Les McCann & Eddie Harris - Swiss Movement / 45RPM 2LP Analogue Productions

Imagine you are in a smoky, lively jazz club in the 1960s: the show begins with a charismatic and soulful pianist who plays the keys with infectious energy and whose warm, expressive voice immediately captivates you.

A saxophonist joins him, effortlessly playing complex melodies, funky rhythms and soulful solos, getting the audience to tap along. The main protagonists are accompanied by a highly talented band that encourages them to

achieve one musical highlight after another. The atmosphere described is captured with impressive intensity on “Swiss Movement”, recorded at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland on June 21, 1969. This live jazz album

is a document of a remarkable performance by Les McCann and Eddie Harris – two gifted musicians whose influence can still be felt today.The album, recorded by the Les McCann Trio, makes the listener feel as if they were

sitting in the audience. McCann's playing and singing are deeply rooted in gospel, blues and soul. Eddie Harris, known for pushing the boundaries of jazz with his innovative use of the saxophone, delivers a masterful performance

of improvisation and groove. It was not for nothing that the album was nominated for a Grammy and reached number one on the Billboard Jazz Albums charts, number two on the R&B charts and number 29 on the LP charts. Both

the album and the accompanying single “Compared To What” have sold millions of copies until now.

For the “Atlantic 75 Series”, marking the 75th anniversary of the renowned label, Analogue Productions is presenting “Swiss Movement” as an audiophile reissue: the double LP comes in 180-gram vinyl format, was manufactured by

Quality Record Pressings, cut at 45 RPM and is housed in a tip-on old style gatefold double pocket jacket by Stoughton Printing.

We recommend the use of "L'Art du Son" LP cleaner to wet wash your vinyl. Even new records of high quality production will benefit from this.

Title

Side 1

1. Compared To What

Side 2

1. Cold Duck Time

2. Kathleen's Theme

Side 3

1. You Got It In Your Soulness

2. The Generation Gap