Grachan Moncur III Evolution Music Matters Ltd Ed 180 Gram 45rpm Mono 2LP (Ex)
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This 2LP set has been play graded. Side A is edge warped but tracked fine. It has some light pops. Side B has light pops. Side D track 1 has light pops. Ex
Remastered by Kevin Gray and Steve Hoffman from the Original Rudy Van Gelder Blue Note Master Tapes! The Definitive issue of this classic Blue Note title!
The first avant-garde jazz trombonist, Grachan Moncur III recorded two dazzling classics for Blue Note during 1963-64: Some Other Stuff and Evolution. In the 1950s J.J. Johnson's boppish trombone style was dominant, resulting in scores of young trombonists sounding quite a bit like Johnson. Moncur, who picked up experience with Ray Charles and the Jazztet, was a very different case. While very familiar with Johnson, Moncur expanded the emotional range of the trombone, and led to its acceptance in free jazz. By 1963, Moncur was fully formed and sounding unique on Jackie McLean's famous One Step Beyond album. Nearly the same group (with McLean, Bobby Hutcherson and a teenaged Tony Williams) is on Evolution plus the great trumpeter Lee Morgan. The four Moncur pieces are dramatic, lengthy, episodic and full of surprises. The titles ("Air Raid," "Evolution," "The Coaster" and especially "Monk In Wonderland") give listeners hints as to the wild, innovative and unpredictable nature of this dynamic music which is unlike anything heard anywhere else. The wit and colors, along with the brilliant playing, make Evolution a very memorable set even during the extremely fertile period of the mid-1960s.
Features: • Remastered from the Original Rudy Van Gelder Blue Note Master Tapes! • Remastered by Kevin Gray and Steve Hoffman at Acoustech • Cut at 45rpm for Better Sound! • Pressed on two 180 gram Virgin Vinyl LPs by RTI • Limited Edition • Ultra-Durable, Extra Thick Album Jackets • Gatefold Album with Session Photos in stunning High Resolution
Musicians: Lee Morgan, trumpet Grachan Moncur III, trombone Jackie McLean, alto sax Bobby Hutcherson, vibes Bob Cranshaw, bass Anthony Williams, drums
Selections: 1. Air Raid 2. Evolution 3. The Coaster 4. Monk In Wonderland
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