-- INSURANCE PAID COMPLIMENTS OF SELLER -- BLUE NOTE BLP-4018 MONO -- WALTER DAVIS JR.... Davis Cup -- Featuring compositions by Mr. Davis -- Rated a near-perfect 4.5 Stars in AMG -- Low Opening Bid ...with a modest Reserve.

_____ If your collection only has room for, "the best of the best" ...with Rudy Van Gelder at the controls, this session recorded six original tunes by Davis Jr. on 2nd August of 1959 ...with hard-bop royalty comprising his quintet, this is essential listening. And unfortunately for us, this is the only Blue Note session that Mr. Davis had time for.

_____ Walter Davis, Jr.'s debut record as a leader for Blue Note is a terrific hard bop session, a driving collection of six original tunes that emphasize the strengths not only of the pianist himself, but also the skills, and finesse of his soloists and rhythm section: trumpeter Donald Byrd, alto saxophonist Jackie McLean, bassist Sam Jones, and drummer Art Taylor. Apart from the lovely ballad "Sweetness," Davis Cup moves along at a brisk pace, with the rhythm section urging the soloists to new heights. Byrd has rarely sounded better, and on this date McLean provides ample evidence that he was moving beyond the conventions of hard bop and developing his own unique style. Davis, of course, does more than acquit himself -- he contributes an engaging, energetic performance that keeps the music grounded. His compositions are just as captivating, whether it's the swinging "Rhumba Nhumba" or the darkly invigorating, "Minor Mind." It all adds up to a wonderful straight ahead hard-bop date, one that's SO GOOD it's a wonder that Davis didn't lead another small group session until 1979.

This LP weighs 177 Grams!


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A STUNNING COPY OF A STUNNING BLUE NOTE -- weighs 177 Grams!

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PLAYS M- WITH CARDAS/BENZ-MICRO RUBY 2 ON BASIS 1400 Player --- Another Original Gem for your Jazz Vinyl Library.
A Rarity we're proud to offer...
From Family owned, BROADWAY RECORDS in California's Capital.

This MONO Issue is VERY COLLECTIBLE -- VERY RARE in this condition!!!

Cover: NM-
Outstanding NM- ...due to a small seam-split on open end. Address on back cover is 47 W63rd St.Thick-stock high gloss laminate cover is blemish-free... with tight corners NO SHELFWEAR. NO STICKERS. NO WRITING. NO SEAM WEAR. NO FOXING. NO STAMPS. NO PEELING. NO BENT CORNERS. NO SMUDGES. NO STAINS.

LP: M-
_____ This original Mono LP has super-clean playing surface, & labels with the 47 W63rd St. NYC Address on both sides. Deepgroove, RVG and the Plastilite Golden Ear on both sides also. Blue/white labels -- MONO pressed in USA. Cued for play very few times, the factory sheen on vinyl's surface is impressive. This LP is from a very meticulously maintained Rock & Jazz collection of 1st issue LPs, most titles NM- or better. Crisp, original BLUE NOTE inner sleeve included.
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