Product details
- Label Blue Note
- Artist Andrew Hill
- Series Tone Poet Series
- Format 1LP
- Country United States
- Released Date 2023
- Genre Jazz
- Sealed Yes
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Dance With Death by Andrew Hill.
Andrew Hill delivers transformative artistry in this essential recording.
Musical Analysis:
Andrew Hill leads with distinctive artistry, creating intricate interplay between musicians. The harmonic progressions and rhythm section showcase the evolution of jazz with spontaneous brilliance.
Album Story:
"Dance With Death," the acclaimed album by Andrew Hill, represents a daring exploration of the avant-garde in jazz, capturing a unique blend of complex melodies, rich harmonies, and striking rhythmic innovation. Released on Blue Note in 1968, the album stands out not only for its innovative compositions but also for Hill's remarkable ability to weave together disparate musical elements into a cohesive narrative. Each track unfolds like a story, delving into themes of existentialism and human experience. Hill’s innovative use of dissonance and striking intervals creates an immersive experience, inviting listeners to confront their own emotions and thoughts through the lens of his music.
Moreover, "Dance With Death" is adorned with the remarkable talents of renowned musicians such as Freddie Hubbard and Elvin Jones, whose contributions elevate the record to new heights. The interplay between Hill's piano, Hubbard's trumpet, and Jones' dynamic drumming creates an exhilarating landscape that is as unpredictable as life itself. For jazz aficionados and newcomers alike, this album is
Pressing Details:
Comes in a single pocket gatefold sleeve. The protective clear plastic outer has a 'Blue Note Tone Poet Series' hype sticker on the front.
Catalog numbers' locations: B0034167-01 - back cover and spine; 73160 - front cover; ST-73160 - back cover; BST 73160 - spine and labels.
[Back cover]
Recorded on October 11, 1968, at Van Gelder Studios, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.
A Blue Note Records release; ℗ 1980 © 2022 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Blue Note® is a registered trademark of Capitol Records, LLC.
[Labels]
Blue Note Records release · a division of Liberty Records, Inc.
A Blue Note Records release; ℗ 1980 © 2022 UMG Recordings, Inc.
['Blue Note Tone Poet Series' sticker]
Cut directly from the original analog tapes.
Manufactured at Record Technology Inc. (RTI) on 180 gram vinyl
Track Listing:
A1. Yellow Violet
A2. Partitions
A3. Fish 'N Rice
B1. Dance With Death
B2. Love Nocturne
B3. Black Sabbath
Sound Quality:
Exceptional dynamic range captures every nuance – tight bass, warm midrange, crisp highs. High-quality pressing with excellent tracking and quiet surfaces.
Collector's Notes:
Blue Note's legendary sound engineering delivers exceptional quality. Essential for serious collectors – a piece of musical history with lasting value.
Artist: Andrew Hill
Format: 1LP
Genre: Jazz
Label: Blue Note
Catalog Number: B0034167-01
Series: Tone Poet Series
Release Year: 2023
Country: United States
Condition: Sealed (New)
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