Jazz
Bobby Hutcherson – Medina – Blue Note Records Tone Poet Series 180g Vinyl
£39.95Bobby Hutcherson’s cutting-edge 1969 session Medina found the vibraphonist with a remarkable band featuring Harold Land on tenor saxophone & flute, Stanley Cowell on piano, Reggie Johnson on bass, and Joe Chambers on drums. The set presents original compositions by Hutcherson, Cowell, and Chambers.
Bobby Hutcherson – Total Eclipse – Blue Note Tone Poet Vinyl Series 180g Vinyl LP
£44.95Vibraphonist 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 – Barclay 1959 – Sam Records 180g Vinyl
£34.95Belgian jazz artist Bobby Jaspar died far too young at age 37 in 1963, but fortunately made a handful of memorable dates as a leader. This is the last studio session under his name. Jaspar sticks exclusively to flute on these December 1958 studio recordings. He’s joined by drummer Kenny Clarke, Sadi Lallemand or Michel Hausser (who also doubles on xylophone) on vibes, and either Paul Rovere or Jymie Merritt on bass, as well as percussionist Humberto Canto (on one of the two sessions). Jaspar’s soft arrangements prove very appealing for his originals, standards such as ‘Lullaby of the Leaves’ and ‘There Will Never Be Another You’, and classic jazz tunes (an exotic ‘Misterioso’ and a Latin-flavored ‘Chasin’ the Bird’, the latter featuring Hausser on xylophone).
This is easily one of Jaspar’s finest recordings as a leader.
Bobby Jaspar – Modern Jazz au Club St Germain – Barclay Records – 1956 180G Vinyl LP
£39.95After 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.
Bud Shank – Barefoot Adventure – Impex Records 180g Vinyl LP
£55.00Remastered & Cut to Lacquer by Kevin Gray from the Original 1961 Analog Master Tape!
Pressed at RTI!
Impex Records is pleased to announce a new, audiophile HQ-180 LP release of Bud Shank’s pivotal 1961 classic, Barefoot Adventure.
Featuring original compositions arranged by Shank for Bruce Brown’s surf film of the same name, this is a swinging, hard-driving jazz session by six top-flight musicians at the height of their careers: Bud Shank (alto and baritone), Bob Cooper (tenor), Carmell Jones (trumpet), Dennis Budimir (guitar), Gary Peacock (bass), Shelly Manne (drums).
Carmen Sandim – Mini Brazilian Beasts – PS Audio Gold SACD
Original price was: £55.00.£27.50Current price is: £27.50.A marvel of modern jazz
In her first album recorded in Pure DSD, Brazilian pianist Carmen Sandim is a master of storytelling through her thoughtfully-crafted piano melodies and sophisticated harmonic structures.
Accompanied in expert fashion by Gilad Hekselman on electric and acoustic guitar, Greg Garrison on bass and Colin Stranahan drums, Mini Brazilian Beasts is a marvel of modern jazz that’s warm and bright, and one of Octave’s crispest, clearest DSD recordings to date.
Carol Kidd – Both Sides Now – Impex Records UHQCD
£39.95- Numbered, Limited Edition
- UHQCD
- Mastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio
- Pressed at RTI
Glasgow’s First Lady of Jazz Carol Kidd, whose string of successful Linn recordings in the 1980’s have made her a staple of international audiophile artists, returns with an all-new collection of delectable jazz and pop standards delivered in her inimitably smooth and heartfelt style
Charles Mingus – Blues & Roots – Analogue Productions Atlantic 75 Series Hybrid SACD
£45.00AllMusic marks Charles Mingus’ Blues & Roots as a rejoinder to the critical carping that the virtuoso bass player and accomplished jazz pianist and bandleader and his evocative music “somehow didn’t swing enough.”
For this album Mingus turned to the earthiest and earliest sources of black musical expression — blues, gospel, and old-time New Orleans jazz.
The resulting album ranks arguably as Mingus’ most joyously swinging outing.
Charles Mingus – Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus 180g Vinyl LP
£39.95The album “Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus” by Charles Mingus, released on 180g vinyl, showcases the jazz composer and bassist’s ambitious reinterpretations of his earlier works, delivered with explosive energy and complex arrangements.
This release underscores Mingus’s mastery in blending hard bop, gospel, free jazz, and classical music, reflecting his deep musical intelligence and emotional expression.
The 180g vinyl pressing enhances the listening experience with its superior sound quality, presenting a rich and dynamic portrayal of Mingus’s powerful ensemble performances.
Charles Mingus – The Black Saint and The Sinner Lady Vinyl – Impulse Records 180g Vinyl LP
£48.95Immerse yourself in the groundbreaking genius of Charles Mingus with The Black Saint and The Sinner Lady, now available on high-quality Impulse Vinyl. Originally released in 1963, this avant-garde jazz masterpiece is one of Mingus’s most ambitious and acclaimed works, blending complex orchestration with deeply emotional performances. Featuring dynamic compositions that push the boundaries of jazz, this album captures the intensity and innovation of Mingus’s visionary sound.
This Impulse Vinyl edition brings out the full depth and richness of the recording, allowing listeners to appreciate the intricate layers and bold improvisations of Mingus and his ensemble with exceptional clarity. A must-have for jazz aficionados and vinyl collectors alike, The Black Saint and The Sinner Lady remains one of the most influential albums in jazz history, delivering a profound and immersive listening experience. Add this iconic piece of jazz history to your collection and experience Mingus at his most powerful and creative.
Charlie Hunter – Bing Bing Bing! (Classic Vinyl Series) Blue Note Records 180G 2 LP Vinyl
£34.99The “Bing Bing Bing!” album by Charlie Hunter, part of the Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series, is released as a 2 LP vinyl set, showcasing Hunter’s innovative guitar technique and jazz-funk fusion style.
This album features Hunter on his custom-made seven-string guitar, allowing him to play bass lines, rhythm guitar, and solos simultaneously, creating a rich, layered sound.
Originally released in 1995, this reissue brings the dynamic and groove-heavy sessions back to life with enhanced audio quality, making it a sought-after piece for both new listeners and long-time fans of Hunter’s distinctive approach to jazz.
Chet Baker – Baker’s Holiday – (Verve Records – Acoustic Sounds Series ) 180g 1LP Gatefold Sleeve
£39.95Recorded in 1965 and showcasing a number of songs he’d never recorded before, Baker’s Holiday is Chet’s tribute to Billie Holiday and features his instantly-identifiable trumpet along with four trademark vocals.
Backed by a full sax section and a four-piece rhythm section that includes pianist Hank Jones, this classic album highlights colourful Jimmy Mundy arrangements.
Verve’s Acoustic Sounds Series features transfers from analog tapes and remastered 180-gram vinyl in deluxe gatefold packaging.
