Originally released in 1973 on Muse Records, Sunset to Dawn marked Kenny Barron's stunning debut as a bandleader. Already a well-respected sideman with stints alongside Dizzy Gillespie and Yusef Lateef, Barron steps into the spotlight with an album that's both soulful and forward-looking, blending post-bop virtuosity with spiritual searching. The album unfolds like a journey - lyrical, bold, and emotionally resonant.
Originally released in 1978 on Muse Records, Double Exposure is a rare and genre-blurring session that brings together two visionary musicians in a highly personal, exploratory setting. Drummer-composer Joe Chambers-best known for his work with Wayne Shorter, Bobby Hutcherson, and Freddie Hubbard-is joined by Larry Young, a pioneering jazz organist whose modal and avant-garde leanings helped define Tony Williams' Lifetime and Miles Davis's Bitches Brew era. Remastered & Cut AAA directly from the original analog tapes by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab. Pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal Media and housed in Stoughton Old Style® Tip-On Jackets. Including an insert with newly written liner notes by Bill Milkowski and Barney Fields with rare photographs by Jan Persson and Raymond Ross.
For the first time ever, Roy Hargrove's legendary 2000 performance at the Bern Jazz Festival is officially released-restored from the original tapes and remastered for audiophile fidelity. This is Hargrove at the height of his powers: bold, lyrical, endlessly inventive.
Remastered, 180g Vinyl. Including an insert with newly written liner notes by Bob Blumenthal and Barney Fields with rare photograph by K. Abe. Originally released in 1976 on Muse Records, 'Love Dance' stands as one of Woody Shaw's most spiritual and forward-thinking sessions. This audiophile reissue restores the album's full tonal richness, capturing Shaw's soaring trumpet lines and the ensemble's dynamic interplay with unprecedented clarity. Shaw leads a powerhouse lineup - including Billy Harper, Steve Turre, Rene McLean, Cecil McBee and Joe Bonner - through five expansive tracks blending modal jazz, spiritual themes, and post-bop intensity. A landmark in Shaw's discography, 'Love Dance' is essential listening - now presented with the depth and detail it has always deserved. Remastered & Cut AAA directly from the original analog tapes by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab. Pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal Media and housed in Stoughton Old Style® Tip-On Jackets. Including an insert with newly written liner notes by Bob Blumenthal and Barney Fields with rare photograph by K. Abe.
