Bud Shank - Barefoot Adventure

Bud Shank's pivotal 1961 classic, Barefoot Adventure

First time on 180-gram all-analog stereo vinyl

Mastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio from the original analog tape

Faithfully reproduced "reverse tip-on" jacket and labels

Pressed at RTI

Impex Records is pleased to announce a new, audiophile HQ-180 LP and Hybrid SACD release of Bud Shank's pivotal 1961 classic, Barefoot Adventure.

Featuring original compositions arranged by Shank for Bruce Brown's surf film of the same name, this is a swinging, hard-driving jazz session by six top-flight session players at the height of their careers: Bud Shank (alto and baritone), Bob Cooper (tenor), Carmell Jones (trumpet), Dennis Budimir (guitar), Gary Peacock (bass), Shelly Manne (drums).

The original Pacific Jazz recording features excellent sonics, precise soundstage, and wide dynamics while showcasing Shank's elegant playing at its most adventurous, playing with supreme confidence and sophistication.

Remastered and cut to lacquer by Kevin Gray with the original 1961 analog master tapes, this ultimate vinyl edition of Barefoot Adventure will satiate the most demanding audiophile and jazz enthusiast alike!

 

Side A

Barefoot Adventure

Shoeless Beach Meeting

Jungle Cruise

How High the Makaha

Side B

Well, 'pon My Soul

Ala Moana

Bruce Is Loose

Dance of the Sea Monsters

Customer Reviews (5.00 Stars) 1 person(s) rated this product.

Great music, exceptional SQ posted on 03/06/2024 5 Stars Reviewer: Ron from Kenosha Music: 5/5 stars. Just forget that this is a soundtrack to a 1960 documentary about surfing. The record stands on its own as an absolutely fantastic jazz recording. I'd describe the music as transitional between bebop and hardbop--if you have the Carmel Jones Tone Poet, it's like that. Carmel plays on this record, as does Dave Peacock (who also played on the Carmel Jones TP) and Shelly Manne. The whole band sounds fantastic as a unit, and individually. Most of these cats aren't quite household names but the playing is nonetheless top- notch. And the recording has high replay value. It’s in heavy rotation (no pun intended) on my system. SQ & pressing: 5/5 stars. This is a 100% analog production mastered by Kevin Gray. It is a $40 1x33rpm that sounds like a $60 2x45. It has a lovely warm analog sound, and the clarity and soundstage are just stunning. The mix & EQ (from the original master tape) are perfect.

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