Coltrane, Shepp, Tyner & more on this 1965 Impulse comp—first stereo pressing w/ Van Gelder stamps. “Vilia” by Coltrane debuts here: lush soprano tone, classic quartet. Outtakes from peak Impulse sessions.

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Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers – Free for All (1973 Blue B repress, VAN GELDER).

Shorter’s final session w/ the Messengers & last LP released during his tenure. Relentless energy. Post-bop firestorm.

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Lee Morgan – The Sidewinder (1964 / mid-’70s Blue b)
Chart-topping hard bop classic — groovy, soulful, and sharp as ever.
🎺 Lee Morgan 🎷 Joe Henderson 🎹 Barry Harris 🎸 Bob Cranshaw 🥁 Billy Higgins
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