Name: Vernal Equinox
Brand: Jon Hassell

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

NDEYA2LP

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Colour

Black

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Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: Yes

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Housed in reverse board outer sleeve and coloured printed inner.

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2020-03-20

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5060384617541

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Total Cap

1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Jon Hassell

Genre GB

Modern Composition

Label GB

Ndeya

American trumpeter, composer and author Jon Hassell was born on March 22, 1937 in Memphis, Tennessee. He passed away on June 26, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. Known as the creator of Fourth World music, a unique blend of ancient and digital sounds from both Eastern and Western traditions. After studying composition and earning degrees in the USA, he traveled to Europe to study electronic and serial music with Karlheinz Stockhausen. Back in New York, he collaborated with minimalist masters La Monte Young and Terry Riley before meeting Hindustani raga master Pandit Pran Nath. This encounter inspired him to develop a new trumpet sound and style.

Ndeya is a music label that represents the legendary artist Jon Hassell. With a focus on innovative and boundary-pushing music, Ndeya has established itself as a leading force in the industry. The label is known for its commitment to artistic integrity and its dedication to supporting unique and talented musicians.

Jon Hassell, the driving force behind Ndeya, is an acclaimed musician and composer who has made significant contributions to the world of experimental music. His distinctive blend of jazz, electronic, and world music influences has earned him critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base.

At Ndeya, we strive to provide our listeners with extraordinary musical experiences. Our roster includes a diverse range of artists who share Jon Hassell's passion for pushing boundaries and exploring new sonic territories. From avant-garde jazz to ambient soundscapes, each release from Ndeya offers something truly special.

Back In Stock

Fully remastered from the original tapes and available on vinyl for the first time in 42 years, and CD for the first time in 30 years. Sleeve notes by Jon Hassell and Brian Eno. Back in record shops on the day of the 2020 vernal equinox, the second release on Hassell’s own Ndeya label. 

Hailed as one of the 50 best ambient albums of all time by Pitchfork, Vernal Equinox was the first commercially released work by Jon Hassell, originally put out by Lovely Music in 1977. It is also the debut of a pioneering new form of music that would become known as “fourth world”: a subtle blend of field recordings, electric jazz, ambience and global music influences. Hassell’s trademark FX-soaked trumpet is carefully embellished by a studio ensemble including the master Brazilian percussionist Naná Vasconcelos and David Rosenboom on synth. The result is a quiet, meditative and highly original work of outstanding beauty.

Vernal Equinox

Music GB

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