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Contents Introduction [East Wind Label 50th Anniversary Encore Press] [Strictly Limited Edition (Production runs out, or shipments end by the end of December 2024)] A recommendation for adult jazz! Masterpieces from the EAST WIND label for 1000 yen! A jazz series for adults. East Wind, a jazz label that Japan proudly presents to the world, started in 1975. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the label's founding, 72 titles are being re-pressed in a limited edition for 1000 yen. *Uses DSD remastering. [About the Label] East Wind is a groundbreaking jazz label that started in 1975 through the complete cooperation of Ai Music (at the time) and Nippon Phonogram (at the time). For about five years, they produced albums not only of Japanese musicians such as Masahiko Kikuchi, Sadao Watanabe, and Terumasa Hino, but also of musicians who were creatively active in the world jazz scene at the time. Beyond the quality of the performance, the artwork, created by top designers and photographers, was a fresh take on the image of jazz albums up to that point, and had a significant impact on subsequent record production. This is the first leader album recorded by renowned pianist Hank Jones in nine years since "Happenings" (Impulse!), just before the formation of The Great Jazz Trio (GJT). It features bassist Ron Carter, who would later join Jones on many classic GJT albums. The album includes the title track, a Latin-flavored composition by Gary McFarland, and other tracks played with great enthusiasm.
Hank Jones (p), Ron Carter (b), Grady Tate (ds) Recorded in New York on July 14th & 15th, 1975 Media reviews and more "East Wind Masters Collection 1000". This album is Hank Jones' first leader album in nine years since "Happenings," recorded in 1975, just before the formation of The Great Jazz Trio. Featuring bassist Ron Carter, it's a delightful album with tracks like the Latin-flavored title track written by Gary McFarland. (C)RS
