Monnette Sudler Sextet – Brighter Days For You (Vinyl LP | DE Reissue | 180g)

Monnette Sudler Sextet – Brighter Days For You is the second album by Philadelphia guitarist and composer Monnette Sudler (1952–2022), released on the Danish label SteepleChase (cat. no. SCS-1087). It was recorded on November 7, 1977 at C.I. Recording in New York and first released in 1978. With Oliver Collins (piano), Khan Jamal (marimba), Tyrone Brown (bass), Newman Baker (drums) and William "Duke" Wilson (congas), Sudler combines jazz with fusion and jazz-funk elements; she also sings on "Moments Of Love". This copy is a German reissue on 180g vinyl, limited to 2000 copies.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: SteepleChase SCS-1087
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, 180g
• Pressing: DE reissue, limited to 2000 copies
• Country: Germany
• Year of this pressing: Reissue (year not stated; original: 1978)
• Genre: Jazz, Fusion, Jazz-Funk

Condition

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

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Brighter Days For You (Monnette Sudler)
2. To Be Exposed (Monnette Sudler)
3. Natural Accurrance (Monnette Sudler)

Side B

1. Rightousness (Monnette Sudler)
2. Congo (Oliver Collins)
3. Moments Of Love (Monnette Sudler)
4. Family (Monnette Sudler)

Personnel

Monnette Sudler Sextet: Monnette Sudler (guitar, vocals on Moments Of Love), Oliver Collins (piano), Khan Jamal (marimba), Tyrone Brown (bass), Newman Baker (drums), William "Duke" Wilson (congas, percussion).

Recorded November 7, 1977 at C.I. Recording, New York. Liner notes: Steve Lake.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
No. The original was released in 1978 on SteepleChase in Denmark. This copy is a later German reissue on 180g vinyl with the same cat. no. SCS-1087, limited to 2000 copies.

What does 180g mean?
It refers to the weight of the record. 180g pressings are thicker and heavier than most standard pressings and sit more steadily on the platter.

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

Do you have more Monnette Sudler records?
This is currently our only Monnette Sudler record. More titles are in our Fusion collection.