Billy Pierce Quartet – William The Conqueror (Vinyl LP)

Billy Pierce Quartet – William The Conqueror is an album by saxophonist Billy Pierce on Sunnyside (cat. no. SSC 1013), released in 1985. It was recorded on May 29 and 30, 1985 at Classic Sound Studio in New York, produced by François Zalacain and pianist James Williams. Pierce plays tenor and soprano saxophone; James Williams and James "Sid" Simmons share the piano chair, with John Lockwood and Keith Copeland as the rhythm section. Besides his own pieces the programme includes compositions by Donald Brown, Jim McNeely and Thelonious Monk. This copy is the 1985 US original pressing.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Sunnyside SSC 1013
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: US original
• Country: USA
• Year of this pressing: 1985
• Genre: Jazz, Post Bop

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 (SKU SH412).

Tracklist

Side A

1. Blue Nostalgia (Donald Brown)
2. Pannonica (Thelonious Monk)
3. Color Blind (Donald Brown)
4. Over The Edge (Jim McNeely)

Side B

1. William The Conqueror (Billy Pierce)
2. Sudan Blue (Billy Pierce)
3. We'll Be Together Again (Carl Fischer, Frankie Laine)
4. Nature Folksong (Donald Brown)

Personnel

Billy Pierce (tenor and soprano saxophone), James Williams (piano on A2–A4, B4), James "Sid" Simmons (piano on A1, B1–B3), John Lockwood (bass), Keith Copeland (drums). Produced by François Zalacain and James Williams; recorded and mixed by A. T. Michael MacDonald.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. This is the 1985 US first edition on Sunnyside, cat. no. SSC 1013.

Who plays piano?
Two pianists share the sessions: James Williams, who also co-produced the album, and James "Sid" Simmons.

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 Billy Pierce records?
We have no other record by him in stock at the moment. More titles are in our Jazz collection.