A3 The Villages A4 Central Features of Sleep B1 Exhausting Clouds B2 Laws of Heredity B3 Steam
Tribe 2000 is a performance featuring Tribe Records founders Phil Ranelin (trombone) and Wendell Harrison (saxophone). The release is a celebration of Ranelin and his accomplished career, with four out of its five compositions being penned by him. Recorded in 2000, the session reunited the nucleus of the influential Detroit label at the behest of Harrison, while also bringing numerous seasoned side musicians into the fold to flesh out the arrangements. The project underscores the brilliance of one of the most innovative collectives in jazz music, and is out everywhere October, 18, 2024.
Tracklist: A1 He The One We All Knew B1 Senate and Thirteenth C1 Third Encounter D1 Cold Duck D2 Freddie’s Groove
Sides A-C Personnel: Phil Ranelin - Trombone Wendell Harrison - Saxophone Marcus Belgrave - Trumpet Harold McKinney - Piano Ralphe Armstrong - Bass George Davidson - Drums
Side D Personnel: Phil Ranelin - Trombone Wendell Harrison - Saxophone Ralphe Armstrong - Bass Pamela Wise - Piano Tom Starr - Drums John Arnold - Guitar
The Found Tapes: Live in Los Angeles is a four LP box set from Tribe Records co-founder Phil Ranelin, celebrating a trio of LA club performances from 1978-1981 which remain especially significant to the visionary trombonist. Backed by a young Billy Childs on piano, Ralph Penland on drums, and Tony Dumas on bass, Ranelin was in peak form as a player and bandleader during this period. This is particularly true of one specific outing at the now shuttered Maiden Voyage in Los Angeles on July 19, 1981, which is presented in full within this set. The audio was restored from decades old cassette tapes which have never been heard until now. A master trombonist of the J.J. Johnson tradition, Ranelin’s career has spanned over five decades with eleven records as a solo artist, four as a Freddie Hubbard sideman, session recordings for Motown, and work with artists ranging from Stevie Wonder and Ella Fitzgerald to Red Hot Chili Peppers and Telefon Tel Aviv. The release is available everywhere on January 26th as a 4 LP box set, three CD set, and digital download.
Tracklist: LP 1 A1 He The One We All Knew A2 Vibes From The Tribe (Part 1) B1 Vibes From The Tribe (Part 2) B2 Of Times Gone By
LP 2 A1 Bye Bye Blackbird B1 Saint Thomas
LP 3 A1 I Love You B1 Love Dream B2 Just The Way You Are
LP 4 A1 A Night In Tunisia A2 He The One We All Knew B1 Bye Bye Blackbird B2 Birdlike
Volumes 1-3 & Volume 4 A1: Recorded live at the Maiden Voyage (July 19, 1981) by Charles Moore Volume 4 A2: Recorded live at the Sound Room (December 1978) by Phil Ranelin Volume 4 B1-2: Recorded live at Two Dollar Bill's (1980) by Phil Ranelin
Editing and Tape Restoration Coordination by Carlos Niño Tape Restoration and Mixing by AndyKravitz at Studio 4 West, Venice, California
Mastered by Kern Haug
Design & Layout by Mitch Rossiter
Very special thanks to Jesse Peterson for Archival Coordination and Support
Creative Improvisation Ensemble captures the meeting of two avant-garde giants, Marion Brown and Wadada Leo Smith, on May 12, 1970 in Paris, France. The session finds Brown and Smith on their primary instruments, alto saxophone and trumpet, respectively, with both musicians performing various percussion instruments as well. The release marks the latest edition of Org Music’s Freedom Records reissues series, mastered for vinyl by Dave Gardner and pressed at Pallas Group on audiophile-grade vinyl. The album has not been pressed on vinyl since its original release in 1975.
Tracklist: A1 Centering A2 Njung-Lumumba Malcolm B1 And Then They Danced B2 Rhythmus #1
So What is an acoustic jazz album by Jerry Garcia and mandolinist David Grisman, originally released on Grisman's Acoustic Disc label in August 1998. Garcia and Grisman were friends and collaborators for over three decades, with Grisman’s playing famously featured on the classic Grateful Dead album American Beauty. Joined by sidemen from Grisman's regular band (bassist Jim Kerwin, Joe Craven on percussion, and, on two numbers, flutist Matt Eakle), the co-leaders perform three versions of Miles Davis' "So What," two of apiece of Milt Jackson’s "Bag's Groove” and Davis' "Milestones," and one of Grisman's "16/16.” A rare opportunity to hear Garcia playing straight-ahead jazz music, a genre which he loved but rarely performed. The album received its first vinyl release for its 25th anniversary with a double LP, including two bonus tracks, housed in a gatefold jacket with original artwork from Garcia himself.
Tracklist: A1 So What (Take 1, 3/8/91) A2 Bag's Groove (Take 5, 11/24/92) B1 Milestones (Take 5, 6/2/92) B2 16/16 (Take 3, 11/24/92) B3 So What (Take 1, 12/6/90) C1 Bag's Groove (Take 1, 6/4/92) C2 Milestones (Take 3, 6/2/92) D1 So What (Take 1, 6/4/92) D2 Grateful Dawg (Alternate Take) D3 Dawg’s Waltz (Alternate Take)
Europe 1966 is a box set consisting of live performances from free jazz visionary Albert Ayler. Each of the 4 LP's highlights some of the most magnificent moments on this European tour, showcasing Ayler and his bandmates at the height of their powers. The release includes performances from Berlin, Lörrach, Stockholm, and Paris, all of which occurred within a two week span. Ayler's masterful band on this tour included his brother Donald on trumpet, Michel Samson on violin, William Folwell on double bass, and Beaver Harris on drums. These performances have been remastered for vinyl by Dave Gardner at Infrasonic Mastering. The package also includes a 12 x 24 fold-out insert, featuring liner notes from John Litweller and photos from the tour. The box set was originally released for Record Store Day 2023, with each LP pressed on audiophile-grade black vinyl at Pallas Group in Germany.
Tracklist: LP 1 (Berlin: 11/3/1966) A1 Truth is Marching In A2 Omega (Is the Alpha) B1 Our Prayer - Truth is Marching In B2 Ghosts - Bells
LP 2 (Lörrach: 11/7/1966) A1 Bells A2 Prophet B1 Our Prayer - Spirits Rejoice B2 Ghosts B3 Truth is Marching In
LP 3 (Stockholm: 11/10/1966) A1 Truth is Marching In A2 Omega (Is the Alpha) B1 Our Prayer - Bells B2 Infinite Spirit - Japan
LP 4 (Paris Jazz Festival: 11/13/1966) A1 Ghosts B1 Spiritual Rebirth - Light in Darkness - Infinite Spirit B2 All - Our Prayer - Holy Family
William Hooker has been recognized as one of the most innovative musicians and drummers of his generation, leading a variety of ensembles within the worlds of free jazz, experimental, and new music. Hooker's prior collaborators range from avant garde jazz musicians to indie rock legends like Thurston Moore and Lee Ranaldo of Sonic Youth. On his latest work, “Symphonie of Flowers”, Hooker weaves three sections into a whole, or a “symphonie” of sorts. As he says, “the piece begins and ends with the drum…my instrument. Its rhythm and variations of timbre are the stabilizing element.”
TRACK LIST A1 Chain Gangs A2 Freedom Riders B1 Rastafarian B2 Mud Cloth C1 Jazz C2 Soul D1 Hieroglyphics
Billie Holiday is captured live at Storyville in Boston in 1951 and 1953. The discreet recordings capture Lady Day in prime emotive voice. On most selections she is accompanied by the Carl Drinkard Trio, but six others find her joined by Buster Harding’s Trio; the great tenor Stan Getz sits in on three of these numbers. Previously out of press for over 25 years, this historic recording has now been remastered and pressed on audiophile-grade vinyl at Pallas Group in Germany.
Tracklist:
A1 I Cover The Waterfront A2 Too Marvelous For Words A3 I Love You Porgy A4 Them There Eyes A5 Willow Weep For Me A6 I Only Have Eyes For You A7 You Go To My Head B1 He's Funny That Way B2 Billie Blues B3 Miss Brown To You B4 Lover Come Back To Me B5 Ain't Nobody's Business If I Do B6 You're Driving Me Crazy
Sun Ra, the extraordinary, outlandish, and sometimes controversial pianist, is often described as an “acquired taste”, with a massive and diverse catalog. This release is a good place to start for uninitiated or dismissive listeners. The album showcases Ra’s grounding in the jazz tradition, with unique takes on standards like “Time After Time,” “Easy to Love,” and “But Not for Me”. Not unordinary for Sun Ra, the recording process was informal; “Can This Be Love?” was recorded in his Chicago apartment in 1955; he is accompanied only by the great Wilbur Ware on bass. The other five tracks, which feature, among others, Ra’s longtime associate John Gilmore on tenor saxophone, were recorded at the Choreographer’s Workshop rehearsal space in 1962 and 1963. The album was mastered for vinyl by Dave Gardner at Infrasonic Mastering, and pressed at Pallas Group in Germany.
Track List: SIDE A • Can This Be Love? • Sometimes I’m Happy • Time After Time
SIDE B • Easy To Love • Keep Your Sunny Side Up • But Not For Me
London Collection, Volume 2 is the second installment of Thelonious Monk’s final recording session as a band leader. The album features bassist Al McKibbon and drummer Art Blakey backing up Monk as he plays eight original tunes. It was remastered from original analog tapes by Bernie Grundman for the first vinyl pressing in over 27 years.
Originally released for Record Store Day 2015 as an exclusive clear vinyl edition, it will now see a wide release on 180gram audiophile-grade black vinyl, pressed at Pallas Group in Germany.
Track Listing: A1 Evidence A2 Misterioso A3 Crepuscule With Nellie A4 I Mean You B1 Criss Cross B2 Ruby My Dear B3 Nutty (Take 2) B4 Hackensack
The third and final installment of Thelonious Monk’s London Collection, his last recording session as a band leader, finally gets its time to shine on vinyl. The recording features the legendary pianist/composer on six solo performances as well as five numbers with bassist Al McKibbon and drummer Art Blakey. It was remastered from original analog tapes by Bernie Grundman and pressed on 180gram audiophile-grade vinyl at Pallas in Germany.
Flesh and Bones is the latest release from drummer, composer, and poet William Hooker. The album marks his third full length effort for Org Music, following “Big Moon” (2021) and “Symphonie of Flowers” (2019). Hooker has also referred to the new work as his “Black Lives Suite”, a multi-disciplinary event which uses music and poetry to address the social issues of the times. Recorded at NYU Steinhart Studios, the recording features fellow New York based players Ras Moshe, Charles Burnham, On Davis, Hilliard Greene, and Luke Stewart. After more than 70 releases as a leader and nearly five decades into his career, William Hooker has solidified his reputation as one of the most unique composers and drummers of his generation, and he continues to explore new territory. Flesh and Bones was mastered by Dave Gardner, and features liner notes from Hooker himself. The album will be available everywhere November 3rd.
LP Tracklist:
A1 Flames A2 My Blood A3 Captivity B1 Courts B2 Sewing the Seams B3 True Dat B4 Reveal a Truth
Digital & CD Tracklist:
1. Flames 2. My Blood 3. Captivity 4. Courts 5. Sewing the Seams 6. True Dat 7. Reveal a Truth 8. Black Lives 9. Illustrious Posterity 10. Ageless 11. The Soul of Fire
This 1956 concert by Louis Armstrong & His All-Stars is a historical gem, which is finally getting its vinyl debut with this double LP release. Recorded on March 26, 1956, at the Civic Auditorium in Grand Rapids, MI, it affords jazz fans a chance to hear what the barnstorming Armstrong's shows were like in heartland America. Armstrong's affable presence is pervasive, but not always center stage, as each member of the All-Stars gets his turn in the course of the revue. The release was remastered for vinyl from analog tape and pressed at Pallas Group in Germany.
Track List A1 Sleepy Time Down South 2:54 A2 Back Home Again in Indiana 4:19 A3 The Gypsy 4:35 A4 Ole Miss 4:16 B1 Tin Roof Blues 4:33 B2 Bucket’s Got A Hole In It 4:34 B3 Perdido 3:27 B4 Dardanella 2:56 C1 How High The Moon 4:50 C2 Mack The Knife 3:59 C3 Margie 2:19 C4 Blues A la Hey Bob-A-Rebob 3:25 D1 That’s My Desire 3:59 D2 Kokomo 5:16 D3 When The Saints Go Marching In 4:02
During a two-day period in July of 1967, the tenor-saxophonist and his quartet recorded multiple albums worth of material at one of Gordon’s favorite venues, the legendary Jazzhus Montmartre in Copenhagen. This record, Walk The Blues, is pulled from the second night, and finds Dexter in an expansive, relaxed mood in front of an appreciative audience. These brilliant recordings will be available on standard black and transparent blue vinyl with this audiophile-grade pressing from Pallas Group in Germany.
TRACKLIST:
Side A:
“Blues Walk”
“I Guess I’ll Have To Hang My Tears Out To Dry”
Side B:
“Love For Sale”
Sun Ra’s Arkestra was at its most radical during this period, alternating simple chants with very outside playing and dense ensembles. Although no precise date is given, these five cuts are thought to have been documented circa 1967-1968 by Sun Ra (piano) and his Arkestra in New York City, where the band was in residence at the time.
First released in a limited edition color vinyl for Record Store Day 2014, this title is now widely available on audiophile-grade black vinyl, pressed at Pallas Group in Germany. It’s a must have for any serious avant garde jazz fan.
There’s A Trumpet In My Soul is the 1975 album from avant-garde tenor saxophonist Archie Shepp, recorded in April of the same year at Sound Ideas Studio in New York City. The record is comprised of two three-part suites and the 10 minute “Down In Brazil,” among which are two vocal parts and a poem recitation. The outing finds Shepp, then in his musical prime, backed by a stellar group of players which grows to 13 pieces at times. This crew includes Ray Draper (tuba), Charles Greenlee (trombone) Dave Burrell (piano), and Jimmy Garrison (bass), among others. For the first time since 1979, the record is being reissued on vinyl. This latest addition to Org Music’s Freedom Records reissue series was mastered for vinyl by Dave Gardner, includes reimagined cover art by Mike Rogers, and was pressed on audiophile-grade vinyl at Pallas Group in Germany.
TRACKLIST: Side A A1 Suite: There's A Trumpet In My Soul Suite (Part One) 1. There's A Trumpet In My Soul 2. Samba Da Rua 3. Zaid (Part One) A2 Down In Brazil
Side B B1 Suite: There's A Trumpet In My Soul Suite (Part Two) 1. Zaid (Part Two) 2. It Is The Year Of The Rabbit 3. Zaid (Part Three)
Shamballa (Duets with Thurston Moore and Elliott Sharp)
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Shamballa is the 1993 collaboration from jazz drummer William Hooker, Thurston Moore (Sonic Youth), and composer Elliott Sharp. The release features Hooker performing duets with each musician. Hooker and Moore’s performance is littered with bursts of feedback and distortion, while the collaboration with Sharp is characterized by a more electronic sound, building a sense of technology. The pieces were released on vinyl for the first time as a double LP for Record Store Day 2023, limited to 1,500 copies.
Tracklist: Side 1 "First Meeting" A1 Sirius Part 1 - Wheels B1 Sirius Part 2 - Wings
Side 2 "Continuous - Time ... Consciousness." A1 The Hat... And Its Train (part 1) B1 The Hat... And Its Train (part 2)
David Hillyard & The Rocksteady 7 are back with their first LP since their 2018 album, The Giver. The new album, "Plague Doctor," blends the Rocksteady 7’s signature sound, which combines elements of American jazz and Jamaican influences, with classic Brazilian rhythms and themes. The Rocksteady 7 features some of the best players in the current ska and reggae scene, including members of NYC ska staples The Slackers and percussionist Larry McDonald (Toots & The Maytals, Gil Scott-Heron. Lee “Scratch” Perry). Includes digital download of the album.
TRACKLIST A1 Plague Doctor Theme (Hillyard / McDonald) A2 Closer to My Heart (Hillyard) A3 Maracatu Atômico (J. Mautner / N. Jacobina) A4 The Frog (A Rã) (J. Donato) A5 Amanha No Voltaria (F. Machado/F. Tirelli) A6 Chove Chuva (J. Ben) B1 Wide Pacific Ocean (Hillyard) B2 Dedicada (A. Verocai) B3 Was I Made For These Times (Hillyard) B4 Plague Doctor (Hillyard / McDonald) B5 Come Back Better (Hillyard)
David Hillyard & The Rocksteady 7 are back with their first release since their 2018 album, The Giver. The new seven inch single "The Frog” — Hillyard’s reinterpretation of João Donato’s "A Rã” — is the first glimpse at the group’s upcoming album, Plague Doctor, which is due out this summer. The single, like the album it precedes, blends the Rocksteady 7’s signature sound, which combines elements of American jazz and Jamaican influences, with classic Brazilian rhythms and themes. The Rocksteady 7 features some of the best players in the current ska/reggae scene, including members of NYC ska staples The Slackers and percussionist Larry McDonald (Toots & The Maytals, Gil Scott-Heron. Lee “Scratch” Perry). Fittingly, “The Frog” comes on green color vinyl, with the full track split between two sides. Includes digital download of both tracks.
Album Release date is February 25, 2022 Renowned trombonist and co-founder of Detroit's famed TRIBE Records, Phil Ranelin, is back with his first album in a decade. A master trombonist of the J.J. Johnson tradition, Ranelin’s career has spanned over five decades with ten records as a solo artist, four as a Freddie Hubbard sideman, session recordings for Motown, and work with artists ranging from Stevie Wonder and Ella Fitzgerald to Red Hot Chili Peppers and Telefon Tel Aviv. At 82 years old, Ranelin proves that he still has much to offer with “Infinite Expressions”, a work that showcases his unique style both as a player and composer. Includes digital download.
TRACK LIST 1. Spirit of Dolphy 2. Infinite Expressions 3. In the Time Being 4. One More Blues 5. In Time With The Times (Movements 1-7) 6. Blues For Paula 7. A Weaver of Dreams 8. One More Blues
PHIL RANELIN – Trombones & Cow Bell MICHAEL ALVIDREZ – Acoustic Bass (Tracks 2 & 3) ANDRE BEASLEY – Drums IAN MARTIN – Acoustic Bass (Tracks 1, 5 & 6) CARLOS NIÑO – Various Percussions HIDEAKI TOKUNAGA – Electric & Acoustic Guitars
Engineered by JESSE PETERSON, September 17, 2020 at The Hearing Room Additional Project Engineers: EDDIE RESTO, MICHAEL ALVIDREZ Mixing Engineer: LEE RAY Mixing Consultant: DAWAN MUHAMMAD / LIFEFORCE RECORDS Mastering Engineer: YAYO MORALES (CSL Studios) Front Cover Art: DONOVAN VIM CRONY Album Cover Layout & Graphics: YAYO MORALES & ALEX TENTA Album Design: YAYO MORALES & PHIL RANELIN Back Cover Photo: JOE LARUSSO Inside photo: CHUCK KOTON Project Consultant: CARLOS NIÑO Produced by PHIL RANELIN
"As the year 2020 approached, a number of exciting plans were in the works for me to continue my yearlong 80th Birthday Tour that had successfully kicked off on May 26th, 2019. But on February 2nd , 2020, I played my one & only concert of the year! Because in March of 2020, the worldwide shutdown and ban of all live musical performances sadly became a way of life. Music, and live music in particular, is one of the true phenomenons of our very existence, so to have it eliminated effects each and every one of us leaving a void and disrupting & severing some of the most vital elements of the human spirit! On a personal level & due to my DNA I was compelled to seek out a solution for me to remain creative,positive and sane! So in September of 2020, after spending 5 agonizing months in isolation and musical lock down, I decided to uplift my spirits by launching a solo recording project. I wasn’t sure how I would do it, or even if I were in enough shape to do it. I dug down deep for strength & the courage that was needed to began the process of creating a lasting piece of Art After discussing the idea with some of my close fans and friends , I was inspired to precede; the problem though was ,with the exception of playing a couple of numbers one night at a beautiful gathering in Malibu , I hadn’t played with anyone in 5 months, so it still took a lot of soul searching to actually go forward! Time is a ever changing ever evolving never ceasing constant, In the 1970’s I composed a album entitled “The Time Is Now”, so once again time is the theme, motivation & inspiration for a Phil Ranelin project All of the positive flow of energy and love that surrounded me, gave me the courage to precede with the idea of recording a album that would represent a 2020 version of myself; “INFINITE EXPRESSIONS” is in fact , a true labor of Love! So with guidance from the ultimate source, the most high, I was able to complete the project that hopefully you are listening to right now! All of my life I have had spiritual guidance & protection that has allowed me to stay the course and persevere, this project is no different! THANK YOU GOD!"
Estimated Ship Date is December 17th Over 60 releases and 44 years into his career as a jazz drummer and composer, William Hooker has made (arguably) his best album yet during the pandemic in 2020, a follow up to his critically acclaimed 2019 album “Symphonie of Flowers". Clocking in at 83 minutes in total (depending on the format you’re listening to), “Big Moon” is as expansive as it is groundbreaking. With a reputation as one of the most innovative composers and drummers of his generation, for those in the know, Hooker does not disappoint on this latest work. Supported by a dynamic group of players which varies throughout the piece, Hooker weaves elements of spiritual and avant-garde jazz with tropical rhythms through eleven movements of the meditative journey that is “Big Moon”; a work that should be ingested and contemplated as one body of work. The release was mastered by Dave Gardner at Infrasonic Mastering, comes housed in a gatefold jacket, and features poetry from William Hooker. Includes digital download.
TRACK LIST 1. Stations of Power 2. Right Speech 3. Ring-Pass-Not 4. Major Planetary Centres 5. Seven Rays 6. Sequence of the Form 7. Synthesis of Understanding 8. The Council Chamber 9. Extra-Planetary Livingness
Cecil Taylor has always been considered one of the most daring and radical improvisers within the jazz genre, often pushing the boundaries with avant-garde and free jazz compositions. The Great Paris Concert is no exception Taylor's reputation. The artistic communication between the players of Taylor's quartet is second to none, and it's certainly palpable on every track of the album. Echoing each other's melodies, and 'battling' each other with solos, the group may have never sounded better. This historic concert - long out of print on vinyl - has been remastered by Infrasonic Mastering, and is presented across two audiophile-grade LPs, complete with photos and liner notes. It was pressed on white vinyl and limited to 2,000 copies.
TRACKLIST:
A Student Studies Part 1
B Student Studies Part 2
C Amplitude
D Niggle Feuigle
Altoist Marion Brown is perhaps best known for performances on albums by his contemporaries, such as Coltrane's Ascension, but Brown stands on his own as one of the most creative and important forces to come out of the 1960s avant-garde jazz movement. Porto Novo is widely regarded as one of Brown's best recordings, captured during a 1967 session in Holland at the peak of his creative powers, accompanied by bassist Maarten van Regteben Altena and drummer Han Bennink. Previously out of print for decades, the recording has now been remastered for a long-overdue reissue on audiophile-grade vinyl, originially released exclusively for Record Store Day 2020, now widely available.
TRACKLIST:
A1 Similar Limits
A2 Sound Structure
A3 Improvisation
B1 QBIC
B2 Porto Novo
*** Silver variant is a preorder shipping the week of November 10th, 2023.
Tutankhamun, the 1969 album by avant-garde jazz pioneers Art Ensemble of Chicago, features performances by Lester Bowie, Joseph Jarman, Roscoe Mitchell and Malachi Favors Maghostut. As the AllMusic review states, "This landmark album is one of the most influential free jazz recordings in the '60s avant-garde canon.” Previously out of print for over three decades, Tutankhamun has been remastered for vinyl at Infrasonic Mastering and pressed on audiophile-grade vinyl at Pallas in Germany. As a bonus, the reissue features “Tthinitthedalen" Part 1 and 2, closing out sides A and B, respectively.
Track List: A1. Tutankhamun A2. Tthinitthedalen Part B1. The 9th Room B2. Tthinitthedalen Part 2
Tracklist Side A More Than 2 Sides (Hillyard) Measure of a Man (Sherley) Now That You Know (Wheeler / Pitman) The Giver (Hillyard / Wheeler) Somebody Done Changed The Lock on My Door (Weldon) Song of the Underground Railroad (Traditional arr. Hillyard)
Side B Home is Where the Hatred Is (Scott-Heron) Take a Chance on Me (Hillyard) Ulysses (Hillyard) Someone Else’s Love Song (Hillyard) Dark Before Dawn (Hillyard)
Personnel: David Hillyard – Tenor and Baritone Saxophones, Backing Vocals on 5 Larry McDonald – Percussion Jimmy Boom – Drums Chiquis Lozoya – Bass, Backing Vocals on 2-5, 8-10 Devin Morrison – Guitar Ray Jacildo – Organ, Piano Sean Wheeler – Lead Vocals on 2-5, 7-10 Alex Desert – Backing Vocals on 2-5, 8-10 Glen Pine – Trombone on 1-3, 7 Buford O’Sullivan – Trombone on 5, 8, 10,11 Luigi De Gaspari – Trombone, Bass Trombone on 4, 6, 10 Rich Graiko – Trumpet on 1, 6, 7, 8, 10 Rolf Langsjoen – Trumpet on 2,4, 5 Tommy Mattioli – Balafon on 6, Vibraphone on 7,10,11 Jayson Nugent – Pick Guitar on 4 , 7 Micah Nelson – Harmonica on 9
Recorded at Hen House Studios by Harlan Steinberger.
Additional overdubs recorded by David Hillyard at Studio Slack, Nico Leonard at Pum Pum Hotel, Luigi De Gaspari, Buford O’Sullivan, Ray Jacildo, and Rich Graiko.
All songs mixed by Harlan Steinberger at Hen House Studios.
Produced by David Hillyard, Andrew Rossiter, and Harlan Steinberger.
Mastering by Bernie Grundman.
Photos of Larry McDonald & David Hillyard by Kristin Laughter
Photo of Sean Wheeler by Brian Kasnyik.
Cover art design and layout by Jeremy Lublin
Special Thanks to: All our families, All the musicians who played on the album, Harlan Steinberger and Hen House Studios, Andrew Rossiter at Org Music, and all the Rocksteady 7 band members worldwide, past and present.
Teamed up with pianist Kenny Drew, bassist Niels Pedersen and drummer Albert "Tootie" Heath for a club date at Copenhagen's Montmartre in 1967, the great tenor saxophonist Johnny Griffin really stretches out on four numbers: "The Man I Love," "Hush-A-Bye," and "Blues for Harvey." Griffin shows why he was early on billed as "the world's fastest tenor" although he also displays warmth on "Sophisticated Lady." A fine example of Griffin's underrated talents. The album was remastered for vinyl from original analog tapes by Bernie Grundman, and pressed on audiophile-grade vinyl at Pallas Group in Germany.
This truly incredible performance has been underappreciated throughout the years, in part because it had not been pressed in nearly three decades. Originally pressed on white color vinyl for Record Store Day 2016, Ben Webster's 'Gone With The Wind' will now be widely available on 180 gram black vinyl. The performance took place at the legendary Jazzhus Montmartre in Copenhagen during January of 1965, right in the prime of Webster’s long European period.
Pressed at Pallas Group in Germany.
A1 Perdido 7:22 A2 Yesterdays 7:12 A3 I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter 5:57 A4 Sunday 4:10 B1 That's All 6:15 B2 Gone With The Wind 5:51 B3 Over The Rainbow 5:38 B4 Misty 3:35
This bundle includes all three parts of Thelonious Monk’s famed London Collection recording sessions, which were his final ones as a band leader. They feature Al McKibbon on bass and Art Blakey on drums. These recordings were remastered from original analog tapes by Bernie Grundman and pressed on 180g black vinyl at Pallas Group.
This bundle includes three performances from the legendary tenor-saxophonist Dexter Gordon. Titles included are Body and Soul, Take the 'A' Train, and Both Sides of Midnight. Each record was pressed on 180g black vinyl at Pallas Group.
Louis Armstrong and his All-Stars are captured in rare form during this live recording from 1956, which is finally making its vinyl debut with this 180gram pressing. The album features a great collection of tunes which had become staples of Armstrong's live shows, including his perennial opener, "Indiana"; the crowd favorite, "Tiger Rag"; the always joyful, "When The Saints Go Marching In"; and the great title-track, "Basin Street Blues". Satch's frontline band at the time boasted the very distinctive sounds of trombonist Trummy Young and clarinetist Ed Hall.
SIDE A 1 When It's Sleepy Time Down South (René/René/Muse) 2 Indiana (MacDonald/Hanley) 3 The Gypsy (Reid) 4 Basin Street Blues (Williams)
SIDE B 1 Tiger Rag (LaRocca) 2 Struttin' With Some Barbecue (Armstrong) 3 Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans? (DeLange/Alter) 4 On The Sunny Side Of The Street (Fields/McHugh) 5 When The Saints Go Marching In (Traditional)
Pressed at Pallas in Germany on 180 gram vinyl. Mastered at Bernie Grundman Mastering.
1. Our Love Is Here to Stay 2. My Romance 3. Blues for Herluff 4. Londonderry Air 5. Mack the Knife 6. I Can't Get Started 7. The Theme 8. Friskin' the Frog 9. Stormy Weather 10. Teach Me Tonight
Indent, a live solo album by Cecil Taylor, was recorded in Ohio in March 1973 The album was originally released on Taylor’s own Unit Core label and subsequently more widely released on the Freedom label. The album has received critical praise, including a 4/5 star review from the Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. Previously out of print for decades, the phenomenal work is finally coming back to vinyl with an audiophile-grade pressing from Pallas Group. The album was remastered for vinyl at Infrasonic Mastering. This white color vinyl pressing was originally only available for Black Friday Record Store Day 2019.
"A1 Indent: First Layer
A2 Indent: Second Layer, Part One
B1 Indent: Second Layer, Part Two
B2 Indent: Third Layer"
Duke Ellington and his Orchestra recorded multiple albums worth of material for this World Broadcasting Series between 1943 and 1945. The songs on this compilation include the best of two volumes which were originally released by Circle Records in 1985. All of the material was recorded on November 8 and 9 of 1943. The album was remastered and pressed on audiophile-grade vinyl.
Track List A1 Rocking In Rhythm A2 Blue Skies A3 Boy Meets Horn A4 Do Nothing ‘till You Hear From Me A5 Summertime A6 Sentimental Lady (aka “Home”) A7 Tea For Two B1 C Jam Blues (aka “Jam Blues”) B2 Hip-Skip-Jump (aka: “Hop, Skip And Jump”) B3 Blue Skies B4 Mood Indigo B5 Main Stem B6 A Slip Of The Lip (Can Sink A Ship) B7 Three-Cent Stomp
