{"title":"Grachan Moncur III","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrachan Moncur III is an American jazz trombonist, known for his unique style and innovative approach to the instrument. Born on June 3, 1937 in New York City, NY, he was the son of a renowned jazz musician. With a career spanning several decades, Moncur made significant contributions to the world of jazz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoncur's music is characterized by his soulful playing and ability to push boundaries. He has collaborated with some of the most influential artists in the genre, including *Andrew Hill*, *Sam Rivers*, *Archie Shepp*, and *Eric Dolphy*. His compositions are often experimental and avant-garde, incorporating elements from free jazz and improvisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout his career, Moncur released several critically acclaimed albums that showcased his talent as both a performer and composer. His work has influenced countless musicians and continues to be celebrated today. On June 3, 2022, Grachan Moncur III passed away in Newark, NJ at the age of 85. His legacy as a pioneering figure in jazz will forever be remembered.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"evolution-classic-vinyl-series","title":"Evolution","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrachan Moncur III’s remarkable 1963 debut \u003ci\u003eEvolution\u003c\/i\u003e is a marvel of the Blue Note catalogue that moves between avant-garde and post-bop yet exists in a realm of its own due to the trombonist’s singular compositions which are performed by an exceptional ensemble featuring Lee Morgan, Jackie McLean, Bobby Hutcherson, Bob Cranshaw, and Tony Williams.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrachan Moncur III got his first major exposure on Jackie McLean's groundbreaking 1963 masterpiece, \u003ci\u003eOne Step Beyond\u003c\/i\u003e. Toward the end of the year, most of the same musicians reconvened for Moncur's debut as a leader, \u003ci\u003eEvolution\u003c\/i\u003e; McLean, vibist Bobby Hutcherson, and drummer Tony Williams are all back, with Bob Cranshaw on bass and an extra voice in trumpeter Lee Morgan, moonlighting from his usual groovy hard bop style. While Moncur takes a little more solo space here, the main emphasis is on his talent as a composer. The four originals are all extended, multi-sectioned works (the shortest is around eight minutes), all quite ambitious, and all terrifically moody; much of the album sounds sinister and foreboding, and even the brighter material has a twisted, surreal fun-house undercurrent. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition is stereo, all-analogue, 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":50416495133003,"sku":"1071243","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":51152118153547,"sku":"2241244","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/ea1f78de-ca73-43c0-9924-c66c7aaa65b4_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726704713"},{"product_id":"some-other-stuff","title":"Some Other Stuff","description":"\u003cp\u003eFollowing his excellent 1963 debut \u003cem\u003eEvolution\u003c\/em\u003e, trombonist Grachan Moncur III ventured even deeper into experimental waters on 1964’s \u003cem\u003eSome Other Stuff\u003c\/em\u003e, a boldly avant-garde album featuring Moncur with a cohort of fellow explorers including Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Cecil McBee, and Tony Williams. This stereo Tone Poet Vinyl Edition was produced by Joe Harley, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original analog master tapes, pressed on 180g vinyl at RTI, and packaged in a deluxe gatefold tip-on jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blue Note","offers":[{"title":"LP - Black","offer_id":51629285704011,"sku":"R1027-1574","price":42.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/208844-grachan-moncur-iii-some-other-stuff.jpg?v=1744469723"},{"product_id":"new-africa","title":"New Africa","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrachan Moncur III’s \u003cem\u003eNew Africa\u003c\/em\u003e Returns in a Timely and Definitive Reissue A vital document of artistic resistance and spiritual searching, \u003cem\u003eNew Africa\u003c\/em\u003e captures a transformative moment in jazz and global Black consciousness. Recorded in Paris in 1969 by the storied BYG label, the album stands as a deeply personal and boldly experimental statement from American trombonist and composer Grachan Moncur III — one of the most compelling figures of the avant-garde movement. Driven by a sense of urgency and vision, \u003cem\u003eNew Africa\u003c\/em\u003e channels the energy of a world in flux. Moncur, deeply moved by his journey to Algiers during a pivotal cultural gathering, poured that experience into a work that is at once avant-garde and grounded in ancestral memory. The music does not seek comfort — it provokes, interrogates, and ultimately uplifts. Across its four tracks, Moncur challenges structure, tone, and expectation. The album’s movements shift fluidly between tension and resolution, melody and abstraction, lament and celebration. It is jazz as prophecy — rooted in Black radical thought and extended through fearless improvisation. More than 50 years on, \u003cem\u003eNew Africa\u003c\/em\u003e remains a resonant artistic cry: urgent, unresolved, and unafraid to imagine what liberation might sound like. This reissue gives the album the treatment it has long deserved, offering listeners a renewed opportunity to engage with one of the most potent recordings of its time — and of ours.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charly","offers":[{"title":"LP - Black","offer_id":53231010775371,"sku":"R7821-6232","price":28.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":53231010808139,"sku":"R7821-9211","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/5060767443033.jpg?v=1755870449"},{"product_id":"aco-dei-de-madrugada-one-morning-i-waked-up-very-early","title":"Aco Dei De Madrugada (One Morning I Waked Up Very Early)","description":"\u003cp\u003eRecorded in Paris in 1969, \u003cem\u003eAco Dei De Madrugada (One Morning I Waked Up Very Early)\u003c\/em\u003e captures pioneering American trombonist Grachan Moncur III in a uniquely intimate setting. Best known for his groundbreaking Blue Note albums Evolution and Some Other Stuff, Moncur travelled to France to record for the celebrated Actuel series on the pioneering BYG Records label. Following the powerful New Africa, \u003cem\u003eAco Dei De Madrugada\u003c\/em\u003e became his second album for BYG, revealing a more restrained and melodic side of his artistry. For this remarkable session, Moncur assembled an international quartet featuring Brazilian pianist and vocalist Fernando Martins, Brazilian drummer Nelson Serra de Castro and acclaimed French bassist Beb Guérin. Rooted in the gentle sway and subtle syncopation of Brazilian samba, the album blends American creative jazz, European harmony and African- derived rhythms. Moncur’s rich, resonant trombone moves between warmth, restraint and emotional intensity, while Martins’ delicate wordless vocals bring an ethereal quality to the title track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross four concise performances - including a distinctive interpretation of Edu Lobo’s Brazilian classic ‘Ponteio’ - the quartet creates a sound that is sensual, spacious and deeply expressive. 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