Jack Wilson Quartet feat. Roy Ayers - Call Me Jazz From The Penthouse - New 2LP RSD20
Format: New 2LP RSD20 Label: Century Cat. No. C67003LP Barcode: 844667044348
***LIMITED EDITION RARE ITEM***RECORD STORE DAY 2020 Drops Event***Buy here ONLINE ONLY from 6pm Saturday 29th August 2020***LIMITED SALE 1 PER CUSTOMER***
Call Me: Jazz from the Penthouse presents previously unreleased live recordings of underrated jazz pianist Jack Wilson and his quartet, best known for his work on the Atlantic and Blue Note labels.Featuring a young Roy Ayers and recorded in Seattle at the Penthouse jazz club in July and August of 1966 when Wilson's group was touring the west coast with Redd Foxx, these recordings feature a mix of standards, current pop hits of the day, and originals by Wilson himself.In addition to Roy Ayers on vibes, the group features Von Barlow on drums and Buddy Woodson on bass.The deluxe 4-page insert features an appreciation by Ahmad Jamal, interviews with Roy Ayers and Von Barlow, producer's notes, and previously unseen archival photographs.These recordings were made just two weeks before Wilson & Co.would enter the studio to record his classic Blue Note debut Something Personal.