A landmark recording in British modern jazz. The 50th anniversary of 'Kaleidoscope Of Rainbows' by Neil Ardley. Newly remastered with new liner notes by Sid Smith. This marvellous work completed a trilogy of works composed by Neil Ardley that had begun with 'The Greek Variations' and continued with 'A Symphony Of Amaranths', works which were based on a sequence of notes that provided the basis for composition and improvisation. Originally released in 1976, 'Kaleidoscope Of Rainbows' was a series of pieces based on the five note scale of Balinese Gamelan music. The recording sessions featured contributions from such luminaries as Ian Carr (Nucleus), Paul Buckmaster, Barbara Thompson, Dave MacRae, Tony Coe and Geoff Castle. The album is now regarded as a landmark recording in British modern jazz, although the compositions also displayed influences from world music and beyond, utilising synthesisers, it is a groundbreaking and thoroughly absorbing piece.

CD in uscita il 12 giugno a 20.30€

The 50th Anniversary Remix Edition, in uscita il 26 giugno
CD-BRAY a 34.90€
LP Half Speed Master a 40.90€

Recorded in the late Spring and Summer of 1975 while Yes was on hiatus as members recorded their respective solo albums, 'Fish Out Of Water' was a breathtaking work, and equal in standard to any Yes album in terms of sheer invention and creativity. The album was essentially a collaboration between Chris Squire and his friend Andrew Pryce Jackman, a gifted arranger who had been a member of The Syn, Squire's band prior to the formation of Yes. The sessions saw contributions from former Yes drummer Bill Bruford, Yes keyboard player Patrick Moraz and noted musicians Mel Collins and Jimmy Hastings. The album was a Top 30 chart hit in the UK and made the US Billboard Top 75 album chart, going on to sell nearly 500,000 copies worldwide. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of 'Fish Out Of Water', acclaimed engineer Stephen W Tayler has prepared a new stereo mix of this wonderful album, now presented in the finest possible audio quality thanks to a half speed master cut at AIR Studios in London. The finished results are both stunning and revealing and are a fitting tribute to the creative vision of Chris Squire. This release fully restores the original LP artwork with a printed inner bag and poster.