Saturday, September 15, 2018

Thelonious Monk - Mønk (GEARBOX RECORDS September 28, 2018)


Hot on the heels of Impulse’s recently unearthed Coltrane number one hit album comes another beauty from Jazz’s ‘Holy Trinity’. This is a previously unreleased, precious lost treasure from Monk’s most critically acclaimed line-up; Charlie Rouse on saxophone, John Ore on double bass, and Frankie Dunlop on drums. The music was recorded live in Copenhagen in 1963 at the peak of Monk’s career. A year later he was to feature on the cover of TIME magazine, one of only for 4 Jazz artists ever to do so. 

The performance, a mixture of Monk originals and interpretations of standards, showcases Monk at his prime: full of avant-garde flair and wit, but always with a swinging feel that explains his title as the 'High Priest of Bebop'. 

The original tapes, saved from a skip and blessed with the approval of the Monk estate, have been faithfully restored, mastered and cut using Gearbox's legendary all-analogue process.

Thelonious Monk - piano
Charlie Rouse - tenor saxophone
John Ore - double bass
Frankie Dunlop - drums

1. Bye-Ya
2. Nutty
3. I'm Getting Sentimental Over You
4. Body Soul
5. Monk's Dream
6. Nutty, Pt.1
7. Nutty, Pt.2

Beverly Copeland - Beverly Copeland (Majik Bus 2018)


Beverly Glenn-Copeland was born in Philadelphia USA but this cult jazz folk album was recorded in Canada for the CBC in-house label and only released to CBC radio stations. In the intervening years the album has become highly sought after by collectors. Stand out tracks include the amazing ‘Don’t Despair’ and ‘Good Morning Blues’, both written by Copeland, and psych jazz reprise of the first track ‘Don’t Despair’. Copeland’s sound is a wonderful mix of Terry Callier with hints of Joan Armatrading and Joni Mitchell. Incredibly rare, originals of this LP have been known to sell for up to USD$1500 in the market place. Having now transitioned to a man, Glenn Copeland is still recording and playing his incredible music today.

1. Don't Despair 02:59
2. Untitled (Make The Answer "Yes") 04:31
3. Song From Beads 02:17
4. Nothing Beautiful 05:27
5. Good Morning Beautiful 04:37
6. Durocher 04:36
7. Northwind 03:21
8. Swords Of Gold 02:51
9. Interval 04:41
10. Reflections 08:05
11. Don't Despair (Jazz Version) 02:59

Producer: Ramona Randall
Remix Engineer: Gilles Vaudeville
Recording Engineer: Robert Guay
Music Consultant: Neil Chotem
Recorded in Montreal at the CBC Studios on March 24th and 25th, 1970.

All tracks remastered at The Warehouse Studio by Eric Mosher with Sidechain™.

Artwork remastered by Brent Lunney.

CBC Production Coordinator: John Rahme

Series Curator: Gary Corben

Judy Singh - A Time For Love (Majik Bus 2018)


Edmonton born singer Judy Singh’s 1970 CBC album is one of the most sought after sunshine pop by collectors with originals selling for upwards of $500 a copy. 

This wonderful mix of influences from Sergio Mendes to Burt Bacharach features breezy jazz and bossa tinged arrangements by Tommy Banks of songs by the Bergmans, Johnny Mandel, Jimmy Webb as well as contemporary Canadian songwriters. 

“Recording this album with my brilliant, dear friend Tommy Banks, was an absolute highlight in my career. What a uniquely creative period in music history it was. I love seeing how vinyl is being resurrected with such passion. I’m grateful to Majik Bus for including me in it all.”
- Judy Singh

1. So I'm Wrong Again 02:56
2. Raggedy Anne And Raggedy Andy 04:17
3. Look Around 02:40
4. Up And Down 03:38
5. A Time For Love 04:13
6. Yesterday I Heard The Rain 03:08
7. Samba Del Sol 03:08
8. Songs Under The Sun 04:57
9. Another Woman 03:24
10. Forever Waits Beyond 03:17
11. Everybody Gets To Go To The Moon 03:09
12. Their Hearts Were Full Of Spring 02:36

Producer: Duncan McKerchar
Recording Engineer: Gary Radcliffe
Audio Re Mix: Ian Jacobson
Recorded by CBC Edmonton in July 1970.

All tracks remastered at The Warehouse Studio by Eric Mosher with Sidechain™.

Artwork remastered by Brent Lunney.

CBC Production Coordinator: John Rahme

Series Curator: Gary Corben

Stephanie Taylor - "I Don't Know Where I Stand" (Majik Bus 2018)


"I Don’t Know Where I Stand" is a classic album of sunshine pop with incredible jazz infused vocals of covers including Lennon/McCartney, Paul Simon, Leonard Cohen and Joni Mitchell with musical backing arranged and conducted by Doug Riley. Little is known of Stephanie Taylors’s career outside of performing in the 60s as a member of the girl vocal group ‘The Girlfriends’ on the CBC's rock 'n' roll show Music Hop and a handful of songs recorded in connection with CBC projects as a member of vocal group ‘Liberation’ for Keith Hampshire's Music Machine in the 70s and as lead singer with Hagood Hardy's Montage in 1969.

1. I Don't Know Where I Stand 03:32
2. Suzanne 03:06
3. Working On A Groovy Thing 02:49
4. Feeling Groovy 01:29
5. Marion's Theme 03:01
6. Windmills Of Your Mind 03:29
7. Chelsea Morning 02:41
8. Long And Winding Road 03:41
9. I'm Going To Make You Love Me 02:39
10. Softly As I Leave You 02:52

Producer: Dave Bird
Recording Engineer: Larry Morey
Assistance of: Ray Sora
Arranged & Conducted: Doug Riley
Recorded in Studio G CBC Toronto, August 12th and 13th, 1970.

All tracks remastered at The Warehouse Studio by Eric Mosher with Sidechain™.

Artwork remastered by Brent Lunney.

CBC Production Coordinator: John Rahme

Series Curator: Gary Corben

Perth County Conspiracy - The Perth County Conspiracy (Majik Bus 2018)


A true legend of the psych-folk rock genre, the very first album by Canadian band Perth County Conspiracy was conceived, recorded and designed to look and sound like the product of a commercial record label. But with only 250 copies produced the record quickly reached mythic status as the band went on to begin a commercial career with Columbia Records. Defining the zeitgeist as the 60s became the 70s, the band sound has touches of Nick Drake, Donovan and Terry Reid as well as more acid folk influences. Pure commune folk music and one of Canada’s most intriguing psychedelic artifacts. Heavy (vibes) and extremely rare. All tracks recorded at Studio G CBC Toronto on August 14 and 15, 1970.

1. Welcome Surprise 03:11
2. Take Your Time 03:21
3. If You Can Want 04:29
4. Woman For All Seasons 04:13
5. Hurdy-Gurdy Man 04:38
6. Mr. Truthful Licks 02:47
7. So Many Things 02:51
8. Hindsight 03:39
9. Lace And Cobwebs 02:41
10. I Shall Be Released 06:32

Producer: Dave Bird
Recording Engineer: Ian Jacobson
Repertoire Consultant: Gary McGeehan
Artists: Cedric Smith, Richard Keelan, Michael Butler
Recorded at Studio G CBC Toronto on August 14th and 15th, 1970

All tracks remastered at The Warehouse Studio by Eric Mosher with Sidechain™.

Artwork remastered by Brent Lunney.

CBC Production Coordinator: John Rahme

Series Curator: Gary Corben

Barbara Gryfe - What The World Needs Now (Majik Bus 2018)


Former child star Barbara was only 18 years old when she recorded this slice of sunshine pop for CBC Records. ‘What The World Needs Now’ was recorded at Eastern Sound Company in Toronto on May 12th and 28th, 1969. The orchestra was arranged and conducted by Rick Wilkins and the record was produced by Dave Bird. A regular performer for the CBC, Barbara had appeared on most of the CBC Networks shows and her winning song ‘Colours Of The Rainbow’ at the CBC Song Market 1968 contest is included on this album.

1. I'll Never Fall In Love Again 03:14
2. Evening Of Roses 02:31
3. Who Am I 02:29
4. Sunrise, Sunset 02:56
5. Reunion With The Reserves 02:59
6. One Child 03:30
7. If I Were A Rich Girl 03:36
8. Jerusalem Of Gold 03:42
9. Don't Give Up 02:08
10. Colours Of The Rainbow 02:44
11. What The World Needs Now 02:32
12. People (Lovers) Such As I 03:06

Producer: Dave Bird
Recording Engineer: Ian Jacobson
Executive Producer: Jury Krytiuk
Orchestra arranged and conducted by: Rick Wilkins
Recorded at Eastern Sound Company in Toronto on May 12th and 28th, 1969

All tracks remastered at The Warehouse Studio by Eric Mosher with Sidechain™.

Artwork remastered by Brent Lunney.

CBC Production Coordinator: John Rahme

Series Curator: Gary Corben

Emile Normand: Emile Normand Sextet - Canada (Majic Bus 2018)


This soul meets spiritual jazz album by vibes and marimba master Emile Normand is a super rare treat. Never released commercially until now, the LP features super covers of Yusef Lateef, Horace Silver and Jorge Ben. Recorded in 1968 only for internal use on CBC radio stations this holy grail for jazz collectors is released for the first time ever.

1. Morning 04:37
2. Watch What Happens 02:52
3. Mais Que Nada 06:16
4. En Roulant Ma Boule 03:49
5. Sorcery 04:51
6. Man From South Africa 07:48
7. Tracy Rose 03:28
8. Manteca 03:58
9. O Barquinho 02:22
10. Senor Blues 03:39

Artists:
Emile Normand
Rejean Emond
Art Roberts
Joe Christie
Tony Romandini
Bill Gagnon
Arnie May

Producer: Ted Farrant
Sound: Gilles Vaudeville

Recorded in Montreal on June 25th, 26th, and 27th, 1969

All tracks remastered at The Warehouse Studio by Eric Mosher with Sidechain™.

Artwork remastered by Brent Lunney.

CBC Production Coordinator: John Rahme

Series Curator: Gary Corben

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