Jan Akkerman - North Sea Jazz Concert... - VINYL LP

Buddy Rich (1917 - 1987) was described and announced around the world as 'The World's Greatest Drummer.' Rich is still considered one of the most legendary drummers of all time. A master of his instrument, his technique, energy, and speed were praised globally. The jazz drummer and bandleader began his drumming career as a child. When Rich was 18 months old, he started playing the instrument and later performed as a child, becoming known as 'Traps the Drum Wonder.'Buddy Rich always sought to surpass himself; the next show was always better than the previous one. Nothing could hinder this goalnot even a broken arm or a heart attack could stop Rich from giving a better performance than the last.In 1978, Buddy Rich and his 14-piece big band played a spectacular show, and thanks to Bertus Distribution, NTR, AVROTROS, and MOJO, this legendary concert is now available on LP!Buddy Rich is one of the LPs that is part of the North Sea Jazz Concert Series. Other concerts in this series feature artists like Dizzy Gillespie, Ray Charles, Dexter Gordon, and Jan Akkerman.The North Sea Jazz Concert Series will include officially licensed releases that will be released as standard on 180-gram white vinyl in a sleeveof heavy paper and printed on reversed board. The records will be captured in mainly black-and-white artwork by Hans Pol in his signature style of the festival with inspiration from the covers of classic olderjazz releases from the Blue Note tag, for example. The liner notes are written by journalist and jazz expert Jeroen de Valk. Album Tracks 1. Grand Concourse 2. 'Round Midnight 3. Big Swing Face 4. Channel 1 Suite

John Birks InchDizzyInch Gillespie (1917 - 1993) was a legendary trumpeter, composer, and bandleader. Gillespie was praised worldwide for his trumpet playing, using not just any trumpet, but one with a bell bent at a 45-degree angle. The unique shape of the instrument, according to his autobiography, was not intentional but the result of an accident. Fortunately, Gillespie liked the altered sound, and this unique shape and sound became the artist's trademark.Gillespie began playing the trumpet at the age of 13 and formed his first big band in 1937 with Teddy Hill (1909 - 1978). Later, Dizzy Gillespie led his own big band from 1946 to 1950, making pioneering contributions to the jazz world. Gillespie was a versatile musician, known not only as a memorable trumpeter but also as a fantastic pianist and trombonist. He even made an unsuccessful bid for the presidency.In the 80s, Dizzy Gillespie gave some beautiful and unforgettable peformances at North Sea Jazz, and thanks to Bertus Distribution, NTR, AVROTROS, and MOJO, this legendary concert is now available on LP!Dizzy Gillespie is one of the LPs that is part of the North Sea Jazz Concert Series. Other concerts in this series feature artists like Dizzy Gillespie, Ray Charles, Dexter Gordon, and Jan Akkerman.The North Sea Jazz Concert Series will include officially licensed releasesthat will be released as standard on 180-gram white vinyl in a sleeve of heavy paper and printed on reversed board. The records will becaptured in mainly black-and-white artwork by Hans Pol in his signature style of the festival with inspiration from the covers of classic olderjazz releases from the Blue Note tag, for example. The liner notes are written by journalist and jazz expert Jeroen de Valk Album Tracks 1. Doodlin' 2. Be-Bop 3. Con Alma 4. Blues (You Can't Loose with the Blues) 5. Jessica's Day' 6. Round Midnight

Dexter Gordon (1923 - 1990) was a giant in every respect. Both his height and his playing exuded authority. He had the power to draw conclusions amid many musical impressions and, carefree of other people's opinions, said/played things as they were. He was one of the first tenor saxophonists to play modern jazz after the big band style, making him a source of inspiration for many. On July 15, 1979, he joined North Sea Jazz with his accompanying trio consisting of pianist Kirk Lightsey, bassist Rufus Reid and drummer Eddie Gladden. On this album you can hear their performances of 'It's You Or No One' and 'More Than You Know'. In addition, the album contains a recording of the tenor battle held later that evening during 'Flying Home' with Hank Jones on piano, Gene Ramsey on bass and Gus Johnson on drums, in addition to Dexter Budd Johnson, Illinois Jacquet, Arnett Cobb and Buddy Tate sound on sax. After the Ella Fitzgerald album this is the second of the North Sea Jazz Concert Series presented at the end of last year by Bertus Distribution, in collaboration with NTR, AVROTROS and MOJO. It's a new vinyl series consisting of live recordings of legendary artists through the decades made at the renowned North Sea Jazz Festival. The North Sea Jazz Concert Series will include officially licensed releases that will be released as standard on 180-gram white vinyl in a sleeve of heavy paper and printed on reversed board. The records will be captured in mainly black-and-white artwork by Hans Pol in his signature style of the festival with inspiration from the covers of classic older jazz releases from the Blue Note tag, for example. The liner notes are written by journalist and jazz expert Jeroen de Valk. For all recordings it's a first time ever on vinyl! Album Tracks 1. It's You or No One 2. Flying Home 3. More Than You Know