The Gil Evans Orchestra – Out Of The Cool (Acoustic Sounds Series)
Discover Out of the Cool, the celebrated jazz album by The Gil Evans Orchestra, on 180-gram vinyl from the Impulse! Acoustic Sounds Series. Originally released in 1961, this landmark recording showcases Gil Evans’ imaginative orchestration, blending rich brass and woodwind textures with the spontaneity of a jazz ensemble. Mastered by Ryan K.
Smith at Sterling Sound from the original analog tapes, pressed at Quality Record Pressings (QRP), and housed in a Stoughton Printing gatefold tip-on jacket, this edition is an excellent choice for jazz listeners and vinyl collectors.
Format – Vinyl Record
English Vinyl Records
1 Lp
EAN/UPC : – 602435439631
₹7,999
Product Details
Gil Evans’ Visionary Jazz Masterpiece
Out of the Cool captures arranger, composer, and bandleader Gil Evans at the height of his creative powers. Released in 1961, Gil Evans Orchestra vinyl record explores a distinctive orchestral approach to jazz, using layered horns, carefully shaped textures, and spacious arrangements to create music that feels both sophisticated and spontaneous.
Rather than simply making a large ensemble sound bigger, Evans uses orchestration to create the intimacy and flexibility of a smaller jazz group. The result is a richly coloured musical landscape that rewards close listening, from the extended opening piece “La Nevada” to the atmospheric “Where Flamingos Fly.”
A Remarkable Ensemble
The recording features an accomplished group of musicians, including Budd Johnson on tenor saxophone, Johnny Coles on trumpet, Ray Crawford on guitar, Elvin Jones on drums, Ron Carter on bass, and Jimmy Knepper on trombone. The ensemble was recorded by legendary engineer Rudy Van Gelder, whose work helped shape the sound of many important jazz albums.
The repertoire includes “La Nevada,” “Where Flamingos Fly,” “Bilbao Song,” “Stratusphunk,” and “Sunken Treasure,” highlighting the album’s blend of original compositions, inventive arrangements, and distinctive ensemble playing.
Impulse! Acoustic Sounds Series Audiophile Edition
This 180-gram reissue is part of the Impulse! Acoustic Sounds Series, a collection celebrating landmark recordings from the jazz catalogue. Ryan K. Smith mastered the album at Sterling Sound from the original analog tapes, while Quality Record Pressings produced the heavyweight vinyl. The release is presented in a Stoughton Printing gatefold jacket with old-style tip-on construction.
For collectors who appreciate classic jazz, thoughtful orchestration, and carefully produced vinyl, this edition of Out of the Cool offers a compelling way to experience Gil Evans’ influential musical vision.
TRACKS--
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| 1. La Nevada |
| 2. Where Flamingos Fly |
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| 1. Bilbao Song |
| 2. Stratusphunk |
| 3. Sunken Treasure |
Additional information
| Condition | New |
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