Bob James – One – Remastered 2021 – Chesky Records SACD
Rediscover the jazz-fusion brilliance of Bob James with One – Remastered 2021, now available on SACD. Featuring iconic tracks like Nautilus and Valley of the Shadows, this groundbreaking album blends smooth jazz, funk, and orchestral elements, solidifying James as a pioneer in the genre. Remastered in high-resolution audio, this Super Audio CD (SACD) delivers exceptional clarity, depth, and dynamic range, ensuring an immersive listening experience. A must-have for jazz fusion fans and audiophiles, One – Remastered 2021 is the definitive edition of this legendary release.
Bob James & Kirk Whalum – Joined At The Hip – Chesky Records SACD
Immerse yourself in the soulful synergy of Bob James & Kirk Whalum with Joined At The Hip, a superb SACD release from Chesky Records. This remarkable collaboration pairs James’ sophisticated piano melodies with Whalum’s smooth, expressive saxophone, resulting in a dynamic and captivating jazz experience. Recorded with audiophile-grade precision, this Super Audio CD (SACD) offers exceptional sound clarity, depth, and warmth, bringing out every subtle nuance of the performance. A must-have for jazz lovers and high-fidelity enthusiasts, Joined At The Hip is a timeless album that belongs in any audiophile music collection.
Bob James Trio – Feel Like Making Live! – Chesky Records SACD
Immerse yourself in the sophisticated elegance of Feel Like Making LIVE!, an extraordinary SACD release by the Bob James Trio on Chesky Records. This live recording captures the magic of James’ signature smooth jazz pianoalongside a world-class rhythm section, delivering a rich, dynamic, and emotionally charged performance. Mastered with audiophile-quality precision, the Super Audio CD (SACD) format offers exceptional warmth, detail, and soundstage, making every note come alive. A must-have for jazz enthusiasts and high-end audio lovers, this album is the definitive way to experience Bob James' timeless artistry.
Bobby Hutcherson – Medina – Blue Note Tone Poet Series 180g Vinyl
Bobby Hutcherson – Dialogue – Blue Note Tone Poet Series 180g Vinyl
1965’s Dialogue was the debut by vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson who had already proven himself a versatile sideman on albums from Idle Moments to Out To Lunch.
Dialogue showcased his more adventurous leanings with a sextet featuring Freddie Hubbard, Sam Rivers, Andrew Hill, Richard Davis & Joe Chambers.
Bobby Hutcherson – Total Eclipse – Blue Note Tone Poet Vinyl Series 180g LP
Vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson was a defining feature of the sound of Blue Note Records throughout the 1960s, equally at home in hard bop, soul jazz, and avant-garde settings. His 1968 album Total Eclipse was the vibraphonist’s first recording to feature tenor saxophonist and flutist Harold Land who would go on to become a key collaborator in the years to follow. Hutcherson and Land had been co-leading a band on the West Coast and came to New York City for engagements at Slugs’ Saloon and the Village Vanguard before heading into Plaza Sound Studio to record the album.
Bobby Jaspar – Modern Jazz au Club St Germain – Barclay Records – 1956 – 180G Vinyl LP
After hitting Paris in 1950, saxophonist Bobby Jaspar enthralled jazz fans and jazzmen alike with his smooth, elegant playing, with the lyricism of his tranquil phrases heavily influenced by Stan Getz in particular. So when Jaspar began regularly performing with a small ensemble at the Club St-Germain five years later, he adopted the same instrumentation as that of his idol’s illustrious quintet, with Sacha Distel on guitar and René Urtreger on piano in the roles of Jimmy Raney and Al Haig, respectively.
Contrary to what its title might suggest, ‘Modern Jazz au Club St-Germain’ was actually recorded in the studio. It features compositions by Milt Jackson, Dizzy Gillespie and Miles Davis along with a handful of standards, in which the angular aridity of bebop gives way to the generous and yet sensitive idiom of cool jazz.
Booker Ervin – Tex Book Tenor Blue Note Tone Poet Series 180g Vinyl
Booker Ervin cut two stellar Blue Note records as a leader in 1968 including Tex Book Tenor which had to wait nearly 40 years until 2005 for its first standalone release. With a sleek post-bop quintet featuring trumpeter Woody Shaw, pianist Kenny Barron, bassist Jan Arnet, and drummer Billy Higgins, the Texas-born saxophonist slices through a set of compelling bandmember originals including Barron's sinuous tune "Gichi" and Shaw's lilting waltz "In a Capricornian Way," as well as Ervin's lovely ballad "Lynn's Tune" and the hard-swinging "Den Tex," named for his hometown of Denison.
Booker Little & Max Roach – Blue Note Tone Poet Series 180g Vinyl
Trumpeter Booker Little made only a few albums during his tragically short life including his astounding debut Booker Little 4 & Max Roach recorded in 1958 for United Artists. Little came to prominence in Max Roach’s band and the drummer joins him here along with George Coleman, Tommy Flanagan, and Art Davis.
This stereo Tone Poet Vinyl Edition was produced by Joe Harley, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original analog master tapes, pressed on 180g vinyl at RTI, and packaged in a deluxe tip-on jacket.
Bruce Springsteen – Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. Mofi SACD
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Teeming with identifiable characters, youthful romanticism, vivid narratives, and sophisticated arrangements, Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. is a personal postcard from the heart, soul, and mind of a rock ‘n’ roll lifer bent on discovering his world and what lays beyond it. The 1973 album establishes many of the signature themes and sounds Bruce Springsteen would embrace throughout his unparalleled career. No wonder a majority of the songs – “Blinded by the Light,” “Lost in the Flood,” “Spirit in the Night” included – remain staples of the New Jersey native’s fabled concerts.
Bud Shank – Barefoot Adventure – Impex Records 180g Vinyl LP
