Mundell Lowe & Transit West - Pausa Records PR 7152 - ORIGINAL 1st US PROMOTIONAL PRESSING - VG+ Vinyl Jazz LP - RARE
THIS IS THE ORIGINAL FIRST US PROMO PRESSING FROM 1983 of "Mundell Lowe Presents Transit West" on Pausa Records.
PR 7152 A and PR 7152 B IN THE DEAD WAX. Original Pausa blue and White ink on vinyl sticker. This is the genuine article. 100% AUTHENTIC ORIGINAL PAUSA RECORDS FIRST PRESSING.
THIS RECORD IS FROM OUR PERSONAL COLLECTION. Well maintained. ONE OWNER.
*Because our clients are mostly jazz collectors and connoisseurs, as we are, we made it our policy to only sell vinyl that we grade in VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) condition or better. This vinyl is in our opinion a VG+, looks and plays great.
Record Grade VG+ = Very well maintained. The vinyl is in beautiful condition. Just listened to both sides of the whole album and it plays beautiful, such a great record. Minor surface scratches that do not effect the music. Amazing condition and quality. Shiny vinyl. Difficult to find this rare vintage record in such great condition. (see pictures)
Jacket Grade VG+ = Shiny, clean, well maintained. No staining. We grade the jacket a VG++. No tape, no stains, no writing. This record is from our personal collection. No major defects at all, just normal corner use wear. Back left corner of jacket is stamped "LOANED FOR PROMOTION" by the label. A very clean jacket for a 34 year old album. (see pictures)
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Mundell Lowe (born April 21, 1922) is an American jazz guitarist, composer, and conductor who has performed with many notable jazz and popular musicians. He produced film and TV scores in the 1970s, such as the Billy Jack soundtrack and music for Starsky and Hutch, and worked with André Previn's Trio in the 1990s.
Lowe was born in Shady Grove, near Laurel, Mississippi, on April 21, 1922. In the 1930s he played country music and Dixieland jazz. He later played with big bands and orchestras, and on television in New York City. In the 1960s, Lowe composed music for films and television in New York City and Los Angeles. He has performed and/or recorded with Billie Holiday, Bobby Darin, Lester Young, Charlie Parker, Bill Evans, Helen Humes, Roy Buchanan, Charles Mingus, Stan Getz, Doc Severinsen, Kai Winding, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Carmen McRae, Peggy Lee, Dizzy Gillespie, Benny Carter, Herb Ellis, Tal Farlow, Barry Manilow, André Previn, Ray Brown, Kiri Te Kanawa, Tete Montoliu, Harry Belafonte, Lloyd Wells, Jim Ferguson and many others. Lowe was responsible for introducing the pianist Bill Evans to producer Orrin Keepnews resulting in Evan's first recordings under his own leadership.
"Mundell Lowe Presents Transit West"
Label: Pausa Records PR 7152
Format: 33 rpm 12" LP Promo
Country: United States
Vinyl Condition: VG+ (Very Good Plus)
Cover Condition: VG+ (Very Good Plus)
Year Released: 1983
LP Quantity: 1
Mundell Lowe - Guitar
Sam Most - Saxophone & Flutes
Monty Budwig - Bass
Nick Ceroli - Drums
Side 1
1 - Showtime
2 - Old Folks
3 - Pizzicato Samba
4 - The Touch Of Your Lips
Side 2
1 - A Beautiful View
2 - Nuages
3 - I Got Rhythm
4 - Song For Betty
5 - Cottontail
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