One of the boldest statements in theAndrew Hilldiscography, 1965sCompulsionwas the pianists expression of the avant-garde through the prism of jazz musics roots in African rhythms. Hills percussive piano drives an intrepid ensemble through four evocative originals"Compulsion, Legacy, Premonition, and Limbogiven deeply engaged performances by trumpeterFreddie Hubbard, saxophonistJohn Gilmore, bassistsCecil McBeeandRichard Davis, drummerJoe Chambers, and percussionistsNedi QamarandRenaud Simmons.

Blue Note Tone Poet Series

The Tone Poet Audiophile Vinyl Reissue Series was born out of Blue Note President Don Was admiration for the exceptional audiophile Blue Note LP reissues presented by Music Matters. Was brought Joe Harley, a.k.a. the Tone Poet, on board to curate and supervise a series of reissues from the Blue Note family of labels.

Extreme attention to detail has been paid to getting these right in every conceivable way, from the jacket graphics and printing quality to superior LP mastering (direct from the master tapes) by Kevin Gray to superb 180g audiophile LP pressings by Record Technology Inc. Every aspect of these Tone Poet releases is done to the highest possible standard. It means that you will never find a superior version. This is IT.

This stereo Tone Poet Vinyl Edition was produced by Joe Harley, mastered by Kevin Gray (Cohearent Audio) from the original analog master tapes, pressed on 180g vinyl at Record Technology Inc. (RTI), and packaged in a deluxe gatefold tip-on jacket.

Tracklist:
A1 Compulsion
A2 Legacy
B1 Premonition
B2 Limbo