Real Gone Jazz Jimmy Forrest Seven Classic Albums 4-CD Deluxe Box Set

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• UPC: 5036408182326
• Product Type: 4-CD Music Box Set
• Brand Name: Real Gone Music Company
• Series: Real Gone Jazz / Deluxe
• MPN: RGJCD522
• Genre: Jazz
• Style: Hard Bop / Soul Jazz / Rhythm & Blues
• Artist: Jimmy Forrest
• Release Year: 2012 (Compilation)

Product Features

• Format: 4 Compact Discs (CD) in a slimline box set.
• Audio Quality: Digitally Remastered and enhanced for superior quality.
• Contents: Seven complete original albums spanning 1955 to 1962.
• Special Edition: Deluxe 4CD collection featuring iconic cover art on the sleeve.
• Personnel: Features appearances by jazz greats like Oliver Nelson, King Curtis, and more.

Overview

Revisit the golden era of the tenor saxophone with the Jimmy Forrest: Seven Classic Albums box set. This essential Real Gone Jazz collection brings together the most influential works of a man who successfully bridged the gap between raw Rhythm & Blues and sophisticated Hard Bop. Jimmy Forrest, perhaps best known for his massive hit "Night Train," possessed a "big" tone—soulful, gritty, and unmistakably swing-heavy.

This 4-CD deluxe set features seven seminal albums: Night Train (1955), Forrest Fire (1960), Soul Battle (1960), Out of the Forrest (1961), Sit Down and Relax with Jimmy Forrest (1961), Most Much! (1961), and Soul Street (1962). From the high-energy "Soul Battle" with King Curtis to the laid-back grooves of his Prestige-era recordings, this collection is a masterclass in jazz tenor playing. Digitally remastered for superior clarity, it is an indispensable addition for serious jazz collectors and fans of the "Texas Tenor" sound.

Interesting Facts

• The "Night Train" Legacy: Jimmy Forrest's 1951 recording of "Night Train" became a R&B standard. Interestingly, the famous riff was actually based on a theme from Duke Ellington's "Happy-Go-Lucky Local."
• A Versatile Side-Man: Before his solo success, Forrest replaced Ben Webster in Duke Ellington's orchestra, which heavily influenced his robust, breathy tone.
• Collaborative Fire: The album Soul Battle included in this set is a legendary "tenor battle" featuring Forrest alongside Oliver Nelson and King Curtis, showcasing three distinct approaches to the instrument.
• Remastering: Real Gone Jazz is known for making rare, out-of-print classic jazz albums accessible to a modern audience by packaging multiple LPs into a single, affordable, and high-quality digital box set.

Track Listing

DISC ONE

• Night Train (1955): Tracks 1–12 (Includes "Night Train," "Blue Groove")
• Forrest Fire (1960): Tracks 13–18 (Includes "Remember," "Bag's Groove")

DISC TWO

• Soul Battle (1960): Tracks 1–5 (Includes "Blues at the Five Spot," "Perdido")
• Out of the Forrest (1961): Tracks 6–13 (Includes "Bolo Blues," "Yesterdays")

DISC THREE

• Sit Down and Relax with Jimmy Forrest (1961): Tracks 1–6 (Includes "Tuxedo Junction," "Moonglow")
• Most Much! (1961): Tracks 7–10 (Includes "Matilda," "Autumn Leaves")

DISC FOUR

• Most Much! (Cont.): Tracks 1–3 (Includes "Soft Winds," "Robbin's Nest")
• Soul Street (1962): Tracks 4–10 (Includes "Soul Street," "Experiment in Terror")

Publishers

• Label: Real Gone Music Company
• Website: www.realgonejazz.com
• Copyright: ℗ & © 2012 Real Gone Music Company
• Rights: mcps / Compact Disc Digital Audio

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