Digitally remastered two CD set containing a trio of albums by the jazz great. Acclaimed tenor saxophonist Turrentine's CTI albums from 1971, 1973 and 1975. Musicians featured on these recordings include Milt Jackson, Billy Cobham, Bob James, Deodata, Airto and Eric Gale. All the albums were produced by Creed Taylor with the material being a mixture of Turrentine originals and from a host of respected jazz composers. Slipcased with extensive new notes.
Limited 180gm vinyl LP pressing housed in a deluxe gatefold tip-on jacket. Stanley Turrentine's 1964 recording Mr. Natural featured the soulful tenor saxophonist and Blue Note stalwart at the helm of a cutting-edge modern jazz group with Lee Morgan on trumpet, McCoy Tyner on piano, Bob Cranshaw on bass, Elvin Jones on drums, and Ray Barretto on congas for three songs. This stereo Tone Poet Vinyl Edition was produced by Joe Harley, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original analog master tapes.
Performances by distinguished Australian Baroque violinist, Stanley Ritchie. Complete performances of Bach's three Sonatas and Three Partitas for solo violin, part of the violinist's core repertoire, presented by an expert in Bach performance. Performed on an original Baroque violin in it's original condition by Jacob Stainer, c. 1670, one of whose instruments was in Bach's own collection. Booklet text and essay by Stanley Ritchie presented in English, German, French and Italian.
Limited 180gm vinyl LP pressing in gatefold jacket. Stanley Turrentine's 1966 soul jazz classic finds a deep, bluesy groove that doesn't let up from start to finish. Joining him are trumpeter Blue Mitchell, baritone saxophonist Pepper Adams, alto saxophonist James Spaulding, and drummer Mickey Roker. Highlights include soulful covers of Ray Charles' "What Could I Do Without You," and "Feeling Good," which Nina Simone recorded the year before. Blue Note Tone Poet Series features all-analog, remastered sound.
