Barney Wilen Quintet Passione (2 LP)

Venus Masterpiece Collection Limited Edition 180g Vinyl Double LP!
French saxophonist Barney Wilen is one of the most renowned European jazz musicians. Wilen performed with Miles Davis in 1957 on the Ascenseur pour l'echafaud soundtrack. He has also worked with Kenny Clarke and Thelonious Monk on other film soundtracks. During the last ten or so years of his life, Wilen had a career resurgence thanks in part to his releases on Venus Records.
Passione, recorded in June 1995, was Wilen's last recording as he passed away the following year at age 59. Not showing any indication of his illness, Passione displays Wilen in top form, sounding at ease, inspired, and powerful. One of Italy's most well-known jazz musicians, trumpeter Enrico Rava, joins Wilen to create a very appealing front line.
Wilen is supported by a highly competent rhythm section. The quintet cheerfully swings on "Jitterbug Waltz" and Gerry Mulligan's "Line for Lyons," and displays strong emotion on the gorgeous "Estate" and the title track. The eclectic program also includes Latin and Italian songs. This exceptional album effectively captured Wilen's final creative spark.
"Passione" shows Wilen at his best: carefree, inspired and powerful. The trumpeter Enrico Rava, one of Italy's best-known jazz musicians, joins Wilen and forms an inspiringly virtuoso musical team with him. Barney Wilen is supported by an extremely competent rhythm section, consisting of Alain Jean-Marie (piano), Gilles Naturel (bass) and Philippe Soirat (drums). The quintet swings happily on "Jitterbug Waltz" and Gerry Mulligan's "Line For Lyons" and shows strong emotions on the beautiful "Estate" and the title track. The varied program also includes Latin American and Italian songs. This extraordinary album captures Wilen's last creative inspiration in an unforgettable way.
Venus Records was founded in 1992 by Tetsuo Hara, who had previously worked as a producer for RCA Victor. The label uses a special mastering process called "Hyper Magnum Sound" for the strictly limited double LP of "Passione", pressed on 180 grams of vinyl and cut at 45 rpm, which produces a very powerful, present sound and is highly appreciated by audiophiles worldwide. A small note: Venus LPs are only pressed once. If the edition is out of print, the corresponding title will be deleted from the catalogue and no longer reproduced. Collectors should therefore not wait too long to order: The releases from the "Venus Masterpiece Collection" are particularly popular!
Venus LPs are pressed only once. After the first edition has been sold, the titles will be removed from the catalogue. Collectors should therefore consider buying in good time.

Features:

• Limited Edition
• Venus Masterpiece LP Collection
• 180g Vinyl
• Double LP
• Mixed & Mastered by Tetsuo Hara
• Venus Hyper Magnum Sound Direct Mix Stereo
• OBI Strip
• Made in Japan

Musicians:

• Barney Wilen, tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, soprano saxophone
• Enrico Rava, trumpet
• Alain Jean-Marie, piano
• Gilles Naturel, bass
• Philippe Soirat, drums

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