The Tubby Hayes Orchestra / 100% Proof / 1967 VINYL LP / JAZZ / £5 FLAT POST
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100% Proof by The Tubby Hayes Orchestra, released in 1967, is a testament to Tubby Hayes' dynamic approach to big band jazz. A true musical savant, Hayes was not only a remarkable saxophonist but also a gifted multi-instrumentalist and composer. His vibrant improvisations and energetic performances are on full display here, along with his skill as a bandleader. The album features complex arrangements with hard-hitting brass sections, swinging rhythms, and intricate solos, blending modern jazz styles with traditional big band sounds, all while maintaining an accessible, engaging quality.
Despite his brilliance, Hayes' personal life was troubled, and his struggles with addiction led to an untimely demise. However, his legacy endures through his music, and 100% Proof remains a powerful example of his talent and the lasting impact he had on the British jazz scene.
THE VINYL IS CLEAN AND RETAINS GLOSS, AT A GLANCE FREE OF MARKS, SCRATCHES, GROOVE WEAR OR OTHER SIGNS OF EXCESSIVE OR CARELESS USE. A CLOSER INSPECTION UNDER LIGHT SHOWS SOME WISPY CONTACT HAIRLINES / RUBS DOTTED ABOUT. CENTRE LABELS WITH JUST A LITTLE LIGHT SPINDLE WEAR. THE RECORD SITS FLAT AND PLAYS WELL WITH A STRONG SOUND WITHOUT CLIPPING OR DISTORTION OR THAT SORT OF THING. THERE IS SOME LIGHT SURFACE PRESENCE IN THE OPENING GROOVES AND SOFTEST PASSAGES WHICH FLUCTUATES A LITTLE BIT BUT GENERALLY PRETTY MINIMAL AND NOTHING CLOSE TO OVERPOWERING EVEN IN THE QUIETEST MOMENTS, GENERALLY A VERY RESPECTABLE COPY OF THIS SEMINAL LATE 60's JAZZ ALBUM "VERY GOOD+" CONDITION OR THEREABOUTS! THE SLEEVE IS A BIT TIRED LOOKING BUT WITHOUT MAJOR OR OVERPOWERING DEFECTS, JUST SOME GENERAL DISCOLOUR AND SHELF WEAR BUT STRONGLY RESEMBLING THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE SOMEWHERE AROUND THE "GOOD+" MARK.IN THE UK I OFFER ONE £5.00 POSTAGE CHARGE FOR AS MANY ITEMS AS YOU LIKE.
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