'The first album released from the most sought-after label, bar none, among jazz collectors! Black Jazz was started by keyboardist/producer Gene Russell for Dick Schory's Ovation Records. Active only from 1971 to 1975, and reputed to be the first jazz label started by an African-American since Sunshine Records in 1921, Black Jazz sought to expand minds as well as hearts, releasing spiritual, socially conscious music that explored such burgeoning genres of the era as funk, soul jazz, and free jazz. Real Gone Music kicks off its Black Jazz reissue campaign with the very first record the label released, entitled, fittingly, New Direction, and performed by label founder Russell. Oft-bootlegged, with original copies commanding princely sums, New Direction, while a fairly straight-ahead piano trio outing, sets the tone for the entire label with its modal and soul jazz flourishes, and features such sidemen as double bassist Henry 'The Skipper' Franklin and drummer Steve Clover. Co-produced by Real Gone's own Gordon Anderson and jazz reissue specialist Zev Feldman, Real Gone's reissue includes the distinctive original Black Jazz album art along with new liner notes by Pat Thomas, the author of Listen Whitey! The Sounds of Black Power 1965-1975. Transparent clear with heavy black swirl vinyl limited to 1500 copies worldwide. Pressed at Gotta Groove Records for Record Store Day. （RSDインフォメーションより） 1. Black Orchid 2. Hitting the Jug 3. Willow Weep for Me 4. Listen Here 5. On Green Dolphin Street 6. Silver's Serenade 7. My Cherie Amour 8. Making Bread Event: RSD DROPS 2020 Release Date: 8/29/2020 Format: LP Label: Real Gone Music Release type: RSD Drops Aug 29th ★この商品はJEUGIA[Basic.]から発送いたします。 ★掲載の商品は店頭や他のECサイトでも並行して販売しております。 在庫情報の更新には最大限の努力をしておりますが、 ご注文が完了しましても売り切れでご用意できない場合がございます。 その際はご注文をキャンセルさせていただきますので、予めご了承くださいませ。 ★輸入品の場合、レーベルやレコードにスリキズがある場合がございます。 予め商品特性をご理解の上、お求めください。PLAYに支障がある場合のみ交換対応致します。