Sold Date: April 25, 2021
Start Date: April 15, 2021
Final Price: $81.01 (USD)
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Kenny Dorham Matador - Vinyl LP United Artists Jazz - UAJ 14007 Mono First Pressing (1962)
Condition: VG Vinyl and VG- Cover. Vinyl has minor surface noise but no skips or loud pops. Very nice fidelity, mono first pressing. Cover is fine, but has tape repair on spine and borders. See legend for grading definitions. 
Matador is an album by American jazz trumpeter Kenny Dorham featuring performances recorded in 1962 and released on the United Artists label.
Down Beat magazine jazz critic Ira Gitler stated in his April 25, 1963 review: "Dorham and McLean, two of jazz' most passionate and lyrical players are in very good form here. Helped by a varied set of material and an energized Timmons, they have fashioned an album of surpassing interest.
The Allmusic review by Brandon Burke awarded the album 4½ stars and stated "Kenny Dorham's Matador can safely claim the all too common distinction of being a classic among jazz connoisseurs while virtually unknown to the casual listener... A fantastic session by any standard".
Track listing "El Matador" (Kenny Dorham) - 6:32 "Melanie Parts 1-3" (Jackie McLean) - 11:34 "Smile" (Charlie Chaplin) - 5:00 "Beautiful Love" (Haven Gillespie, Wayne King, Egbert Van Alstyne, Victor Young) - 5:13 "Prelude" (Heitor Villa-Lobos) - 4:47 "There Goes My Heart" (Benny Davis, Abner Silver) - 5:12
Personnel Kenny Dorham - trumpet (except track 4) Jackie McLean - alto saxophone (except track 5) Bobby Timmons - piano Teddy Smith - bass (tracks 1-4 & 6) J.C. Moses - drums (tracks 1-4 & 6) _____________________________________________
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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.

MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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