| Description: | The brilliant arranger Gil Evans had already collaborated with Miles Davis on Birth of the Cool and Miles Ahead when he made his 2 excellent albums for World Pacificâ??New Bottle Old Wine (1958) and Great Jazz Standards (1959)â??the latter featuring Johnny Coles, Steve Lacy, Budd Johnson, Elvin Jones & more.
This stereo Tone Poet Vinyl Edition was produced by Joe Harley, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original analog master tapes, pressed on 180g vinyl at RTI, and packaged in a deluxe tip-on jacket. - .. STANDARDS / BLUE NOTE TONE POET SERIES / 180GR. The brilliant arranger, composer, and pianist Gil Evans had already collaborated with Miles Davis on Birth of the Cool and Miles Ahead and made his own debut album Gil Evans & Ten for Prestige when he signed with World Pacific Records in 1958 and made the first of two albums for the label: New Bottle Old Wine with featured soloist Cannonball Adderley. The next year Evans was back in the studio to record the follow-up Great Jazz Standards with two different ensembles featuring the likes of trumpeter Johnny Coles, trombonists Curtis Fuller and Jimmy Cleveland, soprano saxophonist Steve Lacy, tenor saxophonist and clarinetist Budd Johnson, guitarist Ray Crawford, drummer Elvin Jones, and others. As the title promises, the album presents a program of great jazz standards leading off with Bix Beiderbecke's "Davenport Blues," a showcase for Coles, before launching into a shimmering version of Thelonious Monk's "Straight No Chaser" where Coles, Lacy, Fuller, and Evans all get the spotlight. A stunning presentation of Fran Landesman and Tommy Wolf's "Ballad of the Sad Young Men" and a no-nonsense take on Clifford Brown's "Joy Spring" close out the first side. On the flipside, John Lewis' "Django" gets an impressionistic arrangement full of surprises, while a modernistic version of Don Redman's "Chant of the Weed" is a solo vehicle for Johnson's clarinet. The album culminates with a soaring performance of the Evans original "Theme," later known as "La Nevada." This stereo Tone Poet Vinyl Edition was produced by Joe Harley, mastered by Kevin Gray (Cohearent Audio) from the original analog master tapes, pressed on 180g vinyl at Record Technology Inc. (RTI), and packaged in a deluxe tip-on jacket. FEATURES:- 180gram Vinyl LP
- Tone Poet Audiophile Vinyl Reissue Series
- Mastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio
- Mastered from the Original Analog Tapes
- Deluxe Tip-On Jacket
Gil Evans - Great Jazz Standards - Tone Poet LPLimited 180gm vinyl LP pressing housed in deluxe tip-on jacket. The brilliant arranger, composer, and pianist Gil Evans had already collaborated with Miles Davis on Birth of the Cool and Miles Ahead and made his own debut album Gil Evans & Ten for Prestige when he signed with World Pacific Records in 1958 and made the first of two albums for the label: New Bottle Old Wine with featured soloist Cannonball Adderley. The next year Evans was back in the studio to record the follow-up Great Jazz Standards with two different ensembles featuring the likes of trumpeter Johnny Coles, trombonists Curtis Fuller and Jimmy Cleveland, soprano saxophonist Steve Lacy, tenor saxophonist and clarinetist Budd Johnson, guitarist Ray Crawford, drummer Elvin Jones, and others. As the title promises, the album presents a program of great jazz standards leading off with Bix Beiderbecke's "Davenport Blues," a showcase for Coles, before launching into a shimmering version of Thelonious Monk's "Straight No Chaser" where Coles, Lacy, Fuller, and Evans all get the spotlight. A stunning presentation of Fran Landesman and Tommy Wolf's "Ballad of the Sad Young Men" and a no-nonsense take on Clifford Brown's "Joy Spring" close out the first side. On the flipside, John Lewis' "Django" gets an impressionistic arrangement full of surprises, while a modernistic version of Don Redman's "Chant of the Weed" is a solo vehicle for Johnson's clarinet. The album culminates with a soaring performance of the Evans original "Theme," later known as "La Nevada." Mastered by Kevin Gray from the original analog master tapes.Comes with an 11.5" x 11.5" monochrome single side printed insert. With "Blue Note Tone Poet Series" hype sticker to the front of the protective clear plastic bag.
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Recorded on February 5, 1959 (Tracks A3, A4, B2, B3) and early 1959 (A1, A2, B1) NYC, NY.
Technical Note: There are brief tape glitches on the master of Ballad Of The Sad Young Men and Chant Of The Weed.
A Richard Bock Production
World Pacific Records ? A Division of Pacific Enterprises, Inc. ? Hollywood, California
Blue Note® is a registered trademark of Capitol Records, LLC.
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A Blue Note Records release; originally released by World-Pacific Records in 1959 © 2023 UMG Recordings, Inc.
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A Blue Note Records release; © 2023 UMG Recordings, Inc.
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Cut directly from the original analog tapes
Reissue Supervised by Joe Harley
Mastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio
Manufactured at Record Technology Inc. (RTI) on 180 gram vinyl
Runouts are etched."Great Jazz Standards (Tone Poet Vinyl)" is a remarkable LP by the Gil Evans Orchestra, released under the prestigious Blue Note label. This album showcases Evans' masterful arrangements of classic jazz standards, blending lush orchestration with innovative harmonies that have become his signature. The Tone Poet series ensures audiophile-quality sound and meticulous attention to detail in both pressing and packaging, making this release a must-have for collectors and jazz enthusiasts alike.
Gil Evans was one of the most influential arrangers and composers in modern jazz history. Renowned for his groundbreaking collaborations with Miles Davis on albums like "Miles Ahead," "Sketches of Spain," and "Porgy and Bess," Evans brought a unique sense of color, texture, and sophistication to big band music. His work has left an indelible mark on generations of musicians.
Blue Note Records stands as one of the most iconic labels in jazz history, known for its commitment to artistic excellence since 1939. With legendary artists such as John Coltrane, Herbie Hancock, Art Blakey, and Wayne Shorter among its roster, Blue Note continues to set benchmarks in quality recordings?especially through their acclaimed Tone Poet vinyl reissue series. |
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