Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen - Jaywalkin'

Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen - Jaywalkin'

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Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen - Jaywalkin'

Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen - Jaywalkin'

Sale price  $44.99 Regular price  $49.99
Immerse yourself in the iconic world of 1970s jazz with Jaywalkin', the essential album from Danish double bassist Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen. This 2025 audiophile reissue promises a new remaster from the original analog tapes, delivering a listening experience as close as possible to being in the studio with the band.

Originally released in 1976, Jaywalkin' captures Pedersen's exceptional mastery of the double bass, highlighted by his precise technique and lush, resonant sound. This album is a milestone in Pedersen's illustrious career, cementing his position in jazz history. Featuring legendary musicians like Philip Catherine on guitar, Ole Kock Hansen on electric piano and the incomparable Billy Higgins on drums, this record is a superb collection of swing, bossa nova and intricate jazz improvisations.

Title track Jaywalkin' is a tour de force, perfectly balancing melody and complex rhythm, with Pedersen's bass taking the lead. The interplay between instruments is dynamic and electrifying, creating a textured soundscape that is as rich today as it was nearly five decades ago.

This 180g vinyl edition isn't just an album – it's an experience enhanced by exclusive liner notes from Pedersen biographer Thomas Ovesen. A gem in any jazz lover's collection, Jaywalkin' is a timeless exploration of virtuosity and a testament to Pedersen's indelible legacy in jazz history.

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