{"title":"Harold Land","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarold Land was an influential American hard bop and post-bop jazz tenor saxophonist and composer. Born on December 18, 1928 in Houston, Texas, he made a significant impact on the jazz scene throughout his career. His talent and unique style set him apart from other musicians of his time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLand's contributions to the world of jazz were immense. He played alongside some of the greatest artists in the genre, including *Clifford Jordan*, *Jimmy Heath*, *Jackie McLean*, and many others. His compositions showcased his exceptional musicality and creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTragically, Harold Land passed away on July 27, 2001 at the age of 72 in Los Angeles, California. Despite his untimely death, his legacy lives on through his timeless recordings and the influence he had on future generations of jazz musicians.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"choma-burn","title":"Choma (Burn)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWewantsounds is delighted to reissue Harold Land's 1971 Mainstream Records LP \u003ci\u003eChoma (Burn)\u003c\/i\u003e, recorded in Los Angeles with Bobby Hutcherson and featuring Reggie Johnson on bass, Ndugu and Woody Theus on drums, Bill Henderson and Harold Land Jr. on piano\/Fender Rhodes. Together the musicians create a superb spiritual mix of funky and modal Jazz that was the trademark of the Harold Land-Bobby Hutcherson quintet between 1968 and 72. \u003ci\u003eChoma (Burn)\u003c\/i\u003e is reissued here in its original gatefold artwork with all the photos scanned from first generation negatives recently found in the Mainstream Records vaults, and comes with newly remastered audio and a 2-page insert including new liner notes by Kevin Le Gendre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wewantsounds","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50417845731659,"sku":"2192969","price":37.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_f81bf684_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726737237"},{"product_id":"damisi","title":"Damisi","description":"\u003cp\u003eWewantsounds reissue for the first time Harold Land's classic LP \u003ci\u003eDamisi\u003c\/i\u003e, recorded in Los Angeles for Bob Shad's Mainstream Records and released in 1972. Featuring Buster Williams (b), Ndugu (ds), Bill Henderson (keys) and Oscar Breashear (tp) the album was recorded at a crucial time when Land was shifting to a more spiritual sound. The session is a superb mix of funk and modal jazz and feature the monster groove  \"In The Back, In The Corner, In The Dark\" as well as the deep, meditative track \"Pakistan\". The album is reissued in its original gatefold sleeve adding never-seen session photos, with newly remastered audio and a 2-page insert including new liner notes by Kevin Le Gendre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wewantsounds","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50419395920203,"sku":"2020617","price":37.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Screenshot_2023-04-04_at_13.18.21_165d5d42_thumbnail_4096.png?v=1726747585"},{"product_id":"the-fox-6","title":"The Fox","description":"\u003cp\u003eHarold Land’s hard bop album \u003ci\u003eThe Fox\u003c\/i\u003e was originally released in 1960, with Contemporary Records reissuing it in ‘69. Featuring Harold Land (tenor sax), Dupree Bolton (trumpet), Elmo Hope (piano), Herbie Lewis (bass), Frank Butler (drums) it was produced by David Axelrod. This new edition, released as part of the Acoustic Sounds Series, features all-analogue mastering from the original analogue tapes by Bernie Grundman and is pressed on 180-gram vinyl at QRP, and presented in a tip-on jacket. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Craft Recordings","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50459452834123,"sku":"2176738","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/CR00708-Harold-Land-The-Fox-Front-Cover_3fc78887_thumbnail_4096.png?v=1727222527"},{"product_id":"westward-bound","title":"Westward Bound!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWestward Bound! \u003c\/i\u003econtains previously unissued live recordings of unsung tenor saxophone hero Harold Land from The Penthouse in Seattle from 1962, 1964 and 1965 with stellar musicians including Hampton Hawes, Carmell Jones, Buddy Montgomery and Philly Joe Jones. Released in partnership with the Harold Land Estate, the deluxe limited edition is mastered by Kevin Gray of Cohearent Audio. The remastered audio was captured from direct transfers of the original Penthouse’s tape reels. Westward Bound! includes an extensive booklet with rare photos; essays by jazz historian Michael Cuscuna, co-producers Zev Feldman and Cory Weeds, and pianist Eric Reed; plus interviews with tenor saxophone giant Joe Lovano and the legendary saxophonist Sonny Rollins. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLP1: 1. Vendetta \/ 2. Beep Durple \/ 3. Happily Dancing\/Deep Harmonies Falling \/ 4. My Romance \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLP2: 1. Triplin' The Groove \/ 2. Autumn Leaves \/ 3. Who Can I Turn To \/ 4. Beau-ty \/ 5. 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This Verve By Request title is pressed on 180-gram vinyl at Third Man in Detroit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Verve","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50489231769931,"sku":"2056553","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/The_Peace-Maker_5becbacd_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727640090"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_9b693105_thumbnail_4096_c85bf4b3-d6cb-417b-83d4-e3a9328d3152.jpg?v=1726737216","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/harold-land.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}