A Guiding Light Of The Forties – Lennie Tristano – LP – Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 14days)

Lennie Tristano’s “A Guiding Light Of The Forties” is more than a jazz album—it’s a window into the restless, cerebral spirit that defined postwar jazz innovation. Tristano, a pianist with a fiercely independent vision, helped to pioneer the cool jazz and free improvisation movements, and this collection captures his unique approach at a formative moment. The recordings here reveal a musician both in dialogue with the bebop revolution and determined to chart new harmonic and rhythmic territory. Tristano’s touch is fluid but never flashy, preferring intricate voicings and unexpected phrasing over crowd-pleasing bravura. You’ll hear his signature interplay with fellow visionaries—often weaving lines with his students and collaborators, shifting the focus from soloist to true ensemble communication. For collectors, this album is a testament to Tristano’s enduring influence on everyone from Bill Evans to modern avant-garde artists. The clarity of these performances invites repeated listening, each spin revealing new subtleties. “A Guiding Light Of The Forties” is essential for anyone seeking the origins of modern jazz’s adventurous spirit, and for listeners who appreciate music that rewards close attention and rewards curiosity.

Track List:
A1 – Out On A Limb – 2:44
A2 – Out On A LImb (Alt. Take) – 2:51
A3 – I Can’t Get Started – 2:59
A4 – I Surrender Dear – 3:12
B1 – Blue Boy – 2:51
B2 – Atonement – 2:32
B3 – Coolin’ Off With Ulanov – 2:53
B4 – Interlude – 3:10