Hampton Hawes, Barney Kessel, Shelly Manne & Red Mitchell Four! (Acoustic Sounds Series)

Part of the Contemporary Records Acoustic Sounds Series!
All-Analog Mastering from the Original Tapes by Bernie Grundman!
Pressed on 180g Vinyl at QRP.
Analog Planet Rated 9/11 Music, 8/11 Sonics!
Released as part of the Acoustic Sounds Series celebrating 70 years of Contemporary Records, Four! highlights the timeless talents of Hampton Hawes (piano), Barney Kessel (guitar), Shelly Manne (drums) & Red Mitchell (bass). First released in 1958 and recorded by legendary engineer Roy DuNann, this new edition features ALL-ANALOG mastering from the original tapes by Bernie Grundman. The record is pressed on 180-gram vinyl at QRP and presented in a Stoughton old-style tip-on jacket.
Pianist Hampton Hawes' 1950s recordings for the Contemporary label are at such a high level that they could all be given five stars. This outing...is also quite successful. - Scott Yanow, AllMusic.com, 5/5 stars
The stereo pressings weren't all that common back in the day, so finding them in any condition - much less a mint new copy - is a challenge. Even one of the 1980s Original Jazz Classics editions are going for about $75. So, for about $30, this new Acoustic Sounds reissue of Hampton Hawes' Four! is really a no-brainer bargain for any vintage jazz fan to pick up. Grab one while you can. - Mark Smotroff, Analog Planet, Music 9/11, Sound 8/11

Features:

• Contemporary Records' 70th Anniversary
• Contemporary Records Acoustic Sounds Series
• All-Analog Mastering from the Original Tapes by Bernie Grundman
• 180g Vinyl Audiophile Vinyl
• Pressed at Quality Record Pressings QRP, USA
• Stoughton Old-Style Tip-On Jacket
• Made in the U.S.A.

Musicians:

• Hampton Hawes, piano
• Barney Kessel, guitar
• Shelly Manne, drums
• Red Mitchell, bass

Selections:

Side A
1. Yardbird Suite
2. There Will Never Be Another You
3. Bow Jest
Side B
1 Sweet Sue
2. Up Blues
3. Like Someone in Love
4. Love Is Just Around the Corner