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Contents: [Blue Note @ 85 (Remastered by Kevin Gray) Series 1, First Release] [Limited Edition] [Japan Exclusive] [UHQCD Specification] This is the latest reissue series, a Japan-exclusive project commemorating the 85th anniversary of Blue Note, the greatest jazz label of all time. It features the latest remastering by Kevin Gray, the engineer who has demonstrated his mastery in US Blue Note analog reissue series such as "Tone Poet" and "Classic Vinyl." By utilizing the digital source he created for the analog reissues, it achieves the ultimate analog sound, faithfully reproducing the sound of the original master tapes as much as possible. This is a masterpiece left to Blue Note by Herbie Nichols, a pianist with a unique personality comparable to Thelonious Monk. It includes representative songs by this otherworldly pianist who brought a groundbreaking sense of harmony reminiscent of modern classical music. "The Lady Sings the Blues" is known for being a song that Billie Holiday liked so much that she added lyrics to it and included it in her repertoire.
Herbie Nichols (p), Al McKibbon (b), Teddy Kotick (b), Max Roach (ds) Recorded in New Jersey on August 1st, 7th, 1955, and April 19th, 1956 Media Reviews and More A masterpiece left to Blue Note by Herbie Nichols, a pianist with a unique personality comparable to Thelonious Monk. This album features representative works by this otherworldly pianist who brought a groundbreaking sense of harmony that connects to modern classical music. "The Lady Sings the Blues" is known for being a favorite of Billie Holiday, who added lyrics to it herself and included it in her repertoire. (C)RS
