Coral Keys - Walter Bishop Jr.* - Audio CD - Pre Owned CDs (Arrives in 14days)

Released in 1971, Walter Bishop Jr.'s 'Coral Keys' is a luminous chapter in the spiritual jazz canon, radiating warmth and imagination from the first shimmering notes. Bishop Jr., a pianist with deep roots in bebop and hard bop, crafts a suite of compositions that feel both contemplative and joyous, drawing listeners into a gentle trance. The album’s title track casts a spell with its fluid melodies and meditational groove, while the ensemble’s interplay throughout is both crisp and organic. With the likes of Idris Muhammad on drums and Woody Shaw on trumpet, each performance feels instinctive and intuitive, balancing technical mastery with deep emotion. 'Coral Keys' stands out not just for its beautiful melodies, but for the sense of searching and uplift that threads through every piece—a rare, essential record for those who appreciate jazz that reaches for something greater than itself. If you’re building a collection that celebrates jazz’s most soulful and exploratory moments, this album deserves a place at the heart of your shelf. Track List: 1 - Coral Keys - 5:40 2 - Waltz For Zweetie - 5:18 3 - Track Down - 6:26 4 - Soul Turn Around - 5:25 5 - Our November - 5:11 6 - Three Loves - 4:41 7 - Freedom Suite - 9:31