Art Farmer & Jim Hall – Big Blues (1979 UK Vinyl LP) CTI 7083
Artist: Art Farmer and Jim Hall Album: Big Blues Label: CTI Records (UK Pressing) Released: 1979 Catalog No: CTI 7083
A beautiful piece of late 70s jazz fusion featuring an incredible lineup: Art Farmer (Flugelhorn), Jim Hall (Guitar), Mike Mainieri (Vibes), Steve Gadd (Drums), and Mike Moore (Bass). Recorded at the legendary Electric Lady Studios.
Condition:
Vinyl: Plays very nicely. Clean labels and a strong gloss to the wax.
Sleeve: Great condition. This is the high-quality gatefold version, still kept in a protective plastic outer sleeve to prevent wear.
Audio: Smooth, warm CTI production. No skips or heavy pops.
Includes the fantastic rendition of "A Child Is Born" and the title track "Big Blues." Perfect for collectors of the CTI label or fans of melodic, cool jazz.
Art Farmer & Jim Hall – Big Blues (1979 UK Vinyl LP) CTI 7083 | Rare original UK gatefold press, CTI Records, Creed Taylor production, Electric Lady Studios recordings. Classic smooth fusion, post-bop, and cool jazz masterpiece featuring legendary flugelhornist Art Farmer and master jazz guitarist Jim Hall. Accompanied by premier rhythm section Steve Gadd (drums), Mike Moore (bass), Mike Mainieri (vibraphone), with arrangements by David Matthews and photography by Alen MacWeeney. Tracklist includes essential jazz standards and compositions: Whisper Not (Benny Golson), A Child Is Born (Thad Jones), title track Big Blues (Jim Hall), and Maurice Ravel’s Pavane For A Dead Princess. Collectible vintage vinyl LP, 33 1/3 RPM stereo recording, Made in England. Perfect for collectors of Creed Taylor CTI releases, modern jazz classics, audiophile vinyl, 1970s jazz fusion, and iconic horn and guitar duos.
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