Spiritual jazz, soul jazz, black jazz, free jazz - these terms defined a musical era in the late 60s and early 70s, shaped by the socio - political climate around the jazz world. Some recordings became legendary, while others were forgotten until Jazzman Records unearthed them. This 2008 - released first volume of the Spiritual Jazz series features 12 sides of avant - garde and politically - charged soul jazz from American underground artists. Even seasoned jazz fans may not know artists like Egyptian drummer Salah Ragab and bassist Ronnie Boykins. The original pressings are extremely rare, but Jazzman has done the hard work of digging and licensing for you. This series is a top - notch survey of worldwide jazz diaspora, and volume 1 is perfect for expanding your jazz knowledge. Sample tracks like James Tatum Trio Plus' “Introduction,” Morris Wilson Beau Bailey Quintet's “Paul's Ark,” Hastings Street Jazz Experience's “Ja Mil,” or The Frank Derrick Total Experience's “No Jive.” This limited double - vinyl repress has remastered 2019 audio and comes in a gatefold sleeve with detailed liner notes in Jazzman's signature style. It's a black double - vinyl pressing, a limited edition of 1000 from Jazzman 2020. Highly recommended!
Using this product is simple. Just put the vinyl on your turntable and let the music play. For the best sound quality, make sure your turntable is clean and properly calibrated. When handling the vinyl, always hold it by the edges to avoid fingerprints and scratches. After each use, return the vinyl to its sleeve carefully. Store the vinyl in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and heat. This will help maintain the quality of the remastered audio. Also, be gentle with the gatefold sleeve as it has the extensive liner notes. Enjoy your journey through the world of spiritual jazz!
