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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.
Bonobo – Fragments – 2 x 12″ Vinyl LP
£24.99Bonobo – Fragments is a stunning blend of electronic, ambient, and downtempo music, showcasing Bonobo’s signature lush production and deep, emotive soundscapes. Released in 2022, the album features standout tracks like Rosewood, Shadows (feat. Jordan Rakei), and Otomo (feat. O’Flynn), blending organic instrumentation with mesmerizing electronic beats.
Pressed on high-quality vinyl, this edition captures the warmth and depth of Bonobo’s intricate arrangements, delivering an immersive listening experience. A must-have for electronic music fans and vinyl collectors, Fragments is an atmospheric and deeply textured album that takes listeners on a sonic journey.
Bruce Springsteen – Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. Mofi SACD
£42.00Experience the raw energy and poetic brilliance of Bruce Springsteen’s debut album with the Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. MoFi SACD. Released in 1973, this album introduced the world to “The Boss” and his unique blend of rock, folk, and soul, featuring iconic tracks like “Blinded by the Light” and “Spirit in the Night.” The MoFi SACD edition has been meticulously remastered to deliver exceptional sound quality, capturing the heart and soul of Springsteen’s early work with stunning clarity and depth.
Whether you’re playing it on a standard CD player or enjoying the full high-resolution audio on an SACD-compatible system, this MoFi edition offers a richly immersive listening experience that brings out the intricate details of Springsteen’s songwriting and performances. Every lyric, every riff, and every nuance is rendered with newfound vibrancy, allowing you to connect with the music in a way that feels fresh and immediate.
A must-have for Springsteen fans and audiophiles, the Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. MoFi SACD is the definitive version of this seminal album. Don’t miss your chance to own this beautifully remastered edition, and relive the powerful, evocative debut of one of rock’s greatest storytellers in its ultimate form.
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).
Buddy Guy & Junior Wells – Going Back To Acoustic – Pure Pleasure Records 180g Vinyl
£39.95“…These classic songs are matched by an impeccable re-master of the kind of recording which constantly reminds me exactly just why I own a turntable.
Fantastic transparency, a jaw dropping presentation of rough hewed vocal dynamic shifts and the kind of inner details that scream ‘intimacy’ recreates the atmospheric roots of the Deep South – making this a must own record from a sonic perspective as well.” Recording = 9.5/10; Music = 9/10 – Reuben Parry, Hi-Fi+, Issue 45
Buffalo Springfield – Buffalo Springfield – Analogue Productions Atlantic 75 Series Hybrid Stereo SACD
£45.00Available to Pre-Order
Rediscover the groundbreaking sounds of Buffalo Springfield’s debut album with this premium Analogue Productions Atlantic 75 Series Hybrid Stereo SACD. Originally released in 1966, this iconic album introduced the world to the talents of Stephen Stills, Neil Young, and Richie Furay, blending folk, rock, and country into a distinctive and influential sound. The SACD edition offers exceptional audio fidelity, revealing every detail of classics like “For What It’s Worth” with unmatched clarity and depth.
With meticulous remastering, this Hybrid SACD delivers an immersive listening experience, bringing the warmth, energy, and raw emotion of Buffalo Springfield’s music directly to your sound system. Playable on both standard CD players and SACD-compatible systems, this edition is perfect for fans and audiophiles who want to experience the band’s debut in its ultimate form. A timeless classic reborn with superior sound quality, this release is a must-have for any serious music collection.
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.
