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01. "Lilac Wine (Album Version)"
02. "Wild Is The Wind (Album Version)"
03. "Pierre (Album Version)"
04. "Something I Dreamed Last Night (Album Version)"
05. "Love Me Tender - How Sweet You Are (Album Version)"
06. "The island (Album Version)"
07. "One More Walk Around The Garden (Album Version)"
08. "Portrait Of Helen Merrill (Album Version)"
09. "You (Album Version)"
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| | Description: | Lilac Wine by Helen Merrill, released 24 September 2021, includes the following tracks: "Pierre", "Love Me Tender - How Sweet You Are", "One More Walk Around The Garden", "You" and more.
This version of Lilac Wine comes as a 1xLP.
The vinyl is pressed as a opaque disc. - 180GR.Recorded May 21-22, 2002 at Radio Praha Studio, Prague, Czech Republic, And July 2002 at Sear Sound Studio, NYC, USA.
Made in Poland.
*- Remark to the Matrix/Runout Side B:
In the Side B runout there's etched drawing, that could be interpreted as animal (probably horse, cow, zebra or similar) that eats from the haystack. This odd drawing is visible on detailed picture in the gallery. "Lilac Wine (Ltd. Ed. Audiophile Vinyl)" is a premium LP edition of a classic Helen Merrill recording, presented here in a special audiophile pressing that focuses on maximum clarity, warmth and detail. The album unfolds as an intimate journey through ballads and late-night jazz moods, with Merrill's unmistakable, smoky timbre floating delicately above a finely tuned ensemble. Every track is built around nuance and emotional shading: the arrangements leave ample space for her phrasing, allowing the listener to hear every breath, every subtle shift of color in her voice, and the full dynamic range of the accompanying musicians. The limited edition character of this LP makes it especially appealing to collectors who value quiet pressings, careful mastering and an overall listening experience that feels close to a live performance in a small club.
As an audiophile vinyl, this LP is designed for high-end turntable setups and demanding listeners. The mastering prioritizes natural tone, wide stereo imaging and a deep, well-defined soundstage, where instruments are precisely placed and never crowd the vocal. The quiet backgrounds and excellent groove geometry let the micro-details of the recording emerge: the texture of the cymbals, the body of the double bass, the delicate decay of piano notes and, above all, the intimate presence of Helen Merrill at the center. The cover design and packaging of such Verve LPs typically reflect the label's long jazz tradition: elegant artwork, readable liner notes and a clear focus on music history and sound quality. This edition of "Lilac Wine" is therefore not only a musical experience, but also an aesthetically satisfying physical object for your collection.
Helen Merrill is one of the great jazz vocalists of the post-war era, renowned for her cool, introspective style and a voice that blends vulnerability, warmth and a hint of mystery. Rising to prominence in the 1950s, she quickly became a favorite among jazz aficionados for the way she could transform standards into deeply personal statements. Over decades, she has recorded with leading jazz instrumentalists and has built a discography that is highly respected by critics and musicians alike. Merrill's approach to phrasing, her subtle rhythmic sense and her ability to convey complex emotions with apparent effortlessness have secured her a lasting place in jazz history, and "Lilac Wine" exemplifies this artistic maturity and depth.
Verve is one of the most iconic labels in jazz and sophisticated popular music, with a catalogue that has shaped the sound of the 20th century. Founded in the golden era of jazz, Verve quickly became home to many of the genre's most important artists and is known for high production standards, tasteful cover art and a consistent focus on artistic integrity. Over the decades, Verve has built a reputation for audiophile-friendly recordings and carefully curated reissues, often working from the best available sources to preserve the original character of the music while taking advantage of modern mastering techniques. With this limited audiophile LP of "Lilac Wine," Verve underlines once more its commitment to timeless jazz, high fidelity and collectible vinyl editions that respect both the music and the listener. | | | Manufacturer No.: |
3591652 |
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