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Live At Copacabana palace (Blue/Green)

GuerssenAdmin — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 22:00:00 +0000

The Azymuth live at the Copacabana Hotel was a legendary performance, infused with the magic of Rio. The group mesmerized the crowd with their fusion of jazz, funk, and Brazilian sounds, creating an unforgettable experience. The electrifying energy of their music resonated in every note, carrying the audience on an enchanting musical journey through the heart of Brazil. Recorded in March 1979, this fabulous concert delivers a Jazz Carnival of over 10 minutes… a pure gem. LIMITED EDITION 1,000 COPIES IN BLUE/GREEN TRANSLUCENT VINYL.

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Love Dub (Cherry Red)

GuerssenAdmin — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 23:00:00 +0000

Released in 1990, “Love Dub” by Black Uhuru stands as a significant work in the dub genre, revisiting their iconic tracks. Under the guidance of the undisputed dub master, Prince Jammy, this instrumental album pushes the boundaries of reggae, enhancing its signature basslines and syncopated rhythms. Echo effects, delays, and reverberations create an immersive atmosphere, showcasing the group’s enduring influence across eras!

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Gravy Train

GuerssenAdmin — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 23:00:00 +0000

Gravy Train is a fine, if not quite exceptional record from Lou Donaldson’s initial soul-jazz phase of the early ’60s. Actually, given the title and the period in which it was recorded, the album isn’t quite as greasy and funky overall as one might expect; most of the repertoire is devoted to pop ballads and mid-tempo standards, the latter of which tends to bring out more of the bop elements in Donaldson’s playing. That’s not true for the entire album, though; the title cut is a laid-back, conga-tinged, bluesy groover in the classic Donaldson mold, even if it’s a bit workmanlike. Donaldson’s longtime pianist, Herman Foster, is allotted quite a bit of solo space here, and he concentrates more on thick, rippling chords than single-note lines. For his part, Donaldson’s playing is pleasant, and the rest of the supporting group maintains a steady groove throughout. All of Donaldson’s sessions from this period (Here ‘Tis, The Natural Soul, Good Gracious) have enough worthwhile moments for devoted fans, and that’s true of Gravy Train as well, though casual fans probably won’t find it necessary enough to track down.

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Lou Takes Off

GuerssenAdmin — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Lou Takes Off is an album recorded in 1958. Considered one of Lou Donaldson’s best albums… he is here accompanied by trumpeter Donald Byrd, trombonist Curtis Fuller, pianist Sonny Clark, bassist Jamil Nasser and drummer Art Taylor… What a solid & swinging session! 180G VINYL – LIMITED EDITION 1,000 UNITS – ONE TIME PRESSING

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What’s Bin Did And What’s Bin Hid (Blue)

GuerssenAdmin — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Marble Blue & White color vinyl. What’s Bin Did And What’s Bin Hid, 1965 – 1st Studio Album, Contains Many Fan Favorites! Deluxe packaging includes: OBI strip, Single jacket with one pocket, printed inner sleeve and Marble Blue & White color vinyl with original record labels.

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Hub-Tones

GuerssenAdmin — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Trumpet legend Freddie Hubbard showed many different sounds to his style in his storied career – much of it on Blue Note – and all having made his name as part of The Jazz Messengers. His Hip Tones album is one of his most revered by those in the know and that’s why it gets this Collector’s Edition reissue on limited edition 180g vinyl. It features five of his most solid pieces for Blue Note with performances by Hubbard, James Spaulding, Herbie Hancock, Reggie Workman and Clifford Jarvis, all first released in 1963 to five star reviews.

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