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Beautiful Hunter

UK

180 grams, Import

HENRY,ASHLEY (Artist) Format: Vinyl
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 167 ratings
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Following the widespread success of 26-year-old Ashley Henry’s Easter EP, the genre-blurring UK pianist returns in full force with his debut studio album Beautiful Vinyl Hunter, set for release in September on Sony Music. Offering a journey into the visionary mind of one of the UK’s most creative young talents, the highly anticipated 15-track album draws on a heady brew of influences from jazz, beats, hip-hop, punk and grime and features collaborations with an impressive collective of innovators including Makaya McCraven, Keyon Harrold, Ben Marc, Luke Flowers, MC Sparkz, Jaimie Branch, Binker Golding and Joshua Idehen.

Product details

  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.36 x 12.36 x 0.31 inches; 8.32 ounces
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Sony Uk
  • Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 2019
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ April 9, 2019
  • Label ‏ : ‎ Sony Uk
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07QB1JYKQ
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 167 ratings

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4.8 out of 5 stars
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Michael J
5.0 out of 5 stars Ashley Henry's Beautiful Vinyl Hunter is one of the best jazz albums in a decade
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2020
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You love great music, especially jazz, but you've grown tired of so much of the same old, same old? Tired of "waiting for the solo" on most jazz since the late 1990s? Tired of the discordant crap being passed off as "sophisticated"? Wondering what happened to the great jazz musicians who can compose a song you can groove to, play like nobody's business, but serve the music rather than an ego? Took me about 5 years to get my Esbjorn Svensson Trio out of my CD player, then it took a couple years to get Robert Glasper Trio out of it. Ashley Henry has been occupying my streamer / hi-res player since I heard him about 5 weeks ago and I think this album will be worn out for years to come. Every song is addictive. His group plays as an integrated unit serving the music rather than a pianist backed by side-men. His lyricism seems rooted in optimism, intensity, and joy rather than much of the self-loathing identity jazz of late. Beautiful Vinyl Hunter is nominated for best jazz album of the year in the UK. I'd vote for it as best jazz album of the decade.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Inspired Composition, Timeless Cool
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2022
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Incredible instrumentation, especially Henry’s solos and the really killing rhythm sections he works with throughout the album. There’s even a little UK hip hop & elegant soul flavor worked into tracks that never veer into the realm of predictable. Simply put, my favorite jazz record of the past several years. Get the vinyl, and hold on to it. You’re going to want this joint in your long term collection.
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Ben Talatzko
5.0 out of 5 stars A Tad Warped - fantastic album.
Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2020
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Awesome record. A bit warped - probably from importing and the gatefold, but a bit disappointing.
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Ralph McNealjr
5.0 out of 5 stars Great CD from beginning to end!
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2020
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Used product because I am a new fan!
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RICKROB
5.0 out of 5 stars FANTASTIC WORK!
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2020
HEY JAZZ PIONEERS, This is one those recordings that makes an immediate impression on you. His work on keys as well as the arrangements and production are top notch. He uses many influences of jazz past and present and gives own interpretation. Class work! I forgot to mention the fantastic musicians giving him support.
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RedMcC
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Vinyl Record
Reviewed in Canada on May 17, 2020
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Beautiful record or whatever format you choose. It's all about the music. A great talent. Highly recommended. Came quick. Thanks Amazon
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Abalorla
5.0 out of 5 stars Très bon !
Reviewed in France on January 2, 2021
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Superbe double vinyle comme le titre le laisse présager ! ça groove, ça joue, les mélodies sont bien travaillées. J'aime beaucoup ce pianiste et ses compositions
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Mr. I. C. Oakley
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic melodic nu-jazz keyboardist from London
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 11, 2020
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I was thinking that 2019 was a disappointing year for releases until someone played me this and three tracks in I was here buying it...
Fantastic keyboardist from London backed by some of the other new young London jazz players beginning to really make a name for themselves. An album to me that each track is better than the preceding one. (Have to admit I prefer the instrumentals but I wasn't put off by the hip-hop influences on a couple of tracks) What really makes it for me is its so melodic
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Rolf Neetzel
5.0 out of 5 stars coole Musik
Reviewed in Germany on December 13, 2019
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zu kleine Hülle für die Scheibe
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Shirley Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Well packaged, arrived on time in great condition and sounds fab.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 12, 2021
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There was nothing to dislike. I am very happy with the CD. It sounds brilliant!
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