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!
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".
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Wadada Leo Smith, the pioneering American trumpeter and composer known for his groundbreaking work in creative music. A finalist for the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for Music with his album “Ten Freedom Summers,” Smith’s innovative approach pushes the boundaries of musical expression. With a career spanning decades, his impact on the world of music is immeasurable. This month, he released an eagerly anticipated album titled “Central Park’s Mosaics of Reservoir, Lake, Paths, and Gardens,” adding yet another gem to his illustrious discography.
Red Records, founded in 1976 by Sergio Veschi and Alberto Alberti, stands as an iconic Italian jazz record company and label. With a rich history spanning decades, it has become synonymous with excellence in the world of jazz. Renowned music critic C. M. Bailey even dubbed it the "Blue Note of Europe," a testament to its esteemed reputation and commitment to quality.
Art Pepper’s brilliance was not in his control, it was like a chemical combination in the laboratory; his horrible childhood and his incredible musical gift, with his desire to communicate, are things he did with great success... For Art, there was nothing better than being on stage. He lived for it. On tour he was spectacular and he always managed to convey something, no matter what it was. The concert in Genoa shows once more how well Pepper played in the last period of his life, perhaps better than he ever did.