Duke Pearson - Phantom (Blue Note Tone Poet Series)
The Phantom is a 2020 audiophile vinyl reissue of the 1968 jazz album by Duke Pearson, released as part of the Blue Note Tone Poet Series.
This pressing is a 180g, all-analog edition mastered from the original tapes and pressed at RTI, known for its high-fidelity sound and premium packaging. The album itself is one of Pearson’s most distinctive works, blending post-bop jazz with Latin-influenced rhythms, rich harmonic writing, and colorful arrangements featuring musicians like Bobby Hutcherson on vibraphone and Bob Cranshaw on bass.
Tracks such as “The Phantom,” “Blues for Alvina,” and “Los Ojos Alegres (The Happy Eyes)” showcase its unique mix of groove, atmosphere, and orchestral jazz textures. The Tone Poet edition is widely regarded among collectors as one of the best-sounding versions of the album, with an emphasis on clarity, dynamic range, and natural analog warmth.
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