Ghost Ship Trance Lamentations is the latest full-length album from Gareth Sager. While best known for his work with The Pop Group, Rip Rig + Panic, and Head, the new album showcases Sager's formidable skills as a pianist and composer. Recorded in Studio 1 at the famous Abbey Road studios, Ghost Ship Trance Lamentations finds Sager backed by bassist Debs Spanton, cellist Lisa Watchorn, and frequent collaborator Dave Wright on saxophone. The quartet creates a lush and soothing sonic palette across 15 piano-driven miniatures. Ghost Ship Trance Lamentations will be available on vinyl and CD beginning July 15th from ORG Music.
Duke Ellington's "The Feeling of Jazz" from Black Lion Records, remastered for the first time in decades by legendary engineer, Bernie Grundman. Performed by the 1962 Duke Ellington Orchestra featuring: Cat Anderson, Harold Baker, Aaron Bell, Bill Berry, Lawrence Brown, Roy Burrowes, Harry Carney, Chuck Conners, Buster Cooper, Leon Cox, Paul Gonsalves, Jimmy Hamilton, Johnny Hodges, Ray Nance, Russell Procope, and Sam Woodyard.
Calling Planet Earth comes from a concert recorded at Tivoli Hall in Copenhagen, Denmark on December 5, 1971. Sun Ra and his Arkestra are captured in their prime, while exploring some of their most far out material to date. The recording is finally getting it's first ever vinyl release. This Record Store Day 2015 exclusive pressing is limited to 2,000 copies worldwide. Colored Vinyl version is no longer available 2016.
180gm vinyl LP pressing. One of Miles Davis' earliest recording sessions. The very first known instance of the famed trumpeter playing in an "open" style, and in a band with legendary tenor saxophonist Gene Ammons and drummer Art Blakey. Need any more be said? Very few jazz albums possess more historical import and wow-inspiring significance than Bopping the Blues, which documents a 1946 session in which Davis supported a group and two singers, Earl Coleman and Ann Baker, in a splendid bop affair. Yes, it's got that elusive Holy Grail quality. Originally released by the UK label Black Lion, an imprint that specialized in resurrecting rare gems from US jazz and blues legends, Bopping the Blues marks what are indisputably Davis' initial open-voiced contributions and a can't-miss opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts to get closer to the man and his music.
Vinyl LP pressing. Hank Jones has a reputation for being one of the most flexible and dynamic piano players of the jazz genre. His playing on Arigato is a fantastic example of such and gives the listener great insight into the artist's unparalleled talent. Appearances by Ronnie Bedford on the drums, Jay Leonhart and Richard Davis - both on the bass, and Ray Rivera on guitar help to round out this fantastic 1976 recording. The album was remastered for vinyl at Infrasonic Mastering and pressed on audiophile-grade vinyl at Pallas in Germany.
Sun Ra, the extraordinary, outlandish, and sometimes controversial pianist, is often described as an "acquired taste", with a massive and diverse catalog. This release is a good place to start for uninitiated or dismissive listeners. The album showcases Ra's grounding in the jazz tradition, with unique takes on standards like "Time After Time," "Easy to Love," and "But Not for Me". Not unordinary for Sun Ra, the recording process was informal; "Can This Be Love?" was recorded in his Chicago apartment in 1955; he is accompanied only by the great Wilbur Ware on bass. The other five tracks, which feature, among others, Ra's longtime associate John Gilmore on tenor saxophone, were recorded at the Choreographer's Workshop rehearsal space in 1962 and 1963.
Miles Davis' 'Bopping the Blues' from Black Lion Records, remastered for the first time in decades by legendary engineer, Bernie Grundman. These rare performances capture 20-year-old Miles Davis in session at Radio Recorders, Hollywood, CA. This 1946 session features the vocals of Earl Coleman and Ann Baker, with tenor-saxophonist Gene Ammons and drummer Art Blakely in the backing band.
Tutankhamun, the 1969 album by avant-garde jazz pioneers Art Ensemble of Chicago, features performances by Lester Bowie, Joseph Jarman, Roscoe Mitchell and Malachi Favors Maghostut. As the AllMusic review states, "This landmark album is one of the most influential free jazz recordings in the '60s avant-garde canon." Previously out of print for over three decades, Tutankhamun has been remastered for vinyl at Infrasonic Mastering and pressed on audiophile-grade vinyl at Pallas in Germany. As a bonus, the reissue features "Tthinitthedalen" Part 1 and 2, closing out sides A and B, respectively. This limited edition pressing comes on metallic silver color vinyl.
There's A Trumpet In My Soul is the 1975 album from avant-garde tenor saxophonist Archie Shepp, recorded in April of the same year at Sound Ideas Studio in New York City. The record is comprised of two three-part suites and the 10 minute "Down In Brazil," among which are two vocal parts and a poem recitation. The outing finds Shepp, then in his musical prime, backed by a stellar group of players that grows to 13 pieces at times. This crew includes Ray Draper (tuba), Charles Greenlee (trombone) Dave Burrell (piano), and Jimmy Garrison (bass), among others. For the first time since 1979, the record is being reissued on vinyl. This latest addition to Org Music's Freedom Records reissue series was mastered for vinyl by Dave Gardner and pressed on audiophile-grade vinyl at Pallas Group in Germany.
Limited 180gm audiophile vinyl LP pressing. What if you could be a fly on the wall at Thelonious Monk's final recording sessions as leader? You can. Offering tremendous late-period performances, The London Collection Vol. 1 is nothing but Monk, improvisational, unhinged, and unrestrained. Alternating between established originals and familiar classics, the pianist weaves magic spells on the 88s, savoring pauses between notes, the decay of chords, and a fluid style that feels more welcome than some of his angular playing. Originally released by the UK label Black Lion, an imprint that specialized in resurrecting rare gems from US Jazz and Blues Legends, The London Collection Vol. 1 marks what are indisputably Monk's final significant contributions and a can't-miss opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts to get closer to the man and his music. Orchestrated by ORG Music, this historical reissue is afforded the ultimate in audiophile production standards, resulting in sonics and presentation befitting the museum-like worth of this record's existence.
London Collection Volume 2 is the second installment of Thelonious Monk's final recording session as a band leader. The album features bassist Al McKibbon and drummer Art Blakey backing up Monk as he plays eight original tunes. It's been remastered from original analog tapes by Bernie Grundman for the first vinyl pressing in over 27 years. This Record Store Day 2015 exclusive edition comes on 180 gram audiophile-grade clear vinyl, pressed at Pallas Group in Germany, and is limited to 2,000 units worldwide.
The third and final installment of Thelonious Monk's London Collection, his last recording session as a band leader, finally gets it's time to shine on vinyl. The recording features the legendary pianist/composer on six solo performances as well as five numbers with bassist Al McKibbon and drummer Art Blakey. It was remastered from original analog tapes by Bernie Grundman and pressed on 180gram audiophile-grade vinyl at Pallas in Germany.
Duke Ellington and his Orchestra recorded multiple albums worth of material for this World Broadcasting Series between 1943 and 1945. The songs on this compilation include the best of two volumes which were originally released by Circle Records in 1985. All of the material was recorded on November 8 and 9 of 1943. The album was remastered and pressed on audiophile-grade vinyl at Pallas Group in Germany.
Convergence: Live in China is the new album from William Hooker, featuring world-renowned musician and composer John King. It was captured from the duo's 2024 performance at the B10 Festival in Shenzhen. In tune with the open-hearted engagement and palpable respect of the audience, they deliver an exhilarating hour of improvisation. Hooker's thunderous drumming is blanketed by sheets of distorted guitar from King, both playing with formidable intensity. Recorded direct from the soundboard on 10/25/2024, the concert is available in vinyl, CD, and digital formats, with the latter two including three bonus pieces from the performance. Convergence: Live in China is the new album from William Hooker, featuring world-renowned musician and composer John King. It was captured from the duo's 2024 performance at the B10 Festival in Shenzhen. In tune with the open-hearted engagement and palpable respect of the audience, they deliver an exhilarating hour of improvisation. Hooker's thunderous drumming is blanketed by sheets of distorted guitar from King, both playing with formidable intensity. Recorded direct from the soundboard on 10/25/2024, the concert is available in vinyl, CD, and digital formats, with the latter two including three bonus pieces from the performance. Convergence: Live in China is the new album from William Hooker, featuring world-renowned musician and composer John King. It was captured from the duo's 2024 performance at the B10 Festival in Shenzhen. In tune with the open-hearted engagement and palpable respect of the audience, they deliver an exhilarating hour of improvisation. Hooker's thunderous drumming is blanketed by sheets of distorted guitar from King, both playing with formidable intensity. Recorded direct from the soundboard on 10/25/2024, the concert is available in vinyl, CD, and digital formats, with the latter two including three bonus pieces from the performance. Convergence: Live in China is the new album from William Hooker, featuring world-renowned musician and composer John King. It was captured from the duo's 2024 performance at the B10 Festival in Shenzhen. In tune with the open-hearted engagement and palpable respect of the audience, they deliver an exhilarating hour of improvisation. Hooker's thunderous drumming is blanketed by sheets of distorted guitar from King, both playing with formidable intensity. Recorded direct from the soundboard on 10/25/2024, the concert is available in vinyl, CD, and digital formats, with the latter two including three bonus pieces from the performance.
