Very excited to announce Jack Bruce’s classic debut album ‘Songs For A Tailor’ is being reissued this July, 55 years since the original release. The iconic record will be available as part of an exclusive boxset featuring 32 bonus tracks drawn from new 5.1 surround sound mixes as well as the 1970 documentary ‘Rope Ladder To The Moon’ available on Blu-ray for the first time. A remastered vinyl edition is also available as well as official apparel
‘Songs For A Tailor’ was Jack Bruce’s first solo project to be released after the demise of Cream in November 1968. Eager to make his debut solo album distinctly diverse from the music he had recorded with Cream, it featured music which stylistically drew on jazz, folk, classical and rock influences.
Joining Jack and producer Felix Pappalardi for the recording sessions at London’s Morgan Studios were some of Britain’s best musicians such as Chris Spedding, Jon Hiseman, Dick Heckstall-Smith, John Marshall, Art Themen and Henry Lowther. One session was also notable for the presence of George Harrison. ‘Songs For A Tailor’ was a chart success in both the UK and the USA and is now rightly regarded as a masterpiece and one of Jack’s seminal works.
This boxed set edition features the original 1969 album mix (newly remastered from the original master tapes), along with wonderful new stereo and 5.1 Surround sound mixes of the album by Stephen W Tayler (from the original 8-track master tapes) and previously unreleased session out-takes and demos. The set also includes the marvellous 1970 documentary “Rope Ladder to the Moon” on Blu Ray video for the first time. Originally screened by the BBC, this film features live performances and an insight into Jack’s heritage, life and influences.
“Bass legend, composer and fiery virtuoso blessed with a powerfully expressive voice. On “Songs For A Tailor”, his debut solo album, after leaving Cream, he wove strong autobiographical elements, both musical and personal, intertwined with jazz, blues, folk and classical styles. Stephen W Tayler’s stereo and Surround Sound mixes enhance an already superbly crafted album.
“The extras on the two-CD/DVD are mainly session out-takes and demos, including early versions of two songs from follow-up “Harmony Row“. The 1970 film Rope Ladder To The Moon follows Bruce back to his Scottish roots, giving visual insight into an incredible talent.”
“Jack Bruce, probably the most musically gifted bass player
who’s ever been” – Roger Waters
“He was a great musician and composer, and a tremendous inspiration to me” – Eric Clapton
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