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
• Double Album Deluxe Gatefold Cover
• 2LP 180 Gram Audiophile Vinyl
• Mixed and Mastered by Tetsuo Hara
• Venus Hyper Magnum Sound Direct Mix Stereo
• Venus Masterpiece Collection
• Includes Obi Strip
• High Quality Made in Japan

One of Eddie Higgins' best recordings on Double LP 180-gram vinyl!

Through his numerous releases from Venus Records, Eddie Higgins has firmly established his position as one of the most celebrated jazz pianists in Japan. He has also performed and recorded with many of the biggest names in jazz, including Coleman Hawkins, Jack Teagarden, Stan Getz, Dizzy Gillespie and Wayne Shorter.

"Eddie Higgins has been on the jazz scene for a long time, but he seems to be a best-kept secret by those able to track down his various releases for independent labels in the U.S. or Japanese titles, such as this one from Venus. This 2003 session features the veteran purely as a soloist, performing a dozen of his favorite ballads. While most of them are time-tested standards such as the elegant 'My Funny Valentine,' the shimmering 'Beautiful Love,' or 'Skylark' (with an Asian-sounding introduction that suggests the humor of its composer), there are some lesser-known gems as well...This is easily one of Eddie Higgins' best all-around recordings." — AllMusic

Musicians:

Eddie Higgins, piano

Track Listing:

Side A

You Don't Know What Love Is
Again
Skylark

Side B

My Funny Valentine
Beautiful Love
Danny Boy

Side C

When You Wish Upon A Star
Detour Ahead
Dance Only With Me

Side D

All This And Heaven Too
Yellow Days
Over The Rainbow

Click here to listen to samples on YouTube.com ♫