Kenny Dorham - Matador - Impex LP

All-Analog HQ-180 Vinyl, Mastered by Chris Bellman from the Original Analog Master Tapes, Pressed at RTI

Trumpeter Kenny Dorham's under-appreciated 1962 quintet date, available on all-analog HQ-180 vinyl for the first time. Recorded in a single day with Jackie McLean on alto saxophone, Bobby Timmons on piano, Teddy Smith on bass and J.C. Moses on drums, the session pairs spontaneous, expressive playing with approachable post-bop structure — including the three-part McLean suite "Melanie" and Dorham's smoldering "El Matador." Chris Bellman cut this Impex edition from the original analog master tape.

Features

• Audiophile 180g vinyl LP, 33rpm
• First time ever on HQ-180
• Mastered by Chris Bellman from the original analog master tapes
• Original single disc jacket with ribbed paper tip-on over heavy-board stock
• Pressed at RTI
• Label: Impex Records

Track Listing

Side A:

1. El Matador
2. Melanie - Part 1
3. Melanie - Part 2
4. Melanie - Part 3
5. Smile

Side B:

1. Beautiful Love
2. Prelude
3. There Goes My Heart