COLEMAN HAWKINS FLIES HIGH ULTRA-RARE ORIG'57 RIVERSIDE WHITE LABEL MONO LP MINT

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·       COLEMAN HAWKINS with IDREES SULIEMAN, J.J. JOHNSON, OSCAR PETTITFORD, HANK JONES, JO JONES AND BARRY GALBRAITH – THE HAWK FLIES HIGH – MONUMENTALLY RARE ORIGINAL 1957 RIVERSIDE RECORDS MONO LP RLP-12-233

·       ORIGINAL U.S. PRESSING

·       ULTRA-RARE ORIGINAL WHITE RIVERSIDE LABEL WITH MICROPHONE AND TAPE REEL LOGO, MID-50’s STYLE.

·       DEEP GROOVE PRESSING

·       IN ADDITION TO BEING THE SINGLE FINEST ALBUM OF COLEMAN HAWKINS LONG CAREER, THE ALBUM IS REMARKABLE FOR ONE OTHER THING: THE LONGEST SUSTAINED TRUMPET NOTE IN THE HISTORY OF RECORDED MUSIC: IDREES SULIEMAN MANAGES TO HOLD THE NOTE FOR NEARLY TWO MINUTES ON ONE TRACK!  (HOW HE DID IT WITHOUT PASSING OUT REMAINS UNCLEAR)

·       THIS IS THE ORIGINAL, AUTHENTIC, FIRST U.S. PRESSING; THIS IS NOT A REISSUE, AN IMPORT, OR A COUNTERFEIT PRESSING.

·       ORIGINAL, THICK CARDBOARD COVER (AMERICAN STYLE)

·       ORIGINAL LAMINATED COVER

·       THICK, HEAVY VINYL PRESSING

·       CLEAN, WEAR-FREE LABELS

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Coleman Hawkins virtually invented the jazz tenor saxophone. It was an equally amazing feat that thirty years after he rose to stardom in Fletcher Henderson's big band, he could still make an album as consistently modern and enjoyable as "The Hawk Flies High." This Riverside date from March 1957 really helped to give Hawk back his wings. He was allowed to hand pick the band for this date, and what a group he assembled -- trombonist J.J. Johnson, underrated trumpeter Idrees Sulieman, pianist Hank Jones, guitarist Barry Galbraith, bassist Oscar Pettiford and drummer Jo Jones. They swing their way through six great tunes, including the lengthy "Juicy Fruit," Gigi Gryce's "Blue Lights" and the Hawkins original "Sancticity." The success of this album jump started a second career for Hawk -- he went to cut two memorable dates for Norman Granz, "The Genius of Coleman Hawkins" and "Coleman Hawkins Encounters Ben Webster," and a string of albums for the Prestige label and its Moodsville series. While those dates were memorable, the Hawk would never soar as high as he did on "The Hawk Flies High."

The Hawk Flies High is my favorite of the Coleman Hawkins recordings I've heard so far. One great thing about him, aside from that full, robust and muscular tone, is that Hawkins always kept abreast of "new" styles. He was also secure enough to nurture, and even learn from younger players, many of whom were achieving stardom in their own right.

The Hawkins's hand-picked lineup is stellar, beginning with the rhythm section. Pianist Hank Jones is brilliant on "Chant". Bassist Oscar Pettiford is most notable on the soulful, "Juicy Fruit". Papa Joe Jones is subtle and strong throughout. I am not very familiar with guitarist Barry Galbraith, but he gives the rhythm real poignancy on "Laura". If the rhythm provides the album's drive, the horn players provide the excitement. Trumpeter Idress Sulieman tears it up on "Juicy Fruit". His solo features a moment where he holds one thrilling note for ALMOST TWO MINUTES. The most creative tension on the CD comes from the interplay between Hawkins, and J.J. Johnson, my all-time favorite trombonist. Check out J.J. providing a cushion for the leader, as Hawkins goes all-out in a suspenseful solo in "Sancticity." Hawkins really rose to the occasion on this album, and plays ferociously on "Chant" and "Juicy Fruit". On the ballads, "Think Deep" and "Laura", he is both tender and warm. J.J. Johnson offers memorable solos on "Chant," "Juicy Fruit", "Laura" and "Sancticity"(which is also called The Walker, a tune which Hawk has performed live with Roy Eldridge).

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·                               CONDITION:

·                               RECORD

 (IMPORTANT NOTE: unless otherwise noted, ALL records are graded visually, and NOT play-graded!; we  grade records under the strong, diffuse room light or discrete sunlight)

(a)          WE GRADE THE VINYL  AS  NEAR MINT. Some VERY LIGHT AND SUPERFICIAL abrasions – mostly sleeve scuffs -  are (barely) visible, but are probably inaudible,  and do not affect visual integrity or beauty of the vinyl. The original luster is very much intact, and the vinyl shines and sparkles almost like new.

(b)          The record has a "deep groove" (an indent in the label about 1/2-inch from the edge of the label, which on SOME labels is associated with very early or first pressings).

(c)           The album comes with its original, 'rice paper' inner sleeve (typically used in the 50’s and very early 60’s) which has - apparently with success - shielded the vinyl from the harmful impact of elements over many years! We believe that, despite great technological progress, these early 'rice paper' inner sleeves provided a degree of protection MUCH HIGHER than any other material used ever since.

(d)          The record is pressed on a beautiful, thick, inflexible vinyl, which was usually used for the first or very early pressings. Usually, the sound on such thick vinyl pressings is full-bodied, vivid, and even dramatic. Do not expect to obtain such a majestic analog sound from a digital recording!

(e)           Of course, this is a full-bodied ANALOG recording, and not an inferior, digital recording!!!

·       COVER (THIS IS THE ORIGINAL, LAMINATED, GLOSSY COVER):

THE COVER IS NICE --- ABOUT EXCELLENT OR VERY GOOD++ (VG++).

The following flaws or imperfections are noted on the cover:

-        A visible water stain  (VISIBLE ON BACK SIDE ONLY)  affects the area about 1/2 inch wide along the spine; there is no structural damage to the cover, and both cardboard base and paper slick are intact, however, the stain is visible.

-         Cover has some light ring wear (nothing significant); On the scale from 1 to 10 (1 being the least, and  10 being the most severe), we assess the severity of ring wear as 4   (VISIBLE ON BACK SIDE ONLY)

-         Back cover has circular tarnish (grayish, dust-covered sections, which closely follow the contour of the record),  probably caused by friction or by rubbing against other covers during the storage. The tarnish is similar in appearance to a common ring wear, but, UNLIKE ring wear, these grayish areas may be possible to clean up with a minor effort and with a right cleansing solution.

-         Cover shows some light yellowing on back side, apparently from aging  (nothing significant).

-         Cover has a light "wrinkle" (crease)  in one of the corners.

-         The laminated cover has one (1) small air 'bubble' in lamination (this is a common problem with most laminated 50’s and 60’s covers

-         Cover has one corner slightly dinged (nothing significant)

-         Minor discoloration (color fading) noted on the spine (nothing significant)

-         Back cover has a few yellowish dust speckles scattered here and there (these tiny spots are not overly obtrusive or distracting)

NO OTHER IMPERFECTIONS ON THE COVER:

-        No split seams

-        No cut-out (drill) holes.

-        No cut-out corners

-        No saw-marks or indents

-        No writing

-        No stamps

-        No peel-off marks

-        No mold or mildew spots

-        No stickers or labels

-        No water damage

-        No razor marks, scratches, pressure marks, lines, streaks, or  cuts.

-        No warping

-        No wax, glue, paint or liquid drops on the cover

-        No glue traces or wax residue.

-        No bar codes

-        No RIAA stamps or stickers. 

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