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 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.
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 – 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
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.
