Blues and Haikus (Limited "Blues" & Yellow Starburst Vinyl

Blues and Haikus (Limited "Blues" & Yellow Starburst Vinyl Edition)

Legendary beatnik writer Jack Kerouacâ€™s second album once again teamed him with producer Bob Thiele and came out on Thieleâ€™s Douglas label in 1959 just like its predecessor, Poetry for the Beat Generation. But this time around, instead of Steve Allenâ€™s dilettante-ish jazz piano jazz flourishes, Kerouac insisted on bona fide jazz musicians to accompany his stream-of-consciousness prose. And boy, did he get themâ€”saxophonists Al Cohn and Zoot Sims made their bones in Woody Hermanâ€™s band and were big-time post-bop players, and here they provide effective counterpoint commentary to Kerouacâ€™s readings. As for those who approach this release from a more literary angle, Blues and Haikus reflects Kerouacâ€™s interest in Eastern religion and meditative practices as expressed in his novel The Dharma Bums as opposed to the more On the Road-like exultations of Poetry for the Beat Generation. But whatever your interest, boppish or bookish, Blues and Haikus is an essential document from one of our most iconic American authors, and, after listening to this album, one thing is for sure: no one is having a better time at this recording session than Kerouac himself! Our release of this cult classic record comes in â€œbluesâ€ and yellow starburst vinyl limited to 1000 copies!

Country	USA
Artist	Jack Kerouac Featuring Al Cohn and Zoot Sims
Binding	Vinyl
EAN	0848064006633
Edition	Limited Edition
Format	Limited Edition
Label	Real Gone Music
Manufacturer	Real Gone Music
MPN	RGM 663
NumberOfDiscs	1
NumberOfItems	1
PartNumber	RGM 663
PublicationDate	2018
Publisher	Real Gone Music
ReleaseDate	2018-04-06
Studio	Real Gone Music

Blues and Haikus (Limited "Blues" & Yellow Starburst Vinyl Edition)