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This is the soundtrack from the Movie, starring, along with an all star cast including Jessica Lange, John Goodman, Melanie Cruse, Ed Harris, Jeff Bridges among many others, the Dylan Man himself. The Movie has received mixed reviews which means it is probably worth seeing but the soundtrack is great featuring a myriad of Dylan tunes covered by an international cast of musicians in a host of styles. There are also four tunes that Dylan himself covers, two of which are brand new versions. This is a must have for any serious Dylan fan or music lover. This package is a two LP set with a gorgeous gatefold jacket and printed inner sleeves. A top recommendation.

1. My Back Pages performed by Magokoro Brothers - 4:01
2. Gotta Serve Somebody performed by Shirley Caesar - 5:49
3. Down in the Flood [version] (Dylan) - 3:36
4. It's All Over Now, Baby Blue performed by Grateful Dead - 7:26
5. Most of the Time performed by Sophie Zelmani - 5:30
6. On a Night Like This performed by Lobos - 3:11
7. Diamond Joe (Traditional) - 2:32
8. Come una Pietra Scalciata (Like a Rolling... performed by Articolo 31 - 4:12
9. One More Cup of Coffee performed by Sertab - 3:52
10. Non Dirle Che Non E' Cosi' (If You See Her... performed by De Gregori, Francesco - 4:53
11. Dixie (Traditional) - 2:12
12. Seor (Tales of Yankee Power) performed by Jerry Garcia - 7:50
13. Cold Irons Bound [version] (Dylan) - 5:43
14. City of Gold [*] performed by Dixie Hummingbirds - 5:35

A second collected volume of demo versions of songs destined to be considered for recording by The Who, this 1987 release on Atco Records is as an even stronger collection than it's 1983 predecessor. It (again) contains rough, acoustic workups of many Who standards in their infant form such as You Better You Bet, Pinball Wizard, Happy Jack, Substitute, Pictures of Lily and The Kids Are Alright among others. The curiosity lies solely in the head-arrangements on songs that were to become associated with time and enveloped within, Roger Daltry's vocal gymnastics. Here, sung by Townshend himself, one can sense the writer's distinct persona. . The comparison to eventual "more famous" versions is fascinating in most cases. The exposure of these workups reveals how great these songs really are, stripped down. Other selections include Girl In A Suitcase, Brooklyn Kids, Football Fugue, Long Live Rock, Call me Lightning, Holly Like Ivy, Begin The Beguine, Vicious Interlude, La-La-Lies, Cat Snatch, Prelude ##556, Baroque Ippenese, Praying The Game, Drifting Blues, Christmas, Don't Let Go The Coat, Prelude: The Right To Write, Never Ask Me, Ask Yourself, The Ferryman and The Shout.

LP1
You Better You Bet
Girl In A Suitcase
Brooklyn Kids
Pinball Wizard
Football Fugue
Happy Jack
Substitute
Long Live Rock
Call Me Lightning
Holly Like Ivy
Begin The Beguine
Viscious Interlude
La La La Lies
Cat Snatch
LP2
Prelude #556
Baroque Ippanese
Praying The Game
Driftin' Blues
Christmas
Pictures Of Lily
Don't Let Go The Coat
The Kids Are Alright
Prelude The Right To Write
Never Ask Me
Ask Yourself
The Ferryman
The Shout

Three track 12" 33/45 rpm sampler from the forthcoming Classic Records LP reissue of Aaron Neville's "Warm Your Heart". Tracks include: "Louisiana 1927", "Angola Bound" and "Close Your Eyes" (duet with Linda Rondstadt).

1. Warm Your Heart
2. Louisiana 1927
3. Angola Bound
4. Close Your Eyes

A surprising twist and gutsy call from the Texas outlaw-Nashville outcast, choosing to wrap his trademark twang around what are considered pop standards. An audiophile favorite on vinyl and commercial success upon its release in 1978. Radio stations that program easy listening took to it immediately and continue to play cuts from it today. Utilizing many of Nelson's usual country bandmates to augment the unique arrangements by producer Booker T. Jones.

1. Georgia On My Mind
2. Blue Skies
3. All Of Me
4. Unchained Melody
5. September Song
6. On The Sunny Side Of The Street
7. Moonlight In Vermont
8. Don't Get Around Much Anymore
9. Someone To Watch Over Me
10. Stardust

The self-titled debut by The Little Willies is an album that perfectly distills the fun, down-to-earth spirit of this New York band’s club shows. The group – Lee Alexander (bass), Jim Campilongo (electric guitar), Norah Jones (piano, vocals), Richard Julian (guitar, vocals) and Dan Rieser (drums) – tears through a mix of covers and originals, from the revved-up western swing of Fred Rose’s “Roly Poly” and Willie Nelson’s “I Gotta Get Drunk” to the cutting wit of Kris Kristofferson’s “Best Of All Possible Worlds”; from the poignancy of Townes Van Zandt’s “No Place To Fall” to the cosmic absurdity of their own “Lou Reed.” The Little Willies formed for purely practical reasons. In 2003, the group of five friends, who were all individually involved in other projects, booked a gig at The Living Room on New York’s Lower East Side as an excuse to spend an evening playing music together. They soon discovered that they shared a deep musical vernacular.

1. Roly Poly
2. I'll Never Get Out of This World Alive
3. Love Me
4. It's Not You It's Me
5. Best of All Possible Worlds
6. No Place To Fall
7. Roll On
8. Gotta Get Drunk
9. Streets of Baltimore
10. Easy As The Rain
11. Tennessee Stud
12. Night Life
13. Lou Reed

In conjunction with DreamWorks Films NEW Director's Edition 2-Disc DVD release of Cameron Crowe's "ALMOST FAMOUS", Classic Records is pleased to announce the release of "Untitled" - an inspired reissue of the soundtrack for the Academy Award winning film "Almost Famous". This two LP set features bonus material by Still Water the fictitious band featured in the film. The Stillwater tracks were mastered directly by Bernie Grundman from the 1/2" analog masters (*due to time constraints with this production, digital sources were utilized for the other repertoire).

1. America - Simon & Garfunkel
2. Sparks - The Who
3. It Wouldn't Have Made Any Difference - Todd Rundgren
4. Every Picture Tells A Story - Rod Stewart
5. Feel Flows - The Beach Boys
6. Your Move - Yes
7. Mr. Farmer - The Seeds
8. One Way Out - The Allman Bros
9. Simple Man - Lynyrd Skynyrd
10. That's The Way - Led Zeppelin
11. Tiny Dancer - Elton John
12. Lucky Trumble - Nancy Wilson
13. I'm Waiting For The Man - David Bowie
14. The Wind - Cat Stevens
15. Slip Away - Clarence Carter
16. Something In The Air - Thunderclap Newman
17. Fever Dog - Stillwater
18. Love Thing - Stillwater
19. Chance Upon You - Stillwater
20. Love Comes And Goes - Stillwater
21. Hour Of Need - Stillwater
22. You Had To Be There - Stillwater

An alto player originally deep-rooted in bop, who by the late fifties was beginning to shed his Charlie Parker influences and take a more bluesy/soul approach. Blues Walk, from a one-day session in July of â€˜58 has attained unanimous five-star status with the title track itself becoming one the leaderâ€™s signature tunes. Surrounding himself not with the usual all-stars found on many Blue Note dates from this period, Donaldson carefully chose his cohorts personally for their cohesiveness as a unit. Never one to engage frequently in wide-open â€œblowing sessionsâ€, the results are powerful yet melodic and in one case, â€œAutumn Nocturneâ€, fairly romantic without causing full-blown diabetes. Pianist Herman Fosterâ€™s intense pianistics almost steal the show while Peck Morrisonâ€™s bass and the often-overlooked Dave Bai! leyâ€™s d rumming augment to perfection. The addition of Ray Barrettoâ€™s congas (a regular on many of Donaldsonâ€™s sessions from this period) is tasteful and a nice touch without turning every song into a Latin re-write. â€œPlay, Rayâ€ is an arrangement dedicated to the congist while â€œThe Masquerade Is Overâ€, â€œCalling All Catsâ€ and â€œMoveâ€ complete the set. Mastered and cut from the original TWO TRACK master tapes (running simultaneously with the full track mono master) using ALL TUBE tape electronics and cutting system allowed Bernie "BeBop" Grundman to extract every nuance on the tapes which adds to the magic of this Rudy Van Gelder recording. This is the real deal and it is done perfectly from mastering through to the authentic laminated cover art (front only) to the "deep groove" in the center label. In a few cases, when the two track master is done just right as with this recording, Classic complements the MONO release with a stereo offering. If you have to choose one over the other, you should go for the MONO as this was Rudy's focus in mixing live to MONO but if you can't resist comparing the two versions recorded at the same time with the same equipment or you can get a deal, then buy both - you won't be unhappy!

1. Blues Walk
2. Move
3. The Masquerade is Over
4. Play Ray
5. Autumn Nocturne
6. Callin' All Cats

Between March 1956 and November 1957, Sonny Rollins recorded two albums that would cement forever his rightful place as a jazz icon. Saxophone Colossus for Prestige in ’56 would become a jazz masterpiece while the live ‘trio’ recordings for Blue Note in late 1957 at the Village Vanguard would show another side of Rollins altogether. His some-what daring use of basically replacing the piano with his tenor, was not new for him nor, would it be the last time; his Way Out West in early 1957 was a breakthrough landmark and later, Freedom Suite in 1958 would be his return to the triad. Operating at his creative peak, Rollins was making the art of extended soloing his own and was able to both focus and stretch each song out in extemporaneous thoughts and whims. From an! aftern oon set he locked horn with bassist Don Bailey and drummer Pete LaRoca on the famous rendition of “A Night In Tunisia”. The evening set found the highly underrated Wilbur Ware on bass and the great Elvin Jones behind the skins, resulting in “The Ol’ Devil Moon”, “Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise”, “Sonnymoon For Two”, “I Can’t Get Started”, and “Striver’s Row”. Simply one of the greatest and most powerful live dates in the history of recorded jazz. 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. Old Devil Moon
2. Softly As in a Morning Sunrise
3. Striver's Row
4. Sonnymoon For Two
5. A Night In Tunisia
6. I Can't Get Started

On this, her sophomore effort, Norah Jones shows how great a vocalist she really is on tunes such as "Broken", "Wish I Could", "Sinkin' Soon" and the title track "Not to Late" among others. Its not that Norah hasn't always been a great vocal talent, it's that, on this record she is more confidently out in front vocally exhibiting a control of nuance that she is famous for live. Would it be presumptuous to say she is securely the top female Jazzy/Pop vocalist on the strip, probably, but so what, she lives up to that badge on this record. Firmly back to the "Come Away with Me" style songs albeit even more refined on songs like "My Dear Country", Norah and band are in the groove on this release and it shows. On "Wake Me Up", Norah delivers a stirring Mary - Chapin Carpenter-ish performance accompanied by producer/band member Lee Alexander on lap steel guitar. If there is any question about my assessment of this record, let me be clear, Norah delivers her most solid and fluid record to date - I can't wait to hear it again - excuse me while I flip the vinyl over! Mastered by Bernie Grundman at Bernie Grundman Mastering in Hollywood directly from the original 1/2" analog master tapes and pressed on available as a 200g Super Vinyl Profile Pressing by Classic Records for Blue Note and Norah. Highest Recommendations!

1. Wish I Could
2. Sinkin' Soon
3. The Sun Doesn't Like You
4. Until The End
5. Not My Friend
6. Thinking About You
7. Broken
8. My Dear Country
9. Wake Me Up
10. Be My Somebody
11. Little Room
12. Rosie's Lullaby
13. Not Too Late

Signed to the label when he only eighteen years old, this jazz prodigy, who cut his teeth as a Jazz Messengers with the great Art Blakey, proceeded to record a stream of impressive records as a leader for Blue Note. At the ripe old age nineteen, Morgan helmed the City Lights sessions in August of 1957 at Rudy Van Gelder’s Hackensack site. The all-star sextet tackles arrangements provided by the likes of Benny Golson and Gigi Gryce that are a perfect fit to their collective playing. Curtis Fuller on trombone, George Coleman blowing both alto and tenor, Ray Bryant at the piano, Paul Chambers on bass and Art Taylor’s drumming add to Morgan’s trumpet that produced a classic of 50’s modern jazz. Cut on Classic's all tube pure mono cutting system by Bernie "be-bop" Grundman from the original full track mono master tapes and pressed on Classic's proprietary 200g Super Vinyl Profile. Another "must have" installment in 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 third and quite possibly the best, of a trio of recordings for Blue Note that are considered a triumph for this tortured artist. One of the true architects of be-bop, Powell’s recording history, like his personal life, experienced extreme highs and lows. Before moving to Europe, Blue Note was able to capture him in variety of groupings. This August 3, 1957 date from Rudy Van Gelder’s Hackensack studio is damn near sheer perfection. Trio-mates Art Taylor on drums and Paul Chamber’s bass offer the perfect compliment to Powell’s five original compositions, with an outpouring of swing, blues and improvisation. A unique choice of a complimenting horn finds a quite young Curtis Fuller on trombone on three standards. Powell adds a fun break in the action with his s! olo, ba roque-bop Bud On Bach. Cut on Classic's all tube pure mono cutting system by Bernie "be-bop" Grundman from the original full track mono master tapes and pressed on Classic's proprietary 200g Super Vinyl Profile. Another "must have" installment in Classic Blue Note Signature Mono LP Series.

1. Some Soul
2. Blue Pearl
3. Frantic Fancies
4. Bud On Bach
5. Keepin' in the Groove
6. Idaho
7. Don't Blame Me
8. Moose the Mooche

Two separate sessions, from July 1956 and February 1957 make up this 12” release, recorded by RVG at his Hackensack studio. Trumpeter Jones decided to utilize two distinct groups of supporting players and the results are interesting contrasts in structure. Rounding out the quartet date with just a rhythm section of Barry Harris’s piano, Percy Heath on bass and drummer Max Roach, Thad’s trumpet is the main focal point. On the quintet date, Jones adds Benny Powell’s trombone and Gigi Gryce on alto sax for the front line, with Tommy Flanagan at the piano, George Duvivier on bass and his brother Elvin banging the skins. Sharp, tight playing from both groups, especially on “I’ve Got A Crush On You” and “I’ll Wind” highlight this collection. Mastered and cut on an all tube pure mono cutting system by Bernie Grundman. Pressed on Classic's proprietary 200g super vinyl profile for the best and most authentic sound possible

1. Slipped Again
2. Ill Wind
3. Thadrack
4. Let's
5. I've Got a Crush On You

Transistion was a very small and obscure Jazz label for about two seconds in the mid - Fifties but they did a couple of great Jazz records and Watkins at Large is one of them. This is Watkins on bass as leader of a band consisting of Duke Jordan on piano, Arthur Taylor on drums, Kenny Burrell on Guitar, Donald Byrd on trumpet, and Hank Mobley on tenor sax. Watkins plays a seven foot Italian bass on tunes including his own "Panonica" and a 13 minute version of Tiomkin's "Return to Paradise". According to Tom Wilson who produced the session and wrote the notes, " Watkins at Large is one of those rare sessions where everyone falls immediately into the groove from the opening minute. The result of such a 'hang-upless' date is freely constructed, intensely personal jazz without pretention or frills." As always, this "True MONO" recording was 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. Pressed on Classic's 200g Super Vinyl Profile and presented with original artwork and eight page booklet provided by Jeff Barr of Jeff Barr Rare records. This is a record that is so impossibly rare that if we didn't reissue it then most people would never know of its existence. We got the tip on this gem from Ron Rambach who has helped Classic over the years to consistently choose winning Jazz titles - Roe Baby this one's for you!

1. Return to Paradise
2. Phinupi
3. Phil T. McNasty's Blues
4. More of the Same
5. Panonica

This is one of those Blue Note Records as that Larry Cohn would say, should have come out in 1960 when it was recorded but not released which was common for Blue Note. Tina on tenor sax is accompanied by Jackie McLean on alto sax, Blue Mitchell on trumpet, Kenny Drew on piano, Paul Chambers on bass, and Art Taylor on drums doing tunes like "Back to the Tracks", "Street Singer" and "The Blues and I" all penned by Brooks as well as other tunes. The first issue of this recording was in Japan and it has only subsequently been issued in the US in stereo and as such this constitutes the first MONO LP issue as it would have been if it had been put out in 1960. This first US Blue Note Mono issue on LP 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. Back to the Tracks
2. Street Singer
3. The Blues and I
4. For Heavens Sake
5. The Ruby and the Pearl

The Legendary performances at the Half Note in New York that were for years only available as a bootleg from tapes made off the radio is now available officially for the first time. Coltrane is accompanied by McCoy Tyner on piano, Jimmy Garrison on bass and Elvin Jones on drums performing "One Up One Down", "Afro Blue", "Song of Praise", and "My Favorite Things" on this deluxe 2 LP set with 12 page booklet. The original analog master tapes obtained from the Coltrane family were used by Bernie Grundman to master from and cut lacquers using Classic's "all tube" cutting system. Pressed on Classic's 200g Super Vinyl Profile, this is a must have for serious jazz lovers and audiophiles alike.

LP 1
Side 1 - One Down, One Up
Side 2 - Afro Blue
LP 2
Side 3 - Song of Praise
Side 4 - My Favorite Things

Sings Songs from the movie "Let No Man Write My Epitaph" is one of those rare recordings that is often overlooked because of its relative obscurity. Of the thirteen songs recorded and presented on this LP, only three were actually used in the film. Ella is accompanied by Paul Smith on piano and is performs tunes like "Misty", "Angel Eyes", "Black Coffee" and a host of others with breathtaking finesse and sensitivity. If you had to have one Ella Fitzgerald record, as everyone should, this would surely be a worthy candidate. Transferred from the original two track analog master tape by Bernie Grundman and back for the first time on Classic's Quiex 200g Super Vinyl Profile. Highest Recommendation.

1. Black Coffee
2. Angel Eyes
3. I Cried for You
4. I Can't Give You Anything But Love
5. Then You've Never Been Blue
6. I Hadn't Anyone Till You
7. My Melancholy Baby
8. Misty
9. September Song
10. One for My Baby (And One More For The Road)
11. Who's Sorry Now
12. I'm Getting Sentimental over You
13. Reach for Tomorrow

Back to Back, like it's compendium, Side By Side has The Duke teamed up with Johnny Hodges and an all star lineup to play the Blue - Jazz Style. On tunes like Wabash Blues, Basin Street Blues, St. Louis Blues and Weary Blues among others it is thrilling to hear Harry "Sweets" Edison playing trumpet, Sam Jones on Bass and "Philly" Jo Jones on drums. Recorded directly to two track and transferred from the original master by Bernie "Bebop" Grundman, this title has long been out of print and is finally back by popular demand on Classic's Quiex 200g Super Vinyl Profile. Not to be missed - check out "Side by Side" (MGVS 6109) as well.

1. Wabash Blues
2. Basin Street Blues
3. Beale Street Blues
4. Weary Blues
5. The St. Louis Blues
6. Loveless Love
7. Royal Garden Blues

Side By Side is the follow up to "Back To Back" where Ellington meets Hodges and an all star lineup that includes Harry "Sweets" Edison on trumpet, Al Hall on bass, Leslie Spann on guitar and flute, Jo Jones on drums Ben Webster on Tenor Sax, and Billy Strayhorn on piano among others. Tunes include "Stompy Jones", "Big Shoe", "Going Up" , "Just A Memory", "Let's Fall in Love" and "Bend One" among others. Another Verve direct to two track recording that is back by popular demand for the first time on Classic's 200g Quiex Super Vinyl Profile. Not to be missed - check out "Back To Back" (MGVS 6055) as well.

1. Stompy Jones
2. Squeeze Me
3. Big Shoe
4. Going Up
5. Just a Memory
6. Let's Fall in Love
7. Ruint
8. Bend One
9. You Need to Rock

Monk Quartet with John Coltrane At Carnegie Hall

What is so grand about the Carnegie tapes is that those tunes Trane was struggling with (the first couple of weeks he was near-pitiful, with the heads, but Monk pounded away at the chords) - say, "Evidence," "Monk's Mood," "Epistrophy" which grew steadily more finished and exquisite during that Summer of wonder - by time of the concert a few months later, not only was Trane peerless with the heads, but now sailed off into his own furtherness and the band itself was tight as Dick's hat band. Of even more curious delight is that one can see now how Trane's residency with that great band influenced the teacher as well. Check Monk's expansive backup arpeggio's on "Monk's Mood," matching Trane's multi-noted zoom. "Epistrophy" shows the exactness the well-honed match that playing together over an extended period can produce. - Amiri Baraka, liner notes Jazz has had its share of great archival discoveries, not the least of which were Dean Benedetti's recordings of Charlie Parker. But the discovery of more music from the Thelonious Monk quartet with John Coltrane is made all the more extraordinary because so few knew it existed and the only official recordings by this band were made in its first weeks of existence. Now a forgotten November 1957 Carnegie Hall concert taped by Voice Of America radio has been discovered by the Library of Congress with two appearances by the quartet. These two 25-minute, five-tune sets feature the quartet in great fidelity and unbelievable form. The empathy and invention of the group here far surpasses the Riverside session, made months earlier. Playing together every night for 18 weeks sharpened the skills and interaction of these brilliant musicians. Monk's piano playing has never sound like this; his arpeggios are virtuosic and each note rings with clarity on the Carnegie Hall piano. Coltrane had fully mastered Monk's music by this time. In the confines of short playing times (most tunes are 4 to 6 minutes in duration), he plays with a fervid intensity trying to cram all his ideas into a brief amount of time. Ahmed Abdul-Malik and Shadow Wilson play the intricate arrangements with fluidity and push the soloists to great heights. Thanks to the clarity and presence of Wilson's drums on this recording, his work will be a revelation to anyone who had not had the fortune to see him live. This LP was mastered from the original 15 ips mono analog tapes by Kevin Hodge at the Master Cutting Room and pressed on Classic Records proprietary 200 gram Quiex Super Vinyl Profile virgin vinyl. Production notes: Produced for release by T. S. Monk and Michael Cuscuna Executive producer: Bruce Lundvall Recorded on November 29, 1957 by Voice of America at Carnegie Hall, New York City This concert was produced by Kenneth Lee Karpe for the benefit of the Morningside Community Center. Tape preserved and provided from the collections of the Library of Congress Mastered from the original 15 ips mono analog tape by Kevin Hodge at the Master Cutting Room, NYC

Early Show
1. Monk's Mood 7:52 (Thelonious Monk) Embassy Music Corp ((BMI))
2. Evidence 4:41 (Thelonious Monk) Thelonious Music Corp (BMI)
3. Crepescule with Nellie 4:28 (Thelonious Monk) Thelonious Music Corp (BMI)
4. Nutty 5:03 (Thelonious Monk) Thelonious Music Corp (BMI)
5. Epistrophy 4:28 (T. Monk-K. Clarke) Embassy Music Corp (BMI)/Music Sales Corp (ASCAP)
Late Show 6. Bye-Ya 6:31 (Thelonious Monk) Thelonious Music Corp (BMI)
7. Sweet and Lovely 9:34 (Arnheim-Daniels-Tobias) Anne Rachel Music/Harry Tobias Music/Jerry Leiber Music/Mike Stoller Music/Range Road Music (ASCAP)
8. Blue Monk 6:30 (Thelonious Monk) Thelonious Music Corp (BMI)
9. Epistrophy 2:24 (T. Monk-K. Clarke) Embassy Music Corp (BMI)/Music Sales Corp (ASCAP)

Warne Marsh and Ted Brown playing tenor Saxes are joined by Ronnie Ball on piano, Ben Tucker on bass and Jeff Morton on drums on this Classic Imperial Series reissue of "Jazz of Two Cities". The original full track mono master tape was used on Classic's "all tube" MONO cutting system (including MONO tape head, 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, tunes include "Smog Eyes", "Ear Conditioning", "Lover Man", "Jazz of Two Cities", "Dixie's Dilemma", "Tschaikowsky's Opus #42" and "I Never Knew". According to the liner notes : " Since high fidelity includes a true reproduction of all sounds without discrimination or distortion, the original recording was done on an Ampex 300-C Magnetic Tape Recorder at 15 IPS using Scotch Tape. To effectively the full frequency spectrum Telefunken U-47M microphones were used." If that's not an audiophile endorsement then I don't know what is.....

1. Smog Eyes
2. Ear Conditioning
3. Lover Man
4. Quintessence
5. Jazz Of Two Cities
6. Dixie's Dilemma
7. Tschaikowski's Opus No. 42, Mt. 3
8. I Never Knew

One of the FIVE recordings the Basie Band made for its new label in 1959 and in hindsight the one many call his best. By this time, stereo recording had developed significantly and it shows in the spaciousness of the recording. Big Band is hard to capture in mono as well as it can be recorded in stereo and this original two track is BIG BAND Stereo! This one gets top recommendations.

1. Blues in Hoss' Flat
2. H.R.H. (Her Royal Highness)
3. Segue in C
4. Kansas City Shout
5. Speaking of Sounds
6. T.V. Time
7. Who Me
8. The Deacon
9. Half Moon Street
10. Mutt and Jeff

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 tremendously detailed audio effect achieved by Columbia's engineers is brought back to life by Classic Records. Dizzy'y spectacular trumpet blooms amidst the Ellingtonian aggregate. The sometimes tender, sometimes shouting blues style of Jimmy Rushing provides nice contrast in one of the most varied and satisfying Ellington recordings ever.

1. Malletoba Spank
2. Toot Suite:
Red Garter - Red Shoes - Red Carpet (Part 1)
Red Carpet (Part 2)
Red Carpet (Part 3)...
3. Satin Doll
4. U.M.M.G.
5. All Of Me
6. Tymperturbably Blue
7. Fillie Trillie
8. Hello Little Girl

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

Sonny Criss' second effort for the now infamous Imperial label features tunes such as "Summertime", "How High the Moon", "Wailin with Joe" with Sonny accompanied by Yeatis Clark, Leroy Vinnegar and Lawrence Marable. Transferred from the original full track mono tapes by Bernie Grundman using Classic's "all tube" pure mono cutting system and pressed on Quiex 200g Super Vinyl Profile.

1. Summertime
2. Memories Of You
3. Wailin' With Joe
4. How Deep Is The Ocean
5. The Blues For Rose
6. The Man I Love
7. Until The Real Thing Comes Along
8. Blue Prelude
9. After You've Gone
10. Come Rain Or Come Shine
11. How High The Moon
12. If I Had You

LSP 1993 Chet Atkins: In Hollywood Recorded in Hollywood California adjacent to the current Classic Records Location (ex - RCA records warehouse) this album is widely recognized as one of Chet Atkins best efforts. Transferred from the original 15 ips, 2-track 1/4"master tapes this album sings tunes from Fats Waller among others and features orchestral accompaniment. The sound is great on 200g SV-P for the first time and so is the second "girl cover" that replaced the original.

1. Armen's Theme
2. Let It Be Me
3. Theme From "Picnic"
4. Theme from A Dream
5. Estrellita
6. Jitterbug Waltz
7. Little Old Lady
8. Limelight
9. The Three Bells
10. Santa Lucia
11. Greensleeves
12. Meet Mr. Callaghan

Sonny Criss's first Imperial release recorded in 1956 featuring Sonny Criss on Alto Sax, Kenny Drew on piano, Barney Kessel on guitar, Bill Woodson on bass and Chuck Thompson on drums. The tunes, recorded in Los Angeles, CA, January 26, 1956, February 24th and March 23rd 1956, include "Sweet Georgia Brown", "These Foolish Things", "Something's Gotta Give", "Willow Weep for Me" among others. Cut from the original MONO master tapes played back on a full track MONO head through an all tube MONO cutting chain including a pure mono cutter head - as it was originally and should be! This is an extremely collectible record in its original issue and impossible to find in any condition. Authentic tip on jacket and labels make this reissue hard to distinguish from one you could have bought in 1956. This initial release is part of the Classic Sonny Criss Imperial Series which will include two of Sonny's other Imperial Recordings: "Go Man" - LP 9020, and "Play's Cole Porter" - LP 9024 both of which are forthcoming in 2005.

1. Easy Living
2. Criss Cross
3. Willow Weep for Me
4. Alabamy Bound
5. Something's Gotta Give
6. These Foolish Things
7. West Coast Blues
8. Blue Friday
9. More Than You Know
10. Sunday
11. Sweet Georgia Brown
12. Ham's Blues

Ultra Rare Sonny Red Blue Note title featuring Sonny on alto sax, Wynton Kelly on piano, Sam Jones and Paul Chambers on Bass, with Roy Brooks and Jimmy Cobb on drums. Tunes include : "Bluesville", "Stay as Sweet as You Are", "I've Never Been in Love Before", "Nadia", "Blues in the Pocket", "Alone Too Long", "The Lope", and "Stairway to the Stars". The Reid Miles Cover design and the Rudy Van Gelder recording on this LP are worth the price of admission - too bad we weren't there. This Classic Blue Note Signature Series reissue was cut from the original master tapes on our ALL TUBE MONO cutting system by Bernie "Mr Be Bop" Grundman. Pressed on our authentic no-groove guard, 200 gram Quiex Super Vinyl Profile for sound that will make your foot tap and put a smile on your face. This one's for you Sonny!

1. Bluesville
2. Stay As Sweet As You Are
3. I've Never Been In Love Before
4. Nadia
5. Blues In The Pocket
6. Alone Too Long
7. The Lope
8. Stairway To The Stars

Boasting the first jazz instrumental to sell a million copies, the Paul Desmond-penned "Take Five," Time Out captures the celebrated jazz quartet at the height of both its popularity and its powers. Recorded in 1959, the album combines superb performances by pianist Dave Brubeck, alto saxophonist Paul Desmond, drummer Joe Morrello and bassist Gene Wright. Along with "Take Five," the album features another one of the group's signature compositions, "Blue Rondo a la Turk." Though influenced by the West Coast-cool school, Brubeck's greatest interest and contribution to jazz was the use of irregular meters in composition, which he did with great flair. Much of the band's appeal is due to Desmond, whose airy tone and fluid attack often carried the band's already strong performances to another level. Together, he and Brubeck proved one of the most potent pairings of the era. Now available on Classic Records Clarity Vinyl SVP-II 200g as a Single Sided 45rpm Four Disc Deluxe Box Set.

Track Listing:

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

This title is not eligible for discount.

Down Beat's West Coast editor John Tynan gave this a four star review, remarking that it is, "...loose, utterly relaxed, a top flight solo work." The great Lady Day is backed by Harry Edison's trumpet, Ben Webster on tenor sax, Jimmy Rowles on Piano, Barney Kessel on guitar, Red Mitchell on bass and Alvin Stoller on drums.

1. Day In Day Out
2. A Foggy Day
3. Stars Fell On Alabama
4. One For My Baby (And One More For The Road)
5. Just One Of Those Things
6. I Didn't Know What Time It Was

Yes, that's right, "Kind of Blue", the most successful Jazz album in history is back in print from Classic Records. To commemorate the official introduction of Classic Quiex SV - Super Vinyl, we thought it appropriate that "Kind of Blue" should be one of the titles to debut on the new vinyl formulation. We have also taken the opportunity to reissue "Kind of Blue", as it should have been in 1959 - completely at the proper speed!

1. So What
2. Freddie The Freeloader
3. Blue In Green, All Blues
4. Flamenco Sketches

Two sided 12" single contains Autumn Leaves in 45rpm on side A, and Alison's Uncle in 45rpm on side B.

1. Autumn Leaves
2. Allison's Uncle

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

Trak Listing

1. I'm A Fool To Want You
2. For Heaven's Sake
3. You Don't Know What Love Is
4. I Get Along Without You Very Well
5. For All We Know
6. Violets For Your Furs
7. I'll Be Around

Over the past decade, new talent such as Cassandra Wilson, Patricia Barber and Holly Cole have re-defined the world of female jazz vocals. Cole's Temptation, a 1995 Blue Note release, is her musical tribute to the writings of Tom Waits. Besides being a superb audiophile recording, perfect in every production detail from Cole's amazing voice to the incredible natural sound captured by producer Craig Street and his team, this recording went on to garner kudos for her personal interpretation of Waits' unique compositions. Standouts include a catchy version of Jersey Girl, which made it to some radio playlists. A rendition of The Briar and The Rose which is brilliantly augmented by The Canadian Brass.

1. Take Me Home
2. Train Song
3. Jersey Girl
4. Temptation
5. Falling Down
6. Invitation To The Blues
7. Cinny's Waltz
8. Frank's Theme
9. Little Boy Blue
10. I Don't Wanna Grow Up
11. Tango Til They're Sore
12. (Looking For) The Heart Of Saturday Night
13. Soldiers Things
14. I Want You
15. Good Old World
16. The Briar And The Rose

Holly Cole explores a number of styles on her second album, Don't Smoke in Bed, without overreaching her grasp. Adding pop, blues, country, and a French ballad to her standard, low-key jazz, Cole demonstrates that not only does she have impeccable taste, but she has the talent to make all of the material sound convincing. This is an all time audiophile favorite, cut from the original master on the Bernie Grundman all tube cutting system and pressed on Classic s 200g QUIEX Super Vinyl Profile

1. I Can See Clearly Now
2. Don't Let the Teardrops Rust Your Shining Heart
3. Get Out of Town
4. So and So
5. Tennessee Waltz
6. Everyday Will Be Like a Holiday
7. Blame It on My Youth
8. Ev'rything I've Got
9. Je Ne T'Aime Pas
10. Cry (If You Want To)
11. Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)
12. Don't Smoke in Bed

Barber's second Blue Note release and a compilation of live tracks recorded in three French cities in 2004. The Quartet features Patricia on piano and vocals, Neal Alger on guitar, Michael Arnopol on bass, and Eric Montzma on drums. Tunes include "Gotcha", "Crash", "Laura", "Call Me" among others on this 2 LP gatefold edition mastered by Bernie Grundman on Classic's "all tube" cutting system and made available on 200g Quiex Super Vinyl Profile pressings. This is a great live recording by a great Jazz singer and as such an audiophile must have! Highest Recommendations.

1. Gotcha
2. Dansons la Gigue!
3. Crash
4. Laura
5. Pieces
6. Blue Prelude
7. Witchcraft
8. Norwegian Wood
9. Whiteworld
10. Call Me

"Piano in the Background" is the sister, albeit earlier, recording to "Piano in the Foreground" this time featuring Ellington with Orchestral accompaniment. The band is amazing as are the original three track master tapes used to cut directly to master lacquer on Bernie Grundman's all tube cutting system. Now on Classic's 200g Quiex Super Vinyl Profile this is a must have compendium to "Piano in the Foreground" also available from Classic Records.

1. Happy Go Lucky
2. What Am I Here For
3. Kinda Dukish
4. Rockin' In Rhythm
5. I'm Beginning To See The Light
6. Midriff
7. It Don't Mean A Thing
8. Main Stem
9. Take The "A" Train

Originally released in 1959 on Roulette, this meeting finds Count Basie and his band in a peak period: a fantastic rhythm section, tight and powerful brass, silky reeds and skillful arrangers like Neal Hefti doing his charts. And you can hear the glee in his piano playing, to boot. Tony Bennett's vocals seem propelled along with such support and swings right into line on such tunes as "Jeepers Creepers", "Anything Goes" and "I'll Guess I'll Have To Change My Plans". Ballads and up tempo tunes alike are perfect blends for these two masters, who make them all sound fresh. Other songs include Life is A Song, With Plenty of Money and You, Are You Havin' Any Fun, Strike Up The Band, Chicago, I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face, Poor Little Rich Girl, Growing Pains and After Supper.

1. Jeepers Creepers
2. Anything Goes
3. I'll Guess I'll Have To Change My Plans
4. Life Is A Song
5. With Plenty of Money and You
6. Are You Having Any Fun
7. Strike Up The Band
8. Chicago
9. I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face
10. Poor Little Rich Girl
11. Growing Pains
12. After Supper

Louis Armstrong plays King Oliver is one of those titles that audiophiles have known about for years and a favorite at Hi Fi shows for demonstration. The first cut - 'St. James Infirmary' is out of this world like many of the other tunes including a great version of 'Frankie and Johnny'. Originally issued on Audio Fidelity, this Classic reissue is available for the first time on 180 gram vinyl. There is also a companion 45 rpm disc of St. James Infirmary to be co-released as well. Not to be missed!

1. St. James Infirmary (Gambler's Blues)
2. I Want A Big Butter & Egg Man
3. I Ain't Got Nobody
4. Panama
5. Dr. Jazz
6. Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight
7. Frankie and Johnny
8. I Ain't Gonna Give Nobody None of this Jelly Roll
9. Drop That Sack
10. Jelly Roll Blues
11. Old Kentucky Home
12. Chimes Blues

The Ellington band is superb and Louis just blows and sings to your heart's content. Transfered, for the first time, directly from the 3 track session masters. You can hear everything! If you had to take one record to a desert island with you this would be one of the top choices.

Another breathtaking set of recordings by the 'Sassy' one, this 1962 release, originally from the Roulette label boasts a dozen lush and lilting romantic tunes arranged by Quincy Jones. Featuring a mix of full band, strings and writing for additional brass and wood winds, each chart compliments Vaughan's vocal moods. Her interpretation of songs from Sondheim-Bernstein, Lerner- Loewe, Rodgers-Hart plus other standard ballads is enhanced by the superb recording captured by producer Teddy Reig and crew. Definitely one that audiophiles and jazz fans alike will play over and over. Songs include: The Best Is Yet To Come, Witchcraft, So Long, Second Time Around, I Could Write a Book, Maria, Baubles Bangles and Beads, In Other Words (Fly Me To The Moon), Moonglow, Invitation, On Green Dolphin Street and the title tune.

1. The Best Is Yet To Come
2. Witchcraft
3. So Long
4. Second Time Around
5. I Could Write a Book
6. Maria
7. Baubles Bangles and Beads
8. In Other Words (Fly Me To The Moon)
9. Moonglow
10. Invitation
11. On Green Dolphin Street
12. Your Mine You

Released as a second volume of recordings by Roulette Records from a 1961 summit between two jazz icons, after hearing this collaboration you'll wish they had recorded ten volumes. And wit the musical talent and knowledge between them, they could have! Using Armstrong's regulars plus Ellington at the piano (who performs exceptionally well, comping understatedly behind the vocals), the duo romps through seven of the Duke's most famous and popular compositions. And when Satchmo decides to blow, he leaves the Dixie clich? at home and shapes his solos perfectly into the tasteful arrangements. With Trummy Young on trombone and Barney Bigard on clarinet plus a rhythm section of Mort Herbert on bass and Danny Barcelona on drums, these recordings are a once-in-a-lifetime dream summit meeting that thank God producer Bob Thiele was brilliantly astute enough to arrange and capture on tape. Selections include It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing), Solitude, Don't Get Around Much Anymore, I'm Beginning To See The Light, Just Squeeze Me, I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good) and Azalea.

It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)
Solitude
Don't Get Around Much Anymore
I'm Beginning To See The Light
Just Squeeze Me
I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)
Azalea

Classic Records stereo edition reveals the First Lady of Song at her most intensely swinging and graceful level. John Tynan's 1962 Down Beat review calls this LP "...a superior representation of the singer as a jazz interpreter. This set is one of her best."

1. Night in Tunsia
2. You're My Thrill
3. My Reverie
4. Stella By Starlight
5. 'Round Midnight
6. Jersey Bounce
7. Signing Off
8. Cry Me a River
9. This Year's Kiss
10. Good Morning Heartache
11. (I Was) Born To Be Blue
12. Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie!
13. Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most
14. Music Goes 'Round and 'Round

One of the lesser-known Louis Armstrong sets, this album was recorded during the same day that resulted in his similar I've Got the World on a String. The great trumpeter/singer is backed by a string orchestra arranged and conducted by Russ Garcia. He performs eight veteran standards, only one of which ("Body and Soul") was associated with him in the past. Although the accompaniment is pretty straight and unadventurous, it is enjoyable to hear Satch's interpretations of such songs as "Have You Met Miss Jones," "I Only Have Eyes for You," "Home" and "East of the Sun." Many of his trumpet solos during the medium-tempo material are brief but dramatic, and his singing is typically expressive and good-humored.-Scott Yanow, AMG

Six Song (Side A) sampler of Anthony Ortega's highly regarded "A Man and his Horn" originally on Herald Records featuring Hank Jones, Ed Thigpen and Addison Farmer recorded by Rudy Van Gelder.

After a host of great albums for the Mercury label, Sassy signed with Roulette in 1960 and promptly picked up where she left off. Always surrounding herself with first rate arrangers and sidemen, the 1963 sessions that made up "The Lonely Hours" pairs her with the sensational multi-talented Benny Carter. His astute charts, especially the take on Ellington's "Solitude" enhance the feelings of longing, loneliness, heartache and lost love while Vaughan's patented phrasing and interpretations sell the mood. A bakers dozen of great selections including Lonely Hours, I'll Never Be The Same, If I Had You, Friendless, You're Driving Me Crazy, Always On My Mind, Look For Me, I'll Be Around, What'll I Do?, These Foolish Things Remind Me Of You, The Man I Love and So Long-My Love. Produced by Teddy Reig.

1. Lonely Hours
2. I'll Never Be The Same
3. If I Had You
4. Friendless
5. You're Driving Me Crazy
6. Always On My Mind
7. Look For Me
8. I'll Be Around
9. What'll I Do?
10. These Foolish Things Remind Me Of You
11. The Man I Love
12.So Long-My Love

Satchmo Plays King Oliver is one of those titles that audiophiles have known about for years and a favorite at hi-fi shows for demonstration. The first cut "St. James Infirmary" is out of this world and the excellent renditions of "I Ain't Got Nobody" and "Frankie and Johnny" aren't too far behind. Originally issued on Audio Fidelity, this Classic reissue is available for the first time on Classic Records 200g 45RPM Clarity Vinyl. Not to be missed!

Clarity Vinyl represents the ultimate in vinyl formulations because it is comprised of over 90% of the highest quality co-polymer available, a key component in vinyl pellets used for manufacturing vinyl records. Further, Clarity Vinyl has no carbon black additive, common in vinyl formulas for LPs. Carbon Black contains trace metals that become magnetized and cause electrical distortions in cartridges during playback that smears the sound. By taking out the Carbon Black, Classic Records is able to dramatically reduce the electrical distortions and thus bring more clarity to the playback process, providing a more realistic musical experience to the listener and LP enthusiast.

Track Listing:

1. St. James Infirmary (Gambler's Blues)
2. I Want a Big Butter & Egg Man
3. I Ain't Got Nobody
4. Panama
5. Dr. Jazz
6. Hot Time In The Old Town Tonight
7. Frankie and Johnny
8. I Ain't Gonna Give Nobody None of this Jelly Roll
9. Drop That Sack
10. Jelly Roll Blues
11. Old Kentucky Home
12. Chimes Blues

Like Ellington's "Piano in the Foreground", "Money Jungle" is a trio recording in this case featuring Charlie Mingus on bass and Max Roach on drums. Recorded in September of 1962, this United Artists original three track recording was transferred directly from the session master tapes to master lacquer using Bernie Grundman's all tube cutting system revealing nuance on this recording never before heard on previous pressings. Tunes include: "Money Jungle", "African Flowers", "Very Special", "Warm Valley", "Wig Wise", "Caravan" and "Solitude". Described by George Wein in the original liner notes as "Ellington! Mingus! Roach! A triumvirant, not a trio! Enough said.

1. Money Jungle
2. Le Fleurs Africaines (African Flower)
3. Very Special
4. Warm Valley
5. Wig Wise
6. Caravan
7. Solitude

Produced by the famous Jazz producer Irving Townshend, this Ellington trio recording done in one afternoon features the Duke out in front doing what he does best - play Piano! Transferred from the original 3 track analog master tapes directly to master lacquer using Bernie Grundman's all tube cutting system reveals nuance on this recording never before heard on previous pressings. Now on Classic's 200g Quiex Super Vinyl Profile this is a must have compendium to "Piano in the Background" also available from Classic Records.

1. I Can't Get Started
2. Cong-Go
3. Body In Soul
4. Blues For Jerry
5. Fontainebleau
6. Summertime
7. It's Bad To Be Forgotten
8. A Hundred Dreams Ago
9. So
10. Yearning For Love
11. Springtime In Africa

1. Three J's Blues
2. Smada
3. Pie Eye's Blues
4. Sweet and Pungent
5. C Jam Blues
6. In a Mellow Tone
7. Blues in Blueprint
8. The Swingers Get the Blues Too
9. The Swinger's Jump
10. Blues in Orbit
11. Villes Ville is the Place, Man

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

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.