Welcome to McIntosh SESSIONS Volume 1, an album crafted with attention to every detail in pursuit of sonic excellence. Recorded and mastered with utmost precision on analog tape, it promises a rich, high-fidelity vinyl listening experience that will transport you into the studio to hear the musicians’ captivating performance and original sound.
Produced for McIntosh by iconic mastering studio Sterling Sound, the entire production and engineering process was meticulously managed by an expert team of producers and engineers. Every aspect of making this album, from recording and mixing in legendary studios, to mastering and cutting, to test playbacks on McIntosh systems, was undertaken with the single goal of creating the best sounding record possible while retaining the artistry and passion from the studio session. This unique collaboration between McIntosh and Sterling Sound results in an album worthy of the world’s most discerning listeners – McIntosh customers.
We invite you to sit back, relax, and experience the sonic richness of this live recording as if you were there. Welcome to McIntosh SESSIONS Volume 1: The Peter Erskine Quartet.
FEATURES
- Jazz album featuring 8 original compositions from The Peter Erskine Quartet
- All songs specially recorded for release on McIntosh SESSIONS
- AAA production
- Recorded live in Studio A at the famous Henson Recording Studios in Los Angeles
- Mastered at Sterling Sound in Nashville
- HQ-180 Gram Premium Vinyl Pressing by RTI
- Includes a 12" 33-1/3 RPM LP with all 8 songs plus a 12" 45 RPM EP with 4 of the 8 songs
- Packaged in an Old Style® Tip-On Gatefold Jacket from Stoughton Printing
TRACKLIST
33-1/3 – Side A
- Leaving LA (from the film Sacramento) (Peter Erskine, Erko Music, BMI) 3:23
- Blues For Old Friends (Darek Oles, LA Jazz Quartet Music, BMI) 6:43
- Chilipso (Alan Pasqua, Itsall Music, BMI) 4:48
- Gumbo Time (Alan Pasqua, Itsall Music, BMI) 3:39
33-1/3 – Side B
- Into The Dark (Darek Oles, HNH and Buster Ann Music, ASCAP) 5:14
- A Few Good Notes (Bob Mintzer, Mintzer Music, ASCAP) 4:16
- David’s Blues (Peter Erskine, Erko Music, BMI) 6:07
- The Folks (Alan Pasqua, Itsall Music, BMI) 4:22
45 – Side A
- Leaving LA (from the film Sacramento) (Peter Erskine, Erko Music, BMI) 3:23
- Blues For Old Friends (Darek Oles, LA Jazz Quartet Music, BMI) 6:43
45 – Side B
- Into The Dark (Darek Oles, HNH and Buster Ann Music, ASCAP) 5:14
- A Few Good Notes (Bob Mintzer, Mintzer Music, ASCAP) 4:16