Duke Ellington Meets Coleman Hawkins (Test Pressing)
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Unsealed vinyl
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TEST PRESSING
Test pressings are the first copies (typically 5 to 10) of a record that are pressed from the metal stampers to assess the quality of the pressed records. They are usually sent to artists, producers, record labels, and other key stakeholders for approval. These test pressings are usually devoid of artwork, labels, or any other decorative elements, focusing solely on the audio quality. Made while the stampers are fresh, they would sound better and are often considered valuable by collectors.
Test pressing - Rarity - Unsealed
Duke Ellington, piano [click here to see more vinyl featuring Duke Ellington]
Coleman Hawkins, tenor saxophone [click here to see more vinyl featuring Coleman Hawkins]
Johnny Hodges, alto saxophone
Harry Carney, baritone saxophone, bass clarinet
Ray Nance, violin, cornet
Lawrence Brown, trombone
Aaron Bell, bass
Sam Woodyard, drums
1LP, Test pressing sleeve
Limited Edition (Test Pressing only 30 records pressed)
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : black
Speed : 33RPM
Size : 12”
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : Pallas
Label : Speakers Corner
Original Label : Impulse !
Recorded on 18 August, 1962 at Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey by Rudy Van Gelder
Originally released in 1963
Reissued in 2007
Tracks :
Side A:
Limbo Jazz
Mood Indigo
Ray Charles' Place
Wanderlust
Side B:
You Dirty Dog
Self Portrait (Of The Bean)
The Jeep Is Jumpin'
The Ricitic
Awards:
Stereophile Records to Die For - 2021
Reviews :
"This set documents a historic occasion. Although Coleman Hawkins had been an admirer of Duke Ellington's music for at least 35 years at this point and Ellington had suggested they record together at least 20 years prior to their actual meeting in 1962, this was their first (and only) meeting on record. Although it would have been preferable to hear the great tenor performing with the full orchestra, his meeting with Ellington and an all-star group taken out of the big band does feature such greats as Ray Nance on cornet and violin, trombonist Lawrence Brown, altoist Johnny Hodges, and baritonist Harry Carney. High points include an exuberant "The Jeep Is Jumpin'," an interesting remake of "Mood Indigo," and a few new Ellington pieces. This delightful music is recommended in one form or another." AllMusic Review by Scott Yanow