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Merry Ole Soul Blue Note Classic Series

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Duke Pearson (Artist) Format: Vinyl
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Pianist Duke Pearson recorded his Christmas album Merry Ole Soul in 1969 with Bob Cranshaw on bass and Mickey Roker on drums, as well as percussionist Airto Moreira on several tracks. The only Christmas album recorded during Blue Note's classic era, the set includes holiday favorites including "Sleigh Ride," "Jingle Bells," "Silent Night," and more. Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series is all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes, and pressed on 180-gram vinyl at Optimal.

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  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.2 x 15.63 x 0.24 inches; 1.32 Pounds
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Blue Note
  • Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 2021
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ August 12, 2021
  • Label ‏ : ‎ Blue Note
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09CH3YCK6
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 158 ratings

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M. Moore
5.0 out of 5 stars Holiday jazz at it's finest
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2023
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Excellent music! Excellent pressing! Can't go wrong with this on your turntable during the holidays!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A merry ole soul indeed
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2023
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A new Christmas favorite, and the perfect addition to my collection. As you'd expect from the Blue Note label, a high quality pressing that sounds great. Vinyl arrived in good condition with no warping or scratches.
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Robert Spillane
5.0 out of 5 stars Blue Note Sleeper
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2021
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This could be the sleeper of the Blue Note Tone Poet Series. A bandleader, pianist, composer & arranger Pearson became the A&R man at Blue Note after the death of Ike Quebec. The Tone Poet series is a winner for sure with most of the releases being gatefolds when the sessions photos are available. This isn't a gatefold but does have a heavy single jacket.
I saw a review saying it was marketed as a "gatefold" but that was never the case. Nevertheless it's a great addition to the Tone Poet series and since Pearson wrote and arranged one of my favorite compositions 'Cristo Redentor' I had to pick it up....Wow! Killer LP!
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Brez
5.0 out of 5 stars BUY IT!!
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2021
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And dig it the whole year through. This is NOT a cheesy Christmas album. This is a real beautiful legit jazz recording, by a master.
Think Vince Guaraldi goes Double OO Soul.
Santa Clause is comin', get down.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Not Christmas music
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2021
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Sounds more of a jazz album with hints of Christmas music. Would not recommend album for those who are unfamiliar with songs about Christmas.
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CJK
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Christmas Music for Grown-Ups
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2021
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Superbly well-recorded jazz interpretations of many Christmas favorites. The playing is inspired, lively and 'just right' - never schmaltzy or abstract. Don't let the cheesy cover photo put you off. It's great stuff!
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Audiocrat
5.0 out of 5 stars A welcome surprise
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2021
I did not think I was going to like it; Jazz Christmas albums can be very much hit or miss. But, I’ve grown quite fond of this album. I have a sizable jazz collection and this jazz Christmas album ranks in my five favorites. Happy I took the leap!
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JC Moretta
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun Christmas record!
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2022
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First off.. I usually hate Christmas music. I ordered this because it seemed fun AND it was a Blue Note Classic.... I was not disappointed. Great sounding record and finally some Christmas music I can enjoy!
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David Bailey
5.0 out of 5 stars Regardless of the season, get this
Reviewed in Canada on April 2, 2022
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What a gem. Just when you think you have heard jazz versions of the classics. It is brilliant, despite the jacket. Great pressing. Why do these versions never come up in season? Dunno but this album will be in our normal rotation year round.
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Porfirio
2.0 out of 5 stars Jazz Commerciale Per Il Periodo Natalizio
Reviewed in Italy on January 28, 2024
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Duke Pearson, Merry Ole Soul - Blue Note 1969 - Ristampa AAA Blue Note Classic
L’ascolto di Merry Ole Soul è aggraziato e rilassante, ma mi da l’idea di prodotto pianificato a tavolino, pensato per un pubblico generalista, che non disdegni il Jazz.
I due brani di apertura, estremamente lineari e semplificati, mi hanno un po’ annoiato. Il primo, con la sua lunghissima introduzione, sembra non finire mai. Little Drummer Boy invece è ripetitivo.
Molto ben riuscita la terza traccia Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas.
Discreto anche il brano che chiude il Lato A, il famoso Silent Night.
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town, che apre il Lato B, col suo incedere esplosivo di Soul, Jazz e Latino, risulta un po’ confuso nel voler essere troppe cose assieme.
Il brano seguente, Go Tell It On The Mountain è una ballad dolce dallo spiccato sapore natalizio, tuttavia anche in questo caso non si va oltre l’enunciazione reiterata del tema, invero molto bello.
Si passa poi ad una marcia folk tradizionale britannica, intitolata Wassail Song.
Suadente e di molta atmosfera il classico Jingle Bells.
Chiude il disco un breve pezzo per piano solo, O Little Town Of Bethlehem.
In generale il tono è confidenziale, addolcito, forse a tratti un po’ melenso.
Finito di ascoltare Merry Ole Soul mi rimane questa sensazione di cibo precotto, che fatica ad oltrepassare il fine commerciale guardando al quale pare proprio sia stata cucinata. Il disco comunque è piacevole e ricrea una spessa cortina di spirito natalizio.
Circa l'aspetto tecnico pianoforte è ripreso benino ed in generale l’immagine sonora è abbastanza completa in termini di dinamiche e armoniche. La registrazione sembra un po' manipolata e pompatina, col pianoforte in bella evidenza e tutto il bilanciamento in avanti. Buona la stampa Optimal, meno buona la semplice copertina in cartoncino stampato. Riversamento Full Analogue, direttamente da master tape, curato dal mago dei riversamenti tripla A Kevin Gray.
Pagato 16 Euro scontato.
Voto tecnico: 7
Voto artistico: 6 1/2
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igloo
4.0 out of 5 stars If you buy 1 Xmas album get this, seasonal, festive without being cheesy. Great sound and pressing
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 13, 2022
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Vinyl Review: Blue Note Classic Series
Cover: Good card stock, images, typography and printing, well made
Liner: Poly lined paper, replaced with archival sleeve post record cleaning
Vinyl: Flat, silent and centred, no visible pressing defects, goos recording and pressing

The balance between the piano, bass and percussion on this recording is a tour d’force. The percussion and bass could have overwhelmed the piano yet they do not. There is a delicacy and precision in this superb recording

I have not set out to write reviews of the music content as “beauty is in the ears of the listener”. These reviews are about the quality (or not) of the recorded sound. To read about how the reviews are done please see my profile.

• Clarity – very good
• Channel separation – very good
• Channel balance – very good
• Sound Stage – very good, wide and spacious with an excellent image and placement
• Distortion – non audible
• Compression – good dynamic range
• Atmosphere – intimate, seasonal, festive
• Bass – low frequencies – the acoustic bass is outstanding, has a lovely soft wooden resonance and the drums are not lost in the mix retaining their detail and punch whilst not at the cost of other instruments
• Treble – high frequencies – the piano has a purity of tone which balances the power of the drums and depth of the bass. It is delicate yet precise and detailed.
• Vocals - None

As a general rule of thumb recordings from the 1960’s, 70’s and 80’s are nearly always better on the original vinyl. Remasters often fail to please as it’s just not possible to make a silk purse from a sows ear, i.e. the original recording lacks the necessary detail to be processed digitally and show an audible improvement. Indeed such processing can make the sound worse.

Modern recordings which have been processed digitally from start to finish can be as good as vinyl. CD’s are often unfairly criticised for being poor quality. This is not the case, it is the original recording or the process which is to blame. Modern “remasters” can both enhance and degrade a recording. The statement GIGO (Garbage In Garbage Out) is the limiting factor. Ignore this at your cost.
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Colin Bowler
5.0 out of 5 stars Not your average Christmas Album
Reviewed in Canada on December 17, 2021
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A very tastefully done album with great performances and sound!
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