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Blue Note Reissue

"…As much as I'd love to relay all kinds of anecdotes about the challenges Steve Hoffman and Kevin Gray encounter during the mastering sessions, I witness none. These boys know the sound of the facility and the Van Gelder masters like the backs of their hands…Back home a month later, I unpack some test pressings Chad Kassem has sent me…I hear the most realistic-sounding drums ever reproduced by my system. It's as though I'm sitting at the point of creation, experiencing the same high that brought such gifted musicians together as one. Steve Hoffman, Kevin Gray, Chad Kassem, and Don MacInnis have done Rudy Van Gelder and his Blue Note artists proud." – Jason Victor Serinus, Stereophile, April 2008

Hank Mobley was a perfect artist for Blue Note in the 1960s. On this LP, which is a straight reissue of the 1965 session, Mobley is joined by trumpeter Lee Morgan, trombonist Curtis Fuller, pianist McCoy Tyner, bassist Bob Cranshaw and drummer Billy Higgins (a typically remarkable Blue Note lineup) for the infectious title cut, three other lesser-known but superior originals, plus Wayne Shorter's "Venus Di Mildew."

Track Listings

A Caddy For Daddy
The Morning After
Venus Di Mildew
Ace Deuce Trey
3rd Time Around

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Blue Note Reissue

"…As much as I'd love to relay all kinds of anecdotes about the challenges Steve Hoffman and Kevin Gray encounter during the mastering sessions, I witness none. These boys know the sound of the facility and the Van Gelder masters like the backs of their hands…Back home a month later, I unpack some test pressings Chad Kassem has sent me…I hear the most realistic-sounding drums ever reproduced by my system. It's as though I'm sitting at the point of creation, experiencing the same high that brought such gifted musicians together as one. Steve Hoffman, Kevin Gray, Chad Kassem, and Don MacInnis have done Rudy Van Gelder and his Blue Note artists proud." – Jason Victor Serinus, Stereophile, April 2008

John Coltrane's most important and best selling album after A Love Supreme. This was the first fully realized masterpiece by Coltrane. The superbly executed and blended ensembles have a haunting quality and each solo is a memorable treasure.

Track Listings

Blue Train
Moment's Notice
Locomation
I'm Old Fashioned
Lazy Bird

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Blue Note Reissue

"…As much as I'd love to relay all kinds of anecdotes about the challenges Steve Hoffman and Kevin Gray encounter during the mastering sessions, I witness none. These boys know the sound of the facility and the Van Gelder masters like the backs of their hands…Back home a month later, I unpack some test pressings Chad Kassem has sent me…I hear the most realistic-sounding drums ever reproduced by my system. It's as though I'm sitting at the point of creation, experiencing the same high that brought such gifted musicians together as one. Steve Hoffman, Kevin Gray, Chad Kassem, and Don MacInnis have done Rudy Van Gelder and his Blue Note artists proud." – Jason Victor Serinus, Stereophile, April 2008

One of the best known record dates in the history of modern jazz, the chemistry among Adderley, Miles Davis, Hank Jones, Sam Jones and Art Blakey is amazing. Their reworkings of "Autumn Leaves" and "Love For Sale" are masterpieces. Miles' title tune and Nat Adderley's "One For Daddy-O" are classics.

Track Listings

Autumn Leaves
Love For Sale
Somethin' Else
One For Daddy-O
Dancing In the Dark

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Blue Note Reissue

"…As much as I'd love to relay all kinds of anecdotes about the challenges Steve Hoffman and Kevin Gray encounter during the mastering sessions, I witness none. These boys know the sound of the facility and the Van Gelder masters like the backs of their hands…Back home a month later, I unpack some test pressings Chad Kassem has sent me…I hear the most realistic-sounding drums ever reproduced by my system. It's as though I'm sitting at the point of creation, experiencing the same high that brought such gifted musicians together as one. Steve Hoffman, Kevin Gray, Chad Kassem, and Don MacInnis have done Rudy Van Gelder and his Blue Note artists proud." – Jason Victor Serinus, Stereophile, April 2008

"...these first five Acoustic Sounds Blue Note re-issues are pure bop genius...The best news is that Kevin Gray and Steve Hoffman were keen enough to do nothing more than gently clean up the masters, bringing us even closer to the hard bop edge. The 45 rpm pressings that I received were all super quiet with every last drop of resolution from the master tapes. I had almost forgotten just how good Paul Chambers and Phil Joe were together as the backbone of these groups. I've always loved this music but I didn't remember it sounding this good! Hank Mobley offers us some brilliant sax bits on one of Kenny Dorham's finest recordings, Whistle Stop and Dexter Gordon's performance blew me away as well. The biggest surprise were the Lee Morgan records. I suggest turning these up loud, since they possess unlimited energy and some hooks that will knock you out. Amazing! Just a small warning: Once you start playing these Blue Note recordings you will be hooked. The good news is that Acoustic Sounds is working on at least 20 more of these jazz gems. So make sure your turntable has a setting for 45 rpm, clean your stylus occassionally, and get ready to be transported to nirvana." - Dan Babineau, Tone Audio, No. 14 2008, www.tonepublications.com

In terms of composition, leadership and playing, this is probably Jackie McLean's greatest album, culled from two different sessions, separated by 20 months. A sextet session with Tina Brooks and Blue Mitchell.

Track Listings

Quadrangle
Blues Inn
Fidel
Appointment in Ghana
A Ballad for Doll
Isle of Java
Street Singer
Melonae's Dance
Medina [*]

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Blue Note Reissue

"…As much as I'd love to relay all kinds of anecdotes about the challenges Steve Hoffman and Kevin Gray encounter during the mastering sessions, I witness none. These boys know the sound of the facility and the Van Gelder masters like the backs of their hands…Back home a month later, I unpack some test pressings Chad Kassem has sent me…I hear the most realistic-sounding drums ever reproduced by my system. It's as though I'm sitting at the point of creation, experiencing the same high that brought such gifted musicians together as one. Steve Hoffman, Kevin Gray, Chad Kassem, and Don MacInnis have done Rudy Van Gelder and his Blue Note artists proud." – Jason Victor Serinus, Stereophile, April 2008

Time is suspended on these haunting, extended tunes by this brilliant guitarist with the aid of an all-star cast. Unique in Green's discography for its relaxed, lengthy performances and almost dream-like lyricism, this Blue Note classic could well be called Ballads for the Ages.

Track Listings

Idle Moments
Jean De Fleur
Jean De Fleur (Alternate Version)
Django
Django (Alternate Version)
Nomad

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Blue Note Reissue

"…As much as I'd love to relay all kinds of anecdotes about the challenges Steve Hoffman and Kevin Gray encounter during the mastering sessions, I witness none. These boys know the sound of the facility and the Van Gelder masters like the backs of their hands…Back home a month later, I unpack some test pressings Chad Kassem has sent me…I hear the most realistic-sounding drums ever reproduced by my system. It's as though I'm sitting at the point of creation, experiencing the same high that brought such gifted musicians together as one. Steve Hoffman, Kevin Gray, Chad Kassem, and Don MacInnis have done Rudy Van Gelder and his Blue Note artists proud." – Jason Victor Serinus, Stereophile, April 2008

Art Blakey's most successful album gave us Bobby Timmons' "Moanin'" and Benny Golson's "Along Came Betty" and "Blues March," tunes so powerful that Blakey played them almost every night for the next 30 years. This beautifully performed and recorded session made the Jazz Messengers a jazz institution and put Golson, Timmons and Morgan to the forefront of jazz.

Track Listings

Moanin'
Are You Real
Along Came Betty
The Drum Thunder (Minature) Suite
Blues March
Come Rain or Come Shine

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Blue Note Reissue

"…As much as I'd love to relay all kinds of anecdotes about the challenges Steve Hoffman and Kevin Gray encounter during the mastering sessions, I witness none. These boys know the sound of the facility and the Van Gelder masters like the backs of their hands…Back home a month later, I unpack some test pressings Chad Kassem has sent me…I hear the most realistic-sounding drums ever reproduced by my system. It's as though I'm sitting at the point of creation, experiencing the same high that brought such gifted musicians together as one. Steve Hoffman, Kevin Gray, Chad Kassem, and Don MacInnis have done Rudy Van Gelder and his Blue Note artists proud." – Jason Victor Serinus, Stereophile, April 2008

The Three Sounds were part of the trio explosion. Begun in 1956 in Benton Harbor, Michigan as the Four Sounds and consisting of Gene Harris on piano, Andrew Simpkins on bass and Bill Dowdy on drums (the saxophonist was dropped by the time the group moved to Washington, D.C. in 1957), the Sounds eventually migrated to New York City where they were "discovered" by Lou Donaldson. After a single record for Riverside with Nat Adderley, the Three Sounds signed an exclusive contract with Alfred Lion on Blue Note Records. Over the course of five years, the Sounds released nine LPs and appeared on albums by Lou Donaldson and Stanley Turrentine.

Track Listings

Besame Mucho
Angel Eyes
Time After Time
Love Walked In
I Could Write a Book
Jinne Lou
Nothing Ever Changes My Love for You
Falling in Love With Love

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Blue Note Reissue

"...As much as I'd love to relay all kinds of anecdotes about the challenges Steve Hoffman and Kevin Gray encounter during the mastering sessions, I witness none. These boys know the sound of the facility and the Van Gelder masters like the backs of their hands. Back home a month later, I unpack some test pressings Chad Kassem has sent me. I hear the most realistic-sounding drums ever reproduced by my system. It's as though I'm sitting at the point of creation, experiencing the same high that brought such gifted musicians together as one. Steve Hoffman, Kevin Gray, Chad Kassem, and Don MacInnis have done Rudy Van Gelder and his Blue Note artists proud." --Jason Victor Serinus, Stereophile, April 2008

Green Street, recorded on April 1, 1961, was Grant Green's second Blue Note album as a leader and remains one of the finest albums of his prolific Blue Note output. Supported by just Ben Tucker's bass and Dave Bailey's drums, the guitarist seems inspired by the absence of any other chordal instrument. His harmonic and interpretive imagination is in high gear on this unique masterpiece in his discography.

Track Listings

No. 1 Green Street
'Round About Midnight
Grant's Dimensions
Green With Envy
Alone Together

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Blue Note Reissue

"…As much as I'd love to relay all kinds of anecdotes about the challenges Steve Hoffman and Kevin Gray encounter during the mastering sessions, I witness none. These boys know the sound of the facility and the Van Gelder masters like the backs of their hands…Back home a month later, I unpack some test pressings Chad Kassem has sent me…I hear the most realistic-sounding drums ever reproduced by my system. It's as though I'm sitting at the point of creation, experiencing the same high that brought such gifted musicians together as one. Steve Hoffman, Kevin Gray, Chad Kassem, and Don MacInnis have done Rudy Van Gelder and his Blue Note artists proud." – Jason Victor Serinus, Stereophile, April 2008

This program of sultry, minor key music with a Brazilian tinge seems inspired by Ike Quebec, who was suffering from advanced cancer that would claim his life three months later. But here is big-toned, impassioned tenor is in tact. Quebec's take on the bossa nova craze that explored that year (1962) is more muscular than Stan Getz's and doesn't rely on the familiar Jobim and Gilberto songs of the day. He and Kenny Burrell solo on the sly, subtle rhythms of Wendell Marshall, Willie Bobo and Garvin Masseaux.

Track Listings

Loie
Lloro Tu Despedida
Goin' Home
Me 'N You
Liebestraum
Shu Shu
Blue Samba
Favela
Linda Flor

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Blue Note Reissue

"…As much as I'd love to relay all kinds of anecdotes about the challenges Steve Hoffman and Kevin Gray encounter during the mastering sessions, I witness none. These boys know the sound of the facility and the Van Gelder masters like the backs of their hands…Back home a month later, I unpack some test pressings Chad Kassem has sent me…I hear the most realistic-sounding drums ever reproduced by my system. It's as though I'm sitting at the point of creation, experiencing the same high that brought such gifted musicians together as one. Steve Hoffman, Kevin Gray, Chad Kassem, and Don MacInnis have done Rudy Van Gelder and his Blue Note artists proud." – Jason Victor Serinus, Stereophile, April 2008

Alfred Lion considered this his favorite production and well he should have. Without piano, Burrell, Stanley Turrentine and company get a clean open sound and a deep groove on such now classic compositions as the title tune and "Chitlins Con Carne," which has become a blues band staple.

Track Listings

Chittlins Con Carne
Mule
Soul Lament
Midnight Blue
Wavy Gravy
Gee Baby Ain't I Good to You
Saturday Night Blues

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Blue Note Reissue

"…As much as I'd love to relay all kinds of anecdotes about the challenges Steve Hoffman and Kevin Gray encounter during the mastering sessions, I witness none. These boys know the sound of the facility and the Van Gelder masters like the backs of their hands…Back home a month later, I unpack some test pressings Chad Kassem has sent me…I hear the most realistic-sounding drums ever reproduced by my system. It's as though I'm sitting at the point of creation, experiencing the same high that brought such gifted musicians together as one. Steve Hoffman, Kevin Gray, Chad Kassem, and Don MacInnis have done Rudy Van Gelder and his Blue Note artists proud." – Jason Victor Serinus, Stereophile, April 2008

Page One introduced the jazz world to the unusually mature and original young tenor saxophonist, Joe Henderson. "Recorda Me" and "Blue Bossa" have become jazz classics for their mix of Brazilian rhythms with Hard Bop muscle.

Track Listings

Blue Bossa
La Mesha
Homestretch
Recorda Me
Jinrikisha
Out of the Night

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Blue Note Reissue

"…As much as I'd love to relay all kinds of anecdotes about the challenges Steve Hoffman and Kevin Gray encounter during the mastering sessions, I witness none. These boys know the sound of the facility and the Van Gelder masters like the backs of their hands…Back home a month later, I unpack some test pressings Chad Kassem has sent me…I hear the most realistic-sounding drums ever reproduced by my system. It's as though I'm sitting at the point of creation, experiencing the same high that brought such gifted musicians together as one. Steve Hoffman, Kevin Gray, Chad Kassem, and Don MacInnis have done Rudy Van Gelder and his Blue Note artists proud." – Jason Victor Serinus, Stereophile, April 2008

In Hootin' 'N Tootin', the listener is afforded the opportunity of hearing numbers of a famous orchestra noted for its smart arrangements along the rhythm and blues influence. The moods expressed are in the "down home" and "down to Earth" groove. Under the leadership of Fred Jackson, tenor sax, the listener is propelled into the world of the new truth.

Track Listings

1. Dippin' in the Bag
2. Southern Exposure
3. Preach Brother
4. Hootin' 'N Tootin'
5. Easin' on Down
6. That's Where It's At
7. Way Down Home

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No music label represented the classic era better than Blue Note Records and now they're proudly unveiling the first group in their series of Vinyl + Bonus CD reissues of the cream of the crop classics from the Blue Note Vaults! Each LP is mastered from the original analog tapes by Ron McMaster. Each state-of-the-art CD is mastered in 24-bit by Rudy Van Gelder, the original recording engineer of these historic sessions. These releases are iconic, not just for the music inside, but also for the stunning, legendary album covers, which are works of art in themselves.

Art Blakey's most successful album gave us Bobby Timmons' "Moanin'" and Benny Golson's "Along Came Betty" and "Blues March," tunes so powerful that Blakey played them almost every night for the next 30 years. This beautifully performed and recorded session made the Jazz Messengers a jazz institution and put Golson, Timmons and Morgan at the forefront of jazz. The CD version includes an alternative bonus track of "Moanin" not found on the original LP.

Art Blakey Moanin' Track Listing

LP
1. Moanin'
2. Are You Real
3. Along Came Betty
4. The Drum Thunder Suite
5. Blues March
6. Come Rain or Come Shine

CD
1. Moanin'
2. Are You Real
3. Along Came Betty
4. The Drum Thunder Suite
5. Blues March
6. Come Rain or Come Shine
7. Moanin' (Alternative Take Bonus Track)

No music label represented the classic era better than Blue Note Records and now they're proudly unveiling the first group in their series of Vinyl + Bonus CD reissues of the cream of the crop classics from the Blue Note Vaults! Each LP is mastered from the original analog tapes by Ron McMaster. Each state-of-the-art CD is mastered in 24-bit by Rudy Van Gelder, the original recording engineer of these historic sessions. These releases are iconic, not just for the music inside, but also for the stunning, legendary album covers, which are works of art in themselves.

Page One introduced the jazz world to the unusually mature and original young tenor saxophonist, Joe Henderson. "Recorda Me" and "Blue Bossa" have become jazz classics for their combination of Brazilian rhythms and Hard Bop muscle.

Joe Henderson Page One Track Listing

LP
1. Blue Bossa
2. La Mesha
3. Homestretch
4. Recorda Me
5. Jinrikisha
6. Out of the Night

CD
1. Blue Bossa
2. La Mesha
3. Homestretch
4. Recorda Me
5. Jinrikisha
6. Out of the Night

No music label represented the classic era better than Blue Note Records and now they're proudly unveiling the first group in their series of Vinyl + Bonus CD reissues of the cream of the crop classics from the Blue Note Vaults! Each LP is mastered from the original analog tapes by Ron McMaster. Each state-of-the-art CD is mastered in 24-bit by Rudy Van Gelder, the original recording engineer of these historic sessions. These releases are iconic, not just for the music inside, but also for the stunning, legendary album covers, which are works of art in themselves.

Soul Station, a quartet gem from 1960, is unusual in that Hank Mobley is the only horn, heading a group also including pianist Wynton Kelly, bassist Paul Chambers and drummer Art Blakey; needless to say, a stellar rhythm section! This album features Hank Mobley at the peak of his powers, taking lengthy solos full of passion and drive. His four originals include his most famous composition, "This I Dig Of You,” which he squeezes for every ounce of its expressive power. If proof were ever needed of Hank Mobley's greatness, Soul Station is perfect evidence.

Hank Mobley Soul Station Track Listing

LP
1. Remember
2. This I Dig of You
3. Dig Dis
4. Split Feelin's
5. Soul Station
6. If I Should Lose You

CD
1. Remember
2. This I Dig of You
3. Dig Dis
4. Split Feelin's
5. Soul Station
6. If I Should Lose You 5:06)

No music label represented the classic era better than Blue Note Records and now they're proudly unveiling the first group in their series of Vinyl + Bonus CD reissues of the cream of the crop classics from the Blue Note Vaults! Each LP is mastered from the original analog tapes by Ron McMaster. Each state-of-the-art CD is mastered in 24-bit by Rudy Van Gelder, the original recording engineer of these historic sessions. These releases are iconic, not just for the music inside, but also for the stunning, legendary album covers, which are works of art in themselves.

The Sidewinder is a jazz classic if there ever was one and it also happens to be Lee Morgan's best-selling album! Sure, you've probably heard "The Sidewinder" enough that you think you know the album already, but the rest of the cuts really open up past the title track groover, into a realm of lyrical, soulful playing that's simply tremendous! In fine support of Morgan on The Sidewinder is Joe Henderson on tenor, Barry Harris on piano, Bob Crenshaw on bass and Billy Higgins on drums. The album rolls along with a sense of perfect focus and power that is Blue Note at its best! Titles include "Sidewinder," "Gary's Notebook," "Hocus-Pocus" and "Totem Pole." CD version includes the alternative take bonus track "Totem Pole."

Lee Morgan The Sidewinder Track Listing

LP
1. The Sidewinder
2. Totem Pole
3. Gary's Notebook
4. Boy, What A Night
5. Hocus-Pocus

CD
1. The Sidewinder
2. Totem Pole
3. Gary's Notebook
4. Boy, What A Night
5. Hocus-Pocus
6. Totem Pole (Alternative Take Bonus Track)

No music label represented the classic era better than Blue Note Records and now they're proudly unveiling the first group in their series of Vinyl + Bonus CD reissues of the cream of the crop classics from the Blue Note Vaults! Each LP is mastered from the original analog tapes by Ron McMaster. Each state-of-the-art CD is mastered in 24-bit by Rudy Van Gelder, the original recording engineer of these historic sessions. These releases are iconic, not just for the music inside, but also for the stunning, legendary album covers, which are works of art in themselves.

Just thirty-one at the time of this 1964 classic, Wayne Shorter had just recorded Night Dreamer and Ju-Ju for Blue Note within the past year and was at one of his major peaks of creativity. The music on Speak No Evil, which includes such future Shorter standards as "Fe-Fi-Fo-Fum" and "Infant Eyes," is often beyond description for it combines the best elements of hard bop, post bop, free jazz and modal music plus Shorter's own individual approach. Not only does Shorter sound inspired by his own challenging pieces but so does Freddie Hubbard and Herbie Hancock. This is not standard bebop or a predictable type of soul jazz but is actually a brand new style of music that has yet to be fully exploited. Over 40 years later, Speak No Evil still sounds fresh, new and futuristic, standing as one of the most important recordings of the mid-1960s. CD versions includes an alternative take bonus track of "Dance Cadaverous."

Wayne Shorter Speak No Evil Track Listing

LP
1. Witch Hunt
2. Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum
3. Dance Cadaverous
4. Speak No Evil
5. Infant Eyes
6. Wild Flower

CD
1. Witch Hunt
2. Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum
3. Dance Cadaverous
4. Speak No Evil
5. Infant Eyes
6. Wild Flower
7. Dance Cadaverous (Alternative Take Bonus Track)

No music label represented the classic era better than Blue Note Records and now they're proudly unveiling the first group in their series of Vinyl + Bonus CD reissues of the cream of the crop classics from the Blue Note Vaults! Each LP is mastered from the original analog tapes by Ron McMaster. Each state-of-the-art CD is mastered in 24-bit by Rudy Van Gelder, the original recording engineer of these historic sessions. These releases are iconic, not just for the music inside, but also for the stunning, legendary album covers, which are works of art in themselves.

Song For My Father is an incredible record, the kind of album that only Blue Note could put out and one that will sound wonderful forever! Horace Silver is working here at the height of his powers; lyrical, free, yet also damn soulful, in a style that makes for some of the most evocative jazz-based grooves of all time. Carmell Jones plays some of his best trumpet ever here and Joe Henderson really drives the whole session home with some incredible tenor work. Other group members include Teddy Smith on bass and Roger Humphries on drums. Titles include the instantly famous "Song For My Father" plus "Que Pasa," "The Kicker" and "Calcutta Cutie."

Horace Silver Song For My Father Track Listing

LP
1. Song for My Father
2. The Natives Are Restless Tonight
3. Calcutta Cutie
4. Que Pasa
5. The Kicker
6. Lonely Woman
7. Sanctimonious Sam
8. Que Pasa (Trio Version)
9. Sighin' and Cryin'
10. Silver Treads Among My Soul

CD
1. Song for My Father
2. The Natives Are Restless Tonight
3. Calcutta Cutie
4. Que Pasa
5. The Kicker
6. Lonely Woman
7. Sanctimonious Sam
8. Que Pasa (Trio Version)
9. Sighin' and Cryin'
10. Silver Treads Among My Soul

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1. Alligator Bogaloo
2. One Cylinder
3. The Thang
4. Aw Shucks!
5. Rev. Moses
6. I Want A Little Girl

Put Thad Jones on trumpet supported by Billy Mitchell on tenor sax, Kenny Burrell on guitar, Tommy Flanagan on piano, Oscar Pettiford on bass and Shadow Wilson on drums and you get a great recording session. This sextet swings through tunes such as "Blue Room", "Little Girl Blue" and "Scratch" among others. This impossible to find Blue Note Mono has been faithfully reproduced and transferred from the original full track Mono master tapes on Classic's ALL TUBE, MONO cutting system - no Mono cut on a stereo lathe here. Another in the Classic Blue Note Signature Mono LP reissue series pressed with the authentic "deep groove" on Classic's proprietary 200g Super Vinyl Profile.

1. Blue Room
2. Tarriff
3. Little Girl Blue
4. Scratch
5. Zec

Kenny Dorham on trumpet, Hank Mobley on tenor Sax, Doug Watkins on bass and Art Blakey on Drums are the jazz Messengers supporting Horace Silver playing piano on tunes like "Creepin' In", "To Whom it May Concern" and "Doodlin'" to name three of seven tunes written by Silver for this the first Jazz Messengers Sessions recorded by Rudy Van Gelder. Another incredibly rare record that is worth hearing as a "True MONO" transferred from the original full track Mono master tapes on Classic's ALL TUBE, MONO cutting system - no Mono cut on a stereo lathe here. Another in the Classic Blue Note Signature Mono LP reissue series pressed with the authentic "deep groove" on Classic's proprietary 200g Super Vinyl Profile.

1. Room 608
2. Creepin' In
3. Stop Time
4. To Whom It May Concern
5. Hippy
6. The Preacher
7. Hankerin'
8. Doodlin'

Midnight Blue is one of those records that you just put on, sit back and relax. Burrell and a great band including Stanley Turrentine on tenor sax, Bill English on drums, Ray Barretto on conga and Major Holley Jr. on bass lay down tunes including "Mule", "Soul Lament", "Wavy Gravy", "Gee Baby Ain't I good for You" and "Midnight Blue" among others. Burrell is quoted as saying to Alfred Lion "I have always had a Love for the blues. In my earliest days in Detroit, I worked with groups that concentrated a great deal on the blues. And I wanted to get a group together for this session that can feel the blues the way I do." Recorded by Rudy Van Gelder, this MONO release employs the original 2 - track master tapes with the channels "folded 50/50" per instructions on the tape box used and cut on Classic's "all tube" MONO cutting system (including MONO cutting amp and cutter head) at Bernie Grundman Mastering with Bernie "Bebop" Grundman doing the set-up and cutting. Pressed on Classic's own Quiex Super Vinyl Profile, this release, as part of the Classic Blue Note Signature LP Series is a must have. Also available on stereo cut from the same 1/4" 2-track master tapes!

1. Chittlins Con Carne
2. Mule
3. Soul Lament
4. Midnight Blue
5. Wavy Gravy
6. Gee Baby Ain't I Good To You
7. Saturday Night Blues

Arguably one of Hank Mobley's biggest Blue Note releases and another in the Classic Blue Note Signature Series. Art Blakey, Freddie Hubbard, Wynton Kelly, and Paul Chambers sit in on "Roll Call", "My Groove Your Move", "Take Your Pick", "A Baptist Beat", "The More I see You", and "The Breakdown". This Van Gelder recording was transferred from the original two track master tape heeding the instructions on the box to combine the two tracks 50/50 for the Mono. Cutting was by as usual done by Bernie "Be Bop" Grundman using Classic's "all tube" pure mono cutting system and pressed on Quiex 200g Super Vinyl Profile.

1. Roll Call
2. My Groove Your Move
3. Take Your Pick
4. A Baptist Beat
5. The More I See You
6. The Breakdown

Another in the series of Classic's Blue Note Signature Series, this Tina Brooks effort featuring Freddie Hubbard on trumpet, Duke Jordan on piano, Sam Jones on bass and Art Taylor on drums accompanying Brooks on Tenor Sax is phenomenal and features five tunes of the six written by Tina. The Rudy Van Gelder recorded full track mono tape was used for the mastering and transfer by Bernie "Be Bop" Grundman using Classic's "all tube" pure mono cutting system and pressed on Quiex 200g Super Vinyl Profile.

1. Good Ole Soul
2. Up Tight's Creek
3. Theme For Doris
4. True Blue
5. Miss Hazel
6. Nothing Ever Changes My Love For You

Classic reissued this title a few years ago in stereo from the original two track master tapes cut on our all tube cutting system by Bernie "Be-Bop" Grundman and pressed on a conventional 180g profile. Now we've gone back and cut it in Mono on our all tube MONO cutting system. Why? Because many argue persuasively that Van Gelder really recorded to two channels not for the stereo effect but for more control in the final MONO mix of the two channels. This recording features Tommy Turrentine on trumpet, Stanley Turrentine (brother) on tenor Sax, Horace on piano, George Tucker on bass and Al Harewood on drums. Tunes include the title track, and "Shoo Chee", "And that I am so in Love", "Al's Tune", "Ray C." (for Mr. Charles) and "Pyramid". Cut in Mono cut from the same two track master tape with the channels folded 50/50 as per Rudy's original notes to do so on the tape box. Also available in stereo from the same tapes. Both Pressed on Classic's uniquely better sounding 200g Super Vinyl Profile.

1. On The Spur of The Moment
2. Skoo Chee
3. And That I Am So In Love
4. Al's Tune
5. Ray C.
6. Pyramid

Classic reissued this title a few years ago in stereo from the original two track master tapes cut on our all tube cutting system by Bernie "Be-Bop" Grundman and pressed on a conventional 180g profile. Now we've gone back and cut it in Mono on our all tube MONO cutting system. Why? Because many argue persuasively that Van Gelder really recorded to two channels not for the stereo effect but for more control in the final MONO mix of the two channels. This recording features Tommy Turrentine on trumpet, Stanley Turrentine (brother) on tenor Sax, Horace on piano, George Tucker on bass and Al Harewood on drums. Tunes include the title track, and "Shoo Chee", "And that I am so in Love", "Al's Tune", "Ray C." (for Mr. Charles) and "Pyramid". Cut in Mono cut from the same two track master tape with the channels folded 50/50 as per Rudy's original notes to do so on the tape box. Also available in stereo from the same tapes. Both Pressed on Classic's uniquely better sounding 200g Super Vinyl Profile.

1. On The Spur of The Moment
2. Skoo Chee
3. And That I Am So In Love
4. Al's Tune
5. Ray C.
6. Pyramid

"Lou Takes Off" is not just one of the big money collectible Blue Notes for no reason. With a line up including Lou Donaldson on Sax, Curtis Fuller on trombone, Art Taylor on drums, Sonny "Cool Struttin'" Clark on piano and Donald Byrd on trumpet. The tunes on the LP include "Sputnik", "Dewey Square", Srollin' IN" and "Groovin' High". The Stereo version of this release was cut on the Classic "ALL Tube" stereo cutting system from the original "Stereo Master" tapes which were run simultaneously with the original "Mono Master" tapes in 1956 by Rudy Van Gelder used to cut the Mono version of this release on Classic's ALL TUBE MONO cutting system. The comparison is very interesting - buy both in the Classic Blue Note Signature LP reissue series and decide for yourself which you prefer.

1. Sputnik
2. Dewey Square
3. Srollin' In
4. Groovin' High

"Lou Takes Off" is not just one of the big money collectible Blue Notes for no reason. With a line up including Lou Donaldson on Sax, Curtis Fuller on trombone, Art Taylor on drums, Sonny "Cool Struttin'" Clark on piano and Donald Byrd on trumpet. The tunes on the LP include "Sputnik", "Dewey Square", Srollin' IN" and "Groovin' High". The Stereo version of this release was cut on the Classic "ALL Tube" stereo cutting system from the original "Stereo Master" tapes which were run simultaneously with the original "Mono Master" tapes in 1956 by Rudy Van Gelder used to cut the Mono version of this release on Classic's ALL TUBE MONO cutting system. The comparison is very interesting - buy both in the Classic Blue Note Signature LP reissue series and decide for yourself which you prefer.

1. Sputnik
2. Dewey Square
3. Srollin' In
4. Groovin' High

You to can be "Back on the Scene" with Bennie Green accompanied by Charlie Rouse on tenor sax, Louis Hayes on drums, Joe Knight on piano and George Tucker on Bass. As part of the Classic Blue Note Signature LP reissue Series, this title was cut on Classic's All Tube Mono cutting system from the original full track Mono master tapes by Bernie Grundman, pressed on Classic's exclusive 200g Super Vinyl Profile and packaged in an authentic tip-on cover making this a must have. Tunes include: "I Love You", "Melba's Mood","Just Friends", "You're Mine You", "Bennie Plays The Blues", and "Green Street".

1. I Love You
2. Melba's Mood
3. Just Friends
4. You're Mine You
5. Bennie Plays The Blues
6. Green Street

Another of the famous and Ultra Rare 1500 series Blue Note titles that fetches over a thousand dollars as a mint original - good luck finding one! This installment in the Classic Blue Note Signature LP reissue series was cut on Classic's All Tube "Mono" cutting system by Bernie "Be Bop" Grundman and is authentically packaged in a tip on jacket with film laminate on the cover to replicate the original Blue Note gloss look and feel.

1. Cool Eyes
2. Shirl
3. Camouflage
4. Enchantment
5. Senor Blues
6. Virgo
7. For Heaven's Sake

Another installment in Classic's now famous Blue Note Signature LP Series. McLean is joined by Art Taylor on drums, Walter Bishop Jr. on piano, and Jimmy Garrison on Bass and delivers a great session of tunes including "What's New", "Let's Face the Music and Dance", "Stable Mates, "I'll Remember You", "I Love You", "I'll Take Romance", and "11th and Lenox". Recorded by Rudy Van Gelder and transferred from the original analog master tapes on Classic's All Tube MONO cutting system. You can try and buy one on eBay for $2000. Or get this authentic reissue for about 1.5% of that price - a bargain by any calculation.

1. What's New
2. Let's Face The Music And Dance
3. Stable Mates
4. I'll Remember You
5. I Love You
6. I'll Take Romance
7. 116th And Lenox

When Cannonball Adderley scheduled the 1958 recording of what was to be his only Blue Note LP, he called on his old employer from their days as quintet members on Columbia, Miles Davis. The reunion resulted in one of the greatest and most revered Jazz LPs ever: "Somethin' Else." The quintet delivers beautiful strong renditions of Autumn Leaves, Love For Sale, One For Daddy-O, Dancing In The Dark, and the title tune. Cut from the original first generation analog masters, it sizzles. Now Available in STEREO.

1. Autumn Leaves
2. Love For Sale
3. Somethin' Else
4. One For Daddy-O
5. Dancing In The Dark

Another of the fantastic Hank Mobley Blue Note recordings featuring Donald Byrd, John Jenkins (BN 1573), Bobby Timmons, Wilbur Ware and "Philly" Joe Jones. As part of the Classic Blue Note Signature Series this LP was cut from the original full track mono master tapes on an all tube mono cutting system and pressed on Classic's 200g Super Vinyl Profile. Tunes include "Fit for a Hanker", "Hi Groove, Low Feed-Back", "Easy to Love", "Time after Time" and "Dance of the Infidels".

1. Fit For A Hanker
2. Hi Groove, Low Feed-back
3. Easy To Love
4. Time After Time
5. Dane Of The Infidels
5. Where Am I?
6. D's Fink

Ironically, this album entitled: "Introducing Johnny Griffin" does not have tenor saxophonist Johnny, as a leader , but it gained Griffin a great deal of attention. Soon billed as "the world's fastest saxophonist," Griffin was also a superior ballad interpreter with a fairly distinctive tone of his own. With strong support given by pianist Wynton Kelly, bassist Curly Russell, and drummer Max Roach, Griffin romps through: Mil Dew (Griffin) Chicago Calling (Griffin), These Foolish Things, The Boy Next Door, Nice and Easy, It's Alright With Me and Lover Man. Recorded April 17, 1956 by the legendary Rudy Van Gelder directly to 1/4" Mono analog tape which was used at Bernie Grundman Mastering on Classic's all tube Mono cutting system. This is as close to the original as you'll ever likely get and it is pressed on Classic's proprietary 200g QUIEX SV- P (SUPER VINYL PROFILE).

1. Mil Dew
2. Chicago Calling
3. These Foolish Things
4. The Boy Next Door
5. Nice And Easy
6. It's All Right With Me
7. Lover Man

Originally released November 4, 1956 this album showcases some amazing sidework from Jo Jones and Horace Silver. Mastered from the original mono tapes.

1. Roccus
2. Reggie of Chester
3. The Lady
4. Little T
5. Gaza Strip
6. Stand By

Containing the monster hit "Take Five", Time Out firmly establishes the Dave Brubeck Quartet outside of the jazz world. This seminal recording is highlighted by the moody arrangements and saxophone work of Paul Desmond.

1. Blue Rondo A La Turk
2. Strange Meadow Lark
3. Take 5
4. 3 To Get Ready
5. Kathy's Waltz
6. Everybody's Jumpin'
7. Pick Up Sticks

Arguably one of the most influential titles from Coltrane and one of the greatest Blue Note releases ever. In 1957, right at the very start of his prestige recording period, 'Trane did this one-off set in New Jersey with Rudy Van Gelder with historic results. The recent reissue abundance of the title, re-packaged and enhanced in many ways, reveals the reverence put upon these sides. Transferred from the first-generation full track mono masters.

1. Blue Train
2. Moment's Notice
3. Locomotion
4. I'm Old Fashioned
5. Lazy Bird

Dial "S" for Sonny, Sonny Clark first session for Blue Note Records and his first session as a leader, is a terrific set of laidback bop, highlighted by Sonny Clark liquid, swinging solos. Sonny Clark leads a first-rate group -- Art Farmer (trumpet), Curtis Fuller (trombone), Hank Mobley (tenor sax), Wilbur Ware (bass), Louis Hayes (drums) -- through four originals and two standards, balancing the selections between swinging bop and reflective ballads. There are traces of Bud Powell in Sonny Clark style, but he's beginning to come into his own, developing a style that's alternately edgy and charmingly relaxed. Hank Mobley, Art Farmer and Curtis Fuller have their moments, but Sonny Clark steals the show in this set of fine, straight-ahead bop.

1. Dial S For Sonny
2. Bootin' It
3. It Could Happen To You
4. Sonny's Mood
5. Shoutin' At A Riff
6. Love Walked In

Jutta Hipp, a talented German pianist, came to the United States in the mid-'50s and quickly gained some attention. Hipp's boppish music on the set is very enjoyable and swinging. Oddly enough, soon after this now impossible LP to find, she left the jazz world. Teamed up with great tenor Zoot Sims (who dominates the music), somewhat hesitant trumpeter Jerry Lloyd (who briefly came out of retirement), bassist Ahmed Abdul-Malik, and drummer Ed Thigpen, Hipp sounds excellent on a couple of basic originals and such standards as "Violets for Your Furs," "Almost Like Being in Love," and J.J. Johnson's "Wee Dot." This rare set is well worth picking up by straight-ahead jazz collectors. The Classic reissue was cut from the original full track mono master on our vintage "all tube" mono cutting system by Bernie "Bebop" Grundman.

1. Just Blues
2. Violets For Your Furs
3. Down Home
4. Almost Like Being in Love
5. Wee-Dot
6. Too Close for Comfort

1. These Are Soulfoul Days
2. The Lion and the Wolff
3. Midtown Blues
4. Nakatini Suite

1. Witchcraft
2. Here I Am
3. Devil Whip
4. Bronze Dance
5. Clarion Calls
6. The Injuns

No music label represented the classic era better than Blue Note Records and now they're proudly unveiling the first group in their series of Vinyl + Bonus CD reissues of the cream of the crop classics from the Blue Note Vaults! Each LP is mastered from the original analog tapes by Ron McMaster. Each state-of-the-art CD is mastered in 24-bit by Rudy Van Gelder, the original recording engineer of these historic sessions. These releases are iconic, not just for the music inside, but also for the stunning, legendary album covers, which are works of art in themselves.

Alfred Lion considered this his favorite production and well he should have. Without piano, Kenny Burrell, Stanley Turrentine and company get a clean open sound and a deep groove on such now classic compositions as the title tune and "Chitlins Con Carne," which has become a blues band staple. The CD version includes two bonus tracks not found on the original LP.

Kenny Burrell Midnight Blue Track Listing

LP
1. Chittlins Con Carne
2. Mule
3. Soul Lament
4. Midnight Blue
5. Wavy Gravy
6. Gee Baby Ain't I Good to You
7. Saturday Night Blues

CD
1. Chittlins Con Carne
2. Mule
3. Soul Lament
4. Midnight Blue
5. Wavy Gravy
6. Gee Baby Ain't I Good to You
7. Saturday Night Blues
8. Kenny's Sound (Bonus Track)
9. K-Twist (Bonus Track)

No music label represented the classic era better than Blue Note Records and now they're proudly unveiling the first group in their series of Vinyl + Bonus CD reissues of the cream of the crop classics from the Blue Note Vaults! Each LP is mastered from the original analog tapes by Ron McMaster. Each state-of-the-art CD is mastered in 24-bit by Rudy Van Gelder, the original recording engineer of these historic sessions. These releases are iconic, not just for the music inside, but also for the stunning, legendary album covers, which are works of art in themselves.

Maiden Voyage is arguably the best in Herbie Hancock's series of fine Blue Note albums from the 60s. Every single cut on this album from the haunting "Maiden Voyage" to the gentle, swinging "Dolphin Dance" has found its way into the standard jazz repertoire. Herbie Hancock fashioned a modern jazz milestone here with extraordinary compositions, interplay and solos.

Herbie Hancock Maiden Voyage Track Listing

LP
1. Maiden Voyage
2. The Eye Of The Hurricane
3. Little One
4. Survival Of The Fittest
5. Dolphin Dance

CD
1. Maiden Voyage
2. The Eye Of The Hurricane
3. Little One
4. Survival Of The Fittest
5. Dolphin Dance

No music label represented the classic era better than Blue Note Records and now they're proudly unveiling the first group in their series of Vinyl + Bonus CD reissues of the cream of the crop classics from the Blue Note Vaults! Each LP is mastered from the original analog tapes by Ron McMaster. Each state-of-the-art CD is mastered in 24-bit by Rudy Van Gelder, the original recording engineer of these historic sessions. These releases are iconic, not just for the music inside, but also for the stunning, legendary album covers, which are works of art in themselves.

McCoy Tyner forged his sound as a leader here on this amazing session with Joe Henderson, Ron Carter and Coltrane bandmate Elvin Jones. Every single original on The Real McCoy has gone on to become a jazz standard and it's an essentail classic of both Tyner and of the genre.

McCoy Tyner The Real McCoy Track Listing

LP
1. Passion Dance
2. Contemplation
3. Four by Five
4. Search For Peace
5. Blues on the Corner

CD
1. Passion Dance
2. Contemplation
3. Four by Five
4. Search For Peace
5. Blues on the Corner

Continuing where his debut left off, Morgan’s second LP in 1956 as a leader for Blue Note, finds the teen prodigy (still only 18) slowly emerging out from the long shadow of his idol and mentor Clifford Brown and feeling his own way among giants. You can hear his confidence growing in his solos, energized and fed by the company he has been keeping rather than any intimidation or hesitation at all. Excellent ensemble work must be credited to Benny Golson, who arranged four of the six numbers on the date. Led by a three-horn assault of Morgan’s trumpet, BN regular Hank Mobley on tenor and the fairly obscure altoist Kenny Rodgers, they cruise through a variety of tempos and moods, the highlights being their memorable takes on “Whisper Not” and “Where Am I”? As expected, Horace Silver’s piano, Paul Chambers’ bass and the drumming of Charlie Persip ! is both impeccable and tasteful throughout. Other selections include “Latin Hangover”, “His Sister”, “D’s Funk” and “Slightly Hep” Extremely hep is more like it. Mastered and cut by Bernie Grundman on Classic's "ALL TUBE PURE MONO" cutting system (not like others who use a stereo cutting head which imparts "crosstalk" onto the groove cut) and pressed onto 200 gram QUIEX Super Vinyl Profile for maximum fidelity. Jackets are authentic "tip-on" and laminated (front only) as were the originals - and the labels have the desirable "deep groove". Another installment in the Classic Blue Note Signature Mono LP Series.

1. Whisper Not
2. Latin Hangover
3. His Sister
4. Slightly Hep
5. Where Am I?
6. D's Fink

This September 1957 session, recorded by Rudy Van Gelder in Hackensack, finds the still young Morgan (age 19) in the company of an interesting mix of players and not your Blue Note supporting regulars. Yes, Paul Chambers and Philly Joe Jones are present on bass and drums respectively but asking Pepper Adams in on baritone sax and the inclusion of pianist Bobby Timmons, both usually associated with rival Riverside (but no strangers to Van Gelder), give these particular sides a nice edge. Morgan’s interplay with Adams’ throatier horn gives a new perspective to his patented rapid-fire lines. Having assumed his place in the majors from his childhood idol, the late Clifford Brown (d. 1956), Morgan was on the assent in ’57 with what was to be a series of recordings for Blue Note that would help establish him in his short lifetime (33 years) as one of the greatest bop trumpeters. The Cooker contains two Morgan originals “Heavy Dipper” and “New-Ma”, with standards “Just One Of Those Things”, “A Night In Tunisia” and “Lover Man” completing the album. Mastered and cut by Bernie Grundman on Classic's "ALL TUBE PURE MONO" cutting system (not like others who use a stereo cutting head which imparts "crosstalk" onto the groove cut) and pressed onto 200 gram QUIEX Super Vinyl Profile for maximum fidelity. Jackets are authentic "tip-on" and laminated (front only) as were the originals - and the labels have the desirable "deep groove". Another installment in the Classic Blue Note Signature Mono LP Series.

1. A Night In Tunisia
2. Heavy Dipper
3. Just One of Those Things
4. Lover Man
5. New Ma

The Freddie Redd Quintet featuring Jackie McLean on Alto Sax, Tina Brooks on Tenor Sax, Paul Chambers on bass, Louis Hayes on drums accompanying Redd on piano is a monster Blue Note mono. Tunes include "Thespian", "Blues Blues Blues", "Melanie", "Shadows", "Swift", "Just A Ballad for my Baby" and "Ole" all faithfully transferred from the original full track mono masters Bernie "Be Bop" Grundman using Classic's "all tube" pure mono cutting system and pressed on Quiex 200g Super Vinyl Profile.

1. Thespian
2. Blues Blues Blues
3. Melanie
4. Shadows
5. Swift
6. Just a Ballad for My Baby
7. Ole

This John Jenkins sessions as a leader features the altoist in a quintet with guitarist Kenny Burrell, pianist Sonny Clark, bassist Paul Chambers, and drummer Dannie Richmond. Sounding at times like Charlie Parker (with touches of Phil Woods and Jackie McLean), Jenkins easily keeps up with his better-known sidemen and plays the boppish music with plenty of creativity, emotion, and excitement. As part of The Classic Blue Note Signature Series, this release features authentic artwork, labels and non-groove guard 200g pressing. The lacquers were cut from the original full track, Rudy Van Gelder mono master tape by Bernie Grundman on Classic's all tube Mono cutting system which includes a custom full track mono tape head, mono cutting amp and specially modified and rebuilt lateral cutting only Westrex 3A cutting head. As Ron Rambach of Music Matters, our Blue Note Consultant would say - It doesn't get any better than this.

1. From This Moment On
2. Motif
3. Everything I Have Is Yours
4. Sharon
5. Chalumeau
6. Blues For Two

A Blue Note catalog mainstay from it's debut in 1958, this was another early 12" originally released as "mono only." Now, transferred from the first-generation mono masters, the quintet sound is wide-open and spacious. The phrase "all star" does not begin to describe this recording collective. Complimenting Clark's piano are Art Farmer on trumpet. Jackie McLean handling alto, and a rhythm section consisting of Paul Chambers on bass and Phily Joe Jones behind the drums.

1. Coll Struttin'
2. Blue Minor
3. Sippin' at Bells
4. Deep Night

Another of the famous 1500 series Rudy Van Gelder Blue Note recordings and part of the Classic Blue Note Signature LP reissue Series transferred from the original mono master tapes and cut on Classic's all tube MONO cutting system by Bernie Grundman. Sonny Clark is joined by Donald Byrd, Curtis Fuller, Paul Chambers, Art Taylor and features John Coltrane. Songs include "With a Song in My Heart", "Speak Low", "Come Rain or Come Shine", "Sonny's Crib" and "News for Lulu". Not to be missed.

1. With A Song In My Heart
2. Speak Low
3. Come Rain Or Come Shine
4. Sonny's Crib
5. New For Lulu

This stunning mono set was recorded by Rudy Van Gelder and originally released on Blue Note Records in June of 1957. The original Jazz Messengers, who Mobley had help found, had just disbanded and the heavyweight tenor-man was splitting time between Horace Silver's new group and as an exclusive Blue Note recording artist. Calling on some of the cream of NYC's finest, Mobley opted for a sextet setting and the results became a classic. Including another sax player in Curtis Porter on alto and second tenor was a unique thought and added to the front-line punch of Bill Hardman's trumpet. The rhythm of Sonny Clark on piano, Paul Chambers at the bass and Art Taylor behind the drums is an all-star adhesive holding the group tightly together. Mobley's "dry and intimate" tone shines through in a subtle approach to the harmonies and cadence set in each selection. Mastered from the original first-generation monaural master tapes and cut with Classic Record's custom-built mono cutting head. Included are Falling In Love With Love, Mighty Moe and Joe, Bags' Groove, Double Exposure and News.

1. Mighty Moe & Joe

2. Falling In Love With Love

3. Bags' Groove

4. Double Exposure

5. News

This classic Blue Note session finds trumpeter Morgan not having to battle other horns, just front-and-center with an all-star trio behind him. It was his only quartet recording as a leader, for Blue Note. The exquisite Sonny Clark on piano, Doug Watkins' solid bass and the ever-tasteful Art Taylor behind the drums complete these sessions recorded in Hackensack by RVG in Nov. '57 and Feb. '58. Loaded with standards, it's a hard-bop masterpiece that both swings and shows the ballad side of one of the defining young trumpeters from the late 50s - early 60s. Not discounting the contributions from the rhythm section, the high-caliber interplay between just trumpet and piano is a rare treat and a marvel to behold. Selections include Since I Fell For You, C.T.A., All The Way, Who Do You Love, I Hope?, Personality, All At Once You Love Her and the title tune.

1. Candy

2. Since I Fell for You

3. C.T.A.

4. All the Way

5. Who Do You Love

With a backing band comprised of GiGi Gryce, Benny Golson, Wynton Kelly, Paul Chambers and Charlie Persip, Lee Morgan trumpets his way through one of the famed and highly desirable 1500 series Blue Note records. As part of the Classic Blue Note Signature Series this LP was cut from the original full track mono master tapes on an all tube mono cutting system and pressed on Classic's 200g Super Vinyl Profile. Tracks include: "Nasaan's Dream", "Domino" "I remember Clifford", "Mesabi Chant" and "Tip-Toeing". Not to be missed!

1. Hasaan's Dream
2. Domingo
3. Tip-Toeing
4. I Remember Clifford
5. Mesabi Chant

With a backing band comprised of GiGi Gryce, Benny Golson, Wynton Kelly, Paul Chambers and Charlie Persip, Lee Morgan trumpets his way through one of the famed and highly desirable 1500 series Blue Note records. As part of the Classic Blue Note Signature Series this LP was cut from the original full track mono master tapes on an all tube mono cutting system and pressed on Classic's 200g Super Vinyl Profile. Tracks include: "Nasaan's Dream", "Domino" "I remember Clifford", "Mesabi Chant" and "Tip-Toeing". Not to be missed!

1. Hasaan's Dream
2. Domingo
3. Tip-Toeing
4. I Remember Clifford
5. Mesabi Chant

This is Miles Davis' first Blue Note recording released in 1952 as a 10" LP with the title apparently borrowed from a 1950 movie of the same name starring Kirk Douglas. The line up on the six song LP features Jay Jay Johnson, Jackie McLean, Gil Coggins, Oscar Pettiford and Kenny Clark backing up the Young Man with a Horn. This record swings and the playing is obviously from a more romantic Miles trying to find his way. The authentic "deep groove" non-groove guard pressing in an authentic tip on jacket will fool even the best collectors. Cut on the newly restored Classic Mono Cutting System at Bernie Grundman mastering by Mr Be Bop himself! Even if you don't own a record player you have to have this record if you want to be cool. Includes Mono 10" Disc 33.3rpms and 45rpms 12" QUIEX SV-P 200g double sided disc.

Recorded at Rudy Van Gelder's studio on March 6, 1954, this was the emerging trumpeter's third session recorded for Blue Note. Originally released on a 10" pressing (BLP-5040), Classic Records is proud to once again make this collectable available in this original format. With the assistance of EMI/Blue Note, Classic has been given access to recently discovered original source materials on the Blue Note sessions and along with the upgraded sound, has painstakingly worked to deliver a high-quality 10" pressing and also faithfully reproduce the original 10" jacket. Original 1954 first-pressings in mint condition have been known to bring a minimum of $300.00 on the collector's market. The set features the leader Miles with some of his finest playing. His support includes Horace Silver on piano, Percy Heath on bass and Art Blakey behind the drums. The original six selections include Take Off, Lazy Susan, The Leap, Well You Needn't, Weirdo and It Never Entered My Mind. Includes Mono 10" Disc 33.3rpms and 45rpms 12" QUIEX SV-P 200g double sided disc.

Recorded at Rudy Van Gelder's studio on March 6, 1954, this was the emerging trumpeter's third session recorded for Blue Note. Originally released on a 10" pressing (BLP-5040), Classic Records is proud to once again make this collectable available in this original format. With the assistance of EMI/Blue Note, Classic has been given access to recently discovered original source materials on the Blue Note sessions and along with the upgraded sound, has painstakingly worked to deliver a high-quality 10" pressing and also faithfully reproduce the original 10" jacket. Original 1954 first-pressings in mint condition have been known to bring a minimum of $300.00 on the collector's market. The set features the leader Miles with some of his finest playing. His support includes Horace Silver on piano, Percy Heath on bass and Art Blakey behind the drums. The original six selections include Take Off, Lazy Susan, The Leap, Well You Needn't, Weirdo and It Never Entered My Mind.

Dizzy Reese teams up with Hank Mobley, Wynton Kelly, Art Taylor and Paul Chambers to create a truly beautiful recording originally released in 1959. This is the lust Rudy Van Gelder Blue Note sound that makes this record $500 as an original pressing when they come on the market. If you are serious about Be Bop this is a must have on a Classic QUIEX SV-P pressing.

The Rake
I'll Close My Eyes
Groovesville
The Rebound
I Wished On The Moon
A Variation On Monk

A Blue Note catalog mainstay from it's debut in 1958, this was another early 12" originally released as "mono only." Now, transferred from the first-generation mono masters, the quintet sound is wide-open and spacious. The phrase "all star" does not begin to describe this recording collective. Complimenting Clark's piano are Art Farmer on trumpet. Jackie McLean handling alto, and a rhythm section consisting of Paul Chambers on bass and Phily Joe Jones behind the drums.

1. Coll Struttin'
2. Blue Minor
3. Sippin' at Bells
4. Deep Night