Blue Note Classic Vinyl Reissue Series All-Analog 180g Vinyl LP Mastered by Kevin Gray Directly from the Original Master Tapes and Manufactured at Optimal in Germany

Blue Note Records is pleased to present theBlue Note Classic Vinyl Reissue Series, a continuation of their acclaimed Blue Note 80 Vinyl Reissue Series which was launched in celebration of the labels 80th anniversary in 2019. The Classic Series will once again featureall-analog 180g vinyl pressingsin standard packaging that aremastered by Kevin Gray directly from the original master tapesand manufactured at Optimal in Germany. The first 16 titles of the Classic Series will focus on the enduring classics of the Blue Note catalog. The Classic Serieswill be on-going, running alongside the Tone Poet Audiophile Vinyl Reissue Series which is produced by Joe Harley.

Time and troubles seem to melt away during the 15 enrapturing minutes ofIdle Moments, the opening track ofGrant Greenssublime 1963 album of the same name. As the piece unhurriedly unfurls all the unique colors of the ensemble present themselves with Greens soulful guitar joined by Duke Pearsons elegant piano, Bobby Hutchersons crystalline vibraphone, Bob Cranshaws reassuring upright bass, Al Harewoods subtle drums, and lastly Joe Hendersons magnificent tenor saxophone. The pace quickens for the rest of this set including the Green original Jean de Fleur, a bluesy take on John Lewis MJQ standard Django, and Pearsons original Nomad.

Musicians:
Grant Green, guitar
Duke Pearson, piano
Joe Henderson, tenor saxophone
Bobby Hutcherson, vibes
Bob Cranshaw, bass
Al Harewood, drums

Features:
Blue Note Classic Vinyl Reissue Series
All analog 180g vinyl LP
Mastered by Kevin Gray directly from the original master tapes
Manufactured at Optimal in Germany
Standard packaging

1. Idle Moments
2. Jean De Fleur
3. Django
4. Nomad