Weldon Irvin Weldon and the Cutts [Limited] [Paper jacket] Japan Music CD

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Contents: Limited first edition paper jacket packaging, newly remastered. This 7th album, released on Nodlew, his own label, comes after his releases on RCA and Strata-East! Featuring sessions primarily from the 80s, and including rare recordings such as early recordings with Steve Grossman, this 1989 crossover jazz masterpiece is a must-have! Starting with releases on his own label, Nodlew, and building his career on RCA and Strata-East, this 1989 release on Nodlew showcases Weldon Irvine's pride as a pianist, sometimes displaying aggressive playing and sometimes showcasing a fluid touch. This album features mainly 1980s sessions, including "Music Is The Key" (M1), a mellow soul number newly updated with female vocals from the classic RCA album "Sinbad" and known for Don Blackman's vocals, and "Have You Met Iss Jones?" (M6), a crossover jazz track featuring Tom Browne on trumpet, famous for his collaborations with Sonny Ortune. However, it also includes extremely rare recordings such as "Mr. P.C." (M5), an early 1968 recording featuring Steve Grossman (T.Sax) and Lenny White (Drums), who also played in Miles Davis's band! Newly remastered in 2023! Media Reviews and More: This 7th album, released on Nodlew, his own label, after previously being released on RCA and Strata-East, is a crossover jazz masterpiece from 1989, featuring sessions primarily from the 80s, as well as rare recordings including some of Steve Grossman's earliest appearances! (C)RS