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

Venus Masterpiece Collection Limited Edition 180g Vinyl Double LP!

Arguably the biggest star in the Venus Records roster, pianist Eddie Higgins has released numerous trio recordings from the label. He also has an ongoing collaboration with veteran tenor saxophonist Scott Hamilton, beginning with the 2001 quartet album Smoke Gets in Your Eyes and continuing with My Foolish Heart and My Funny Valentine.

Wonderful clarinetist and tenorist Ken Peplowski joined this union to make it a quintet on It's Magic, which won the Swing Journal 2007 Best Compilation Award. Now, the golden quintet returns with A Handful of Stars. The three giants, assisted ably by Jay Leonhart and Joe Ascione, create beautiful and romantic music in a relaxed mood. Their masterful tastes, gentle swing and warm interactions are as lovely and comfortable as a fireplace in the middle of winter.

Musicians:

Eddie Higgins - piano
Scott Hamilton - tenor sax
Ken Peplowski - tenor sax, clarinet
Jay Leonhart - bass
Joe Ascione - drums

Track Listing:

Side A

A Handful Of Stars
The Night Has A Thousand Eyes

Side B

You Leave Me Breathless
Flamingo
April In Torino

Side C

Breezin' Along With The Breeze
All Too Soon
A Portrait Of Jenny

Side D

In Love In Vain
Come Rain Or Come Shine
Softly As In A Morning Sunrise

Click here to listen to samples on YouTube.com ♫