Pharoah Sanders -Black Unity That a vinyl LP is essentially one long, continuous groove is probably nowhere more evident than listening to Pharoah Sanders’ Black Unity. This album was recorded and released during the peak of his creative power with a cast of ensemble players that are notable for their work in the avant-garde/free jazz […] The post Pharoah Sanders-Black Unity appeared first on The Vinyl Press ..read more

Cannonball Adderley’s “Know what I mean? is a warhorse, to be sure,but one that deserves its reputation. I was prompted to explore a few different pressings as a result of a thread on the Hoffman forum: https://forums.stevehoffman.tv/threads/do-you-have-cannonball-adderley-bill-evans-know-what-i-mean-the-best-sounding-vintage-jazz-lp.1175660/  I used to shop these OJCs as bargains back in the day when Tower Records was thriving. They […] The post Incoming-Know what I mean? appeared first on The Vinyl Press ..read more

Muriel Grossmann Devotion I’m a fan of Muriel Grossmann, though I have yet to meet her. She lives and works in Ibiza, which sounds like a constant party, but this woman is always working, striving, and challenging herself. Her newest release is another notch in her ascent as an important artist committed to modern spiritual […] The post Muriel Grossmann- Devotion appeared first on The Vinyl Press ..read more

We’re Back! Some fresh content for your consideration. Neil Antin did some modest updates to his seminal book on Precision Aqueous Cleaning of Vinyl Records. Neil did not regard these changes as a “new version” so the download is now 3.1 with a “Record of Changes” at the end. I’ve talked to Peter Ulrich, the […] The post We’re Back! appeared first on The Vinyl Press ..read more

KING CURTIS Live at Fillmore West King Curtis is another great jazz/soulman who died young but left a legacy. He is famous for playing jazz, rock, soul, recorded with Jimi Hendrix and backed Aretha Franklin. This appearance at the Fillmore West followed a night backing Aretha. It’s funny how some records catch your attention. I […] The post KING CURTIS Live at Fillmore West appeared first on The Vinyl Press ..read more

By Myself Abdul Wadud   This was not an easy record to find until a recent reissue and it may not be everyone’s “cup of tea.” It is a combination of free jazz with classical elements on a solo cello, played by a master. Abdul Wadud had appeared on a number of other albums, both […] The post By Myself Abdul Wadud appeared first on The Vinyl Press ..read more

  Sorry I’ve been absent. I’ve done some interesting research into music commissioned for the earliest days of television, and just resumed teaching again. I’m also thinking of going back to school to learn archival  practices and preservation among other things. I’m reading about the history of Dead Can Dance, and it is fascinating. More […] The post What’s Happenin’ Now appeared first on The Vinyl Press ..read more

There Is No “Magic Bullet” in Hi-Fi I’ve spent some time on the audio chat fora over the years. Many popular threads these days are devoted to cheap improvements that can be made using audiophile “tweaks” or repurposed non-audiophile products. These can be applied to isolate gear, enhance the signals or connections or otherwise address […] The post There Is No “Magic Bullet” in Hi-Fi appeared first on The Vinyl Press ..read more

Lady Blackbird- Black Acid Soul  Lady Blackbird’s Black Acid Soul does not fit neatly into any one genre. Yes, the artist (real name: Marley Munroe out of Los Angeles) chose a famous Nina Simone song as her professional moniker, title of a  single and the opening track of her album, Black Acid Soul. Munroe is […] The post Lady Blackbird- Black Acid Soul appeared first on The Vinyl Press ..read more

Milt Ward Reissue-release date May 9, 2022 Andreas Vingaard, of Frederiksberg Records, dropped me a note that the Milt Ward & Virgo Spectrum record about which much has been written here will be available on vinyl beginning on May 9, 2022. The reissue was done with the participation of Milt Ward’s family and includes comprehensive […] The post Milt Ward Reissue-release date May 9, 2022 appeared first on The Vinyl Press ..read more