Craft Recordings
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Another thing Evans once said is, “I have a reason that I arrive at myself for every note I play.” One would have known that without him saying it, merely by sitting him down at a piano. But... —
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Downbeat, Editor's Pick, June 2022
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Presto Recording of the Week, 17th June 2022
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New. Miles '56
Miles Davis (trumpet), Sonny Rollins (tenorsaxophone), Tommy Flanagan (piano), Paul Chambers (uprightbass), Art Taylor (drumkit), Red Garland (piano), Philly Joe Jones (drumkit), John Coltrane (tenorsaxophone)
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Despite being relegated to sideman duties, Coltrane is consistently on top form throughout this release; even on the Davis recordings he commands every inch of your attention, particularly on... —
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Presto Recording of the Week, 20th August 2021
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2021, Reissues/Archive
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Genesis of Genius: The Contemporary Recordings
RecommendedOrnette Coleman (alto saxophone), Don Cherry (trumpet), Walter Norris (piano), Don Payne (bass), Billy Higgins (drums), Percy Heath (bass), Red Mitchell (bass), Shelly Manne (drums)
This set, combining 'Something Else!!!! The Music of Ornette Coleman' and 'Tomorrow Is The Question! The New Music of Ornette Coleman', originally for Lester Koenig’s Contemporary label, neatly... —
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Jazzwise, Recommended Reissue/Archive, April 2022
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Presto Recording of the Week, 29th April 2022
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This set, combining 'Something Else!!!! The Music of Ornette Coleman' and 'Tomorrow Is The Question! The New Music of Ornette Coleman', originally for Lester Koenig’s Contemporary label, neatly... —
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Jazzwise, Recommended Reissue/Archive, April 2022
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Presto Recording of the Week, 29th April 2022
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Cookin' With Jaws and the Queen: The Legendary Prestige Cookbook Albums
RecommendedEddie 'Lockjaw' Davis, Shirley Scott
Together, [Davis and Scott] dig into a mix of standards and some originals that strike a warm balance between Basie-esque swing, bop, groove-oriented R&B, and slow-burning blues. —
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AllMusic, Editor's Choice, February 2023
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Presto Recording of the Week, 17th February 2023
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The Restful Mind
RecommendedLarry Coryell (acoustic guitar), Collin Walcott (tabla), Collin Walcott (conga), Ralph Towner (guitar), Larry Coryell (electric guitar), Glen Moore (acoustic bass guitar)
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Penguin Guide to Jazz, 4 Star
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Jazz Impressions of Black Orpheus
RecommendedVince Guaraldi Trio, Vince Guaraldi (piano), Colin Bailey (drumkit), Monte Budwig (uprightbass)
A sumptuous triple vinyl/double CD and hi-res download reissue of Guaraldi's famous third album, first issued on Fantasy in 1962, and the one which made him a household name (thanks to the breakthrough... —
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Jazzwise, Recommended Reissue/Archive, May 2023
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Thelonious Monk With John Coltrane
RecommendedThelonious Monk (piano), John Coltrane (tenorsaxophone), Shadow Wilson (drumkit), Wilbur Ware (uprightbass), Art Blakey (drumkit), Ray Copeland (trumpet), Coleman Hawkins (tenorsaxophone)
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Jazzwise, Recommended Reissue/Archive, September 2023
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