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Impromptu

Impromptu
Impromptu
Impromptu
Impromptu
The photos of the record taken above are of the exact record that you will receive! Only one unique record per listing. Accompanying inserts, if any, are also photographed in the listing.

All photos are taken by Thryft and strictly no reproduction is allowed.
Impromptu
The photos of the record taken above are of the exact record that you will receive! Only one unique record per listing. Accompanying inserts, if any, are also photographed in the listing. All photos are taken by Thryft and strictly no reproduction is allowed.
  • A1: Capricious (2:20)
  • A2: Impromptu (9:35)
  • A3: Don't Go Down South (3:47)
  • A4: Muffle Guffle (4:18)
  • B1: Free & Oozy (6:27)
  • B2: Paraphrase (4:48)
  • B3: Empty Ballroom (4:20)
  • B4: At La Carousel (6:08)

Recorded on May 8, 9, and 10, 1962, at Nola Penthouse Studios in New York, "Impromptu" features the talents of Billy Taylor on piano, alongside Jim Hall on guitar, Bob Cranshaw on bass, and Walter Perkins on drums. This album showcases a blend of jazz improvisation and intricate arrangements, highlighting the collaborative spirit of the musicians involved. For further details regarding the packaging and inserts, please refer to the accompanying photos.

Impromptu

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Label/Cat No: Mercury 195J-50
Format: LP Album Reissue Stereo
Record Year of Release: 1985
Artist(s): Billy Taylor
Release Country: Japan
Genre: Jazz
Style: Hard Bop, Bop

Description

Experience the captivating sounds of jazz with Billy Taylor's "Impromptu," recorded in May 1962 and released in Japan in 1985. This album features an exceptional lineup, including Jim Hall on guitar, Bob Cranshaw on bass, and Walter Perkins on drums, showcasing a masterful blend of hard bop and intricate arrangements. With tracks like "Capricious" and "Empty Ballroom," this record highlights the collaborative spirit of these talented musicians, making it a must-have for any jazz enthusiast.

Media Condition: Excellent (EX)

Record shows slight signs of use by a previous owner, such as minor scuffs or very light scratches. In general, if not for a couple of minor things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint.

Sleeve Condition: Excellent (EX)

Cover shows slight signs of use by a previous owner, such as minor scuffs/scratches, and/or creases. In general, if not for a couple of minor things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint.

All records come with an outer sleeve and are additionally protected by an anti-static inner sleeve. For more information on our grading system, please see our grading system here.

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  • A1: Capricious (2:20)
  • A2: Impromptu (9:35)
  • A3: Don't Go Down South (3:47)
  • A4: Muffle Guffle (4:18)
  • B1: Free & Oozy (6:27)
  • B2: Paraphrase (4:48)
  • B3: Empty Ballroom (4:20)
  • B4: At La Carousel (6:08)

Recorded on May 8, 9, and 10, 1962, at Nola Penthouse Studios in New York, "Impromptu" features the talents of Billy Taylor on piano, alongside Jim Hall on guitar, Bob Cranshaw on bass, and Walter Perkins on drums. This album showcases a blend of jazz improvisation and intricate arrangements, highlighting the collaborative spirit of the musicians involved. For further details regarding the packaging and inserts, please refer to the accompanying photos.

* Audio and tracklist in this preview may differ from the vinyl record. See tracklist information for the vinyl record above.