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Opus In Swing
LP (Item 399330) Savoy, 1956 — Condition: Very Good$14.99 ...
LP, Vinyl record album
Originally: 19.99
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One of the greatest of the 50s Savoy "Opus" albums – and a loosely-done blowing session that's got a really unique feel! Instead of piano, the session features two guitarists – Kenny Burrell in lead and handling solos, and Freddie Greene comping in the background in a nicely rhythmic mode. Frank Wess plays flute throughout, and the mix of flute and two guitars is really wonderful – especially considering that the only other support they get here is from the bass of Eddie Jones and drums of Kenny Clarke. Tracks are all nice and long, and titles include "Wess Side", "East Wind", "Southern Exposure", and "Kansas City Side". © 1996-2025, Dusty Groove, Inc.
(Red label pressing with deep groove and RVG etch. Cover has surface wear, yellowing from age, heavy wear at the corners, and some stained spots and a spot of white paint in back.)
(Red label pressing with deep groove and RVG etch. Cover has surface wear, yellowing from age, heavy wear at the corners, and some stained spots and a spot of white paint in back.)
Very Good
- Vinyl can have some dirt, but nothing major.
- May not shine under light, but should still be pretty clean, and not too dirty.
- May have a number of marks (5 to 10 at most), and obvious signs of play, but never a big cluster of them, or any major mark that would be very deep. Most marks should still not click under a fingernail.
- May not look near perfect, but should play fairly well, with slight surface noise, and the occasional click in part of a song, but never throughout a whole song or more.
- This is clearly a copy that was played by someone a number of times, but which could also be a good "play copy" for someone new.
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