Black Lion Records Essential Reissue Series!
Mastered by Bernie Grundman, Cut by Chris Bellman, Sound & EngineeringConsultation by Steve Hoffman! Pressed at Pallas on 180 Gram Vinyl!
The Frog Lets Loose: Marathon 1965 Copenhagen Show Yields UnforgettableBluesy and Bop Phrasing, Ballads That Come Across as Mini-Symphonies
Tantalizing Audiophile Restoration Series Resurrects UK Label Black Lion:Mastered at Bernie Grundman Studios by Chris Bellman and Pressed at Pallas
EQ Notes and Curation Performed by Iconic Engineer Steve Hoffman; LPs EQd andSet Up by Bernie Grundman
Conceived, Designed, and Manufactured for Collectors and Enthusiasts: VinylJacket Features Exclusive Art
A few months after moving from America. Thats the time it took a reinvigoratedBen Webster to conquer Cafe Montmarte, a Copenhagen stage, during amarathon performance in January 1965, the standout highlights from which arecollected on this exhilarating release. Backed by pianist Kenny Drew anda rhythm section comprised of young European lions, the tenor saxophonist swingsand stings through originals and standards, riffing off of bluesy and bop-themedphrases while blowing hard and heavy on uptempo pieces. On slower compositions,Webster turns each note into a mini-symphony, full of distinguished characterand preeminent tonality. What a gas.
Originally released by the UK label Black Lion, an imprint thatspecialized in resurrecting rare gems from US jazz and blues legends, Stormy Weather stands as an unequivocal example of Webstersdynamic live prowess and a cant-miss opportunity for collectors and enthusiaststo get closer to the man and his music. Orchestrated by ORG Music, thishistorical reissue is afforded the ultimate in audiophile production standards,resulting in sonics and presentation befitting the museum-like worth of thisrecords existence.
Mastered from the original master tapes at Bernie Grundman Studios by ChrisBellman and pressed at Pallas, the 180g LP was curated by legendary engineerSteve Hoffman and eqd by Grundman himself. A better team you cannot find;every step involved serious quality-control measures to guarantee gorgeoussound. The superb vinyl jacket features exclusive artwork. Indeed, this is whatbeing a collector is all about.
Sure, the title may not be as widely known as some of Websters otherworks, but it’s a killer. And this reissue preserves vital music that will beenjoyed by generations to come. Consider it a buried treasure that,miraculously, has resurfaced in better condition than that when it wasoriginally made.
Jazz fans, Webster devotees, audiophiles, and music fanatics, don’t sleep on this collectable gem!
Features:
180g Vinyl
Mastered by Bernie Grundman
Cutting by Chris Bellman
Mastered from original master tapes
Pressed at Pallas in Germany
EQ Notes and Curation Performed by Iconic Engineer Steve Hoffman
LPs EQd and Set Up by Bernie Grundman
Exclusive cover artwork
Stereo Version
Musicians:
Ben Webster, tenor saxophone
Kenny Drew, piano
Nils Henning Orsted Pederson, bass
Alex Riel, drums
Selections:
Side A:
1. Our Love Is Here to Stay
2. My Romance
3. Blues for Herluf
4. Londonderry Air
5. Mack the Knife
Side B:
1. I Can’t Get Started
2. The Theme
3. Friskin’ the Frog
4. Stormy Weather
5. Teach Me Tonight
