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Three of the album’s six pieces were penned by Shorter including the swaggering set opener “The Chess Players,” the imaginative “Sakeena’s Vision” written for Blakey’s young daughter, and the tribute “Lester Left Town” which was dedicated to influential jazz tenor forefather Lester Young. However, it was Timmons’ unforgettable gospel-influenced tune “Dat Dere,” a suitably soulful follow-up to the band’s previous hit “Moanin’,” that the album would ultimately become best-known for. This excellent edition of The Jazz Messengers would go on to record a phenomenal run of classic albums including A Night In Tunisia, Like Someone In Love, The Freedom Rider, Roots \u0026amp; Herbs, and The Witch Doctor. This Classic Vinyl Edition is all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes, and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.Tracklist:A1: The Chess PlayersA2: Sakeena's VisionA3: PolitelyB1: Dat DereB2: Lester Left TownB3: It's Only A Paper Moon\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Blue Note Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46827004264670,"sku":"00602438176113","price":27.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/2659\/1966\/files\/GG3nLHzy071qdFVGiDP4s-vSrcnN5DDLVFZMFTYYXbI.jpg?v=1748270483"},{"product_id":"herbie-hancock-maiden-voyage-lp-blue-note-classic-vinyl-series","title":"Herbie Hancock - Maiden Voyage LP (Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series)","description":"\u003cp\u003eEven by the high-water marks set by Herbie Hancock’s tremendous 1960s Blue Note output, 1965’s Maiden Voyage remains one of the pinnacle artistic achievements of the great pianist’s career. Hancock is joined here by his Miles Davis Quintet bandmates Ron Carter on bass and Tony Williams on drums, along with Freddie Hubbard on trumpet and George Coleman on tenor saxophone.The quintet embarks on an oceanic exploration of five original Hancock compositions, several of which have since become enduring standards of the jazz lexicon including the title track, “Eye of the Hurricane,” and “Dolphin Dance.” This Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition is all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes, and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.Tracklist:A1: Maiden VoyageA2: The Eye Of The HurricaneA3: Little OneB1: Survival Of The FittestB2: Dolphin Dance\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Blue Note Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46827018682590,"sku":"00602435931968","price":27.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/2659\/1966\/files\/tIhqPjmA98S3b0OXlOhjhKk66PVCbh8xMPRaxRhRTnc.jpg?v=1748269440"},{"product_id":"herbie-hancock-takin-off-lp-blue-note-classic-vinyl-series","title":"Herbie Hancock- Takin  Off LP (Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series)","description":"\u003cp\u003eOn his debut album Takin’ Off—recorded and released in 1962—jazz legend Herbie Hancock arrived fully formed at the helm of an impressive quintet with trumpeter Freddie Hubbard, tenor saxophonist Dexter Gordon, bassist Butch Warren, and drummer Billy Higgins. Though rooted firmly in hard bop, the brilliant pianist and composer presented his own strikingly original voice on this 6-song album consisting entirely of his own compositions from the funky hit “Watermelon Man” to the timeless ballad “Alone and I.”\nThis Classic Vinyl Edition is all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes, and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.\nTracklist:A1: Watermelon ManA2: Three Bags FullA3: Empty PocketsB1: The MazeB2: Driftin'B3: Alone And I\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Blue Note Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46827018944734,"sku":"0602577423994","price":27.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/2659\/1966\/files\/Ad6s8d5IUwK6_kKbvE_yej3jHxbTCKdvPiKXDWyK640.jpg?v=1748269459"},{"product_id":"herbie-hancock-empyrean-isles-lp-blue-note-classic-vinyl-series","title":"Herbie Hancock - Empyrean Isles LP (Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series)","description":"\u003cp\u003eHerbie Hancock debuted on Blue Note in 1962 and quickly established himself as both a remarkable pianist and a brilliant composer with three excellent albums—Takin’ Off, My Point Of View, and Inventions \u0026amp; Dimensions—before making what is widely considered to be his first masterpiece: Empyrean Isles. Recorded in 1964, the album seemed to distill the full breadth of Hancock’s artistry into a sweeping 35-minute musical journey. Joining Hancock on the voyage were three of his closest collaborators: trumpeter Freddie Hubbard and Hancock’s Miles Davis Quintet bandmates Ron Carter on bass and Tony Williams on drums. Each of the four distinctive original pieces Hancock composed for the date occupies its own unique space. The quartet launches into the album opener “One Finger Snap” which consists of a single opening line that leads directly into blistering improvisations by Hubbard and Hancock. The first side concludes with the beguiling “Oliloquy Valley” which conjures a mysterious and mystical vibe. The flipside leads off with one of Hancock’s most enduring themes, “Cantaloupe Island,” with its undulating groove and unforgettable melody, before moving into a more exploratory realm with “The Egg,” an expansive 14-minute epic that flirts with the avant-garde and gives ample space for the musicians to let their imaginations run wild. This Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition is stereo, all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes, and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.Tracklist:A1: One Finger SnapA2: Oliloqui ValleyB1: Cantaloupe IslandB2: The Egg\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Blue Note Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46827018780894,"sku":"00602448595621","price":27.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/2659\/1966\/files\/1ctGPhZ2j8ePOTpORbf2Y7Hyl8UHeLD1hsh1xrPk7RM.jpg?v=1748269144"},{"product_id":"herbie-hancock-empyrean-isles-uhq-cd","title":"Herbie Hancock - Empyrean Isles (UHQ-CD)","description":"\u003cp\u003eHerbie Hancock debuted on Blue Note in 1962 and quickly established himself as both a remarkable pianist and a brilliant composer with three excellent albums—Takin’ Off, My Point Of View, and Inventions \u0026amp; Dimensions—before making what is widely considered to be his first masterpiece: Empyrean Isles. Recorded in 1964, the album seemed to distill the full breadth of Hancock’s artistry into a sweeping 35-minute musical journey. Joining Hancock on the voyage were three of his closest collaborators: trumpeter Freddie Hubbard and Hancock’s Miles Davis Quintet bandmates Ron Carter on bass and Tony Williams on drums. Each of the four distinctive original pieces Hancock composed for the date occupies its own unique space. The quartet launches into the album opener “One Finger Snap” which consists of a single opening line that leads directly into blistering improvisations by Hubbard and Hancock. The first side concludes with the beguiling “Oliloquy Valley” which conjures a mysterious and mystical vibe. The flipside leads off with one of Hancock’s most enduring themes, “Cantaloupe Island,” with its undulating groove and unforgettable melody, before moving into a more exploratory realm with “The Egg,” an expansive 14-minute epic that flirts with the avant-garde and gives ample space for the musicians to let their imaginations run wild.UHQ-CD’s reproduce the sound of original master tapes as faithfully as possible by utilizing new transfer technologies and improved materials to produce high-quality sound with a better representation of the whole stage. UHQ-CDs comply with CD standards and can be played on existing players. Each title is presented in a UHQ-CD jewel case with an obi-strip and the original sleeve notes reproduced on the back inlay.Tracklist:1. One Finger Snap2. Oliloqui Valley3. Cantaloupe Island4. 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Recorded over two dates that Summer, The Gigolo featured Morgan with a dynamic quintet comprised of Wayne Shorter on tenor saxophone, Harold Mabern on piano, Bob Cranshaw on bass, and Billy Higgins on drums. A supremely confident set of swaggering hard bop, the album kicks off with the groovy opener “Yes I Can, No You Can’t,” one of four Morgan originals featured here along with the up-tempo gems “Trapped” and “Speedball,” and stirring explorations of the 11-minute “The Gigolo.” The album closes with an exceptional arrangement of the ballad “You Go To My Head” which sways with sensual movement. \nThis Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition is stereo, all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes, and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal. \nTracklist:A1: Yes I Can, No You Can'tA2: TrappedA3: Speed Ball\nB1: The GigoloB2: You Go To My Head\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Blue Note Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46827024515294,"sku":"00602458807851","price":27.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/2659\/1966\/files\/k1OTdiHMxiLFCfN6kOsXgdRJDDPoeYDtssUsgALFNCE.jpg?v=1748270105"},{"product_id":"miles-davis-volume-1-uhq-cd","title":"Miles Davis - Volume 1 (UHQ-CD)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe legendary trumpeter Miles Davis was still near the beginning of his storied career when he cut the three sessions that comprise his Blue Note recordings in 1952, 1953, and 1954. In the late 1940s, Miles had been a member of Charlie Parker’s quintet and Dizzy Gillespie’s big band, as well as cutting select sides as a leader including the influential Birth of the Cool sessions for Capitol Records. Miles’ star was still rising at the time he hooked up with Alfred Lion and Blue Note, but he was clearly on his path towards becoming one of the greatest bandleaders in jazz. Initially released across three 10” LPs—Young Man With A Horn, Vol. 2, and Vol. 3—the music captured on these Blue Note sides contains all the hallmarks of his early style from blazing bebop to beautiful ballads. When Blue Note transitioned to the 12” LP in 1955, Lion compiled Miles’ recordings onto two volumes as the inaugural releases of the 1500 series. Volume 1 (Blue Note 1501) presents tracks from the 1952 and 1953 sextet sessions featuring two stellar line-ups with included trombonist J.J. 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Over four sessions recorded in 1947 and 1948, Blue Note documented Monk in trio, quartet, quintet, and sextet settings performing his singular compositions including “’Round Midnight,” “Ruby My Dear,” “Epistrophy,” “Well You Needn’t,” and “Thelonious,” and released the 10” LP Genius of Modern Music. In 1956, Blue Note transitioned to the 12” LP and began the fabled 1500 Series which included the expanded Genius of Modern Music, Volume One(BLP 1510) featuring one of Reid Miles’ earliest cover designs for the label. This Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition is mono, all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray, and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal. 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