Blue Note Meets The L.A. Philharmonic (Vinyl LP | US Original | 1978)

Blue Note Meets The L.A. Philharmonic documents a concert at the Hollywood Bowl on August 13, 1977, where the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra under Calvin Simmons accompanied three Blue Note artists in turn: vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson's sextet, singer Carmen McRae and guitarist Earl Klugh. It was produced by George Butler, with arrangements by Dale Oehler, Bill Holman and Dick Hazard, and released on Blue Note in 1978 (BN-LA870-H). This copy is the US original in a gatefold sleeve with the original label inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Blue Note BN-LA870-H
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo, gatefold
• Pressing: US original
• Country: USA
• Year: 1978
• Genre: Jazz, Soul-Jazz, Vocal Jazz, orchestral jazz
• Extras: Original label inner sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG (with wear)

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. National Anthem (Francis Scott Key) – Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra
2. Slow Change (Bobby Hutcherson) – Bobby Hutcherson
3. Now (Bobby Hutcherson) – Bobby Hutcherson
4. Hello To The Wind (Chambers/McDaniels) – Bobby Hutcherson
5. Now (Reprise) (Bobby Hutcherson) – Bobby Hutcherson
6. Star Eyes (DePaul/Raye) – Carmen McRae
7. The Man I Love (George & Ira Gershwin) – Carmen McRae

Side B

1. Sunday (Conn/Krueger/Miller/Styne) – Carmen McRae
2. With One More Look At You (Williams) – Carmen McRae
3. Cabo Frio (Earl Klugh) – Earl Klugh
4. The Shadow Of Your Smile (Mandel/Webster) – Earl Klugh
5. Angelina (Earl Klugh) – Earl Klugh

Personnel

Orchestra: Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Calvin Simmons.

Bobby Hutcherson Sextet (arranged by Dale Oehler): Bobby Hutcherson (vibraphone), Emanuel Boyd (tenor and soprano saxophone), George Cables (piano), James Leary (bass), Eddie Marshall (drums), Bobbye Porter Hall (percussion).

Carmen McRae (arranged by Bill Holman): Carmen McRae (vocals), Marshall Otwell (piano), Andy Simpkins (bass), Joey Baron (drums).

Earl Klugh Group (arranged by Dick Hazard): Earl Klugh (acoustic guitar), Onaje Allan Gumbs (keyboards), Hubie Crawford (bass), Gene Dunlap (drums), Bobbye Hall (percussion).

Producer: George Butler, recording and mixing: Don Hahn, mastering: Bernie Grundman.

FAQ

Is this a studio or a live recording?
A live recording: every track comes from the concert at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on August 13, 1977. So these are not orchestral versions of old Blue Note classics, but a concert by three of the label's artists of the time.

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the 1978 US first edition on Blue Note with catalogue number BN-LA870-H, in a gatefold sleeve.

What does Media VG+ / Cover VG mean?
Record: VG+ (Very Good Plus) means light signs of use that hardly affect playback or appearance. Sleeve: VG (Very Good) means clear signs of wear, but fully intact. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more records by these artists?
Yes, for example Bobby Hutcherson – Total Eclipse and, by Earl Klugh, Wishful Thinking and Soda Fountain Shuffle. More titles are in our Jazz collection.