Dialogue (Blue Note Tone Poet Series)

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KEY FEATURES

• This stereo Tone Poet Vinyl Edition was produced by Joe Harley, mastered by Kevin Gray (Cohearent Audio) from the original analog master tapes
• Pressed on 180g vinyl at Record Technology Inc. (RTI)
• Packaged in a deluxe gatefold tip-on jacket

RELEASE DESCRIPTION

The arresting 1965 sessionDialoguewas the debut album to be released by vibraphonistBobby Hutchersonwho had already proven himself a versatile sideman on classic Blue Note albums from Grant Green’sIdle Momentsto Jackie McLean’sDestination Outto Eric Dolphy’sOut To Lunch. In fact, Blue Note boss Alfred Lion had brought Hutcherson into the studio as a leader for a 1963 session of straight-ahead hard bop that he opted not to put out at the time (it was eventually released in 1999 as the excellent albumThe Kicker).Dialogueon the other hand showcased Hutcherson’s more adventurous leanings with a state-of-the-art sextet featuringFreddie Hubbardon trumpet,Sam Riverson tenor and soprano saxophone, bass clarinet, and flute,Andrew Hillon piano,Richard Davison bass, andJoe Chamberson drums. The set presented distinctive compositions by Hill and Chambers.

Blue Note Tone Poet Series

The Tone Poet Audiophile Vinyl Reissue Series was born out of Blue Note President Don Was’ admiration for the exceptional audiophile Blue Note LP reissues presented by Music Matters. Was brought Joe Harley, a.k.a. the “Tone Poet,” on board to curate and supervise a series of reissues from the Blue Note family of labels.

Extreme attention to detail has been paid to getting these right in every conceivable way, from the jacket graphics and printing quality to superior LP mastering (direct from the master tapes) by Kevin Gray to superb 180g audiophile LP pressings by Record Technology Inc. Every aspect of these Tone Poet releases is done to the highest possible standard. It means that you will never find a superior version. This is IT.

TRACKLIST

1. Catta
2. Idle While
3. Les Noirs Marchent
4. Dialogue
5. Ghetto Lights

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