Ray Bryant: Four US Original Modern Jazz Masterpieces for Jazz Piano Lovers

Ray Bryant, a composer and pianist from Philadelphia. He performed with Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, and others. From the late 1950s, he formed his own trio and also worked as a solo artist. This is a set of four masterpieces from his heyday in the 1960s, all US pressings. From the top left image, clockwise:

* **Hollywood Jazz Beat**
An elegant collaboration with an orchestra, themed around Hollywood films. 1962, US, Columbia original (CL1867), Mono promo. > Jacket has tape repair marks throughout.
Matrix A) XLP-56668-1C T IIIIII
Matrix B) XLP-56669-1H B III T

* **Lonesome Traveler**
Includes "Round Midnight," "Cubano Chant," "Willow Weep For Me," etc. > Jacket shows noticeable scuffs. 1966, US, Cadet original (LP778) Mono.
Matrix A) XCTV121912-1B
Matrix B) XCTV121913-1B

* **Take A Bryant Step**
Produced by Richard Evans, covers "Ornette Coleman / Ramblin'," "Rolling Stones / Paint It Black," "Miriam Makeba / Pata Pata," etc. 1967, US, Cadet original (LPS801), Stereo.
Matrix A) UR4S-4905-1 16502 LPS-801 S-1
Matrix B) UR4S-4906-1 16503 LPS-801 S-2

* **MCMLXX**
Includes "Stick With It," "My Cherie Amour," "Hey Jude," "Unchained Melody," etc. 1970, US, Atlantic original (SD1564), promo.
Matrix A) ST-A-701917-AA-MO MR
Matrix B) ST-A-701918-AA-MO MR

**Important Notes: Please Read Carefully.**

The record surfaces show visible light scratches. There are some instances of minor surface noise throughout. While you can enjoy the dynamic sound quality, pressure, and imaging of the US original pressings, this is not recommended for those who are very particular about condition or for collectors. If you are okay with just being able to listen to the records, please consider this a "no returns, no refunds" sale.