Jason Moran – Ten 2LP (Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series)

Jason Moran - Ten (Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series)

In 1999, the same year that Jason Moran released his debut recording Soundtrack To Human Motion, the pianist and composer also joined New Directions, a band made up of young stars from the Blue Note roster. At the core of New Directions was the genesis of a rhythm section—with Moran, bassist Tarus Mateen, and drummer Nasheet Waits—that would go on to become one of the most enduringly creative and acclaimed piano trios in jazz. The Bandwagon made their first recording as a trio with Facing Left in 2000 and has been the foundation of the majority of Moran’s artistic statements since. On his 2010 album Ten, Moran celebrated the 10th anniversary of The Bandwagon with an assured album that was a snapshot of a mature band with a decade of shared musical experience from which to draw. In addition to provocative originals the album presented singular interpretations of pieces by Thelonious Monk, Jaki Byard, Leonard Bernstein, and Conlon Nancarrow. This first-time vinyl release includes the bonus track “Thelonious” previously only available in Japan.

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

Tracklist:
A1: Blue Rocks
A2: RFK In The Land Of Apartheid
A3: Feedback Pt. 2 

B1: Crepuscule With Nellie 
B2: Study No. 6 (Extended Version) 
B3: Pas De Deux - Lines Ballet 
B4: Study No. 6

C1: Gangsterism Over 10 Years 
C2: Big Stuff 
C3: Play To Live 

D1: The Subtle One 
D2:To Bob Vatel Of Paris
D3: Old Babies 
D4: Nobody 
D5: Thelonious

Label: Blue Note Records
Released: 2010/2024