Discover: Vinyl Vault
Vinyl Vault — Free Flight, "the jazz/classical union"
Jazz meets Classical music on the Vinyl Vault as we dip into an album called “The Jazz/Classical Union” by the band Free Flight. Released in 1982 on the Palo Alto…
Vinyl Vault—The Fabulous Thunderbirds, "Hot Number"
The Vinyl Vault takes a blues excursion with a 1987 album from The Fabulous Thunderbirds entitled “Hot Number.” This was the band’s sixth album and was released on CBS Records.…
Vinyl Vault—Basie & Zoot
Count Basie may be best known for his swinging big bands and all the recordings laid down by that unit. However, William “Count” Basie also recorded many small group sessions,…
Vinyl Vault—Gong, "Shamal"
The Vinyl Vault features a jazz rock/progressive rock mash-up in the form of the 1975 album “Shamal” by the band Gong. The album was released on Virgin Records and drew…
Vinyl Vault—Pat Metheny Group, “Live on Tour”
The Vinyl Vault, fundraiser edition, will feature a live album from the Pat Metheny Group, “Live on Tour.” The album was recorded in June 1979 when the Pat Metheny Group…
Vinyl Vault—Chico Hamilton and the Players
September 20 is the 100th anniversary of percussionist Chico Hamilton’s birth. To mark the occasion, the Vinyl Vault will feature a 1976 album from him entitled “Chico Hamilton and the…
Vinyl Vault—Lenny White, "Streamline"
Next time on the Vinyl Vault, we’ll hear a 1978 album from Return to Forever drummer Lenny White entitled “Streamline.” The album was released on the Elektra label and was…
Vinyl Vault—"Tirami Su"
By 1987, Al Di Meola had established himself as one of the hottest guitarists in jazz. So, with nothing else to prove in that department, Di Meola was free to…
Vinyl Vault—"Getting There"
John Abercrombie will provide the next Vinyl Vault feature with his 1988 album, “Getting There.” The album was released on the ECM label and featured a rhythm section that was…
Vinyl Vault—"With Love," The Monty Alexander Trio
This week on the Vinyl Vault, Arturo Gómez will host for a vacationing Geoff Anderson. His Vinyl Vault feature will be a rare Monty Alexander Trio recording from 1971: "With…
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