Lush Life – The Rudy Van Gelder Edition by Lou Donaldson 

!!! Condition of this CD is used very good !!!

Product Information

Key Details

• UPC: 094637421420
• Catalog Number: 74214 (Blue Note)
• Product Type: Jazz Album Remastered Edition (Copy Controlled)
• Format: Stereo Audio CD
• Label: BLUE NOTE®, a Capitol Music Label

Artists & Personnel:

• Lou Donaldson – Alto Saxophone
• Jerry Dodgion – Alto Saxophone, Flute
• Wayne Shorter – Tenor Saxophone
• Pepper Adams – Baritone Saxophone
• Freddie Hubbard – Trumpet
• Carnett Brown – Trombone
• McCoy Tyner – Piano
• Ron Carter – Bass
• Al Harewood – Drums

Produced by Alfred Lion; Reissue produced by Michael Cuscuna.
Originally recorded on January 20, 1967 at Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. Remastered in 2006 by Rudy Van Gelder using 24-bit digital transfers.

Overview

Experience the sophisticated artistry of Lou Donaldson in Lush Life – The Rudy Van Gelder Edition. This reissue captures a historic session that originally came to life on January 20, 1967 at the legendary Van Gelder Studio. Featuring an all-star lineup—including Lou Donaldson’s soulful alto sax alongside the vibrant tones of Jerry Dodgion, Wayne Shorter, Pepper Adams, Freddie Hubbard, Carnett Brown, McCoy Tyner, Ron Carter, and Al Harewood—this album is a standout in the Blue Note catalogue. Remastered with state-of-the-art 24-bit resolution technology by Rudy Van Gelder in 2006, every nuance of the original performance is presented with exceptional clarity, making this edition an essential jewel for jazz collectors and enthusiasts.

Product Features

Audio & Recording Quality

• High-Fidelity Remaster:
  All transfers have been executed from analog to digital using 24-bit resolution to preserve the warmth and dynamic range of the original recording.
• Historic Session:
  Recorded on January 20, 1967 at the iconic Van Gelder Studio, this session exhibits the refined hard bop style that defined the Blue Note sound.

Packaging & Design

• Cover Art & Liner Notes:
  The cover photograph and design are by Reid Miles, while the liner photographs (presented as Mosaic Images) are courtesy of Francis Wolff, cementing the album’s classic Blue Note aesthetic.
• Original Issuance History:
  Originally released in Japan in 1980 under the title Sweet Slumber (Blue Note GXF-3068), this reissue also acknowledges that the original master tape for this session was lost and the CD was transferred from an original first pressing—with a small amount of vinyl ticks remaining as a unique marker of its analog heritage.

Track Listing & Timings

1. Sweet Slumber – 5:54
   (Composition reference: Milinder-Woode-Neberg)
2. You’ve Changed – 4:21
   (Composition reference: IB Carey-C. Fischeri)
3. The Good Life – 4:52
   (Composition reference: Distel-Reardon-Broussol)
4. Star Dust – 3:37
   (Composition reference: Hoagy Carmichael)
5. What Will I Tell My Heart – 4:22
   (Composition reference: Lawrence-Tinturin-Gordon)
6. It Might As Well Be Spring – 5:55
   (Composition reference: Rodgers-O. Hammerstein)
7. Sweet and Lovely – 5:58
   (Composition reference: Arnheim-Tobias-Lemone)
8. A Matilda!
   (Additional track; not part of the original album)

All compositions are performed by Lou Donaldson unless otherwise noted.

Interesting Facts

A Timeless Blue Note Classic

• Uncompromising Musicianship:
  This session sees Lou Donaldson delivering his signature soulful, blues-inflected style, joined by a constellation of jazz luminaries whose interplay brings each standard to life.
• Remarkable Remastering:
  Remastered by the legendary Rudy Van Gelder in 2006 using 24-bit technology, the album offers an unparalleled listening experience that faithfully preserves the spirit and raw energy of the original recording.
• Historical Significance:
  Despite being originally released in 1980 in Japan as Sweet Slumber, this album has since gained recognition as an essential piece of the Blue Note legacy—one that bridges traditional hard bop with the evolving artistry of Lou Donaldson.
• Copy Control Notice:
  This disc contains advanced copy control technology which may result in playback issues on certain devices (especially some car CD players).

Publishers

Published by BLUE NOTE®, a registered trademark of Capitol Records, Inc. © 2007 The Blue Note Label Group. All rights reserved.
Printed in the EU. For more details, visit www.bluenote.com.

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