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Universal Music GmbH

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Acoustic Sounds

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Limited edition

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Extended format

Extended format: No

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Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

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Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Release date

2021-05-14

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Catalogue number

3543963

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602435439631

Artist

The Gil Evans Orchestra

Label EU

Impulse!

Genre EU

US label.
Label Code: LC 0236 / LC LC 00236.
For unofficial releases/counterfeit/bootlegs, please [l132473].
[b]1960[/b] The Impulse! label was started as a jazz subsidiary of [l=Am-Par Record Corp.] under the direction of [a=Creed Taylor] and soon after the label's creation, [a=Bob Thiele].
In the 60s the Canadian versions of the label were manufactured by [l=Sparton Of Canada Ltd.] and wear the [l=Sparton Impulse! Records] label.
[b]1962[/b] The company names changed to [l=ABC-Paramount Records, Inc.] - The [l=Sparton Impulse! Records] remains to mention [l=Am-Par Record Corp.] after the company name changed.
[b]1967[/b] A new change to [l=ABC Records, Inc.] In this period sometimes a second [l=ABC Records] brand appears on the label.
[b]1974[/b] Versions on the concentric label design from the 70s commonly display the [l=ABC Impulse!] label brand.
It operated until 1979, though new recordings had stopped by 1977; it survived on with reissues.
[b]1979[/b] ABC was bought by [l=MCA Records] and Impulse! shut down along with all of the other ABC-affiliated labels.

Impulse is known as [i]The House That Trane Built[/i] because of [a=John Coltrane]'s 1961-67 association with the label.

MCA revived the label mainly as a reissue imprint with a few new releases in the 1980s. It was reactivated as part of MCA-owned [l1071] with new artist signings including [a=Diana Krall] in the 1990s. Following a series of major label buy-outs and mergers, Impulse! is now part of the [l=The Verve Music Group] unit of the larger multi-national [l=Universal Music Group].

The album "Out Of The Cool" by the Gil Evans Orchestra is a timeless jazz masterpiece that was released by Impulse. Led by renowned jazz composer and arranger Gil Evans, this album showcases his unique and innovative approach to big band jazz.

With its release in 1960, "Out Of The Cool" marked a significant shift in the evolution of jazz music. The album features a collection of carefully crafted compositions that blend elements of traditional big band arrangements with modern harmonies and textures. Evans' use of unconventional instrumentation, such as bass clarinet and French horn, adds a distinctive color to the ensemble's sound.

The Gil Evans Orchestra, comprised of some of the most talented musicians of the time, delivers captivating performances throughout the album. Their collective improvisations and tight-knit ensemble playing create an immersive listening experience that transports you to a smoky jazz club in the heart of New York City.

From the hauntingly beautiful melodies of "La Nevada" to the energetic and dynamic interplay on tracks like "Where Flamingos Fly," each composition on "Out Of The Cool" showcases Evans' mastery as an arranger. His ability to seamlessly blend different musical styles and moods results in a cohesive and engaging listening experience from start to finish.

Whether you are a seasoned jazz enthusiast or new to the genre, "Out Of The Cool" is an essential addition to any music collection. Its timeless appeal and groundbreaking approach make it a must-have for anyone who appreciates innovative and boundary-pushing music.

Out Of The Cool

Music EU