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Offbeat proudly presents a rare double-bill capturing the brilliance of jazz legend Lyle Mays, live and in his element.
Journey back to two unforgettable performances--starting in an intimate Atlanta club in 1981 and culminating in a stunning set from Massachusetts in 1982. Separate from his acclaimed work with the Pat Metheny Group, these broadcasts showcase Mays stepping into the spotlight with masterful control.
The Atlanta show, originally aired on College Network Radio, finds Mays blending jazz standards with his own original compositions--"Fictionary," "Stella by Starlight," and "Nardis" shimmer with his signature touch. Fast forward to the 1982 performance at the Willow Jazz Club, broadcast on WERS FM, and you're immersed in a rich sonic landscape where intricate harmonies and lyrical melodies intertwine.
Newly remastered and presented together for the first time, this double bill captures Lyle Mays at his most intimate, inventive, and inspired. A must-have for jazz aficionados and collectors alike.
Tracklisting
Lyle Mays Trio & Sextet
Pharoah Sanders, Tony Williams, Carlos Santana
Herbie Hancock and The Headhunters
Tony Williams Lifetime
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Miles Davis Septet
The New Tony Williams Lifetime with Allan Holdsworth
Chet Baker Quartet
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Mahavishnu Orchestra
Thommy Andersson; Kirk Knuffke; Jose Davila
Stephane Galland; Lucia Pires; Louise van den Heuvel
RVB Quartet
Robin Verheyen; Robyn Schulkowsky; Goeyvaerts String Trio
Rima Khcheich; Maarten Ornstein; Juan Rodriguez; Tony Overwater; Joost Lijbaart
Markus Conrad; Caspar van Meel; Afra Mussawisade; Christoph Konig
Le Monde Merveilleux de Pepito; Alexandra Grimal; Lucia Pires; Lynn Cassiers
Larry Willis; Bob Cranshaw; Kenny Washington
