PRE-ORDER: SPHERE "Sphere On Tour" LP
PRE-ORDER: SPHERE "Sphere On Tour" LP
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THIS IS A PRE-ORDER: We expect this to ship on or around SEPTEMBER 18th, 2026. Any items ordered with this will be held until they can ship together. If you need other items faster please place a separate order for those items.
Sphere On Tour captures the legendary jazz supergroup Sphere at the height of its remarkable live powers. Featuring Charlie Rouse, Kenny Barron, Buster Williams, and Ben Riley, the quartet channels the enduring influence of Thelonious Monk while forging its own distinctive musical identity through extraordinary ensemble interplay and inspired improvisation. Originally released in 1985, the album quickly became a cult favorite among jazz collectors and remains one of the finest live documents of modern acoustic jazz.
Praised by the New York Times as Album of the Week and described by noted jazz critic Ira Gitler as "a statement of musical power," the recording showcases the group's exceptional chemistry across six performances that balance hard bop tradition with adventurous spontaneity. Charlie Rouse and Ben Riley's deep connection to Monk's music gives the closing rendition of "Well, You Needn't" particular authority, while Buster Williams contributes compositions that demonstrate his sophisticated writing alongside his celebrated bass playing.
Reissued on vinyl, Sphere On Tour remains an essential recording for jazz listeners seeking an authentic document of one of the greatest small ensembles assembled during the modern jazz era.
Track Listing:
DUAL FORCE
BEAUTIFUL FRIENDSHIP
SCRATCH
TAYAMISHA
SPIRAL
WELL, YOU NEEDN'T
street date 9/18/2026
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