AAA 100% Analogue This LP was Remastered using Pure Analogue Components Only from the Master Tapes through to the Cutting Head
Blue Note Records Thrid Man 313 Series
For an undertaking like this you have to walk the extra mile. The original tapes were sent to Third Man’s Detroit mastering and pressing facility where their extensive all analog re-mastering process ensured that the albums delivered live up to the tradition they are part of. The Third Man Records team’s commitment to audio purity means no corners can be cut; sound and mastering engineer Warren Defever’s goal being to provide the closest possible approximation of the magic found on the original master's tape brought to your living room. From the lacquers cut in the studio on the Neumann VMS-70 Cutting Lathe to the 180 gram vinyl pressed across the hall, every step of the process is tested in the facilities against exacting standards. That’s the Detroit way and the reason why the musical legacy from the 313 area code remains beloved around the world.
Elvin Jones, one of the true great drummers in jazz, recorded Genesis in 1971 after having led his own band for several years following his immortal work with the John Coltrane Quartet. This unique recording has a spacious feel with plenty of room for the players to work out the melodic compositions created by the members of the group. At times the recording creates an almost cinematic space, yet always propelling forward into unexpected territory. No pandering to contemporary tastes at this date or following trends, this is a fine example of mature musicians given the freedom to create their own vision and place in time. Frank Foster, Joe Farrell, and Dave Liebman's instruments intertwine in a spellbinding way with Gene Perla's bass and many opportunities to showcase Jones' incredible virtuosity as a drummer and band leader.
Musicians:
Elvin Jones, drums
Frank Foster, saxophone
Joe Farrell, saxophone
Dave Liebman, saxophone
Gene Perla, bass
Side A
P. P. Phoenix
For All The Other Times
Slumber
Side B
Three Card Molly
Cecilia Is Love
