The Three Sounds
Blue Genes

1962 original 1st pressing.
Verve Records - V6-8513
Vinyl is EX+ to EX++, mostly EX++
Vinyl looks EX+ to EX++, mostly EX++ : light, faint marks.
Vinyl plays EX+ to EX++, mostly EX++ : light background-crackle / imperfections in some quiet passages.
Matrix lead-out: 62-VGS2-642 V6-8513A / 62-VGS-643 V6-8513B
Labels are EX++ : minor imperfections.
Cover is EX to EX+ : intact seam; small corner-surface tears and other, minor imperfections.
Includes a HQ inner-sleeve (pictured) which the vinyl is stored in after being professionally machine-cleaned and graded.
The original inner-sleeve has a 3" edge-tear.
Out of print original pressing ~

were one of the most popular artists on Blue Note Records during the late '50s and '60s, thanks to their nimble, swinging, blues-inflected mainstream jazz. Since their records sounded interchangeable and their warm, friendly jazz was instantly accessible, many critics dismissed the group at the time as lounge-jazz, but in the '90s, critical consensus agreed that the group's leader, pianist , was an accomplished, unique stylist whose very ease of playing disguised his technical skill. Similarly, his colleagues, bassist and drummer , were a deft, capable rhythm section that kept the group in an appealing, bluesy groove. That groove was so appealing that maintained a large fan following into the late '60s. During the group's prime period -- from their 1958 debut for Blue Note to the departure of in 1967 -- cut an enormous number of records. Many records hit the shelves, while others stayed in the vaults, to be issued at a later date. Through it all, the trio's sound remained essentially the same, with no real dip in quality"...

-allmusic

There may be some slight camera-glare on the cover and other surfaces from the angle and lighting.

Packaged protectively for safe and secure shipping with USPS tracking.

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