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His notable composition 'Cristo Redentor' for *Donald Byrd* in 1964 has been covered by various artists including *Dizzy Gillespie* and *Grant Green*. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 1970s, Pearson was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis which eventually led to his passing at Atlanta Veterans Hospital in 1980.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"merry-ole-soul","title":"Merry Ole Soul","description":"\u003cp\u003ePianist Duke Pearson recorded his Christmas album \u003ci\u003eMerry Ole Soul\u003c\/i\u003e in 1969 with Bob Cranshaw on bass and Mickey Roker on drums, as well as percussionist Airto Moreira on several tracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe only Christmas album recorded during Blue Note’s classic era, the set includes holiday favorites including “Sleigh Ride”, “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas”, “Jingle Bells”, Silent Night”, and more\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition is all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes, and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blue Note","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50412108939595,"sku":"1129962","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/1b98f292-f14c-4091-971f-80e17e1fa265_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726665314"},{"product_id":"the-phantom","title":"The Phantom","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe simmering groove of the 10-minute opening title track of Duke Pearson’s magnificent 1968 album The Phantom sets the stage for one of the most under-recognized gems of the Blue Note catalog. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pianist, composer, arranger, and Blue Note stalwart assembled a superb cast of musicians including vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson, flutist Jerry Dodgion, guitarists Sam Brown and Al Gafa, bassist Bob Cranshaw and the magnificent percussion team of Mickey Roker, Victor Pantojo and “Potato” Valdes on drums and congas. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther highlights include the crisp bossa beat of \u003ci\u003eLos Ojos Alegres (The Happy Eyes)\u003c\/i\u003e and the tender \u003ci\u003eSay You’re Mine\u003c\/i\u003e, which first appeared on Donald Byrd’s album \u003ci\u003eThe Cat Walk.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blue Note","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50420504789323,"sku":"1103868","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/ed9140cb-e8d1-4968-83d3-f2f0b3961df6_thumbnail_4096.png?v=1726752860"},{"product_id":"wahoo-2","title":"Wahoo! 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Writing for a sextet featuring Donald Byrd on trumpet, James Spaulding on alto, Joe Henderson on tenor, Bob Cranshaw on bass, and Mickey Roker on drums, Pearson presents evocative originals including ‘Amanda’, ‘Bedouin’, and ‘ESP’. This Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition is stereo, all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes, and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blue Note","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50468844405067,"sku":"2224492","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/DukePearson-Wahoo_1LP-Cvr_300dpiRGB_045e0445_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1731505346"},{"product_id":"the-right-touch-tone-poet-edition","title":"The Right Touch (Tone Poet Series)","description":"\u003cp\u003eDuke Pearson’s 1967 album \u003ci\u003eThe Right Touch\u003c\/i\u003e is perhaps the finest of his career and a showcase for the breadth of his talents as a pianist, composer, and arranger. 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