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$11.60The Story
Lee Morganās 1968 albumĀ Taruāwhich wouldnāt be first released until 1980 as part of the LT Seriesāfound the trumpeter at a crossroads exploring a variety of styles. The band on this outstanding date is notable for several reasons including the elevating presence of guitaristĀ George BensonĀ who delivers inspired solos throughout. The session also marked Morganās first recorded collaboration with tenor saxophonistĀ Bennie MaupinĀ who would play an integral role on future Morgan albums includingĀ Caramba!Ā andĀ Live at the Lighthouse. Rounding out the sextet were pianistĀ John Hicks, bassistĀ Reggie Workman, and the ever-inspiriting drummerĀ Billy Higgins. The six-song set covered a range of stylistic ground including modal jazz (āAvotcja Oneā), hard-charging post-bop (āGet Yourself Togetherā), beautiful balladry (āHaeschenā and āTaru, Whatās Wrong With You?ā), gospel-tinged numbers (āDee Lawdā), and funky boogaloos (āDuremā).
Blue Note Tone Poet Series
The Tone Poet Audiophile Vinyl Reissue Series was born out of Blue Note President Don Wasā admiration for the exceptional audiophile Blue Note LP reissues presented by Music Matters. Was brought Joe Harley, a.k.a. the āTone Poet,ā on board to curate and supervise a series of reissues from the Blue Note family of labels.Ā
Extreme attention to detail has been paid to getting these right in every conceivable way, from the jacket graphics and printing quality to superior LP mastering (direct from the master tapes) by Kevin Gray to superb 180g audiophile LP pressings by Record Technology Inc. Every aspect of these Tone Poet releases is done to the highest possible standard. It means that you will never find a superior version. This is IT.
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 gatefold tip-on jacket.Ā
Tracklist:
A1: Avotcja One
A2: Haeschen
A3: Dee Lawd
B1: Get Yourself Together
B2: Taru, What's Wrong With You?
B3: Durem
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Lee Morganās 1968 albumĀ Taruāwhich wouldnāt be first released until 1980 as part of the LT Seriesāfound the trumpeter at a crossroads exploring a variety of styles. The band on this outstanding date is notable for several reasons including the elevating presence of guitaristĀ George BensonĀ who delivers inspired solos throughout. The session also marked Morganās first recorded collaboration with tenor saxophonistĀ Bennie MaupinĀ who would play an integral role on future Morgan albums includingĀ Caramba!Ā andĀ Live at the Lighthouse. Rounding out the sextet were pianistĀ John Hicks, bassistĀ Reggie Workman, and the ever-inspiriting drummerĀ Billy Higgins. The six-song set covered a range of stylistic ground including modal jazz (āAvotcja Oneā), hard-charging post-bop (āGet Yourself Togetherā), beautiful balladry (āHaeschenā and āTaru, Whatās Wrong With You?ā), gospel-tinged numbers (āDee Lawdā), and funky boogaloos (āDuremā).
Blue Note Tone Poet Series
The Tone Poet Audiophile Vinyl Reissue Series was born out of Blue Note President Don Wasā admiration for the exceptional audiophile Blue Note LP reissues presented by Music Matters. Was brought Joe Harley, a.k.a. the āTone Poet,ā on board to curate and supervise a series of reissues from the Blue Note family of labels.Ā
Extreme attention to detail has been paid to getting these right in every conceivable way, from the jacket graphics and printing quality to superior LP mastering (direct from the master tapes) by Kevin Gray to superb 180g audiophile LP pressings by Record Technology Inc. Every aspect of these Tone Poet releases is done to the highest possible standard. It means that you will never find a superior version. This is IT.
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 gatefold tip-on jacket.Ā
Tracklist:
A1: Avotcja One
A2: Haeschen
A3: Dee Lawd
B1: Get Yourself Together
B2: Taru, What's Wrong With You?
B3: Durem
