Really looking forward to getting Benny Carter's "Jazz Giant". Some more Barney Kessel which is very cool, along with Ben Webster and Shelly Manne. This is a very good record and can put you in a swinging good mood as it plays. Only have a CD of it and will be curious how wide they do the soundstage with this since they went with stereo. I have never heard the mono version but I bet it sounds pretty sweet. Wasn't this released as a 45, 2-LP set a while back?
The recording is what it is, as you already know. And originals are not that hard to find. But the remaster (2013) is an improvement, a bit crispier and cleaner, taking advantage of modern digital technology. Shame they didn’t keep the original cover art, though
I just sampled it, it sounds very nice indeed, however, Previn's bumpy piano is kind of a dealbreaker for me. Such a shame, because otherwise, the line up is insane.
For those in Europe mainly I think ,who are interested in buying the Mono Pepper RSD record. Art Pepper Meets The Rhythm Section (Mono Edition) - Jazz Messengers
Man I wish they dared to reissue something little more out of the jazz box and bring out this one: Woody Shaw - Blackstone Legacy A cult record screaming for a great vinyl reissue.
Was not in the cult, so did not know anything of this, but your statement made me go listen, really enjoying it so far (streaming on Spotify). I see too that it commands big money for a vinyl pressing, like $250+!. Great stuff, thanks!
With names like Gary Bartz, Bennie Maupin etc. you can’t go wrong recommended for anybody who thinks Bitches Brew is a little dull here and there another Contemporary artist that probably makes zero chance of a reissue: Huey Simmons - Burning Spirits Sonny Simmons - Rumasuma a pity…
Price for this one seems to have really jumped up lately! I picked up an original last year for a great price, love it and I agree it’s crying out for a reissue!
According to Acoustic Sounds Shelly Manne has been pushed to Sept 15, 2023. Meets the Rhythm Section is February 23. I wonder whats coming in between those 7 months, if anything…
As long as the sound quality is ok no complaints from my side. However have 3 on vinyl and bought this one for the missing copy.
After a lot of deliberation I finally got my hands on “Hampton Hawes: Four!” More than blown away by this one, it’s absolutely incredible. My favourite so far is “Bow Jest” but the whole album flows so well and the pressing is spectacular. I really love this series and can’t wait for Jazz Giant next and probably will double dip and get the stereo version of AP meets the Rhythm Section.
Contemporary S 7556 - Kessell / Manne / Brown " The Poll Winners Ride Again" - rec. 1958 -Engineer: Roy DuNann
