WALTER DAVIS - DAVIS CUP- Lp BLUE NOTE BLP 4018- ORIG RVG EAR MONO D.G EXC
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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 his supporting band: 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
~RECORDELITE~
RARE AUTHENTIC ORIGINAL JAZZ LP AUCTIONS
ARTIST: WALTER DAVIS JR.TINA BROOKS
TITLE: DAVIS CUP
CATALOGUE#: BLUE NOTE BLP 4018
YEAR: 1959
SPECIAL NOTES:
ABSOLUTE ORIGINAL MONO FIRST PRESSING 1959
ENGINEERED BY THE LEGENDARY RUDY VAN GELDER.
"RVG" (Rudy Van Gelder) printed in the matrix deadwax
"Ear" symbol found in deadwax...please see last two pics of closeups of both RVG and Ear. Thanks!!
ORIGINAL THICK LESS FLEXIBLE VINYL
STRONG DEEP GROOVE INDENTATION ON LABEL (BOTH SIDES)
ORIGINAL 47 W. 63RD ST NYC ADDRESS
WITH DONALD BYRD, JACKIE McLEAN, SAM JONES, AND ART TAYLOR
RECORDS ARE VISUALLY GRADED (UNLESS NOTED)
VINYL: VG+
Thicker less flexible ORIGINAL vinyl
Gorgeous glossy vinyl with some hairlines that basically do not affect play
(see play testing below)
COVER: Front: NM- No ringwear, No true seam splits, No edgewear! One 1/2" very neatly taped corner split bottom rt (hardly noticeable at all)
Back: VG+ No ringwear but some stains found along perimeter (SEE PIC)
LABEL: MINT!! STUNNING Bright blue & white colors! No writing, No stickers, No fading, no discoloration or stains or owner initials
SOUND TESTING: EXCELLENT! Powerful, crisp. Truly amazing solos!! Davis excels on piano!!
One track does reveal surface crackle in several places.."Loodle-Lot"..no pops or skips.
Rudy Van Gelder (Recording Engineer) is at his best.
Please note you may hear some light surface noise between tracks.
Good luck finding this Original 1st pressing of this phenomenal album in this condition. ENJOY
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THANKS & ENJOY!
On Oct-27-12 at 17:32:31 PDT, seller added the following information:
Yes there is the "ear" mark in the deadwax.
On Oct-27-12 at 17:51:08 PDT, seller added the following information:Just added a pic of the "EAR" SYMBOL found in the deadwax.
