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CHARLIE PARKER

Now’s the Time

The Quartet of Charlie Parker

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PROMO LP FROM JAPAN

 

 

THE ORIGINAL VERVE JAZZ CLASSICS

THE GENIUS OF CHARLIE PARKER #3

 

HIGH-QUALITY JAPANESE PRESSING

High-Density VIRGIN Vinyl in Anti-Static Sleeves

Original Cover and Liner Notes

 

REISSUE FROM 1981

Comes with 'The Original Jazz Classics' OBI Strip

FACTORY SEALED

 

NOW'S THE TIME CAPTURES CHARLIE PARKER DURING ONE OF HIS PEAK RECORDING PERIODS. THE PERSONNEL OF HANK JONES, AL HAIG, PERCY HEATH, TEDDY KOTICK AND MAX ROACH ALL CONTRIBUTE IMMEASURABLY TO THIS CLASSIC SESSION. THERE ARE NUMEROUS OUTTAKES (WHICH OFFERS A FASCINATING ANALYSIS OF PARKER'S IMPROVISATIONS) AS WELL AS CLASSICS SUCH AS "SONG IS YOU," "LAIRD BAIRD," "KIM" AND "NOW'S THE TIME." WHAT MAKES THIS SESSION EXTRA SPECIAL IS THE EXCELLENT RECORDING QUALITY THAT TOO MANY OF HIS EARLY RECORDINGS, BRILLIANT AS THEY ARE, SUFFERED FROM. HEARING THE CLARITY OF EACH PLAYER CONTRIBUTES TO ONE OF BEBOP'S BEST SESSIONS. THIS IS ESSENTIAL MUSIC.

 

ABOUT JAPANESE PRESSINGS & OBIs

Japanese vinyl releases are premium quality pressings, much sought after by audiophiles and collectors alike. Japanese pressings are synonymous with quality - the vinyl shines like no other vinyl - everything about their releases feels special.  When US audiophile label Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab first released their series of high quality pressings the records were manufactured in Japan. The sonic quality of Japanese pressings is considered to be among the best in the world. In addition, they are beautifully presented, their covers usually printed on better quality heavy stock paper and often including a bonus lyric insert with dual language Japanese & English text.

 

Nearly all Japanese LPs were issued with an ‘OBI’ - literally translated this means ‘sash’ and is derived from the OBI (sash) worn around the traditional kimono dress. This delicate paper strip, usually wrapped around the left side of the album cover, often contains marketing information and album content details, all printed in Japanese script. OBIs make a unique, attractive addition to the overall package and are becoming increasingly rare, especially on LPs from the 1960s and 70s. Their delicate and disposable nature meant that very early OBIs were routinely discarded, so that now they can often be worth several times more than the record they accompany.

 

Regardless of your musical taste, Japanese records make a stunning addition to any collection. Audibly and visually they present the collector with a feast of delights. Genuine mint condition records, complete with inserts and OBI, are becoming rarer every day. Whatever the digital age throws at you there is still a valid opinion that says vinyl sounds best; with Japanese records you get top quality pressings, a tactile picture sleeve that looks stunning and you can sing along from the lyric insert. This is the real alternative to a download!

 

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I am a 35 year veteran of music industry and I’m selling off goodies and rarities acquired during decades of collecting.  Many of these items are very hard to find or were not available to the general public.  All items have been carefully stored in a smoke free climate controlled environment.

 

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