Albert Mangelsdorff, Elvin Jones, Palle Danielson – The Wide Point (Vinyl LP)

Albert Mangelsdorff, Elvin Jones, Palle Danielsson – The Wide Point is a trio album by Frankfurt trombonist Albert Mangelsdorff on MPS Records, released in 1975. It was recorded on May 1 and 2, 1975 in Walldorf, with Torsten Wintermeier as engineer. Mangelsdorff, known for his multiphonic trombone technique, is joined by former Coltrane drummer Elvin Jones and Swedish bassist Palle Danielsson; besides original pieces the trio plays Duke Ellington's "Mood Indigo". This copy is a 1975 German original pressing.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: MPS Records 21 20905-9
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: German original
• Country: Germany
• Year of this pressing: 1975
• Genre: Jazz

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. The Up And Down Man
2. Mayday Hymn
3. Oh Horn!

Side B

1. I Mo' Take You To My Hospital And Cut Your Liver Out
2. Mood Indigo (Duke Ellington, Barney Bigard, Irving Mills)
3. The Wide Point
4. For Peter

Personnel

Albert Mangelsdorff (trombone), Palle Danielsson (bass), Elvin Jones (drums). Engineer: Torsten Wintermeier; cover design: Frieder Grindler.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. This is a 1975 German pressing on MPS Records, from the year the album came out.

Who are "Mood Indigo" and "For Peter" dedicated to?
"Mood Indigo" is dedicated to Duke Ellington, "For Peter" to bassist Peter Trunk.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) for the record means close to new with at most minimal signs of use. VG+ (Very Good Plus) for the sleeve means light wear. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more Albert Mangelsdorff records?
Yes, for example Albert Mangelsdorff – Albert Mangelsdorff And His Friends, The Albert Mangelsdorff Quartet – Never Let It End. From Elvin Jones we also have The Elvin Jones Jazz Machine – Remembrance. More titles are in our Jazz collection.