Look To The Sky

Regular price $34.99
Label
SteepleChase
Release Date
January 23, 2026
Format
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    Featuring
    • COMPOSER
      Various
    • PERFORMER
      Tom Harrell, John McNeil, Kenny Barron, Billy Hart, Buster Williams
    Product Details
    • RELEASE DATE
      January 23, 2026
    • UPC
      716043112814
    • CATALOG NUMBER
      G1128
    • LABEL
      SteepleChase
    • NUMBER OF DISCS
      1
    • GENRE

Originally released in 1979 and reissued on CD in 1996 with bonus material, G1128 stands as a vibrant snapshot of two masterful trumpeters—John McNeil and Tom Harrell—at a pivotal moment in modern jazz. Now, for the first time, this landmark session returns in stunning 24bit/96kHz remastered fidelity on heavyweight 180g vinyl, preserving the warmth and swing of the original analog tapes. Backed by a stellar rhythm section featuring Kenny Barron (piano), Buster Williams (bass), and Billy Hart (drums), McNeil and Harrell engage in a spirited, lyrical dialogue that’s as respectful of tradition as it is forward-looking. Their interplay is marked by mutual admiration rather than rivalry—Harrell’s bright, unflappable tone contrasts beautifully with McNeil’s introspective, saxophone-inspired phrasing. For audiophiles, collectors, and jazz devotees alike, this is not just a reissue—it’s a rediscovery. “...it’s never a duel of trumpets here but it’s the duet of trumpets... When the two trumpeters share technique and inspiration, one cannot but enjoy the inevitable result...” (Alain Tercinet, JAZZ HOT).