Play Monk, Ellington & Strayhorn

Description

This exceptional edition of California Duets, recorded in 1994 by legendary jazzmen Mal Waldron and Steve Lacy, is presented in a sumptuous double 180-gram vinyl box set, pressed on high-quality virgin vinyl for optimal sound reproduction. Housed in a deluxe gatefold sleeve, this limited edition will delight collectors and discerning audiophiles. The audio was transferred from the original analog tapes and remastered by Matthew Lutthans at the prestigious The Mastering Lab, ensuring remarkable depth, warmth, and sonic fidelity. This edition also includes exclusive photographs by Hugo Peeters, capturing the intensity and artistic chemistry of the duo, as well as an unpublished essay by Kevin Whitehead, an internationally renowned jazz author and critic, offering an in-depth look at the album and the collaboration between these two major figures of contemporary jazz. An essential piece for lovers of modern jazz and collectors of exceptional vinyl records.