Horace Silver Quintet Serenade to a Soul Sister Vinyl LP Blue Note BST 84277 RVG

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The Horace Silver Quintet Serenade to a Soul Sister Featuring Stanley Turrentine Vinyl LP - Blue Note BST 84277  Produced by Rudy Van Gelder VG+ First Pressing (1968)
Condition: VG+ Vinyl and VG+ Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays very well with good fidelity throughout. Gatefold cover has good color, no splits or writing, mild wear, tiny cutout hole.
Serenade to a Soul Sister is an album by jazz pianist Horace Silver released on the Blue Note label in 1968, featuring performances by Silver with Charles Tolliver, Stanley Turrentine, Bennie Maupin, Bob Cranshaw, John Williams, Mickey Roker and Billy Cobham.
The album's liner notes include Silver's guidelines to musical composition:
a. Melodic Beauty b. Meaningful Simplicity c. Harmonic Beauty d. Rhythm e. Environmental, Hereditary, Regional, and Spiritual Influences
AllMusic writer Steve Huey awarded the album 4½ stars and stated:
"One of the last great Horace Silver albums for Blue Note, Serenade to a Soul Sister is also one of the pianist's most infectiously cheerful, good-humored outings... You'd never know this album was recorded in one of the most tumultuous years in American history, but as Silver says in the liner notes' indirect jab at the avant-garde, he simply didn't believe in allowing "politics, hatred, or anger" into his music. Whether you agree with that philosophy or not, it's hard to argue with musical results as joyous and tightly performed as Serenade to a Soul Sister."
Track listing
A1 Psychedelic Sally 7:10 A2 Serenade To A Soul Sister 6:15 A3 Rain Dance 6:15
B1 Jungle Juice 6:40 B2 Kindred Spirits 5:50 B3 Next Time I Fall In Love 5:15
Musicians
Tracks 1 – 3 (February 23, 1968) Horace Silver – piano Charles Tolliver – trumpet Stanley Turrentine – tenor saxophone Bob Cranshaw – bass, electric bass (on track 1) Mickey Roker – drums
Tracks 4 – 6 (March 29, 1968) Horace Silver – piano Charles Tolliver – trumpet (exc. track 6) Bennie Maupin – tenor saxophone (exc. track 6) John Williams – bass Billy Cobham – drums
Production Alfred Lion – production Rudy Van Gelder – engineering Reid Miles – design Billy Cobham (Cover), Francis Wolff (Interior) – photography _____________________________________________
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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.

MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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