Bud Shank – Barefoot Adventure [Stereo] (Impex Records Edition – Black Vinyl)

(AAA) — Lacquers cut from the original analog master tapes by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio.

Bud Shank's pivotal 1961 classic, Barefoot Adventure

First time on 180-gram all-analog stereo vinyl

Mastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio from the original analog tape

Faithfully reproduced "reverse tip-on" jacket and labels

Pressed at RTI

Impex Records is pleased to announce a new, audiophile HQ-180 LP and Hybrid SACD release of Bud Shank's pivotal 1961 classic, Barefoot Adventure.

Featuring original compositions arranged by Shank for Bruce Brown's surf film of the same name, this is a swinging, hard-driving jazz session by six top-flight session players at the height of their careers: Bud Shank (alto and baritone), Bob Cooper (tenor), Carmell Jones (trumpet), Dennis Budimir (guitar), Gary Peacock (bass), Shelly Manne (drums).

The original Pacific Jazz recording features excellent sonics, precise soundstage, and wide dynamics while showcasing Shank's elegant playing at its most adventurous, playing with supreme confidence and sophistication.

Remastered and cut to lacquer by Kevin Gray with the original 1961 analog master tapes, this ultimate vinyl edition of Barefoot Adventure will satiate the most demanding audiophile and jazz enthusiast alike!

(Above description from AcousticSounds.com)