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    1. Music In The American Grain / Ramon Salvatore
    2. Music In The American Grain / Ramon Salvatore
    Cedille

    Music In The American Grain / Ramon Salvatore

    CD · 1 disc

    $19.99
    Composer
    LAMONTAINE PALMER JOHNSON B
    Artist
    Ramon Salvatore
    Released
    Jan 01, 1992
    Pianist Ramon Salvatore, a champion of American music, harvests a program of attractive, distinctive yet neglected works by four prominent, living composers on his first recording for Cedille Records.

    The disc offers debut recordings of Robert Palmer's neoclassically seasoned Third Sonata (dedicated to Salvatore) and Paul Bowles' evocative Carretera de Estepona. Other works include Bowles' Six Latin American Pieces, John LaMontaine's dramatic Piano Sonata, Op. 3, and Hunter Johnson's Piano Sonata, which The New York Times described as "an engrossing combination of Hindemith-like counterpoint and American blues."

    The composers, who received advance copies of the recording, praise it robustly. Palmer notes "a clarity and understanding of every part of the work that is truly outstanding." He describes Salvatore as a "superb musician" and likens him to the late John Kirkpatrick for his dedication to popularizing neglected American masterpieces.

    Bowles calls the recording of his pieces "the best I had heard." Johnson declares the recording of his Sonata "a knockout in every respect. I would call it definitive -- everything exactly right -- one by which to measure all other performances of it." To LaMontaine, it's "nothing less than stupendous."

    Salvatore's interest in American music extends back into the 19th century, but he devotes this recording to "a lost generation of works" by American composers whose personal styles blossomed in the 1930s and 1940s -- styles marked by new harmonies and rhythms an ocean apart from European influences that once dominated American music.
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  • Music In The American Grain / Ramon Salvatore

    Music In The American Grain / Ramon Salvatore

    Cedille Jan 1992
    1 disc
    CD
    $19.99
    • NIGHTCLUB
    IMPEX RECORDS

    NIGHTCLUB

    Vinyl · 1 disc

    $196.99
    Artist
    BARBER, PATRICIA
    Released
    Feb 17, 2023
    Patricia Barber's 6th studio album is a fascinating collection of classic cover songs shaped by her inimitable downtempo intimacy into startlingly affective journeys through the human condition. Working with her band of the time (bassist Michael Arnopol and drummer Adam Cruz, augmented by star turns from guitarist Charlie Hunter, bassist Marc Johnson, and drummer Adam Nussbaum), Barber creates an atmosphere of austere trepidation that allows her long-time engineer Jim Anderson to hang her haunted vocals directly over top. Like all great jazz albums, Nightclub puts the highlighted artist front and center while carving out plenty of space for the supporting players to give emphatic support. Impex's 1STEP process provides the perfect showcase for Anderson's peerless audio immersions. Nightclub was originally digitally recorded on a Sony 3348 multi-track and mixed through a Neve analog console to both digital and analog mix-down masters. Bernie Grundman used the analog mix-down tapes to assemble a new analog cutting master exclusively for our 1STEP. Coupled with the incredibly detailed VR-900 vinyl formula, there is instrument detailing to spare, a Mariana Trench noise floor, and incredibly-focused low end. There is simply no better way to enjoy Barber's cool renditions of timeless classics than this one (including the exclusive, never-before-released bonus track "Wild Is the Wind"). Limited to 7,500 pressings, so preorder now before this Club closes for good.
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  • NIGHTCLUB

    NIGHTCLUB

    IMPEX RECORDS Feb 2023
    1 disc
    Vinyl
    $196.99
  • Americans in Rome: Music by Fellows of the American Academy

    Americans in Rome: Music by Fellows of the American Academy

    Bridge Records Oct 2008
    4 discs
    CD
    $54.99
    • BROADWAY ON THE BIG SCREEN-6-FILM COLLECTION
    WARNER BROS

    BROADWAY ON THE BIG SCREEN-6-FILM COLLECTION

    Blu-Ray · 6 discs

    $67.32
    Artist
    BROADWAY ON THE BIG SCREEN-6-FILM COLLECTION
    Released
    Feb 17, 2026
    Six-disc set includes: Brigadoon (1954)While on a hunting trip in Scotland, New Yorkers Tommy Albright (Gene Kelly) and Jeff Douglas (Van Johnson) stumble upon the magical village of Brigadoon, which appears for one day every 100 years. And when Tommy falls in love with beautiful enchantress Fiona (Cyd Charisse), he must decide if he should stay or return to his humdrum life. With Elaine Stewart, Barry Jones. The classic Lerner and Loewe score includes "From This Day On," "I'll Go Home with Bonnie Jean," "The Heather on the Hill." 108 min. C/Rtg: G Guys And Dolls (1955)Damon Runyon's colorful gangsters come to life in this lavish film adaptation of Frank Loesser's beloved Broadway musical. Frank Sinatra is Nathan Detroit, proprietor of "the oldest established permanent floating crap game in New York," and Marlon Brando is high-rolling gambler Sky Masterson; with Jean Simmons, Vivian Blaine, Stubby Kaye. The score includes "Luck Be a Lady," "Adelaide's Lament," "Sit Down, You're Rockin' the Boat." 149 min. C/Rtg: NR The Pajama Game (1957)Labor relations take on a whole new meaning in George Abbott and Stanley Donen's filming of the hit Broadway musical, itself based on the 1953 novel "7 1/2 Cents," with garment worker activist "Babe" Williams (Doris Day) and factory foreman Sid Sorokin (John Raitt) playing the enemies-turned-lovers. "Steam Heat," "Hey There," and "I'm Not at All in Love" are among the memorable Adler/Ross tunes enhanced by Bob Fosse's choreography. With Carol Haney. 102 min. C/Rtg: NR Damn Yankees (1958)A lifelong and long-suffering Washington Senators fan makes a deal with the devilish Mr. Applegate (Ray Walston) and is transformed into young slugger Joe Hardy (Tab Hunter), ready to lead his club to the pennant, in this hit adaptation of the Broadway musical comedy from George Abbott (who co-directed with Stanley Donen). Gwen Verdon is Lola, Applegate's sultry sidekick; look for choreographer Bob Fosse as a mambo dancer. The score includes "Heart," "Whatever Lola Wants." 111 min. C/Rtg: NR Gypsy (1962)Smash musical about the life of stripper Gypsy Rose Lee. Natalie Wood plays the vaudeville singer-turned-burlesque star, with Rosalind Russell as her abrasive stage mother. The Stephen Sondheim-Jule Styne score includes such gems as "Everything's Coming Up Roses," "Small World," and "You Gotta Have a Gimmick." With Karl Malden, Ann Jillian. 143 min. C/Rtg: NR The Boy Friend (1971)Director Ken Russell spoofs and salutes Hollywood musicals of the '30s in this heartfelt film. When the leading lady (Glenda Jackson) of a small-time theater company injures her ankle, she's replaced by a lowly assistant stage manager named Polly (Twiggy). Their show gets really wild when a big-time movie director comes recruiting, and Polly falls for her co-star (Christopher Gable). Classic show tunes and grand dance numbers highlight this production of Sandy Wilson's play. 136 min. C/Rtg: G
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  • BROADWAY ON THE BIG SCREEN-6-FILM COLLECTION

    BROADWAY ON THE BIG SCREEN-6-FILM COLLECTION

    WARNER BROS Feb 2026
    6 discs
    Blu-Ray
    $67.32
    • SECRETS OF THE SUN
    GREYSCALE

    SECRETS OF THE SUN

    CD · 1 disc

    $16.99
    Artist
    SUN RA & ARKESTRA
    Released
    Apr 14, 2017
    Digitally remastered edition of this 1962 album. Secrets of the Sun is considered one of the more accessible recordings from his 'Solar' period. Originally released on Ra's own Saturn label in 1965, the record was unavailable for many years. Sun Ra was a jazz composer, bandleader, piano and synthesizer player, poet and philosopher known for his experimental music, "cosmic" philosophy, prolific output, and theatrical performances. For much of his career, Ra led The Arkestra, an ensemble with an ever-changing name and flexible line-up. Born and raised in Alabama, Blount would eventually become involved in the 1940s Chicago jazz scene. He soon abandoned his birth name, taking the name Sun Ra (after Ra, the Egyptian God of the Sun) and developing a complex persona and mythology that would make him a pioneer of Afrofuturism: he claimed he was an alien from Saturn on a mission to preach peace, and throughout his life he consistently denied any ties to his prior identity. His widely eclectic and avant-garde music would eventually touch on virtually the entire history of jazz, ranging from swing music and bebop to free jazz and fusion, and his compositions ranged from keyboard solos to big bands of over 30 musicians. From the mid-1950s until his death, Ra led the musical collective The Arkestra (which featured artists such as Marshall Allen, John Gilmore, June Tyson throughout it's various iterations). It's performances often included dancers and musicians dressed in elaborate, futuristic costumes inspired by ancient Egyptian attire and the space age. Of this album, Troy Collins writes: 'Marking a transition in it's development between the advanced swing of the early Chicago-era recordings and the increased free-form experimentation of it's New York tenure, this album also reveals the first recorded versions of two Ra standards, "Friendly Galaxy" and "Love in Outer Space." Accessible, yet segueing into vanguard territory, this album highlights a fertile period in the Arkestra's history. Looser and more aggressive than it's Chicago recordings, these pieces find the Arkestra pushing at the limits of harmony and tonality.'
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  • SECRETS OF THE SUN

    SECRETS OF THE SUN

    GREYSCALE Apr 2017
    1 disc
    CD
    $16.99
    • Live-action
    Naïve

    Live-action

    Vinyl · 1 disc

    $29.99
    Composer
    Various
    Artist
    Nate Smith, Josh Johnson, JSWISS, Marquis Hill, Lalah Hathaway, Lionel Loueke, Michael League, Saje
    Released
    Sep 05, 2025
    GRAMMY-nominated drummer Nate Smith, known for his deep groove and genre-blending style, has worked with legends like Pat Metheny and Jose James, and wowed millions with his viral drum videos. Following acclaimed projects like KINFOLK: Postcards from Everywhere and Pocket Change, Smith returns with a new album, out August 29, continuing his journey through jazz, R&B, and beyond. Some of the most renowned names in the jazz scene have joined him on the project, including Lalah Hathaway, Michael League, Lionel Loueke, and more.
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  • Live-action

    Live-action

    Naïve Sep 2025
    1 disc
    Vinyl
    $29.99
    • Blue To The Bone IV
    SteepleChase

    Blue To The Bone IV

    CD · 1 disc

    $22.99
    Composer
    Various
    Artist
    Dave Stryker
    Released
    May 02, 2013
    Dave Stryker’s music is deeply rooted in blues, having performed with Jack McDuff in the 80s and Stanley Turrentine in the 90s. Dave’s special blend of jazz and blues culminated first time in 1996 in the form of “Blue To The Bone I” (SCCD 31400). Since then the project has become a popular on-going series. The fourth addition features Stryker’s regular organ trio (Jared Gold on B-3 and McClenty Hunter on drums). “There are solid solos from all hands throughout the album …. Based on the personnel and the feeling of these performances, I'd like to catch this group live”. (Owen Cordle – JazzTimes on Blue To The Bone III SCCD 31465) “As great as the first set was, it's without hesitation that I deem this new one a valiant leap forward. …..They, along with the charts and an elation that the blues almost paradoxically provide, make for an end product that is indeed greater than the sum of the parts” (C. Andrew Hovan-AAJ on Blue To The Bone II SCCD 31524)
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  • Blue To The Bone IV

    Blue To The Bone IV

    SteepleChase May 2013
    1 disc
    CD
    $22.99
    • LIVE AT FABRIK HAMBURG 1986
    JAZZLINE

    LIVE AT FABRIK HAMBURG 1986

    Vinyl · 3 discs

    $62.49
    Artist
    EVANS, GIL ORCHESTRA
    Released
    May 06, 2022
    Live At Fabrik Hamburg 1986 (180gr./triple-gatefold) By the 1980's, Gil Evans Orchestra's repertoire was a distinctive blend of Hendrix tunes, original pieces from band members and the occasional nod to Gil's earlier recordings. The set at Hamburg includes four songs from the Hendrix book, although just one of these ("Up From The Skies") was part of the original studio album. Regular appearances in Europe meant that the band had now acquired a younger following, such as many in the audience at Fabrik, one well accustomed to it's rock-referent concerts. A year and a half after the concert at Fabrik, Gil Evans passed away in Cuernavaca, Mexico. Quite rightly he'll always be remembered for recording those brilliant, luminous albums with Miles Davis and under his own name, but he had, in fact, led at least three contrasting musical lives. His final years saw him directing his band at a regular Monday night gig at Sweet Basil, New York, so it's fitting that we now have this recording from Hamburg, one that serves as a memorial to his free-spirited later days. With an All Star Musicians Cast.
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  • LIVE AT FABRIK HAMBURG 1986

    LIVE AT FABRIK HAMBURG 1986

    JAZZLINE May 2022
    3 discs
    Vinyl
    $62.49
    • LIVE AT FABRIK HAMBURG 1986
    JAZZLINE

    LIVE AT FABRIK HAMBURG 1986

    CD · 2 discs

    $27.99
    Artist
    EVANS, GIL ORCHESTRA
    Released
    Apr 01, 2022
    By the 1980's, Gil Evans Orchestra's repertoire was a distinctive blend of Hendrix tunes, original pieces from band members and the occasional nod to Gil's earlier recordings. The set at Hamburg includes four songs from the Hendrix book, although just one of these ("Up From The Skies") was part of the original studio album. Regular appearances in Europe meant that the band had now acquired a younger following, such as many in the audience at Fabrik, one well accustomed to it's rock-referent concerts. A year and a half after the concert at Fabrik, Gil Evans passed away in Cuernavaca, Mexico. Quite rightly he'll always be remembered for recording those brilliant, luminous albums with Miles Davis and under his own name, but he had, in fact, led at least three contrasting musical lives. His final years saw him directing his band at a regular Monday night gig at Sweet Basil, New York, so it's fitting that we now have this recording from Hamburg, one that serves as a memorial to his free-spirited later days. With an All Star Musicians Cast.
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  • LIVE AT FABRIK HAMBURG 1986

    LIVE AT FABRIK HAMBURG 1986

    JAZZLINE Apr 2022
    2 discs
    CD
    $27.99
    • Live-action
    Naïve

    Live-action

    CD · 1 disc

    $16.99
    Composer
    Various
    Artist
    Nate Smith, Josh Johnson, JSWISS, Marquis Hill, Lalah Hathaway, Lionel Loueke, Michael League, Saje
    Released
    Sep 05, 2025
    GRAMMY-nominated drummer Nate Smith, known for his deep groove and genre-blending style, has worked with legends like Pat Metheny and Jose James, and wowed millions with his viral drum videos. Following acclaimed projects like KINFOLK: Postcards from Everywhere and Pocket Change, Smith returns with a new album, out August 29, continuing his journey through jazz, R&B, and beyond. Some of the most renowned names in the jazz scene have joined him on the project, including Lalah Hathaway, Michael League, Lionel Loueke, and more.
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  • Live-action

    Live-action

    Naïve Sep 2025
    1 disc
    CD
    $16.99
    • AN ANTHOLOGY OF 20TH CENTURY BLUES / VARIOUS
    ACROBAT

    AN ANTHOLOGY OF 20TH CENTURY BLUES / VARIOUS

    CD · 4 discs

    $30.54
    Artist
    Various Artists
    Released
    Aug 11, 2023
    The Acrobat catalogue contains a wealth of blues collections by artists from across the spectrum of the genre, and this fantastic-value 100-track 4-CD set comprises recordings selected from just about every artist represented in the catalogue, and offering a rich cross-section of the finest blues of the 20th century. Inevitably it draws on every strand of the blues and just about every regional variation, from country blues from the Delta, to electric blues from Chicago, post-war California blues, New Orleans blues, Piedmont blues, New York Blues and more. The genre's most influential luminaries and it's biggest stars are all here - B.B. King, Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Bill Bill Broonzy, Charley Patton, Howlin' Wolf, Bessie Smith, Lightnin' Hopkins, Ma Rainey, and dozens more. Presented more or less in chronological order, it offers an extraordinary feast of music which provides not only a window on the development of the music of the African-American population of the USA, who provide the vast majority of the recordings here, but an anecdotal social commentary on their lives and observations which are the subject of many of the songs. It's a collection which anyone with the remotest interest in the blues will undoubtedly enjoy.
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  • AN ANTHOLOGY OF 20TH CENTURY BLUES / VARIOUS

    AN ANTHOLOGY OF 20TH CENTURY BLUES / VARIOUS

    ACROBAT Aug 2023
    4 discs
    CD
    $30.54
    • LIVE-ACTION Deluxe
    Naïve

    LIVE-ACTION Deluxe

    Vinyl · 2 discs

    $40.99
    Composer
    Nate Smith
    Artist
    Nate Smith, Josh Johnson, JSWISS, Marquis Hill, Lalah Hathaway, Lionel Loueke, Michael League, Saje
    Released
    Apr 03, 2026
    A leading drummer and producer, Nate Smith seamlessly blends jazz, funk, R&B, and hip-hop, driven by a groove that is both razor-sharp and deeply musical. LIVE-ACTION quickly made an impact, earning two GRAMMY® Award nominations in the categories of Best Alternative Jazz Album and Best Arrangement, Instruments & Vocals for the track featuring säje. With LIVE-ACTION Deluxe, Smith expands on the album's live energy, staying true to his organic, hands-on approach while once again collaborating with top voices in contemporary jazz, including Braxton Cook. Nate Smith envisioned LIVE-ACTION as a producer-driven project inspired by the legacy of Quincy Jones. "As a producer, I wanted to activate all the relationships I've built over the past five or six years, especially since the pandemic, many of them through social media," he explains. The album features an all-star cast of collaborators including Josh Johnson and Marquis Hill, rapper JSWISS, guitarists Charlie Hunter and Lionel Loueke, bassists Michael League, Ben Williams, and CARRTOONS, keyboardists DJ Harrison and Keifer, the vocal group säje, singer Jermaine Holmes, and Lalah Hathaway. Hathaway delivers a standout performance on a bold reimagining of the Pointer Sisters' 1984 classic Automatic, fully reharmonized and reworked alongside Smith. While LIVE-ACTION is highly collaborative, Smith maintains a strong sense of cohesion through intentional creative limitations. "I wanted the record to feel like it was recorded to tape in my bedroom. I limited myself on purpose, using analog gear and the same instruments throughout. I did just two or three takes per part, with no copy and paste or studio tricks. Everything you hear was played live. Nothing is programmed or sequenced." With the release of LIVE-ACTION Deluxe, Nate Smith builds on that momentum, introducing new collaborations and previously unreleased performances while celebrating the success of the original album, which earned two GRAMMY® Award nominations.
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  • LIVE-ACTION Deluxe

    LIVE-ACTION Deluxe

    Naïve Apr 2026
    2 discs
    Vinyl
    $40.99
    • SOLOS & DUETS
    SACKVILLE RECORDS

    SOLOS & DUETS

    CD · 2 discs

    $22.94
    Artist
    MCSHANN, JAY
    Released
    Jun 21, 2005
    This 2-CD collection brings together three LPs from the 1970s which illustrate superbly the attributes of Jay McShann's piano stylings. "Tuxedo Junction," the title track, salutes Erskine Hawkins. Also recalled are Sir Charles Thompson and Illinois Jacquet ("Robbins Nest"), Mary Lou Williams ("Froggie Bottom"), Don Redman ("Gee Baby Ain't I Good to You") and Duke Ellington ("Do Nothing Until You Hear from Me"). This collection includes two previously unreleased vocal performances by Jay McShann of "Baby Won't You Please Come Home" and "Keep Your Hands Off Her."
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  • SOLOS & DUETS

    SOLOS & DUETS

    SACKVILLE RECORDS Jun 2005
    2 discs
    CD
    $22.94
    • LET'S PLAY CHESS: A CHESS RECORDS ANTHOLOGY / VAR
    VERVE

    LET'S PLAY CHESS: A CHESS RECORDS ANTHOLOGY / VAR

    Vinyl · 2 discs

    $39.49
    Artist
    LET'S PLAY CHESS: A CHESS RECORDS ANTHOLOGY / VAR
    Released
    Nov 14, 2025
    LET'S PLAY CHESS: A CHESS RECORDS ANTHOLOGY / The story of Chess Records is the story of American popular music in the second half of the twentieth century. Best-known for capturing the sound of acoustic blues, originating from the Mississippi Delta and filtered through Chicago's South Side, going electric and for releasing some of the earliest rock n' roll singles, Chess also has a deep catalog of jazz, R&B and soul recordings. The legacy of Chess Records endures more than 75 years later. Curated by Grammy-winning producer, Chess Records scholar and current Rolling Stones drummer Steve Jordan, Let's Play Chess: A Chess Records Anthology presents 25 of the label's best, some of the most important and thrilling recordings to be found on any label.
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  • LET'S PLAY CHESS: A CHESS RECORDS ANTHOLOGY / VAR

    LET'S PLAY CHESS: A CHESS RECORDS ANTHOLOGY / VAR

    VERVE Nov 2025
    2 discs
    Vinyl
    $39.49
    • INDIANA JONES & THE LAST CRUSADE - O.S.T.
    UNIVERSAL UK

    INDIANA JONES & THE LAST CRUSADE - O.S.T.

    Vinyl · 2 discs

    $69.99
    Artist
    WILLIAMS, JOHN
    Released
    Jun 12, 2026
    Embark on one of cinema's greatest adventures with Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), composed by legendary film composer John Williams. Widely regarded as one of the standout scores in the series, Williams masterfully blends thrilling action cues with heartfelt themes, elevating Indy's quest for the Holy Grail. Featuring iconic motifs alongside new musical highlights such as "The Raiders March" and the majestic "Grail Theme," the score perfectly captures the spirit of adventure, humor, and father-son dynamics that define the film. Williams' rich orchestration brings depth and emotion to every moment, from high-stakes chases to quiet, reflective scenes. Pressed on limited edition sand coloured vinyl, this release is a must-have for collectors and fans of the Indiana Jones saga. A timeless score that continues to define the sound of cinematic adventure.
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  • INDIANA JONES & THE LAST CRUSADE - O.S.T.

    INDIANA JONES & THE LAST CRUSADE - O.S.T.

    UNIVERSAL UK Jun 2026
    2 discs
    Vinyl
    $69.99
    • ART FORMS OF DIMENSIONS TOMORROW
    GREYSCALE

    ART FORMS OF DIMENSIONS TOMORROW

    CD · 1 disc

    $16.99
    Artist
    SUN RA
    Released
    Mar 16, 2018
    CD reissue. Sun Ra (who was born Herman Blount) was undoubtedly one of the most arcane musicians of the 20th century. He was an American Jazz composer, band leader, piano and synthesizer player, poet and philosopher, but his formal education came to an abrupt end. Sun Ra soon left college because, he claimed, he had a visionary experience as a college student that had a major, long-term influence on him. In 1936 or 1937, in the midst of deep religious concentration, Sun Ra claimed that a bright light appeared around him, and, as he later said: My whole body changed into something else. I could see through myself. And I went up... I wasn't in human form... I landed on a planet that I identified as Saturn... they teleported me and I was down on stage with them. They wanted to talk with me. They had one little antenna on each ear. A little antenna over each eye. They talked to me. They told me to stop because there was going to be great trouble in schools... The world was going into complete chaos... I would speak, and the world would listen. That's what they told me. This album originally appeared in 1962 and includes some remarkable technical advances. While testing the tape recorder while the musicians were tuning up one day, the band's drummer and engineer, Tommy Hunter, realized that by manipulating the tape recorder in unconventional fashion, he could create sounds that nobody had ever heard before. Unless you have already booked your summer holiday on Saturn, I suggest that you buy this record to see what you are missing.
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  • ART FORMS OF DIMENSIONS TOMORROW
    Sold Out

    ART FORMS OF DIMENSIONS TOMORROW

    GREYSCALE Mar 2018
    1 disc
    CD
    $16.99