The Teddy Charles Tentet - The Teddy Charles Tentet - LP - Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 14days)

Released in 1956, "The Teddy Charles Tentet" stands as a striking monument to the restless innovation that defined mid-century jazz. Vibraphonist Teddy Charles assembled a collective of some of the era’s most forward-thinking musicians—including Art Farmer, J.R. Monterose, and Mal Waldron—to tackle a set of compositions that merge the cool sophistication of West Coast jazz with the adventurous spirit of New York’s modernists. Each track opens a new vista: harmonically daring, rhythmically intricate, and brimming with surprises. Charles’ arrangements are dense yet transparent, challenging the boundaries of ensemble interplay without ever sacrificing swing or emotional depth. This album’s reputation among collectors and critics is well earned; it’s a rare document of a time when jazz was fearlessly charting new territory. Listeners will find themselves drawn into a world where tradition and modernity collide, and where every solo feels both purposeful and spontaneous. For anyone who values the intersection of intellect and groove in jazz, this record is essential listening—a testament to the genre’s capacity for reinvention and collective exploration. Track List: A1 - Vibrations - 6:14 A2 - The Quiet Time - 5:48 A3 - The Emperor - 8:08 B1 - Nature Boy - 6:22 B2 - Green Blues - 4:07 B3 - You Go To My Head - 4:27 B4 - Lydian M-1 - 4:26