Jolly, Pete: Seasons (Coloured Vinyl LP)

Seasons is an unsung masterpiece of ensemble groove and stellar musicianship, equally unsurpassed and inspired in its quiet excellence. While Seasons never had significant commercial success upon its release, it has since amassed a cult following, leading collectors to pay top dollar for copies of the rare record. Out of print since 1971, it has only been reissued once on CD. In his liner notes accompanying this release, Dave Segal puts the album’s massive demand in perspective: “British label owner Jonny Trunk put up an original pressing of the LP for sale for an undisclosed but large sum on Instagram in January 2023, and it sold in five minutes. With Seasons back in circulation, maybe Pete Jolly will finally gain the broader audience that his phenomenal skills merit,” writes Segal. “If nothing else, it serves as a valuable lesson to artists: venturing outside of your comfort zone can bring the most interesting, enduring results.”

Remastered from the original analogue master tapes by Kevin Gray at Coherent Mastering, this record not only foreshadows the roots of hip-hop but manages to embody the richness of a full album listening experience that few records can offer. Its timeless appeal is rare—and its dynamic range sets it apart as an album that straddles both the jazz and pop worlds in a way that almost no others can. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the changing and complex colours of Seasons for the first time ever since its initial release. Includes new liner notes by Dave Segal interviewing Herb Albert and Chuck Berghofer.

Clear amber vinyl version.

1. Leaves
2. Younger Than Springtime
3. Bees
4. Rainbows
5. Plummer Park
6. Springs
7. Seasons
8. Sand Storm
9. Autumn Festival
10. Prairie Road
11. The Indian's Summer
12. Pete Jolly