In between being one of the most recorded studio drummers of all time (the “Purdie Shuffle” graced everything from Aretha Franklin to Steely Dan), Bernard Purdie squeezed in a few sessions of his own. Purdie Good! was recorded early in 1971 by legendary engineer and audio obsessive Rudy Van Gelder at his bespoke studio, and it masterfully balances three Purdie-penned originals with …
Legendary composer & producer David Axelrod’s solo album Heavy Axe is a jazz-rock opus that encapsulated the preeminent sound of the of the mid ‘70s. With a little help from legendary players like Johnny “Guitar” Watson, Cannonball Adderley and George Duke, Heavy Axe crisscrosses between lush funk sounds and full, round low end and majestic orchestral flourishes that made Axelrod’s …
This Top Shelf Double Feature bundles our first two releases of 2023, David Axelrod’s Heavy Axe, and Bernard Purdie’s Purdie Good! Both albums were cut from the original analog tapes by Kevin Gray and pressed on 180-gram vinyl at RTI, and come packaged in a tip-on jacket.
Details Produced by Wayne Henderson (The Jazz Crusaders), Pleasure’s 1977 cult-classic album delivers instant party vibes, thanks to a lively blend of soul, funk, disco, and jazz. Returning to vinyl for the first time since its original release, Joyous is limited to 2,000 copies on 180-gram black vinyl, exclusive to the Jazz Dispensary and Craft Recordings stores. <> The album was …
Details This bundle contains Pleasure’s Joyous on 180-gram black vinyl and a Jazz Dispensary Catnip T-Shirt in Graphite. Pleasure – Joyous (180g LP)Limited to 2,000 copies on 180-gram black vinyl, exclusive to the Jazz Dispensary and Craft Recordings stores. Produced by Wayne Henderson (The Jazz Crusaders), Pleasure’s 1977 cult-classic album delivers instant party vibes, thanks to a lively blend of soul, funk, disco, and jazz. Returning to vinyl …
Details This bundle contains Pleasure’s Joyous on 180-gram black vinyl and a Jazz Dispensary Catnip T-Shirt in Ivory. Pleasure – Joyous (180g LP)Limited to 2,000 copies on 180-gram black vinyl, exclusive to the Jazz Dispensary and Craft Recordings stores. Produced by Wayne Henderson (The Jazz Crusaders), Pleasure’s 1977 cult-classic album delivers instant party vibes, thanks to a lively blend of soul, funk, disco, and jazz. Returning to vinyl …
Details This bundle contains Jazz Dispensary’s all three Top Shelf releases of 2022. The albums include Pleasure’s Joyous, Johnny Hammond’s Gears, and Azymuth’s Telecommunication, all pressed on 180-gram black vinyl. Pleasure – Joyous (180g LP) Produced by Wayne Henderson (The Jazz Crusaders), Pleasure’s 1977 cult-classic album delivers instant party vibes, thanks to a lively blend of soul, funk, disco, and jazz. Returning to vinyl for …
Details This bundle contains Pleasure’s Joyous on 180-gram black vinyl and a Jazz Dispensary “Dankest Grooves” Crewneck in Forest Green. Pleasure – Joyous (180g LP)Limited to 2,000 copies on 180-gram black vinyl, exclusive to the Jazz Dispensary and Craft Recordings stores. Produced by Wayne Henderson (The Jazz Crusaders), Pleasure’s 1977 cult-classic album delivers instant party vibes, thanks to a lively blend of soul, …
Details This bundle contains Pleasure’s Joyous on 180-gram black vinyl and a Jazz Dispensary “Dankest Grooves” T-Shirt in Pepper. Pleasure – Joyous (180g LP)Limited to 2,000 copies on 180-gram black vinyl, exclusive to the Jazz Dispensary and Craft Recordings stores. Produced by Wayne Henderson (The Jazz Crusaders), Pleasure’s 1977 cult-classic album delivers instant party vibes, thanks to a lively blend of soul, funk, disco, and jazz. …
Details This bundle contains Pleasure’s Joyous on 180-gram black vinyl and a Jazz Dispensary zoetropic slipmat. Pleasure – Joyous (180g LP)Limited to 2,000 copies on 180-gram black vinyl, exclusive to the Jazz Dispensary and Craft Recordings stores. Produced by Wayne Henderson (The Jazz Crusaders), Pleasure’s 1977 cult-classic album delivers instant party vibes, thanks to a lively blend of soul, funk, disco, and jazz. Returning to vinyl …
