Ed Kelly & Friend
Ed Kelly & Friend
Rare & Collectible Vinyl Records

2020 180gm Audiophile reissue from Pure Pleasure Records. Still in shrink with hype sticker. Originally recorded at Bear West Studios, San Francisco and released on Theresa Records. "Ed Kelly & Friend" is a notable jazz album released in 1981 on Theresa Records (TR-114), featuring the accomplished pianist Ed Kelly joined by the iconic bassist Pharoah Sanders. This recording emerged from the vibrant Bay Area jazz scene, capturing a collaborative energy between Kelly’s lyrical piano style and Sanders’ deep, spiritual approach to the bass. Throughout the session, the pair performs a selection of jazz standards and original compositions, blending swing, blues, and modal improvisation in a warm, intimate setting. The album’s analog production, mastered directly for vinyl, delivers a rich, natural sound that highlights the nuances of each performer’s technique—from Kelly’s sensitive touch and harmonic inventiveness to Sanders’ resonant bass lines. For collectors and music enthusiasts, this album stands out for its rare pairing of two musicians known for their strong individual voices, making it a unique document of West Coast jazz in the early 1980s. The cover art and liner notes further reflect the era’s independent jazz spirit, making this pressing not only a listening experience but also a piece of jazz history worth owning.