Surman,John / Skidmore,Alan / Oxley,Tony - Jazz In Britan '68 '69 - VINYL LP

180-gram audiophile black vinyl. In the spring of 1954 Jazz-great Dave Brubeck did a tour of North American college campuses. Paul Desmond (alto sax), Bob Bates (bass), and Joe Dodge (drums) joined him and their support of Brubeck's uniformly flawless, ultimately producing what many consider as the most memorable music in the artist's cannon. Indeed, the genre gets schooled as the quartet leans in with striking energy and finesse. Enjoyed among college students in the 1950s and early 1960s both the tour and album brought Jazz to a whole new generation.

John Surman - At The BBC 1967-68 [VINYL LP] date 05/22/2026

Strut Records presents a fresh look at Oblivion Express, the 1971 album that marked Brian Auger's shift into a new musical frontier. After years spent shaping the sound of British jazz-soul with the Trinity, Auger stepped into the new decade with a leaner, electrified ensemble and a renewed sense of purpose. This record captures the moment that transformation took shape.Oblivion Express launches Brian Auger's groundbreaking early-'70s fusion sound.Features the original powerhouse rhythm section of Barry Dean and Robbie McIntosh, defining the early Express identity.Includes standout tracks like InchDragon SongInch and InchTotal Eclipse,Inch showcasing the band's shift toward a tighter, more urgent jazz-rock approach.