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!

Nicki Parrot is a double threat: She can play the bass very competently, and has a singing voice that shares the relaxed sexiness of Julie London and the coquettishness of Blossom Dearie. She has performed and recorded with the legendary guitarist Les Paul, pianist Rachel Z, and her sister, Lisa Parrott.

Venus' producer Tetsuo Hara got to know Parrott when he recorded the Rachel Z band which she was a part of. For this auspicious label debut release, Parrott was teamed with wonderful musicians that include John di Martino, a wonderful pianist and arranger who has recorded several times for Venus. Paul Myers' guitar work is exemplary, and Harry Allen contributes with tasteful solos and obligatos.

As Jay Leonhart often says, many people believe it's impossible to play the jazz bass and sing at the same time. But Parrott, together with Kristin Korb on the West Coast, proves them wrong. This is a very enjoyable, straight ahead jazz album with great singing and strong performances throughout.

Musicians:

Nicki Parrott, vocals, bass
Harry Allen, tenor sax
John Di Martino, piano
Paul Myers, guitar
Billy Drummond, drums

Track Listing:

Side A
1. Moon River
2. Makin' Whoopee
3. Nicki's Blues
4. I Don't Know Enough About You

Side B
1. You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To
2. Is You Is Or Is You Ain't My Baby?
3. What A Difference A Day Made
4. Say It Isn't So?

Side C
1. Getting Some Fun Out Of Life (Bonus Track)
2. Takin' A Chance On Love
3. Cry Me A River

Side D
1. Besame Mucho
2. I Can't Give You Anything But Love
3. The More I See You

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