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Content Introduction Treasury of 70's Mainstream Jazz -CHOICE RECORDS- Founded in 1970 by Jerry MacDonald. Based in New York State, CHOICE Records has pursued the path of acoustic jazz, producing masterpieces that can be considered the lifelong signature works of artists such as Irene Krall and Carol Sloan, and releasing three albums by the up-and-coming pianist Joanne Brackeen, who is known for her own compositions. Now, all 32 titles of the CHOICE label's masterpieces, full of handcrafted charm, are being reissued for the first time in about 30 years! Original jacket reproductions, 2020 latest digital remastering, and new liner notes. Supervision and liner notes: Kazunori Harada A veteran saxophonist, who was popular as a star player in the Woody Herman Orchestra and JATP (Jazz at the Philharmonic), shows the pinnacle of his maturity in a one-horn quartet formation. "Nancy," originally sung by Frank Sinatra and later covered by John Coltrane, is a truly masterful performance. Personnel: Afflip Phillips (ts, bcl), Milt Hinton (b), Moussy Alexander (dr), Mickey Crane (p) Release year: 1975, Recording: August 1975 McDonald Studios (Long Island, New York) Part of the "Masterpiece 1000 Yen Series" All 32 CHOICE titles are lined up for the "Masterpiece 1000 Yen Campaign" held from July to September! Released at a limited price of 1000 yen during the campaign period! Campaign period: July 8, 2020 - end of September Media reviews and more A veteran saxophonist, who gained popularity as a star player in the Woody Herman Orchestra and JATP (Jazz at the Philharmonic), shows the pinnacle of his maturity with this one-horn quartet. "Nancy," originally sung by Frank Sinatra and later covered by John Coltrane, is a truly masterful performance. (C)RS
About the Artists: Flip Phillips (ts, bcl), Milt Hinton (b), Moussy Alexander (dr), Mickey Crane (p)
