The J.J. Johnson Sextet – J.J. Inc. (Test Pressing)
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€150,00
TEST SLEEVE
Test pressing records are packaged in a plain white or black sleeve with no photo nor liner text
TEST PRESSING
Test pressings are the first copies (typically 5 to 30) of a record that are pressed from the metal stampers to assess the quality of the pressed records. They are usually sent to artists, producers, record labels, and other key stakeholders for approval. These test pressings are usually devoid of artwork, labels, or any other decorative elements, focusing solely on the audio quality. Made while the stampers are fresh, they would sound better and are often considered valuable by collectors.
Unsealed vinyl
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Test pressing - Rarity - Unsealed
Trombone – Jay Jay Johnson [click here to see more vinyl featuring Jay Jay Johnson]
Trumpet – Freddie Hubbard [click here to see more vinyl featuring Freddie Hubbard]
Bass – Arthur Harper
Drums – Albert Heath [click here to see more vinyl featuring Albert Tootie Heath]
Piano – Cedar Walton
Tenor Saxophone – Clifford Jordan [click here to see more vinyl featuring Clifford Jordan]
Written, arranged and conducted by J.J. Johnson
1 LP, Test pressing sleeve
Limited Edition (Test Pressing only 30 records pressed)
Original analog Master tape : YES
Stereo
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : black
Speed : 33 RPM
Size : 12'’
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : Pallas
Label : Speakers Corner
Original Label : Columbia
Recorded August 1 and 3, 1960, in New York City
Produced by Teo Macero
Lacquer cut by Willem Makkee
Originally released in April 1961
Reissued in October 2014
Tracks :
Side A:
- Mohawk
- Minor Mist
- In Walked Horace
Side B:
- Fatback
- Aquarius
- Shutter-Bug
Reviews :
“Trombonist J.J. Johnson's 1960 sextet is featured on this Columbia CD. Most notable among the sidemen is a rather young trumpeter named Freddie Hubbard on one of his first sessions; also helping out are tenor saxophonist Clifford Jordan, pianist Cedar Walton, bassist Arthur Harper and drummer Albert "Tootie" Heath. Seven of the compositions (which are joined by Dizzy Gillespie's "Blue 'N' Boogie") are Johnson's and, although none caught on, "Mohawk," "In Walked Horace" and "Fatback" (which is heard in two versions) are all fairly memorable. The six songs on the original LP are joined by three others from the same dates, two of which were released slightly earlier for the first time on a Johnson Mosaic box set that includes all of this music. A fine straight-ahead set.” AllMusic Review by Scott Yanow
Ratings :
Allmusic : 4.5 / 5 ; Discogs :