Bob Kindred Quartet - Blue Moon (180g Double Vinyl LP)

Making his long-awaited debut on Venus Records, acclaimed American tenor saxophonist Bob Kindred delivers the unmistakable sound of mainstream jazz at its absolute finest. A seasoned veteran who performed with legends such as Hank Jones, Clark Terry, Shirley Scott, and Woody Herman, Kindred is celebrated for his brawny, sultry tone, lyrical phrasing, and deeply expressive playing. On Blue Moon, Kindred and his quartet channel the timeless spirit of the classic jazz tenor tradition into an intoxicating collection of Latin music and romantic boleros.

Recorded on February 26 and 27, 2004, at Avatar Studio in New York, the album transports the listener to a steamy, late-night bar in Latin America. Kindred’s warm, powerful tenor horn glides effortlessly over rich, romantic rhythms, weaving a mysterious and seductive atmosphere where one can almost feel the subtropical heat in the air.

Releasing in 2026 as part of the prestigious VENUS MASTERPIECE LP COLLECTION, this premium limited edition 180g Double Vinyl LP set brings these passionate sessions to a deluxe physical format. Produced, mixed, and mastered by legendary sound engineer Tetsuo Hara using Venus's signature "Hyper Magnum Sound" process, and housed in a stunning gatefold jacket with OBI strip, this strictly limited, one-time pressing will be permanently retired once sold out.