Jon Hassell – Power Spot (Vinyl LP)

Jon Hassell – Power Spot is an album by trumpeter and composer Jon Hassell on ECM (cat. no. ECM 1327). It was recorded in October 1983 and December 1984 at Grant Avenue Studio in Hamilton, Canada, produced by Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois, and released in 1986. Hassell's electronically treated trumpet meets keyboards, percussion and guitar textures, an example of what he called "Fourth World" music. This copy is the 1986 German original pressing.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: ECM Records ECM 1327
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: DE original
• Country: Germany
• Year of this pressing: 1986
• Genre: Jazz, Ambient, Contemporary Jazz

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+ (tiny sticker rip-off on front)

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale (SKU SH 364).

Tracklist

Side A

1. Power Spot (Jon Hassell)
2. Passage D.E. (Jon Hassell)
3. Solaire (Jon Hassell)
4. Miracle Steps (Jon Hassell)

Side B

1. Wing Melodies (Jon Hassell)
2. The Elephant And The Orchid (Jon Hassell)
3. Air (Jon Hassell)

Personnel

Jon Hassell (trumpet), J. A. Deane (acoustic and electronic percussion, alto flute), Jean-Philippe Rykiel (keyboards, facsimile bass and strings, percussion), Michael Brook (guitar, electronic treatments; Power Spot, Passage D.E., The Elephant And The Orchid), Richard Horowitz (keyboards; Power Spot, Passage D.E.), Brian Eno (electric bass; Solaire, Wing Melodies), Richard Armin and Paul Armin (electro-acoustic strings; Passage D.E., Miracle Steps), Miguel Frasconi (flute; Air).

Producers: Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. This is the 1986 German first edition on ECM, catalogue number ECM 1327.

What is "Fourth World" music?
Jon Hassell used the term for his blend of electronic sound processing and influences from traditional music of different regions. The idea became widely known through his work with Brian Eno, who co-produced this album.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) means close to new with at most minimal signs of play. VG+ (Very Good Plus) means light wear that barely affects playback or overall appearance. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more Jon Hassell records?
Yes, Hassell also appears on the 12" EP David Sylvian, Jon Hassell – Words With The Shaman. Similar music is in our Ambient collection.