JIMMY & WES

THE DYNAMIC DUO (VERVE, 1966)

Elemental Music presents a new limited 180-gram LP reissue of the first (and considered the best) out of just two collaborative albums by organist Jimmy Smith and guitarist Wes Montgomery. This masterpiece was recorded in 1966 and features arrangements by Oliver Nelson. It is frequently listed among Jimmy Smith's best albums. Check it out!

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CLIFFORD JORDAN

BEYOND PARADISO 1969

Clifford Jordan was supposed to perform at Paradiso on September 10, 1969, but at that time the stage was facing problems and closed for a month. He diverts to VARA studio 7 in Hilversum with pianist Cees Slinger, bassist Ruud Jacobs, drummer Han Bennink, and percussionist Steve Boston. Three of the four pieces Jordan puts on the lectern he recorded in early 1969 for the Strata-East label under the album title "In the World".

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LIVE AT THE BERLIN JAZZ FESTIVAL 1966

STAN GETZ QUARTET & ASTRUD GILBERTO

Experience the enchanting reunion of Stan Getz's quartet and Astrud Gilberto in a double vinyl set, revealing the hidden gems from the Berlin radio archives. With 19 tracks of pristine sound quality, this Stereo Edition presents a captivating snapshot of their artistic brilliance during the Berliner Jazztage in 1966.

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FEARLESS MOVEMENT

LIMITED GATEFOLD 2LP, COLORED VERSION AND CD

Kamasi Washington's latest album, "Fearless Movement," explores earthly experiences, departing from his previous cosmic themes. Described as his "dance album," it emphasizes movement and expression, influenced by the birth of his first child. The album features collaborations with André 3000, George Clinton, BJ The Chicago Kid, and others, along with contributions from Washington's daughter and longtime friends.

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CECIL TAYLOR 

LIVE AT FAT TUESDAY'S FEBRUARY 9, 1980 - FIRST VIS

Previously unreleased recording.

"When, in this music, he succeeds in fusing the emotional (translated into its lyrical and dramatic qualities) passage of ritual with the complex architecture of his ensemble’s infrastructural procedures, we have a bridge into Cecil Taylor’s creative spirit, and far beyond." - Art Lang

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ELEMENTAL MUSIC RECORDS

LATEST UNITS OF THE RSD 2024 EXCLUSIVES RELEASES

NEVER BEFORE RELEASED RECORDINGS FROM: YUSEF LATEEF, CANNONBALL ADDERLEY,MAL WALDRON & STEVE LACY Including extensive booklets, with rare photos, insightfull liner notes and interviews. 180 GRAM LP SETS.

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ART PEPPER - ART OF ART

REMASTERED FROM ORIGINAL ANALOGUE TAPES

Art Pepper's brilliance, fueled by his troubled past, musical talent, and passion for performing, shone brightest on stage. The Genoa concert exemplified his peak performance, surpassing all previous shows.

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