Joachim Kühn Feat. Alphonse Mouzon – Hip Elegy (Vinyl LP)

Joachim Kühn Feat. Alphonse Mouzon – Hip Elegy is a jazz-rock album by Leipzig-born pianist Joachim Kühn, originally released on MPS in 1976. It was recorded on November 2–4, 1975 at Tonstudio Bauer in Ludwigsburg. Kühn leads an international line-up: Alphonse Mouzon on drums, Terumasa Hino on trumpet, Philip Catherine on guitar, John Lee on bass and Naná Vasconcelos on percussion. This copy is a 1977 German reissue on MPS (cat. no. 68.066) in a gatefold sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: MPS Records 68.066
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, gatefold
• Pressing: DE reissue
• Country: Germany
• Year of this pressing: 1977 (original: 1976)
• Genre: Fusion, Jazz-Rock, 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. Seven Sacred Pools
2. Travelling Love
3. Bed Stories

Side B

1. Hip Elegy In Kingsize
2. Santa Cruz
3. First Frisco

Personnel

Joachim Kühn (piano), Alphonse Mouzon (drums), Terumasa Hino (trumpet), Philip Catherine (guitar), John Lee (bass guitar), Naná Vasconcelos (percussion).

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
No. Hip Elegy was first released in 1976. This copy is a 1977 German reissue with catalogue number 68.066 in a gatefold sleeve.

Who plays on the album?
Besides Joachim Kühn on piano, the line-up features Alphonse Mouzon, Terumasa Hino, Philip Catherine, John Lee and Naná Vasconcelos, musicians from the USA, Japan, Belgium and Brazil.

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 Joachim Kühn and Alphonse Mouzon records?
Yes, for example Joachim Kühn – I'm Not Dreaming, Alphonse Mouzon – Mind Transplant, Alphonse Mouzon – The Man Incognito. More titles are in our Jazz collection.