℗ 2012 ECM Records GmbH under exclusive license to Universal Music Classics, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
| Released | November 30, 2012 |
| Duration | 2h 49m 35s |
| Record Label | ECM Records |
| Genre | Jazz |
Special Edition
Jack DeJohnette, David Murray, Arthur Blythe, Chico Freeman, John Purcell, Rufus Reid, Howard Johnson, Peter Warren, Baikida Carroll
Available in 96 kHz / 24-bit AIFF, FLAC high resolution audio formats
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1.1
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One For Eric
David Murray; Arthur Blythe; Peter Warren; Jack DeJohnette |
9:57 | |||
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1.2
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Zoot Suite (1979 Recording)
David Murray; Arthur Blythe; Peter Warren; Jack DeJohnette |
11:27 | |||
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1.3
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Central Park West
David Murray; Arthur Blythe; Peter Warren; Jack DeJohnette |
3:16 | |||
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1.4
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India
David Murray; Arthur Blythe; Peter Warren; Jack DeJohnette |
6:02 | |||
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1.5
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Journey To The Twin Planet
David Murray; Arthur Blythe; Peter Warren; Jack DeJohnette |
8:47 | |||
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1.6
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Tin Can Alley
Chico Freeman; John Purcell; Peter Warren; Jack DeJohnette |
10:54 | |||
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1.7
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Pastel Rhapsody
Chico Freeman; John Purcell; Peter Warren; Jack DeJohnette |
14:34 | |||
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1.8
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Riff Raff
Chico Freeman; John Purcell; Peter Warren; Jack DeJohnette |
6:57 | |||
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1.9
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The Gri Gri Man
Chico Freeman; John Purcell; Peter Warren; Jack DeJohnette |
4:45 | |||
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1.10
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I Know
Chico Freeman; John Purcell; Peter Warren; Jack DeJohnette |
10:20 | |||
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1.11
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Starburst
Chico Freeman; John Purcell; Baikida Carroll; Rufus Reid; Jack DeJohnette |
9:20 | |||
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1.12
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Ebony
Chico Freeman; John Purcell; Baikida Carroll; Rufus Reid; Jack DeJohnette |
8:42 | |||
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1.13
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The Islands
Chico Freeman; John Purcell; Baikida Carroll; Rufus Reid; Jack DeJohnette |
8:38 | |||
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1.14
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Inflation Blues
Chico Freeman; John Purcell; Baikida Carroll; Rufus Reid; Jack DeJohnette |
6:45 | |||
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1.15
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Slowdown
Chico Freeman; John Purcell; Baikida Carroll; Rufus Reid; Jack DeJohnette |
6:26 | |||
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1.16
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Ahmad The Terrible
John Purcell; David Murray; Howard Johnson; Rufus Reid; Jack DeJohnette |
6:14 | |||
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1.17
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Monk's Mood
John Purcell; David Murray; Howard Johnson; Rufus Reid; Jack DeJohnette |
7:41 | |||
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1.18
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Festival
John Purcell; David Murray; Howard Johnson; Rufus Reid; Jack DeJohnette |
6:03 | |||
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1.19
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New Orleans Strutt
John Purcell; David Murray; Howard Johnson; Rufus Reid; Jack DeJohnette |
6:49 | |||
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1.20
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Third World Anthem
John Purcell; David Murray; Howard Johnson; Rufus Reid; Jack DeJohnette |
10:51 | |||
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1.21
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Zoot Suite (1982 Recording)
John Purcell; David Murray; Howard Johnson; Rufus Reid; Jack DeJohnette |
5:07 | |||
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Digital Booklet
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"Four Stars ... the remastering brings out the nuances and auditory details of DeJohnette’s music, which multiplies the valuable reconsideration of this older material."
- Audiophile Audition
"... a wise choice ... the best material from DeJohnette’s longest-running, most multifaceted and critically acclaimed ensemble. There are no outtakes or previously unreleased tracks, just four brilliant, complete records ... a tour de force with 30 year old surprises looming around different turns of phrase in every song-story ... a place where you can get lost and trust that DeJohnette and company will take you home."
- JazzTimes.com
This four album collection comprises all 21 tracks released by Jack DeJohnette and his various bands between 1980 and 1984 on their albums Special Edition, Tin Can Alley, Inflation Blues and Album Album. This period features the most broad-based and ambitious composing DeJohnette has ever attempted, with earthy horn voicings drawn from Duke Ellington and Charles Mingus and wild free jazz and raw rock blues framed in complex arrangements that suggested miniature orchestras.
96 kHz / 24-bit PCM – ECM Records Studio Masters
Special Edition Recorded March 1979 at Generation Sound Studios, New York Engineer: Tony May Mixing at Tonstudio Bauer, Ludwigsburg: Martin Wieland, Manfred Eicher Produced by Jack DeJohnette Executive producer: Manfred Eicher Tin Can Alley Recorded September 1980 at Tonstudio Bauer, Ludwigsburg Engineer: Martin Wieland Produced by Manfred Eicher Inflation Blues Recorded September 1982 at Power Station, New York Engineer: Jan Erik Kongshaug Produced by Manfred Eicher Album Album Recorded June 1984 at Power Station, New York Engineer: David Baker Mixing at Tonstudio Bauer, Ludwigsburg: Martin Wieland, Manfred Eicher Produced by Jack DeJohnette Photos: Deborah Feingold (1) Andreas Raggenbass (3, 4, 7, 8) Karen Schoonmaker (14, 26, 27, 31) Ssirus W. Pakzad (15) Roberto Masotti (19, 20) Ralph Quinke (23) Isio Saba (33) Design: Sascha Kleis
Special Edition Recorded March 1979 at Generation Sound Studios, New York Engineer: Tony May Mixing at Tonstudio Bauer, Ludwigsburg: Martin Wieland, Manfred Eicher Produced by Jack DeJohnette Executive producer: Manfred Eicher Tin Can Alley Recorded September 1980 at Tonstudio Bauer, Ludwigsburg Engineer: Martin Wieland Produced by Manfred Eicher Inflation Blues Recorded September 1982 at Power Station, New York Engineer: Jan Erik Kongshaug Produced by Manfred Eicher Album Album Recorded June 1984 at Power Station, New York Engineer: David Baker Mixing at Tonstudio Bauer, Ludwigsburg: Martin Wieland, Manfred Eicher Produced by Jack DeJohnette Photos: Deborah Feingold (1) Andreas Raggenbass (3, 4, 7, 8) Karen Schoonmaker (14, 26, 27, 31) Ssirus W. Pakzad (15) Roberto Masotti (19, 20) Ralph Quinke (23) Isio Saba (33) Design: Sascha Kleis
| Track title | Peak (dB FS) | RMS (dB FS) | LUFS (integrated) | DR | |
Album average Range of values | -0.74 -2.87 to 0.00 | -20.25 -25.59 to -16.82 | -16.68 -21.50 to -13.70 | 13 11 to 15 | |
| 1 | One For Eric | -0.89 | -21.41 | -17.4 | 13 |
| 2 | Zoot Suite (1979 Recording) | 0.00 | -21.34 | -16.7 | 13 |
| 3 | Central Park West | -2.87 | -22.46 | -18.7 | 12 |
| 4 | India | -0.79 | -20.20 | -15.9 | 12 |
| 5 | Journey To The Twin Planet | 0.00 | -21.50 | -17.1 | 12 |
| 6 | Tin Can Alley | -0.63 | -21.67 | -17.8 | 14 |
| 7 | Pastel Rhapsody | -2.80 | -25.59 | -21.5 | 15 |
| 8 | Riff Raff | -0.42 | -20.03 | -16.1 | 12 |
| 9 | The Gri Gri Man | -1.78 | -21.35 | -18.1 | 14 |
| 10 | I Know | -0.56 | -19.90 | -16.2 | 14 |
| 11 | Starburst | -0.04 | -20.06 | -16.2 | 14 |
| 12 | Ebony | -0.18 | -20.05 | -17.5 | 14 |
| 13 | The Islands | 0.00 | -19.75 | -16.1 | 13 |
| 14 | Inflation Blues | -0.14 | -20.36 | -17.7 | 14 |
| 15 | Slowdown | 0.00 | -21.05 | -16.4 | 14 |
| 16 | Ahmad The Terrible | -1.39 | -18.01 | -15.2 | 11 |
| 17 | Monk's Mood | -1.04 | -20.53 | -17.6 | 13 |
| 18 | Festival | -0.75 | -18.00 | -15.1 | 12 |
| 19 | New Orleans Strutt | -0.65 | -17.01 | -13.7 | 11 |
| 20 | Third World Anthem | 0.00 | -16.82 | -14.2 | 11 |
| 21 | Zoot Suite (1982 Recording) | -0.54 | -18.22 | -15.0 | 11 |