Brandeis Jazz Festival – Gunther Schuller And George Russell – LP – Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 14days)

Brandeis Jazz Festival stands as a rare document of mid-century jazz innovation, featuring two of its most progressive minds—Gunther Schuller and George Russell. Recorded live in 1957 at the Brandeis University festival, this album is a riveting testament to the synergy between classical and jazz traditions at a turning point in American music. Schuller, a pioneer of the Third Stream movement, and Russell, the architect of the Lydian Chromatic Concept, assemble a cadre of forward-thinking musicians to explore uncharted territory. The performances bristle with invention: shifting time signatures, bold orchestration, and moments of daring improvisation that dissolve the boundaries between genres. This record is more than a historic artifact; it’s a vibrant chronicle of artists who refused to be confined by tradition. Whether you’re a jazz devotee or a collector with an eye for the significant and the rare, Brandeis Jazz Festival offers a glimpse into a moment when creative audacity was the norm, not the exception. Its sonic explorations are as bracing today as they were in 1957, making it essential listening for anyone seeking to understand the restless spirit of jazz.

Track List:
A1 – All About Rosie – 10:46
A2 – On Green Mountain – 10:22
A3 – Suspensions – 6:02
B1 – Revelations (First Movement) – 12:03
B2 – All Set – 8:53
B3 – Transformation – 5:59