Vinyl Easterly Winds

Description

Released on November 3, 2023, "Easterly Winds" is Jack Wilson's second album for Blue Note and is considered his finest work. This album showcases Wilson leading an exceptional hard bop sextet featuring Lee Morgan on trumpet, Garnett Brown on trombone, Jackie McLean on alto saxophone, Bob Cranshaw on bass, and Billy Higgins on drums. The album includes four Wilson originals, including the energetic "Do It" and the delicate ballad "Nirvanna," as well as interpretations of Johnny Mandel's "A Time for Love" and Frank Strozier's "Frank's Tune." This edition is presented in a luxurious gatefold package, making it a must-have for any jazz enthusiast.