Japanese audiophile label Venus Records is renowned for their great jazz music, high quality recordings and gorgeous artwork. Founded in 1992 by Tetsuo Hara, who had worked as a producer for RCA Victor, uses a signature mastering process named 'Venus Hyper Magnum Sound', a Direct Mix recording that results in incredible sound quality appreciated by music fans around the world.

• Limited Edition
• LP 180 Gram Audiophile Vinyl
• High Quality Japanese Pressing
• Mixed and Mastered by Tetsuo Hara
• Venus Hyper Magnum Sound Direct Mix Stereo
• Includes original OBI Strip
• Deluxe Textured Cover
• Made in Japan

Harry Warren Song Book on high-quality 180-gram vinyl

"He has a pearly touch, a sense of history, a sense of drama, a love of the blues, and an elegance which is borne of high-minded dedication." — Wynton Marsalis

Established in Miami, on life support in L.A., then finally burnished in New York City, the Konrad Paszkudzki Trio's aesthetic can be summed up in three words: mood, sizzle and swing. Their sound is classic yet timeless in its mode of expression, captivating ardent lovers of the jazz idiom and Tin Pan Alley tradition alike. The focus is on standards — tunes collectively known as The Great American Song Book.

Without imposing trite gimmicks or relying on overt displays of flash and technical wizardry, the trio stays true to the original musical and lyrical content of the material, with an emphasis on melodic elegance and swinging verve.

The influence of Nelson Riddle, Oscar Peterson, Erroll Garner and Ahmad Jamal can be felt and heard, but is never blatantly mimicked. Direct, simple, yet intriguing, they improvise solo narratives with toe-tapping nonchalant grace. There is something humble in this approach, but the attitude with which the music is delivered is one of confident passion. The message it carries comes across in pristine fashion — the Konrad Paszkudzki Trio leads the way in today's world of swinging, sophisticated jazz.

Musicians:

Konrad Paszkudzki - piano
Dylan Shamat - bass
Dag Markhus - drums

Track Listing:

Side A

1. About A Quarter To Nine
2. Forty-Second Street
3. I Only Have Eyes For You
4. I Wish I Knew
5. Serenade In Blue

Side B

1. Shadow Waltz
2. We're In The Money
3. This Heart Of Mine
4. With Plenty Of Money And You
5. You're My Everything