EAST WIND LP EW-10005: The Great Jazz Trio - Direct From L.A. - 1978 JAPAN NM

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Background - Hank Jones has been known to be a quintessential sideman and occasional leader during his lengthy career as a premier jazz pianist. His most frequent project has been as the ostensible leader of the co-op group known as the Great Jazz Trio, a classic example of how the piano-bass-drums format has remained timeless, enduring, and ever challenging. Formed in the spring of 1975, the initial threesome performed together for the first time at the Village Vanguard nightclub in New York City for one week, was given its name by owner Max Gordon, and consisted of Jones, drummer Tony Williams, and bassist Ron Carter. These musicians from three generations with ties to Miles Davis formed a unique bond playing standards and originals of each band member. In February of 1977 the trio was booked in the Village Vanguard, and they recorded 3 days of the extended engagement, making their music available on vinyl for the Japanese based East Wind label, issued in the U.S. on Inner City. Concurrent studio efforts including Love for Sale (1976,) Kindness, Joy, Love & Happiness, and Direct from LA (1977,) and Milestones  (1978) cemented the reputation of the original combo. The Japanese continued their interest in booking the group for concert tours, and documenting the music of the GJT, with many more releases on East Wind and Denon only available as imports in the new CD era up to 2008, with another string of Great Standards, Vol. I-V for Alfa Jazz. Many of the recordings used cover art surrounding Major League Baseball images, especially action photos with the Boston Red Sox (Williams was born in Boston, as opposed to Metro-Detroiters Jones and Carter) the most famous being pitcher Roger Moret on the cover of the 1978 LP At the Village Vanguard. Since the passing of Tony Williams and Ron Carter's increased interest in a solo career, the personnel of the Great Jazz Trio has changed, but Hank Jones has always spearheaded the effort. Among some of the partners the pianist has employed; bassists Buster Williams, Eddie Gomez, John Patitucci, and Richard Davis, along with drummers Al Foster, Elvin Jones, and Jack DeJohnette. The band in one configuration or another has lasted over four decades, recording on average one album per year. - Michael G. Nastos
Despite a frequent change of supporting players, pianist Hank Jones always produces rewarding sessions when he leads the Great Jazz Trio in a studio date. On the 1977 Great Jazz Trio Direct From L.A. disc made for the Japanese label East Wind, premier sidemen Ron Carter and Tony Williams are on hand. Right away Jones signals that he is in a playful mood, using Tchaikovsky's "Arabian Dance" (from The Nutcracker) to introduce and close a cooking rendition of "A Night in Tunisia." The treatment of "'Round About Midnight" is more straightforward, though Jones' style adds an elegant touch. His off-kilter introduction to the well-traveled "Satin Doll" keeps the song fresh. He transforms "My Funny Valentine" into a brisk loping waltz, with Carter and Williams providing imaginative support. - Ken Dryden EAST WIND Records LP item - BLACK record labels with YELLOW & WHITE lettering
 Record Made in JAPAN Pressing is in STEREO - recording is from 1977 - originally issued on the EAST WIND Record Label
 Limited Edition LP
 Record Speed: 33 1/3 rpm Record Made issued in: 1978
 Record Catalog Number: EW-10005 Featured on this item: The Great Jazz Trio -
 Hank Jones, Tony Williams & Ron Carter Title of this Audiophile LP - Direct From L.A. Track Listings - A1. A Night In Tunisia - Composed By – D. Gillespie, F. Paparelli - 8:00
A2. 'Round About Midnight - Composed By – B. Hanighen, C. Williams, T. Monk - 6:13
B1. Satin Doll - Composed By – B. Strayhorn, D. Ellington, J. Mercer - 8:26
B2. My Funny Valentine - Composed By – L. Hart, R. Rodgers - 6:20
Performed By / Credits / Other Information on this LP -

• Record Company – Ai Music Co., Ltd.
• Manufactured & Distributed By – Nippon Phonogram Co., Ltd.
• Recorded At – Warner Bros. Recording Studios
• Bass – Ron Carter
• Drums – Tony Williams
• Engineer [Assistant Mixing] – Loyd Clifft, Yoshihiro Suzuki
• Engineer [Cutting] – Tohru Kotetsu
• Engineer [Mixing] – Lee Herschberg
• Executive-Producer – Toshinari Koinuma
• Liner Notes – Yohzoh Iwanami
• Piano – Hank Jones
• Producer – Kiyoshi Itoh, Yasohachi Itoh
Recorded October 6, 1977 at Warner Brothers Recording Studios, CA. 
Direct Mastering 
Presented by Ai Music Co., Ltd. Tokyo 
Manufactured and Distributed by Nippon Phonogram Co., Ltd. Tokyo 
℗ 1978 Printed in Japan
• Matrix / Runout ( Side A Label): (EW-10005-A)
• Matrix / Runout ( Side B Label): (EW-10005-B)
• Rights Society: JASRAC
• Other (Price): ¥3,500
CONDITION Details: LP Jacket:
The GATE-FOLD jacket is in Near MINT condition - no seam splits! The jacket has NO splits of any kind - it is completely solid and intact, and shows only some very minimal shelf wear along the seams and corners.
It has NO drill holes or saw marks of any kind.
There is NO writing on the front or back of the jacket.
The cover has clean and sharp colors - see picture with this listing for more detail.
The LPs (vinyl) itself:
The LP is in Near MINT minus condition - super glossy and appears like it's never been played! This is the copy you want for your collection - any super picky audiophile would be happy with this one!
As for any record, even brand new, sealed ones, we always recommend a proper record cleaning before playing! A Short Note About LP GRADING - Mint {M} = Only used for sealed items. Near Mint {NM} = Virtually flawless in every way. Near Mint Minus {NM-} = Item has some minor imperfections, some audible. Excellent {EXC} = Item obviously played and enjoyed with some noise. Very Good Plus {VG+} = Many more imperfections which are noticeable and obtrusive.