Joe Wilder 'n Wilder US LP OG Mono RVG Savoy MG 12063 1956 DG Rare Jazz Listen

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Up for bid is a rare, "Wilder N' Wilder N' Wilder," by Joe Wilder. This is a mono press, released by Savoy Records (MG 12063) in 1956. Interior labels are maroon with silver lettering, with a deep groove on either side. Stamped matrix info reads MG12063A 1 X20 / MG12063B 1 X20 with "RVG" etched on either side.  Here is excerpts from a review from the internet:

"One of the prettiest versions of Cherokee isn't taken at breakneck speed. Nor is it played dozens of times until the musician improvising runs out of ideas. It's by trumpeter Joe Wilder from an album recorded in January 1956 called Wilder 'n' Wilder.

Rather than tearing out of the gate, as most musicians do who tackle Cherokee, Wilder takes the standard at a slower, skippy pace. The patient tempo is so surprisingly perfect for the song that you aren't aware Wilder is playing Cherokee until its sheer beauty forces you to wonder what he's playing...Wilder has that ability—to make everything he plays sound laid back and tasteful.

Wilder made only six albums under his own name—three of which were recorded in the 1950s. Why so little output? Wilder was simply too busy as one of the most sought-after sidemen in the business. He played in the trumpet section of bands led by Les Hite, Lionel Hampton, Jimmy Lunceford, Lucky Millinder, Cozy Cole and Wynonie Harris. And that was just in the 1940s.

In the 1950s, Wilder played on record dates behind or with Coleman Hawkins, Count Basie, Frank Wess, Ralph Burns, Neal Hefti, Ernie Wilkins, Mundell Lowe, Tony Scott, Urbie Green and Quincy Jones. I'm only up to 1956.

In the years that followed, Wilder played on every major jazz date (Quincy Jones' "Birth of a Big Band" orchestra, Billie Holiday's last recording in March 1959, and so on) before he headed up dates again in the 1990s.

Wilder 'n' Wilder (Savoy) was Wilder's first album as a leader. Cherokee is the first track on the album, and it opens with Hank Jones playing a seductive series of impeccable, vampy chords. Then Wilder comes in with a rich, warm, open sound, which is striking since most trumpeters in early 1956 were under hard bop's spell and played hot.

Wilder is backed by Jones, Wendell Marshall on bass and Kenny Clarke on drums. Hank even takes an extended solo halfway through the track, and every note is a delicate delight. This is a dream group.

Wilder's technique on Cherokee—and all of the other songs on the album—sounds like a cross between Harry James and Clifford Brown. In Wilder's trumpet, you hear the dragged, bent notes of James and the lyrical side of Brownie. You also hear a lot of big band chops in Wilder's style, and his joy and craftsmanship are evident throughout.

I think it's fair to say that Joe Wilder never played a bad note. Which explains why so many session leaders fought to get him on their dates. Wilder's open sound soaring atop the trumpet section was essential—and unmistakable."  - Marc Myers - JazzWax

LP is a solid VG+, with light scuffs on either side. There are also a couple of small light scratches on either side. LP retains a nice gloss. Interior labels are very clean.  LP plays with some surface noise (crackle, tics, and pops), with no skips. A professional clean should reduce the amount of surface noise. Listen to the first track from either side for reference, from this actual LP:






Jacket is VG+, with no seam splits. There are a couple of small wear spots on the top seam. There is light corner wear on all corners. There is ring wear on the front and back of the jacket. There is a crease in the front lower right corner of the jacket. There is light wear along the lip of the jacket. There is a small ink stamp in the back lower right corner of the jacket that reads "16" (see pictures). Don't miss this rare gem! We will pack this securely for safe delivery - this will be a little heavy due to the LP inserts we put in the LP mailer. Domestic Delivery will be via Media Mail including delivery confirmation. International delivery is First Class International. WINNING INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS PLEASE NOTE - THERE WILL BE AN EXTRA CHARGE FOR REGISTERED MAIL TO VERIFY DELIVERY OF THIS ITEM. Return Policy: If items are not exactly as described, buyer may return the items. Items must be in the same exact shape as when they were shipped. Upon receipt by the seller of the package, buyer will then be refunded amount of purchase and the original cost of shipping - BUYER PAYS FOR RETURN SHIPPING.

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