Acoustic Sounds Unveils Upcoming Releases In Pablo Records Series
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Acoustic Sounds continues The Pablo Records series in celebration of jazz’s most essential recordings with audiophile reissues of two pivotal albums: The Ellington Suites by Duke Ellington and The Bosses by Count Basie & Big Joe Turner. Together, these albums spotlight the full breadth of jazz expression—from the majestic and refined orchestrations of Ellington to the blues-drenched swing of Basie and Turner. Both albums have been faithfully remastered from the original analog master tapes by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab (founded by the legendary Doug Sax). They are pressed on 180-gram vinyl at Quality Record Pressings and housed in Stoughton tip-on jackets, ensuring an audiophile listening experience. These definitive editions continue the legacy of The Pablo Series as a trusted source for high-quality reissues. The Ellington Suites by Duke Ellington is a deep cut in Duke Ellington’s discography, The Ellington Suites compiles three of the composer’s late-career extended works, each revealing a different facet of his orchestral imagination. The Queen’s Suite (1959)—originally recorded and gifted exclusively to Queen Elizabeth II—remained unreleased to the public until 1970, and offers some of Ellington’s most delicate and poetic writing. The Goutelas Suite (1971) and The Uwis Suite (1972) followed over a decade later, further showcasing Ellington’s ceaseless curiosity and compositional brilliance in his final years. This new reissue presents the complete Ellington Suites on premium 180-gram vinyl, mastered from the original analog tapes and housed in a Stoughton tip-on jacket with updated liner notes.
Side 1 The Queen's Suite: 1. Sunset And The Mocking Bird 2. Lightning Bugs And Frogs 3. Le Sucrier Velour 4. Northern Lights 5. The Single Petal Of A Rose 6. Apes And Peacocks Side 2 The Goutelas Suite: 1. Fanfare 2. Goutelas 3. Get-with-Itness 4. Something 5. Having At It 6. Fanfare The Uwis Suite: 7. Uwis 8. Klop 9. Loco Madi Two titans of Kansas City jazz and blues reunite on The Bosses by Count Basie & Big Joe Turner for a session that delivers exactly what the title promises. With Turner’s booming, church-rooted vocals and Basie’s tight, unfussy big band arrangements, the album is a masterclass in swinging the blues. Recorded in 1973 for Pablo Records, The Bosses features a stellar band that includes Ray Brown (bass), Milt Jackson (vibes), and Zoot Sims (tenor sax), among others, offering a warm yet fiery setting for Turner’s timeless voice. The album marked one of the final major collaborations for both artists and remains a glowing example of blues authenticity in a jazz context. This reissue captures the original spirit with stunning clarity and presence.
Side 1 1. Honeydripper 2. Honey Hush 3. Cherry Red 4. Night Time Is The Right Time 5. Blues Around The Clock Side 2 1. Since I Fell For You 2. Flip, Flop And Fly 3. Wee Baby Blues 4. Good Mornin' Blues 5. Roll Em' Pete ABOUT ACOUSTIC SOUNDS For over forty years, Acoustic Sounds has championed the art of vinyl, reissuing historic recordings with the utmost care and precision. The company was founded by Chad Kassem, whose unlikely journey from a small apartment-based vinyl resale operation to the helm of the world’s largest vertically integrated vinyl production facility has transformed the high-end audio industry. His Salina, Kansas-based company houses Acoustic Sounds in its entirety, a reissue label (Analogue Productions), state-of-the-art pressing plant (Quality Record Pressings), a mastering facility (The Mastering Lab at Acoustic Sounds), a recording studio and concert venue (Blue Heaven Studios), print shop (Consolidated Printing) and original recordings label (APO Records). Kassem’s relentless dedication to sound quality and preservation of historical recordings has made Acoustic Sounds a trusted source for high-fidelity music. Today, the company presses over a million records each year, bringing legendary labels and artists—from Verve, Impulse, Atlantic and Contemporary Records, to John Coltrane, Jimi Hendrix, Steely Dan and The Doors—as they’ve never been heard before to fans worldwide. Chad Kassem’s commitment to excellence has redefined the boundaries of high-quality vinyl production and built an empire grounded in authenticity and quality.
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