West Side Story - Contemporary Records Acoustic Sounds Series (180g LP)

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Release Date: May 19, 2023

 

Acoustic Sounds celebrates Contemporary Records with this new reissue of the West Side Story album by pianist André Previn, bassist Red Mitchell and drummer Shelly Manne. Originally released in 1960, the album contains 8 cuts from the musical soundtrack reinterpreted in a jazz style.  Recorded by legendary engineer Roy DuNann this edition is pressed on 180-gram vinyl pressed at QRP with (AAA) lacquers cut from the original tapes by Bernie Grundman and is presented in a tip-on jacket.

SIDE 1
1. Something’s Coming
2. Jet Song
3. Tonight
4. I Feel Pretty

SIDE 2
1. Gee, Officer Krupke!
2. Cool
3. Maria
4. America

• Released as part of the Contemporary Records Acoustic Sounds Series
• Featuring an all-star group of André Previn (piano), Shelly Manne (drums) & Red Mitchell (bass)
• Recorded by legendary engineer Roy DuNann
• ALL-ANALOG mastering from the original tapes by Bernie Grundman
• Pressed on 180-gram Vinyl at Quality Record Pressing (QRP)
• Presented in tip-on jacket