Name: In My Element (Classic Vinyl Series)
Brand: Robert Glasper

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

5507716

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Black

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Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Double 180 Gram Vinyl.

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-06-16

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

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Universal

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Standard:20

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00602455077165

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Black LPx2

Artist

Robert Glasper

Genre GB

Jazz

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Blue Note

Robert Glasper is an American jazz pianist, composer, arranger, and record producer. Born on 6 April 1978 in Houston, Texas, USA, he has established himself as a prominent figure in the jazz scene. With his own Robert Glasper Experiment and various other jazz groupings, Glasper has recorded as a band leader. His unique style and innovative approach to music have earned him comparisons to artists such as Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, Esperanza Spalding, and Roy Hargrove.

Glasper's musical talent extends beyond just playing the piano. As a composer and arranger, he brings a fresh perspective to his compositions by blending elements of jazz with other genres like hip-hop and R&B. This fusion of styles creates a dynamic sound that appeals to both traditional jazz enthusiasts and contemporary music lovers.

With numerous albums under his belt as both a solo artist and collaborator with other musicians, Glasper has received critical acclaim for his work. He has been recognized with several awards including Grammy Awards for Best R&B Album (Black Radio) and Best Traditional R&B Performance (Jesus Children).

Blue Note is a record label that has made a significant impact in the jazz genre. Founded in 1939 by Alfred Lion and Max Margulis, Blue Note focused on traditional jazz and swing recordings, producing timeless classics. In the 1950s, it became one of the first labels to feature bop musicians. After being acquired by *Universal Music Group* in 1965, Blue Note expanded its repertoire to include more commercially-oriented music like jazz-fusion. Throughout the years, Blue Note underwent various changes in ownership and reissue programs but continued to release new recordings and previously unreleased material.

In 1982, Blue Note catalog reissues began appearing on *United Artists Records*, which was owned by Michael Cuscuna who oversaw the UA-era reissue program. The label was later relaunched as part of *Capitol-EMI's* subsidiary *Manhattan Records* in 1985. It was during this time that Blue Note released key albums from its history and introduced previously unissued material.

In 1989, Blue Note became the division under which all of Capitol-EMI's jazz activities were organized. However, two years later, *Manhattan Records* was revived for smooth jazz and pop-jazz releases while Blue Note continued to thrive as a prominent label within Capitol-EMI's roster.

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Robert Glasper’s 2005 Blue Note debut Canvas signaled the arrival of a singular new voice in jazz and his 2007 follow-up In My Element solidified his status as a rising star who was taking the music someplace new. Featuring bassist Vicente Archer and drummer Damion Reid, the album expanded the possibilities of where a modern jazz piano trio might go by delving further into his hip-hop and gospel roots.

This 2-LP Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition was mastered by Kevin Gray and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.

In My Element (Classic Vinyl Series)

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