Curtis Amy / Frank Butler -Groovin' Blue (Tone Poet Vinyl) -Blue Note LP Grooves.land/Playthek

Details / Tracklist:

1.1 Gone Into It

1.2 Annsome

1.3 Bobblin'

2.1 Groovin' Blue

2.2 Beautiful You

2.3 Very Frank

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Groovin' Blue by Curtis Amy & Frank Butler, released 7 March 2025. This version of Groovin' Blue comes as a 1xLP. -

Curtis Amy & Frank Butler - "Groovin' Blue (Blue Note Tone Poet Edition)" [180g Heavy Vinyl LP] Tenor saxophonist Curtis Amy's second Pacific Jazz album, Groovin' Blue, was a hard-swinging date co-led with drummer Frank Butler that was also one of the earliest recordings to feature vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson. Rounding out the band are trumpeter Carmell Jones, pianist Frank Strazzeri, and bassist Jimmy Bond. This stereo Blue Tone Poet 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.

Sleeve notes in English Single-sided printed insert with extra liner notes Cut directly from the original analog tapes 180 gram vinyl Recorded December 10, 1960 and January 10, 1961

"Groovin' Blue (Tone Poet Vinyl)" is a remarkable LP by saxophonist Curtis Amy and drummer Frank Butler, released under the legendary Blue Note label. This album, originally recorded in 1961, showcases an exciting blend of hard bop and soulful jazz expressions. The Tone Poet series ensures audiophile-quality sound with meticulous remastering and premium packaging, making this edition a must-have for collectors. Curtis Amy was known for his robust tenor saxophone style and collaborations with artists like Ray Charles; Frank Butler was celebrated as one of the finest drummers on the West Coast jazz scene. Together, their synergy creates an immersive listening experience that highlights both technical mastery and emotional depth. Blue Note Records has been synonymous with excellence in jazz since 1939, nurturing iconic talents such as Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Herbie Hancock, and many more.

Vinyl:

180g, Slingle Sleeve, Tip-On-Jacket,Stereo

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Manufacturer No.:

5542145

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