Ella Fitzgerald – Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie! – Analogue Productions Vinyl LP
“…these are all truly classic Verve titles that you simply don’t want to miss…most importantly, the sound of these reissues is nothing short of astounding. Particularly the early Billie and Ella mono records are incredible treasures of sonic beauty. I’d definitely ask Santa for the whole set, or, if you want to cherry pick, the most classic titles. Whatever you decide, you owe yourself at least a half dozen!” Winner of a 2012 Positive Feedback Online Writers’ Choice Award – Danny Kaey, Positive Feedback Online, November/December 2011
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
Erroll Garner – The Unreleased Berlin Studio Recording 1967 – The Lost Recordings 45rpm 180g Vinyl
Erroll Garner – A heavenly sense of magic
Erroll Garner was revered by both his peers, who ranked him among the foremost of the purest, most spontaneous geniuses that jazz has ever given us, and the general public, who intuitively recognized him as one of the magicians of the golden age, along with Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Ella Fitzgerald, whose gifts could transform the suffering and humiliation of Afro-American life into the rhythm and outpouring of joy rather than anger and resentment. Forty-five years after his death, Garner, with his dazzling style that made such a radical break from existing trends, remains an enigma in the history of twentieth-century popular music. He is still unique and cannot be pinned down.
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.
