Picture of Heath (Tone Poet Series): Vinyl LP

Having teamed up on two prior Pacific Jazz recordings, trumpeterChet Baker& alto saxophonistArt Peppercontinued their fruitful collaboration with the supremely swinging 1956 albumPicture of Heath(which was originally released asPlayboysuntil Hugh Hefner objected). The sextet for the session was brimming with top talent from the West Coast Jazz scene including tenor saxophonistPhil Urso,pianistCarl Perkins,bassistCurtis Counce,and drummerLarance Marable.A notable feature of the date was its focus on the compositions of saxophonistJimmy Heathwho penned five of the albums tracks: Picture of Heath, For Miles and Miles, C.T.A., For Minors Only, and Resonant Emotions. The set is rounded out by two ofPepperstunesMinor-Yours and Tynan Tymeand the playing throughout is unfailingly vibrant with exquisite solos and lively band interplay all of which which makes this a quintessential cool jazz date.

Blue Note Tone Poet Series
The Tone Poet Audiophile Vinyl Reissue Series was born out of Blue Note President Don Was admiration for the exceptional audiophile Blue Note LP reissues presented by Music Matters. Was brought Joe Harley, a.k.a. the Tone Poet, on board to curate and supervise a series of reissues from the Blue Note family of labels.

Extreme attention to detail has been paid to getting these right in every conceivable way, from the jacket graphics and printing quality to superior LP mastering (direct from the master tapes) by Kevin Gray to superb 180g audiophile LP pressings by Record Technology Inc. Every aspect of these Tone Poet releases is done to the highest possible standard. It means that you will never find a superior version. This is IT.

This mono Tone Poet Vinyl Edition was produced by Joe Harley, mastered by Kevin Gray (Cohearent Audio) from the original analog master tapes, pressed on 180g vinyl at Record Technology Inc. (RTI), and packaged in a deluxe tip-on jacket.

Tracklist:
Side A
1. For Minors Only
2. Minor-Yours
3. Resonant Emotions
4. Tynan Tyme

Side B
1. Picture Of Heath
2. For Miles And Miles
3. C.T.A.