The Waiting Game (Tone Poet Vinyl)

Tina Brooks
The Waiting Game (Tone Poet Vinyl)

41,39 EUR
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Blue Note
Release date: 29/Jan/2021
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Sales Rank: #371 in Other Modern Jazz
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Style: Other Modern Jazz
Product No.: 2100081319

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Details / Tracklist: 01. "Talkin' About (Remastered 1999)"
02. "One For Myrtle (Remastered 1999/24-Bit Mastering)"
03. "Dhyana (Remastered 1999/24-Bit Mastering)"
04. "David The King (Remastered 1999/24-Bit Mastering)"
05. "Stranger In Paradise (Remastered 1999/24-Bit Mastering)"
06. "The Waiting Game (Remastered 1999/24-Bit Mastering)"
Number of discs: 1
Extra-Infos: Blue Note Tone Poet Series / 180gr.
Description:The Waiting Game was the unsung tenor saxophonist Tina Brooksâ?? final album, recorded in 1961 but not released until 1999. Brooks is one of the most under-appreciated tenor players and composers of the hard bop era, with only one of his four Blue Note sessions (the classic True Blue) released during his lifetime. Brooks is joined here by Johnny Coles on trumpet, Kenny Drew on piano, Wilbur Ware on bass, and Philly Joe Jones on drums. Brooks penned five of the six tracks, showcasing his unique compositional talent in addition to his pleading and soulful tenor sound. Highlights include the Side 1 opener â??Talkinâ?? Aboutâ? and the modal masterpieces â??Dhyanaâ? and â??David the King.â?. - BLUE NOTE TONE POET SERIES / 180GR.
Limited 180gm vinyl LP pressing in gatefold jacket. The Waiting Game was the unsung tenor saxophonist Tina Brooks' final album, recorded in 1961 and released in '99. Joined here by Johnny Coles (trumpet), Kenny Drew (piano), Wilbur Ware (bass) and Philly Joe Jones (drums). Brooks penned five tracks, showcasing his unique compositional talent. Highlights include the opener "Talkin' About" and the modal masterpieces "Dhyana" and "David the King." Blue Note Tone Poet Series in deluxe gatefold packaging.
Issued in gatefold jacket. Catalog number 40536 on front cover. Catalog number BST 40536 on spine, labels. Catalog number ST-40536 on back cover. Catalog number B0032109-01 on spine, back cover, in label matrices. Series hype sticker: Mastered From The Original Analog Tapes Recorded By Rudy Van Gelder Reissue Supervised by Joe Harley Mastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio Manufactured at Record Technology Inc. (RTI) on 180 Gram Vinyl ? 1985 Capitol Records, LLC. © 2020 UMG Recordings, Inc. 1750 Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028 - USA Recorded on March 2, 1961 at Van Gelder Studios, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.
"The Waiting Game (Tone Poet Vinyl)" is a masterful LP by the acclaimed tenor saxophonist Tina Brooks, released under the legendary Blue Note label. Recorded in 1961 but not issued until decades later, this album stands as one of Brooks' most compelling works, featuring his signature blend of soulful lyricism and hard bop sophistication. The Tone Poet series ensures an audiophile-grade listening experience with meticulous remastering and premium packaging. Tina Brooks was a vital figure in the golden era of jazz; though his career was brief, albums like "True Blue" have cemented his legacy among jazz enthusiasts worldwide. Blue Note Records has been synonymous with excellence in jazz since 1939, nurturing icons such as Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Herbie Hancock while continually setting standards for quality recordings.
No. of tracks: 6
Manufacturer No.: 0893419
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