{"product_id":"george-russell-new-york-n-y","title":"George Russell - New York, N.Y.","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA landmark recording in the evolution of modern jazz, \u003cstrong\u003eNew York, N.Y.\u003c\/strong\u003e showcases the visionary compositions and arrangements of \u003cstrong\u003eGeorge Russell\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the twentieth century's most influential jazz theorists and composers. Released by \u003cstrong\u003eDecca Records\u003c\/strong\u003e in 1959, this ambitious concept album combines Russell's groundbreaking orchestral writing with spoken narration by legendary vocalist \u003cstrong\u003eJon Hendricks\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a musical portrait of New York City unlike anything that had come before.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe album features an extraordinary lineup of jazz greats, including \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Coltrane, Bill Evans, Bob Brookmeyer, Art Farmer, Benny Golson, Phil Woods, Hal McKusick, Milt Hinton,\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eMax Roach\u003c\/strong\u003e. Russell's innovative harmonic concepts and adventurous arrangements helped shape the future of modal jazz and directly influenced generations of musicians, including Miles Davis and Gil Evans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighlights include \u003cstrong\u003e\"Manhattan,\" \"Big City Blues,\" \"Manhattan-Rico,\" \"East Side Medley,\"\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e\"A Helluva Town.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e The combination of orchestral jazz, improvisation, and Hendricks' narration makes this one of the defining jazz concept albums of the late 1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEssential listening for collectors of modern jazz, this Decca pressing represents an important chapter in jazz history and belongs in any serious vinyl collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Decca","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51186978521124,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0140\/8267\/0649\/files\/IMG_7671.jpg?v=1785275104","url":"https:\/\/friedmanandsons.com\/products\/george-russell-new-york-n-y","provider":"Friedman \u0026 Sons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}