LONELY WOMAN (180G)

Bridge the gap between cool chamber jazz formality and radical free improvisation with this premium 180-gram vinyl reissue of Lonely Woman by the legendary Modern Jazz Quartet (MJQ). Originally released in 1962 on Atlantic Records, this pivotal album stands as one of the ensemble's most adventurous and celebrated masterpieces.

The cornerstone of the album is its mesmerizing, side-opening cover of Ornette Coleman’s avant-garde anthem, "Lonely Woman". While MJQ leader John Lewis famously championed Coleman's genius early on, the group doesn't mimic his chaotic free-form style. Instead, they filter Coleman's brilliant melodic structures through their own sophisticated, swinging lens. Milt Jackson’s luminous vibraphone and John Lewis's precise piano work intertwine gracefully over the flawless, deeply resonant rhythm section of bassist Percy Heath and drummer Connie Kay.

Meticulously cut across a heavyweight 180g audiophile pressing, this reissue features remastering by the legendary Ray Staff at Air Mastering in London. The ultra-quiet vinyl surface breathes new life into the quartet's subtle dynamics, offering an incredibly open, immersive soundstage where every shimmering ring of the vibes and deep thud of the acoustic bass resonates with stunning warmth.