SHEFFIELD Lab 21 ADAM MAKOWICZ The Name Is PHIL WOODS Direct-To-Disc Rare SEALED
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ADAM MAKOWICZ The Name Is Makowicz New & Sealed Audiophile Direct-To-Disc Vinyl LP
Record label: Sheffield Lab 21
An extremely hard to find SEALED copy of this Sheffield Lab Direct-to-Disk, Limited Edition Audiophile Pressing made in Germany. Sheffield are the pioneers of Direct-To-Disc recording and had much to do with the advent of the "audiophile" label put on recordings that exemplify top standards in recording, mastering and pressing.
Record is housed in it's original loose shrink wrap which is completely intact. Corners are sharp, spine is straight and there are no flaws or blemishes... 100% MINT!
Side 1 1. A Flat Elegy (For Earl Hines) 2. You Do Something To Me 3. Dirty Blue 4. Moondust Side 2 5. Tough Chic 6. Pearl Grey 7. Bop Do Combo 8. Past Tense
Review: The brilliant pianist Adam Makowicz had difficulty getting a proper recording made in his early days after emigrating from his native Poland to the U.S. But these Sheffield Lab dates, originally recorded during two separate sessions via direct-to-disc (so there was no editing or remixing involved) with just a single stereo-point microphone gave him the high quality audio that made up for typical low budget studio dates.
Joining him throughout both sessions are bassist Marc Johnson and drummer Bill Goodwin, with the masterful alto saxophonist Phil Woods and percussionist Gene Estes present on most tracks. Seven of the eight selections are the pianist's own, with the sole standard featuring the leader's Art Tatum-like romp through Cole Porter's "You Do Something to Me," with a spirited solo by Woods and a fine chorus by Estes on vibes. Makowicz's sassy blues "Dirty Blue," his driving "Tough Chic," and the Latin-flavored "Bop Do Combo" also stand out. Great music, but it won't be easy to acquire, due to the demise of the label. ~ All Music Guide
Review: "The Most astonishing pianistic talent of the past 30 years." ~ John Hammond
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