Jon Hassell Vernal Equinox (Vinyl)

Fully remastered from the original tapes and available on vinyl for the first time in 42 years, and CD for the first time in 30 years. Sleeve notes byJon HassellandBrian Eno. Back in record shops on the day of the 2020 vernal equinox, the second release onHassellsownNdeya label.

Hailed as one of the 50 best ambient albums of all time by Pitchfork,VernalEquinoxwas the first commercially released work byJon Hassell, originally put out byLovely Musicin 1977. It is also the debut of a pioneering new form of music that would become known as fourth world: a subtle blend of field recordings, electric jazz, ambience and global music influences.Hassellstrademark FX-soaked trumpet is carefully embellished by a studio ensemble including the master Brazilian percussionistNan VasconcelosandDavid Rosenboomon synth. The result is a quiet, meditative and highly original work of outstanding beauty.

TRACKLIST

1. Toucan Ocean
2. Viva Shona
3. Hex
4. Blues Nile
5. Vernal Equinox
6. Caracas Night September 11, 1975