The Complete Trio & Quartet Studio Recordings 1974-76

The Olufsen Years 1988-1994

The two-time winner of Grammy Awards, alto saxophonist Gary Bartz (b. Baltimore, Sept. 26, 1940) studied music at the Julliard School in New York. He then worked with many prominent players like Max Roach, Art Blakey, Blue Mitchell, McCoy Tyner in the 60s. His international fame came when he joined Miles Davis in the early 70s. He made his SteepleChase recording debut with Jackie McLean in 1973 ("Ode To Super" SCCD 31009). 15 years later he went into a studio in Copenhagen with the band he was touring with in Europe (except Butch Lacy replacing Joanne Brackeen on piano) to make this second album for SteepleChase. Bartz received the BNY Mellon Jazz 2015 Living Legacy Award. He is Professor of Jazz Saxophone at Oberlin College. "... one of the best of Bartz' recent releases, while it emphasizes leader's powerful playing, the well-balanced ensemble performances are quite enticing." (Sato - Swing Journal on SCS 1234)

Chicago's grand tenor man Earle Lavon "Von" Freeman Sr. (October 3, 1923 - August 11, 2012) was a revered and most loved elder of the jazz scene in the Windy City. Von has been on producer Nils Winther's top priority list of the musicians he wanted to record. The dream came true in the late spring of 1992, when Von was 72. Von's powerful tenor is tastefully supported by his trusted rhythm section of Jodie Christian (piano), Eddie de Haas bass) and Wilbur Campbell (drums).. "This is an excellent introduction to the Chicago style of tenor playing and to four extremely creative musicians at their peaks." (Cadence)

Recorded in the summer of 1978 in Manhattan's C. I. Recording Studio this rare encounter of jazz's supreme instrumentalists and individualists Walt Dickerson (1928 - 2008) and Sun Ra (1914 - 1993) became an instant cult album among the followers of Avant Garde jazz of the 70s. The author of the newly added liner notes Neil Tesser remarks, "Nearly a half-century after the fact, Visions now stands as a milestone of free improvisation Almost half a century ago Trevor Tolley of Canadian jazz publication CODA enthused, "This is a tremendous record... outstanding collaborations throughout this beautiful record, as well as some gloriously sustained solo passages... it is the work of two masters in the full certainty of their powers." 180g Audiophile Vinyl

June 15, 1976 Long tall Dexter plunges into a blowing spree in this unusual piano-less trio format. "... It contains some of his freest solos, notably On Green Dolphin Street... " (The Penguin Guide to Jazz) C. Andrew Hovan the author of the new liner notes for the album writes: "Lullaby for a Monster", recorded just before his triumphant homecoming, stands as a powerful reminder of an era when jazz giants roamed in abundance. A favorite among musicians, this album deserves wider recognition within Gordon's impressive discography." "... intense and vibrant music throughout... " (DIAPASON, France) "... in this stripped down setting Dexter Gordon is truly on fire... " (Soulpope - The Jazz Beat) 180g Audiophile Vinyl

40 years ago Bill Evans and Jim Hall recorded two brilliant duo albums called "Intermodulations" and "Undercurrent". Andy Laverne and John Abercrombie whose collaboration dates back to the late 1960s have been inspired by the Evans-Hall recordings and have been experimenting with the format. Andy LaVerne remarks, "Over the years we have collaborated as a duo many times in concerts, club dates, workshop sessions. I guess Bill and Jim set a wonderful example to us of what could be achieved by the piano/guitar instrumentation". This LP, though it is neither re-creation nor copying of the original material, is an evolution of the predecessors. 180g Audiophile Vinyl

When Destiny Calls 180g Audiophile Vinyl

For Us

Second Set 180g Audiophile Vinyl

A Lazy Afternoon 180g Audiophile Vinyl

Swiss Nights, Vol. 3 180g Audiophile Vinyl

Digitally remastered edition of this 1976 album from the veteran singer/songwriter and performer. Chip Taylor is best known as the composer of 'Wild Thing'. He recorded this one album for CBS Records which has been long out of print on both vinyl and CD. For those not familiar with his name, Chip Taylor has written songs for Willie Nelson, Linda Ronstadt, the Hollies, Johnny Tillotson, Jackie Deshannon, amongst many others, in a career that has spanned five decades. 180g Audiophile Vinyl

First Set 180g Audiophile Vinyl

Trio 1 180g Audiophile Vinyl