Disc 01 01. "Get Out Of My Life Woman" 02. "(Sittin' On The) Dock Of The Bay" 03. "Nightlife" 04. "Soul Shadows" 05. "The Brightest Smile In Town" 06. "Don't Take Your Love To Hollywood"
Disc 02 01. "One Day I Fly Away" 02. "With You In Mind" 03. "I Can't Get Enough Of Your Love" 04. "Love The One You'Re With" 05. "Same Old Story" 06. "Creole Love Call" 07. "Jesse"
Description:
"Creole Love Call (Gatefold 180g Black 2LP)" is an audiophile vinyl edition that brings together the expressive trombone voice of Nils Landgren and the refined pianism of Joe Sample in an elegant double-LP format. Pressed on 180-gram black vinyl and housed in a high-quality gatefold sleeve, this release is designed for listeners who value both sound and presentation. The album explores a world of soulful jazz, intimate ballads and subtly grooving pieces, with a strong emphasis on melody, space and interplay. The duet setting allows every nuance of tone and timing to shine, from Landgren's warm, vocal-like trombone lines to Sample's lyrical, harmonically rich piano accompaniment. The gatefold packaging offers generous room for artwork and liner notes, underlining the collector's character of this edition and making it a centerpiece of any serious jazz or contemporary-music vinyl shelf.
Nils Landgren has become one of Europe's most distinctive trombonists, known for his unmistakable sound and stylistic breadth, spanning straight-ahead jazz, soul-jazz, pop-inflected projects and intimate acoustic settings. Over the years, he has built an international reputation through numerous acclaimed albums and collaborations, particularly within the ACT label's roster of contemporary jazz artists. Joe Sample, celebrated as a founding member of the Crusaders and as a highly respected solo pianist, left a deep mark on modern jazz and fusion with his melodic, groove-oriented playing and his ability to connect jazz tradition with broader popular appeal. His work has influenced generations of musicians and found a loyal audience far beyond the strict jazz community. Together, Landgren and Sample create a dialogue that feels both timeless and personal, appealing equally to seasoned jazz collectors and listeners discovering these artists for the first time.
The label ACT stands for carefully curated, artist-driven jazz and related genres, with a strong focus on European and international projects that combine high artistic standards with accessible listening. Known for its meticulous production values, distinctive artwork and long-term artist relationships, ACT has established itself as a leading independent force on the contemporary jazz scene. Releases on ACT are widely associated with quality, both sonically and creatively, and "Creole Love Call (Gatefold 180g Black 2LP)" fits perfectly into this tradition by offering an inspired musical encounter in a premium physical format.
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