Mal Waldron TrioFree At Last (Extended Edition)

Label:

ECM Records – 779 8632

Format:

2 x Vinyl , LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered

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Released:

Genre:

Jazz

Style:

Contemporary Jazz

Tracklist

A1 Rat Now 10:18
A2 Balladina 5:04
A3 1-3-234 4:00
B1 Rock My Soul 11:23
B2 Willow Weep For Me 7:33
B3 Boo 3:24
C1 1-3-234 (Var.) 5:25
C2 Balladina (Var.) 9:05
D1 Boo (Var.) 3:33
D2 Willow Weep For Me (Long Version) 9:42

Companies, etc.

  • Phonographic Copyright ℗ECM Records GmbH
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗ECM Records
  • Copyright ©ECM Records GmbH
  • Recorded AtTonstudio Bauer
  • Pressed ByRecord Industry – 27686

Credits

  • BassIsla Eckinger
  • Design [Cover Design]Rufus Vedder
  • DrumsClarence Becton
  • EngineerKurt Rapp
  • LayoutSascha Kleis
  • Liner NotesManfred Scheffner
  • Liner Notes [Back Cover Text]Mal Waldron
  • Liner Notes [English]Steve Lake (2)
  • Liner Notes [Translation (English)]Caroline Kranich-Lake*
  • Photography ByManfred Scheffner
  • PianoMal Waldron
  • Producer [Produced By]Manfred Scheffner
  • Supervised By [Supervision]Manfred Eicher
  • Written-ByMal Waldron (tracks: A1 to B1, B3 to D1)

Notes

Recorded on November 24, 1969 at the Tonstudio Bauer, Ludwigsburg.

On side A/B labels: ℗ 1969 ECM Records GmbH
On side C/D labels: ℗ 2019 ECM Records GmbH

On rear artwork, side I, II: ℗ 1969 ECM Records
On rear artwork, sides III, IV: ℗ 2019 ECM Records

© 2019 ECM Records GmbH
Made in EU
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Gatefold packaging and includes an LP-sized 16 page booklet with photos and liner notes.

Tracks C1 - D2 previously unreleased.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode (Text): 6 02577 98632 1
  • Barcode (Scanned): 602577986321
  • Label Code: LC 02516
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A/B, label): 779 8633
  • Matrix / Runout (Side C/D, label): 779 8634
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, runout, etched): 27686 1A ECM 1001
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, runout, etched): 27686 1B ECM 1001
  • Matrix / Runout (Side C, runout, etched): 27686 1C ECM 1001
  • Matrix / Runout (Side D, runout, etched): 27686 1D ECM 1001
  • Rights Society: GEMA

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Reviews

  • crackstatic's avatar
    crackstatic
    Perfect in so many ways. My copy sounds excellent and has ascended to a favourite in my collection!
    • Sonodyne's avatar
      Sonodyne
      Outstanding audio quality
      It is as if I can touch the instruments as I’m hearing this for the first time
      Outstanding music as well
      • vinyljos's avatar
        vinyljos
        … for me a „blind“ grab and a rediscovery after some time on the shelf, and what a rediscovery! Could not be believe my ears as to the musical post bop experience. They guys are delivering a top notch session and crowned the first ever record release of ECM. This extended version rewards us with variant takes and the original (longer) take of Willow Weep vs. the OG. A fine pressing and a must-have not only for fans of the label. Highly recommended!
        • TheLateArthurDent's avatar
          Damn, this is a nice package; great rhythmic post-bop and the pressing is fantastic. No extra noise and clean, dynamic stereo presentation.
          • mondavino's avatar
            mondavino
            A really nice classy sophisticated reissue. One of the nicest ive owned. Great sound and nice booklet. A keeper.
            • sotise2's avatar
              sotise2
              A Stunning Reissue in every respect, Bonus Material is excellent, the pressing is Superb !!!!
              • andrewrledford's avatar
                andrewrledford
                I'd like to add to the praise for this pressing. It sounds amazing, it's beautifully pressed, and it's packaged with care with some nice photos and liner notes. A wonderful way to own this underrated record.
                • klauswebner's avatar
                  klauswebner
                  Sounds like the trio is playing in your living room.
                  • GalaxyExplorer's avatar
                    GalaxyExplorer
                    I had been waiting a long time to get this first ECM album on vinyl. The pressing is great and it sounds spectacular. The included book has a some great photos and reproductions of the charts, and some informative liner notes. I hope this reissue prompts a critical re-evaluation of this somewhat unknown but classic and important jazz album.

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