Ella Fitzgerald – Ella Wishes You A Swinging Christmas – Acoustic Sounds Series 180g Vinyl
"Ella Fitzgerald's Christmas album is a secular holiday delight sure to please every listener, even atheists and agnostics. Originally released in 1960, the sound here is warm and inviting as a Yule log burning in the fireplace ... Perfect QRP pressing too." — Music = 9/11; Sound = 9/11 — Michael Fremer, AnalogPlanet.com.
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.
Eric Dolphy – At The Five Spot, Vol. 1 (Stereo) Analogue Productions 180 Gram Vinyl Record
Part of the ultimate audiophile Prestige stereo reissues from Analogue Productions — 25 of the most collectible, rarest, most audiophile-sounding Rudy Van Gelder recordings ever made. All cut at 33 1/3 and also released on Hybrid SACD
All mastered from the original analog master tapes by mastering maestro Kevin Gray. 180-gram LPs pressed at Acoustic Sounds’ state-of-the-art pressing plant, Quality Record Pressings, plated by Gary Salstrom
Tip-on jackets on thick cardboard stock
First 250 LP copies of each title will be numbered editions and will only be available to series subscribers
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.
Fourplay – Between The Sheets (30th Anniversary Remastered) – 180g Chesky Records 2LP Vinyl
Celebrate 30 years of smooth jazz excellence with Fourplay – Between The Sheets (30th Anniversary Remastered), now available as a premium 180g 2LP vinyl edition from Chesky Records. Featuring the iconic fusion of jazz, R&B, and soulful grooves, this remastered release showcases Fourplay’s masterful musicianship and signature sound with enhanced clarity and depth. Pressed on high-quality 180g vinyl, this audiophile edition ensures a warm, immersive listening experience, capturing every intricate detail of the band’s flawless interplay. A must-have for jazz fusion enthusiasts and vinyl collectors, Between The Sheets remains a genre-defining classic that belongs in every high-fidelity music collection.
Fourplay – Fourplay (30th Anniversary Remastered) – 180g Chesky Records 2LP Vinyl
Rediscover the smooth jazz masterpiece that started it all with Fourplay – Fourplay (30th Anniversary Remastered), now available as a premium 180g 2LP vinyl edition from Chesky Records. This genre-defining debut album blends jazz, R&B, and soul-infused grooves, showcasing the world-class musicianship of Bob James, Lee Ritenour, Nathan East, and Harvey Mason. Remastered for audiophile-grade sound, this 180g vinyl pressing delivers superior depth, warmth, and clarity, bringing every note to life with stunning detail. A must-have for jazz fusion fans and vinyl collectors, Fourplay remains a timeless classic, setting the standard for contemporary jazz.
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
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.
