LOOK TO THE SKY

Description

Originally released in 1979 and reissued on CD in 1996 with bonus tracks, G1128 offers a striking testimony to two virtuoso trumpeters - John McNeil and Tom Harrell - at a pivotal moment in modern jazz. Today, for the first time, this historic session returns in superb remastered sound quality at 24 bits/96 kHz on 180 g vinyl, preserving the warmth and swing of the original analog tapes. Accompanied by an exceptional rhythm section made up of Kenny Barron (piano), Buster Williams (bass) and Billy Hart (drums), McNeil and Harrell engage in an inspired and lyrical musical dialogue, as respectful of tradition as it is avant-garde. Their interplay is marked by mutual admiration rather than rivalry: Harrell’s clear, assured sound contrasts beautifully with McNeil’s introspective, saxophone-inspired phrasing. For audiophiles, collectors and jazz enthusiasts, this is not simply a reissue, but a rediscovery. Recorded on April 20, 1979.