MILES DAVIS PORGY AND BESS DEEP GROOVE WLP PROMO LP VERY RARE 6-EYE PRESSING
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MILES DAVIS~PORGY AND BESS~DEEP GROOVE WLP PROMO LP~VERY RARE~6-EYE PRESSING!
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MILES DAVIS "PORGY AND BESS" COLUMBIA CL 1274 VERY RARE WHITE LABEL PROMO LP WITH DEEP GROOVE LABELS!! EARLY PRESSING WITH THE 6-EYE DESIGN! MONOPHONIC. ALTHOUGH THE ALBUM IS 55 YEARS OLD, THE COVER IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH ONLY LIGHT SIGNS OF RINGWEAR! ALL SEAMS ARE STRONG AND IN NO DANGER OF SPLITTING. THE VINYL IS IN VG++/EX CONDITION WITH LIGHT SCUFFS. (THE YELLOW IS AN ARTEFACT FROM THE SCAN AND IS NOT PART OF THE ACTUAL COVER.) A JAZZ CLASSIC IN ITS RAREST FORM! Tomes are available annotating the importance of this recording. The musical and social impact of Miles Davis, his collaborative efforts with Gil Evans, and in particular their reinvention of George Gershwin's Porgy and Bess are indeed profound. However, the most efficient method of extricating the rhetoric and opining is to experience the recording. Few other musical teams would have had the ability to remain true to the undiluted spirit and multifaceted nuance of this epic work. However, no other musical teams were Miles Davis and Gil Evans. It was Evans' intimate knowledge of the composition as well as the performer that allowed him to so definitively capture the essence of both. The four dates needed to complete work on Porgy and Bess include contributions from several members of his most recent musical aggregate: Julian "Cannonball" Adderley (alto sax), Paul Chambers (bass), and Jimmy Cobb (drums). Although the focus and emphasis is squarely on Davis throughout, the contributions of the quartet on "Prayer (Oh Doctor Jesus)," "I Loves You, Porgy," and "There's a Boat That's Leaving Soon for New York" are immeasurable. They provide a delicate balance in style and, under the direction of Evans, incorporate much of the same energy and intonation here as they did to their post-bop recordings. There is infinitely more happening on Porgy and Bess, however, with much of the evidence existing in the subtle significance of the hauntingly lyrical passages from Danny Banks' (alto flute) solos, which commence on "Fishermen, Strawberry and Devil Crab." Or the emotive bass and tuba duet that runs throughout "Buzzard Song." The impeccable digital remastering and subsequent CD reissue -- which likewise applies to the Miles Davis & Gil Evans: The Complete Columbia Studio Recordings box set -- only magnifies the refulgence of Porgy and Bess. Likewise, two previously unissued performances have been appended to the original baker's dozen. No observation or collection of American jazz can be deemed complete without this recording. The image included with the auction is a scan of the actual item but, due to size limitations of the scanner, the edges of the item may have been cropped.RECORD GRADING POLICY
MINT = like new or near new with only one or two small insignificant defects, a 9 or better on a 1-10 scale
EXCELLENT = Would be Near Mint, except for a couple of light hairlines or scuffs, which do not affect play
VG++ = still a very nice record with all or nearly all of its original gloss but may have a few more light, surface marks, hairlines, needle tracks or the like which should not materially affect play
VG+ = a nice, but used record that may have a series of light scuffs or scratches. It probably plays with a few pops, but has no serious problems.
VG = a well-used record that still should sound OK when played, but may have moderate surface noise, pops, etc.
VG- = a very well-worn record that plays through without skipping, but will do until a better copy comes along.
Good = not actually good at all but probably will play through but with much in the way of surface noise, pops, crackles, etc. Still, will have no cracks, chips or the like
Fair = you’re getting this record just to own but not to play
Poor = the sky’s the limit, generally I will discard a record this bad (and sell the cover, jacket or sleeve alone) unless the label holds some particular interest
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