{"product_id":"herbie-nichols-trio-lp-blue-note-tone-poet-series","title":"HERBIE NICHOLS TRIO LP (BLUE NOTE TONE POET SERIES)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHerbie Nichols\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas one of the most original pianists and composers in Jazz history. Blue Note founder\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlfred Lion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003econsidered him to be as unique and important a voice as\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThelonious Monk\u003c\/strong\u003e, another singular talent who Lion was the first to record a few years before he signed Nichols in 1955. Little-known during his lifetime, recognition has begun to grow in recent decades for Nichols’ incredibly hip, angular compositions, each of which were miniature marvels built with their own sturdy inner logic. Following his introduction on the two 10” LPs\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Prophetic Herbie Nichols, Vol. 1\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVol. 2\u003c\/em\u003e., Nichols returned to\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRudy Van Gelder’s\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHackensack, New Jersey studio in August 1955 with drummer\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMax Roach\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand bassist\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAl McKibbon\u003c\/strong\u003e—and again in April 1956 with Roach and bassist\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTeddy Kotick\u003c\/strong\u003e—for sessions that produced\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHerbie Nichols Trio\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e(BLP 1519). This 12” LP was another collection of idiosyncratic Nichols originals including “The Gig,” “House Party Starting,” “Wildflower,” and perhaps his best-known composition “Lady Sings the Blues” which was written for\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBillie Holiday\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlue Note Tone Poet Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Tone Poet Audiophile Vinyl Reissue Series was born out of Blue Note President Don Was’ admiration for the exceptional audiophile Blue Note LP reissues presented by Music Matters. Was brought Joe Harley, a.k.a. the “Tone Poet,” on board to curate and supervise a series of reissues from the Blue Note family of labels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExtreme attention to detail has been paid to getting these right in every conceivable way, from the jacket graphics and printing quality to superior LP mastering (direct from the master tapes) by Kevin Gray to superb 180g audiophile LP pressings by Record Technology Inc. Every aspect of these Tone Poet releases is done to the highest possible standard. It means that you will never find a superior version. This is IT. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis mono Tone Poet Vinyl Edition was produced by Joe Harley, mastered by Kevin Gray (Cohearent Audio) from the original analog master tapes, pressed on 180g vinyl at Record Technology Inc. (RTI), and packaged in a deluxe gatefold tip-on jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA1: The Gig\u003cbr\u003eA2: House Party Starting\u003cbr\u003eA3: Chit-Chatting\u003cbr\u003eA4: The Lady Sings The Blues\u003cbr\u003eA5: Terpsichore\u003cbr\u003eB1: Spinning Song\u003cbr\u003eB2: Query\u003cbr\u003eB3: Wildflower\u003cbr\u003eB4: Hangover Triangle\u003cbr\u003eB5: Mine\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HERBIE NICHOLS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67893511848171,"sku":"fum1791364426653","price":31.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/4004\/7595\/files\/herbie-nichols-trio-lp-blue-note-tone-poet-series_1.jpg?v=1791364431","url":"https:\/\/www.zevraqio.com\/products\/herbie-nichols-trio-lp-blue-note-tone-poet-series","provider":"Zevraqio Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}