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Rudolph Johnson - The Second Coming (Limited, Remastered) [Blue with Black Swirl Vinyl] |
Rudolph Johnson - The Second Coming (Limited, Remastered) [Blue with Black Swirl Vinyl] |
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Rudolph Johnson – The Second Coming (Limited, Remastered) [Blue with Black Swirl Vinyl]
Description
The album title is apt, as this was saxman Rudolph Johnson's second album for the Black Jazz label. But more importantly, the quality of the music it contains renders the more common, Messianic meaning of the phrase "the second coming" equally applicable. Saxman and bandleader Rudolph Johnson never attained the commercial success of some of his contemporaries, but his fans consider him the rightful heir to John Coltrane's improvisational genius. And with keyboardist Kirk Lightsey in the band for this go-round, sparks are gonna fly, starting right off with the cookin' album opener "The Traveler," which if you close your eyes will definitely bring to mind Coltrane's classic quartet circa the early '60s. Indeed, unlike most of the other releases on the Black Jazz label, The Second Coming barely nods to the fusion and soul jazz trends that were sweeping jazz at the time. Instead, this is expressive, free improvisation at its best, beautifully recorded by producer Gene Russell and deserving of a much wider audience than it found the first time. Remastered and annotated, and limited to 500 blue with black swirl copies!
Highlights
- Limited edition
- Blue with Black Swirl vinyl edition
- Remastered
- 5 tracks
Track Listing
Side A
01. The Traveler
02. Time and Space
03. The Highest Pleasure
Side B
01. The Water Bearer
02. The Second Coming
Format Details
- Label: Real Gone Music
- Genre: Jazz
- Format: Vinyl
- Format: Vinyl
- Genre: JAZZ
- Released: 2026-11-06
Condition Ratings & Details
Condition Ratings & Details
NOTE: Every title includes condition ratings. The first rating pertains to the physical media, and the second grade pertains to the sleeve.
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Condition Ratings
- MINT (M): Perfect, brand new, unplayed.
- Near Mint (NM): Like new, barely played, will play perfectly.
- Excellent (EX): Very close to near mint, with minor cosmetic wear. Will play perfectly.
- Very Good Plus (VG+): Light cosmetic blemishes that do not affect play. Close to perfect playback.
- Very Good (VG): Some light marks that may cause minor noise during playback. Still enjoyable and plays well.
- Good Plus (G+): Noticeable noise during playback. Only listed if of collector value. Not ideal for listening.
Sleeve Details
- PHOTOS ACTUAL: The photo is an original image of the exact item you will receive.
- PHOTOS NOT ACTUAL: The photo is sourced from the web and may differ slightly from the actual item.
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