Description: Jazz at Massey Hall is a live album released in December 1953 by jazz combo The Quintet through Debut Records. It was recorded on 15 May 1953 at Massey Hall in Toronto, Canada. Credited to "the Quintet", the jazz group was composed of five leading "modern" players of the day: Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Bud Powell, Charles Mingus, and Max Roach. It was the only time that the five musicians recorded together as a unit, and it was the last recorded meeting of Parker and Gillespie. Jazz at Massey Hall was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1995. It is included in National Public Radio's "Basic Jazz Library". The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings included the album in its suggested "core collection" of essential recordings. The concert was issued in some territories under the tag "the greatest jazz concert ever". Cover is VG+ (Flexible European style cover) Vinyl is VG+ some very tiny scratch marks in a few spots probably needle marks. Play tested at VG with NO SKIPS or major distracting pops or clicks. There is some mild crackling during play, which a thorough cleaning should mostly resolve . There are some occasional and isolated mild clicks around the tiny needle marks. Overall, it was a pleasant listen. Please refer to the photos for a more detailed description of the contents and the conditions of the vinyl and cover(s). Selling Details: The records are graded visually under bright, unfiltered light unless otherwise mentioned. For a run-out etchings or pressing ID details, please contact us.(if applicable) Combined shipping is available and reasonable Best Offers are welcome when it is an available option. For any other questions, please contact me. Will be securely shipped via USPS Media Mail ——— Vinyl Grading System We use the following grading system to stipulate the condition of items we offer for sale. Mint (M) Vinyl: Absolutely perfect in every way. Certainly never been played, possibly even still sealed. Near Mint (NM or M-) Vinyl: A nearly perfect record. A NM record has more than likely never been played, and the vinyl will play perfectly, with no imperfections during playback. The record should show no obvious signs of wear. A 45 RPM or EP sleeve will have no more than the most minor defects, such as any sign of slight handling. An LP cover will have no creases, folds, seam splits or other noticeable similar defects. The same will be true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, etc. *NM- just not quite NM but much better than EX Excellent (EX) or Very Good Plus Plus (VG++) May have more then a few spindel marks May have some paper scuffs, rub marks but NO scratches. Any blemishes are only cosmetic. Very Good Plus (VG+) Vinyl: A Very Good Plus record will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Defects should be more of a cosmetic nature, not affecting the actual playback as a whole. Record surfaces may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's overall listening experiences but may have minimal light background noise. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are "OK". Spindle marks may be present. Picture sleeves and inner sleeves will have some slight wear, slightly turned-up corners, or a slight seam split. An LP cover may have slight signs of wear, and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation, or cut corner. Very Good (VG) Vinyl: Many of the defects found in a VG+ record will be more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise will be evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during a song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as with light scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound. Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers. Good Plus (G+) Vinyl: A record in Good Plus condition can be played through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise, scratches, and visible groove wear. A cover or sleeve will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear, or other defects will be present. While the record will be playable without skipping, noticeable surface noise and "ticks" will almost certainly accompany the playback.
Price: 69.75 USD
Location: Crown Point, Indiana
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Artist: Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Bud Powell, Max Roach, Charlie Mingus
Speed: 33 RPM
Record Label: Debut
Release Title: Jazz At Massey Hall
Case Type: Flexible Laminated Cardboard
Material: Vinyl
Catalog Number: 124
Edition: First Pressing
Type: LP
Format: Record
Record Grading: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Release Year: 1959
Sleeve Grading: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Instrument: Drums, Piano, Trumpet, Bass, Alto Saxophone
Record Size: 12"
Style: 1950s, Quintet, Bebop
Features: Original Cover, Laminated Cover, Heavy Record
Genre: Jazz
Country/Region of Manufacture: Denmark
Number of Audio Channels: Mono