Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong – Ella & Louis – Analogue Productions 180g Stereo Vinyl
Eric Dolphy – Outward Bound (Stereo) – Analogue Productions 180g Vinyl
Eric Dolphy has sometimes been described as an iconoclast, but in Outward Bound, he was not overturning his idol, Charlie Parker; he was building on Bird’s legacy. So deep was Dolphy’s musicianship, so free his imagination, that he enchanted trailblazers like John Coltrane and Charles Mingus. Partnering in this collection with the brilliant trumpeter Freddie Hubbard and a stunning rhythm section, Dolphy is at a peak of energy and creativity on alto saxophone, bass clarinet, and flute. He and Hubbard work with empathy reminiscent of the young Parker and Dizzy Gillespie. Pianist Jaki Byard, bassist George Tucker, and drummer Roy Haynes were ideal accompanists and co-conspirators in this widely influential work.
Fourplay – Best Of Fourplay – 180g Chesky Records Vinyl LP
Experience the ultimate collection of Fourplay’s greatest hits with Best of Fourplay, now available on high-quality 180g vinyl from Chesky Records. Showcasing the band’s signature blend of smooth jazz, R&B, and soulful grooves, this compilation highlights their most celebrated tracks, featuring the masterful musicianship of Bob James, Nathan East, Harvey Mason, and Lee Ritenour/Larry Carlton. Pressed on audiophile-grade 180g vinyl, this edition offers exceptional clarity, warmth, and depth, delivering an immersive listening experience. A must-have for jazz fusion enthusiasts and vinyl collectors, Best of Fourplay is the perfect way to enjoy the timeless sound of one of the genre’s most influential bands.
Frank Sinatra – In The Wee Small Hourl (Blue Note Tone Poet Series) 180g Vinyl
Due Shortly
Frank Sinatra’s seminal 1955 Capitol Records album In The Wee Small Hours is a melancholy masterpiece of lost love and heartbreak that was a pivotal album in the legendary vocalist’s career. Produced by Voyle Gilmore, the album embodied Sinatra’s artistic growth into a more mature singing style with stunning renditions of Great American Songbook standards given sublime arrangements by Nelson Riddle. Sinatra conceived of In The Wee Small Hours as a full-length album, rather than a collection of singles, creating one of the first-ever concept albums and becoming one of the first pop albums to be released as a 12-inch LP.
Frank Sinatra – Sing and Dance With Frank Sinatra 1STEP Numbered Limited Edition Impex 180g 45rpm 2LP Mono Vinyl
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We are beyond thrilled to announce the release of a very special limited edition of Frank Sinatra’s historic Sing and Dance with Frank Sinatra on Impex 1STEP! Our all-analog 2-LP set adds further narrative substance and sonic greatness to The Voice’s first big-band jazz long-play vinyl “concept” album! Our 33.3 release was a landmark reissue, but this is a whole other level!
Freddie Hubbard & Stanley Turrentine: In Concert – Speakers Corner 180g 2LP Vinyl
The producer was certainly on the ball when he recorded a concert with CTI stars on a short tour of the USA in 1973. Thus the beginning of the jazz-rock era was documented in jazz’s country of origin. Liberated from the often-sterile atmosphere in a studio, Freddie Hubbard, Stanley Turrentine and friends (here also without a sometimes stifling studio band) could exhibit their amazing improvisational talents as soloists in lengthy works. This was greatly facilitated by the groove conjured up by Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter and Jack deJohnette – who had all profited from Miles Davis’s tutoring. And let’s not forget Larry Gale, a not unknown or bad guitarist, who transported hot Jamaican rhythm to the wintery Chicago and Detroit.
Gabriel Mervine – Say Somethin – Octave Records (2021) 45rpm Double Vinyl
Just released. A limited-edition, individually numbered, 45rpm collector’s vinyl. These won’t be around long.
At a time in music where history and originality rarely go hand in hand, trumpeter Gabriel Mervine brings both together as never before. We are proud to announce our vinyl re-release. Limited quantities available
George Benson – Breezin’ (Acoustic Sounds 40 Series) Analogue Productions 180 Gram 45RPM Vinyl LP
Available to Pre-Order
Part of the Acoustic Sounds 40 Series Releasing 40 titles to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Acoustic Sounds! Mastered by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab from the original master tape 180-gram 45 RPM double LP pressed at Quality Record Pressings Housed in a Stoughton Printing tip-on gatefold jacket George Benson’s 1976 classic album Breezin’ redefined what jazz guitar could sound like. Effortless, melodic, and irresistibly smooth, Breezin’ became the soundtrack to an era and the album that launched Benson into crossover superstardom.
Gerry Mulligan – Gerry Mulligan Meets Ben Webster (Acoustic Sounds) 180g 1LP Gatefold Sleeve
This classic 1960 album by Mulligan, the Cool Jazz innovator, and Webster, the legendary Ellingtonian, is one for the ages. The tunes they recorded, from “Chelsea Bridge” to “Go Home”, are smooth, lush and emotional, driven along by a rhythm section of Jimmy Rowles, Leroy Vinnegar and Mel Lewis that swings with just the right amount of bop.
Verve’s Acoustic Sounds Series features transfers from analog tapes and remastered 180-gram vinyl in deluxe gatefold packaging.
Hard Bop ART BLAKEY’S JAZZ MESSENGERS Impex Records
Some of the greatest jazz musicians of all time have passed through Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers: Horace Silver, Hank Mobley, Kenny Dorham, Wayne Shorter, and Donald Byrd, among many others.
However brief their stay, working with the demanding and full-throttle drummer not only increased their visibility, but also their chops and interprative capacity. Blakey’s ability to drum up the best players in the game may have even eclipsed his superhuman ability to play drums.
Helen Humes – Songs I Like To Sing! – Contemporary Records (Acoustic Sounds Series) 180g Vinyl
Helen Humes – Songs I Like To Sing! – Contemporary Records (Acoustic Sounds Series) 180g Vinyl LP is a captivating record that showcases the timeless charm and soulful vocals of Helen Humes. This 180g vinyl edition, part of the Acoustic Sounds Series on Contemporary Records, delivers pristine sound quality and an authentic vintage listening experience. With its rich, warm tones and impeccable pressing, this LP is a must-have for jazz and blues aficionados. Add this classic release to your vinyl collection and enjoy the enduring musical legacy of Helen Humes.
