MIKE TAYLOR QUARTET Pendulum (2025 UK/EU 6-track LP pressed on 180-gram black vinyl, originally released in 1966 in the British Jazz Explosion Lansdowne Series. A long-coveted holy grail of British jazz, Pendulum marked the stunning 1966 debut of pianist-composer Mike Taylor. Recorded at the iconic Lansdowne Studios with pioneering producer Denis Preston, the album captures the creative peak of a fiercely original musical mind, lost too soon. This long-overdue reissue by Decca is remastered from the original tapes using Gearbox Records' acclaimed all-analogue mastering chain: a Studer C37 ¼-inch tape machine, vintage valve EQ and limiters, and a 1967 Haeco Scully Lathe — the same used by Rudy Van Gelder — for lacquer cutting. Side One features radical reinterpretations of jazz standards - including an explosive, extended version of Dizzy Gillespie's "A Night In Tunisia" - while Side Two showcases Taylor's bold and adventurous compositions, rich with modal explorations and rhythmic interplay. His quartet, featuring Dave Tomlin (saxophone), Tony Reeves (bass), and John Hiseman (drums), deliver crisp, intuitive performances throughout. Taylor's tragic story - culminating in his death by drowning in 1969 at age 30 - has cast a long shadow over his work, but this release allows a fresh reappraisal of his rare and remarkable contribution to British jazz. Picture sleeve with original cover artwork and 4-page insert with new liner notes, hype sticker & factory sealed. Recommended) more...
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MIKE TAYLOR Trio (2025 UK/EU 8-track LP pressed on 180-gram black vinyl, originally released in 1967 in the British Jazz Explosion Lansdowne Series, Trio by Mike Taylor is a singular document of British jazz in its most exploratory and emotive form. Pianist Mike Taylor — joined here by Jack Bruce and/or Ron Rubin on bass and John Hiseman on drums — shapes a deeply introspective sound, drawing on modern modal jazz, lyrical improvisation and elegant restraint. The setincludes a rich balance of standards such as “All The Things You Are” and “Stella By Starlight” alongside Taylor's own contemplative originals like “Two Autumns” and “Guru”. His distinctive harmonic sensibility and touch on the piano, both delicate and searching, give this album a timeless emotional resonance. This new edition has been remastered from the original tapes at Gearbox Records' London studio, using the finest all-analogue equipment: a Studer C37 ¼-inch tape machine, vintage valve EQ and limiters, and a 1967 Haeco Scully Lathe — the same used by Rudy Van Gelder — for lacquer cutting. The result is a warm, spacious and intimate rendering of this long-overlooked masterpiece. Picture sleeve with original cover artwork and 4-page insert with new liner notes, hype sticker & factory sealed. Recommended) more...
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MIKE TAYLOR Preparation (2021 UK 7-track RSD mono LP, joined by Dave Tomlin (soprano saxophone), Tony Reeves (double bass) and Jon Hiseman (drums), this is a fascinating insight into a short-lived group led by the unique Mike Taylor, from theschool of Thelonius Monk but with a distinct British feel, gatefold sleeve with 20 page booklet and poster. The sleeve shows minimal wear and the vinyl appears barely played SBRLP5113) more...
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