Timeless Records

22/07/2024

In 1983, the jazz legends Cedar Walton, Ron Carter and Jack DeJohnette made their one and only recording as a trio at Vanguard Studios, NYC. The record would be called The All American Trio, which would eventually released in 1986 on Limetree Records (a sister label of Timeless Records).

Cedar Walton was one of the most influential hard bop pianists and became well known as the pianist with Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers. He would become particularly renowned for his association with the jazz collectives Eastern Rebellion and The Timeless All Stars. The multiple Grammy Award winning bassist Ron Carter and drummer Jack DeJohnette both gained fame early in their careers for their associations with two different Miles Davis groups. They would appear separately on numerous Timeless recordings, however together again with Cedar Walton on the album 'This Is For You, John' alongside Benny Golson and Pharaoh Sanders.

We're pleased to announce the reissue of 'Cedar Walton / Ron Carter / Jack DeJohnette' on 180 grams audiophile vinyl, which will worldwide available in stores on September 6th, 2024. The album features the songs 'Iron Clad', 'Blue Heart', 'All The Things You Are' a.o. It contains newly written liner-notes by jazz journalist/historian Scott Yanow.

For further information also check out: www.timelessjazz.com, www.roncarterjazz.com, www.roncarteruniverse.com and www.jackdejohnette.com

11/07/2024

In the summer of 1980, the jazz world bore witness to an electrifying fusion of talent, rhythm, and soul as Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers took the stages of two iconic European festivals: Montreux Jazz Festival and NN North Sea Jazz Festival.

The Big Band performers, next to Art Blakey on drums, consisted of a stellar line-up with Bill Pierce, Bobby Watson, Valery Ponomarev, James Williams, Charles Fambrough, Wynton Marsalis, Branford Marsalis, Robin Eubanks, Kevin Eubanks and John Ramsey. For the Marsalis brothers, Wynton and Branford, and also Eubanks brothers Robin and Kevin these were their first ever recordings of them together.

We're pleased to announce that the vinyl reissue of the 1981 live album 'Live At Montreux and North Sea' is now available in stores! Tracks include "Minor Thesis", "A Wheel Within A Wheel", "Bit A Bittadose" and two more compositions serve as a testament to the power of improvisation.

11/06/2024

Op de cover van Jazz Bulletin 131 prijkt de karakteristieke Charles Mingus. Deze foto werd gemaakt tijdens het Loosdrecht Jazzfestival in 1972. In de coverstory vertellen Wim en Ria Wigt (van Timeless Records) over hun ervaringen met Mingus. Mooie verhalen!

Bestel vandaag nog een gratis kennismakingsnummer op https://www.jazzarchief.nl/product/jazz-bulletin-131/

30/05/2024

Celebrating 115 years of Benny Goodman, The King of Swing!

The American clarinetist and bandleader led one of the most popular swing big bands in the United States. His concert at Carnegie Hall in New York City on January 16, 1938, was described as "the single most important jazz or popular music concert in history: jazz's 'coming out' party to the world of 'respectable' music.

Benny Goodman is considered as one of the founding fathers of the swing era, the most popular music style in the 30s and 40s. Over the course of his long decorated career he would associate himself with likes of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Jack Teagarden, Mildred Bailey, Billie Holiday, Teddy Wilson, Gene Krupa, George Benson and many, many more.

In the Timeless Historical series (or Chris Barber Collection), Goodman is represented on 'The Young Benny Goodman 1928-1931', 'Ted Lewis & His Band 1929-1934', 'Benny Goodman 1931-1935', 'The Compositions of Jelly Roll Morton 1923-1941', Eddie Condon 1928-1931' and 'Ethel Waters 1929-1939'. These remasted compilations are available on all streaming and downloading platforms.

24/05/2024

Happy birthday Archie Shepp! The American tenorsaxophonist, educator, playwright and ofcourse Timeless icon is turning 87 years today.

Archie Shepp made a name for himself in the 1960s as a radical sidekick to giants such as Cecil Taylor and John Coltrane. He recorded his outspoken opinions about social injustice and gave them musical form in furious and virtuoso solos. His African-American heritage plays an important role in his sound and philosophy. In the 1970s, more soul, funk and gospel crept into Shepp's free jazz, before also picking up bebop, ballads and blues in the 1980s. Meanwhile, Shepp's universe is populated by themes and styles ranging from Duke Ellington, Charles Mingus and Horace Silver to Charlie Parker, Albert Ayler and Thelonious Monk.

Archie recorded 4 albums on Timeless Records: 'Lover Man' (1989), 'I Didn't Know About You' (1991), 'Black Ballads' (1992) and 'Something To Live For' (1997). Black Ballads and and I Didn't Know About You have recently been reissued on 180 gram coloured vinyl.

03/05/2024

121 years ago on this day, the legendary American singer and actor Bing Crosby was born.

As the first multimedia star, he was one of the most popular and influential musical artists of the 20th century worldwide. Crosby was a leader in record sales, network radio ratings, and motion picture grosses from 1926 to 1977.

The Timeless Historical collection (or Chris Barber Collection) includes two remastered compilations with ‘Bing Crosby’ and ‘Jazz Goes To The Movies’. Also appearing on these recordings are Paul Whiteman, Duke Ellington, The Dorsey Brothers, Fred Astaire, Judy Garland and many more legends from that time..

27/04/2024

Yesterday we honoured our late tourmanager, producer, booking agent and concert programmer Peter Huijts during Scott Hamilton’s concert in his hometown Enschede (NL). Peter was a great loyal friend, a trustworthy support for countless touring jazz giants and producer for many Timeless recordings.

In the words of his daughter Ellemieke Huijts: “Last night there was a concert in tribute to our father. Incredibly nice that our father is not forgotten and remembered in this way. A beautiful LP (Live At De Tor by Scott Hamilton) has been released in memory of Peter Huijts. Thank you dear Ria and Wim Wigt from Timeless Records for doing this! Dear Dad (and Mom) we miss you..”

Scott Hamilton is still appearing in Utrecht TivoliVredenburg, Amsterdam Bimhuis and Zierikzee Theaters aan Zee this week.

19/04/2024

Influential DJ, producer, radio-presentator and founder of the Acid Jazz and Talkin’ Loud labels Gilles Peterson has handpicked 11 of his jazz favourites from the immense catalog of the Timeless label. Included are Pharoah Sanders ’ cosmic jazz “Moonchild”, vocal-jazz from Carter Jefferson’s “Why”, danceable-jazz from Tom Grant “No Me Esqueca”, Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers’ “In Case You Missed It”, making a total of 11 tracks.
In 2015, Peterson put together a Japan-only CD compilation of 10 of his favourite tracks, but for the vinyl version, the track list has been augmentend with the previously unreleased version of “Gibraltar (Alternate Take)” by Kirk Lightsey Trio feat. Freddie Hubbard, and “World Peace” by Timeless All Stars.
Exclusively for Record Store Day 2024, Timeless Jazz Classics Volume 1 is available on vinyl for the very first time. The compilation is available as a 2LP limited edition of 750 numbered copies on silver coloured vinyl, and on CD, and includes an insert with liner notes and track-by-track information by Gilles Peterson.

05/04/2024

Timeless is proud to announce the release of the new live album 'Live At De Tor' by the renowned American tenorsaxophonist Scott Hamilton. Now available in stores on 180 gram limited edition coloured vinyl, as well as on all digital platforms.

During the past 50 years, tenor-saxophonist Scott Hamilton has been one of the most consistent jazz artists, always taking thoughtful and swinging solos while displaying a warm tone. His 2004 live recording brought a top-notch quartet to the Jazzpodium De Tor - Enschede in the Netherlands. Accompanied by pianist Rein de Graaff, bass player Marius Beets and on drums Eric Ineke, Scott Hamilton plays six jazz tracks from the set, including 'Rhythm Riff', a 12-chorus solo that gradually builds in excitement.

Scott Hamilton and his quartet will be touring the Netherlands and Belgium this month:

19 April 2024 - Eindhoven (NL) Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
21 April 2024 - The Hague (NL) Podium De Nieuwe Kamer
22 April 2024 - Heist-op-den-Berg (B) Hnita Jazz Club
24 April 2024 - Papendrecht (NL) Theater De Willem
25 April 2024 - Groningen (NL) Spot Groningen
26 April 2024 - Enschede (NL) Mystiek Theater
28 April 2024 - Utrecht (NL) TivoliVredenburg
30 April 2024 - Amsterdam (NL) Bimhuis
1 May 2024 - Zierikzee (NL) Theaters aan Zee (Nieuwe Kerk)
2 May 2024 - Amsterdam (NL) Bimhuis (2nd show)

04/04/2024

We’re pleased to announce that the latest vinyl reissue of ‘People Get Funny…’ by Eddie Harris has hit the stores! was an American jazz musician, best known for playing tenor saxophone and for introducing the electrically amplified saxophone. During his career he recorded over 50 albums, mixing jazz with funk which resulted in Grammy Award nominations for two of his albums. The 1987 People Get Funny... recording contains the title track “People Get Funny When They Get a Little Money” and “La Carnival”, which are sublime examples of his jazz-funk style accompanied by vocals and scatting. “Silver Plated” and the other tracks are more in the jazz-hard-bop style. Featured on the album are drummer Carl Burnett, electric pianist William S. Henderson III and bass-player Larry Gales.

07/02/2024

Today we remember the Grammy Award winning album ‘Machito and his Salsa Big Band 1982’ by Afro-Cuban salsa jazz giant Machito (aka Frank Raul Grillo). Machito is credited to be one of the innovators fusing Jazz/Be-bop with Afro-Cuban rhythms into salsa. The album won the 1983 Grammy in the category Best Latin Recording, and is now again available in stores on reissued vinyl.

23/12/2023

For a last minute Christmas gift, you may want to consider the latest vinyl reissue of ‘Forgotten Man’ by the Lou Donaldson Quartet.

Originally recorded on July 2, 1981 in Milano, Italy and released in 1982 on Timeless Records. ‘Sweet Poppa Lou’ is joined by ‘the one and only’ Herman Foster on piano, Geoff Fuller on bass and Victor Jones on drums. The album highlights songs like ‘Whiskey Drinkin’ Woman’, ‘Confirmation’ and ‘This Is Happiness’.

04/12/2023

Following up on its first acclaimed edition, the Music on Vinyl reissue of 'Eastern Rebellion 2' is now available in stores.

Next to again Cedar Walton (piano), Sam Jones (bass) & Billy Hggins (drums), this album also features Bob Berg on tenorsax. The 1977 hardbop release contains four songs written by Cedar Walton, which were recorded in C.I. Recording Studio in New York City.

03/12/2023

We’re please to announce that the vinyl reissue of ‘Woody Shaw with Tone Jansa Quartet’ has hit the stores. Originally released in 1985 album by the American jazz trumpeter, composer, arranger, and band leader Woody Shaw. During his life, he was regarded as one of the most influential and innovative jazz musicians of his time. Woody appears on four Timeless albums, of which two are with the Slovenian saxophonist Tone Jansa’s quartet.

23/12/2022

Remembering the great -prince of cool- Chet Baker who was born on this day 94 years ago. We share many very fond memories whilst on tour with him up to his passing in 1988.

Chet also released ‘Chet Baker Sings Again’, ‘Cool Cat’, ‘As Time Goes By’, ‘Mister B.’, ‘Everything Happens To Me’, ‘Live in Rosenheim’, ‘Heartbreak’ and ‘There’ll Never Be Another You’ on Timeless Records.

20/09/2022

29/06/2022

We’re pleased to announce the next vinyl reissue of ‘Reflections in Blue’. An album by the legendary Art Blakey and the Jazzmessengers, which was originally released in 1979. The formation during that period has been described as its strongest under Blakey’s 35 years leadership.

A sample of the revered song ‘Stretching’ can also be heard on the worldwide hit ‘Rebirth Of Slick (Cool Like Dat)’ from 1993 by the hiphop formation Digital Planets.

29/04/2022

Following Charles Mingus, we today celebrate what would have been T***s Thielemans 100th birthday. The legendary Belgian jazz harmonica player, whistler, guitarist and composer is known for his own compositions such as ‘Bluesette’ and work on soundtracks such as ‘Midnight Cowboy (1969)’, ‘Turks Fruit (1972)’ or ‘The Getaway (1972)’. T***s has also played with many jazz and pop musicians such as Benny Goodman, Django Reinhardt, Quincy Jones, Stevie Wonder, Oscar Peterson, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Dizzy Gillespie, Bill Evans, Jaco Pastorius, Paul Simon, Billy Joel and many many more.

Timeless Records founders Wim and Ria Wigt have fond memories of T***s: ''So many unforgettable memories of numerous concerts in the seventies and eighties. A lovely man, great musician and many beautiful recordings. Thank you and happy birthday, T***s!!''

T***s records ‘Two Generations’ (with Philip Catherine, Chris Hinze), ‘European Quartet LIVE’ and ‘T***s 90’ (with Hein van de Geyn, Karel Boehlee a.o.) are released on Timeless’ sub labels Limetree and Baseline Records and available on all digital stores. Earlier this week Music On Vinyl and Music on CD released a re-issue of the live album ‘T***s Thielemans - European Quartet LIVE’ for the first time on cd and vinyl. A Live recording featuring classic T***s track such as ‘Summertime’, ‘Round Midnight’, ‘Circle Of Smile (Theme From Baantjer)’, ‘Theme From Midnight Cowboy’, ‘Ne Me Quitte Pas’, a.o. The reissue was officially selected by Records Store Day and is today available in selected record stores.
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22/04/2022

Today, 100 years ago, American jazz double bassist, pianist, composer and bandleader Charles Mingus was born. He is often regarded as one of the greatest jazz composer of the 20th century.

Timeless Records founder and jazz agent Wim Wigt did many concerts and tours with Mingus between 1972 till 1978. After his death in 1979 his bandmembers formed a jazz ensemble called Mingus Dynasty.

To celebrate his birthday Timeless Records recently released unreleased work from Mingus Dynasty, recorded in 1985, called Fables of Faubus. The song Fables of Faubus is a composition written by Mingus himself and is one of his most political explicit works, highlighting the racial issues in 1960s. This recording features artists such as Buster Williams, Billy Hart, Sir Roland Hanna, Jimmy Knepper, John Handy, Ralph Moore and Jack Walrath. Fables of Faubus is exclusively available on all digital stores.

20/04/2022

It was in 1989 when French saxophonist and jazz composer Barney Wilen recorded 'French Story - Movie Themes From France’ with the Mal Waldron Trio. They recorded eight jazz compositions from classic French Movies, which in its entirety were never released on vinyl.
To celebrate the 45th anniversary of Timeless Records, 'French Story' will for the first time be available as a 2LP, including the tracks "No Problem" and "Quiet Temple".

13/04/2022

Another upcoming double LP reissue, with the characteristic tenor saxophonist Archie Shepp. ‘Black Ballads’ was originally released in 1992, with Horace Parlan on piano, Wayne Dockery on bass and Steve McCraven on drums.

08/04/2022

There are few jazz pianists that had such an enormous influence as the legendary Bill Evans. We are pleased to announce the vinyl reissue of ‘The Brilliant’, which was recorded in de Keystone Korner in San Francisco only a week before he sadly passed away. Beside him Marc Johnson can be heard on bass, and Joe LaBarbera on drums.

08/04/2022

The vinyl reissue of ‘The Soldier’ from the immaculate drummer Billy Higgins is here!
His 2nd ever album was originally released in 1981 and features Monty Waters, Cedar Walton, Walter Brooker and Roberta Davis.

30/11/2021

Another vinyl reissue by the jazz giant Pharoah Sanders as part of the Timeless Records 45th Anniversary Jazz Series brought by Music On Vinyl.

His 1990 album 'Moon Child' bookended a decade of musical soul searching for him. The acclaimed free jazz saxophonist is known to have a raw and abrasive sound, but reinvented himself on this album as a more traditional improviser capable of thoughtful deliberations. Moon Child is a grand old time throughout, and Sanders has never been more eminently sing-along-able as he is on its title track.

In stores from December 10th!

24/11/2021

And the next 45th anniversary Timeless vinyl reissue through Music On Vinyl will be in stores on December 3rd!

The American drumming maestro Eddie Marshall features on 'Dance Of The Sun' together with Bobby Hutcherson on vibraphone, George Cables on piano, James Leary on bass and Manny Boyd on saxophone.

06/10/2021

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** PHAROAH SANDERS - AFRICA **

As a celebration of Timeless Records’ legacy, Music On Vinyl presents the Timeless Records 45th Anniversary Jazz Series. This series features several classics from the Dutch jazz label being re-issued throughout 2021-2022 and kicks off with Pharoah Sanders’ Africa on November 12th, 2021.

Pharoah Sanders possesses one of the most distinctive tenor saxophone sounds in jazz, which has earned him royal status amongst free jazz players, critics and collectors. Harmonically rich and heavy with overtones, his sound can be as raw and abrasive as it is possible for a saxophonist to produce. His 1987 album Africa is soulful but also searching for a strong groove at the same time. The album was an explicit tribute to his late mentor John Coltrane, another giant of jazz.

28/07/2021

With the addition of two legendary Timeless Jazz classics we are making serious steps again filling up our Timeless Jazz Bandcamp store.
Visit https://timelessjazz.bandcamp.com to find Eastern Rebellion's groundbreaking debut album and Wynton Marsalis' first ever recordings on "Album Of The Year" as one of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers. Together with many other classic Timeless Jazz releases of course.

Timeless Records is a jazz record label from The Netherlands. It was founded in Wageningen in 1975 by the renowned agent and jazz pioneer Wim Wigt. Notable releases include Dizzy Gillespie Meets Phil Woods Quintet, McCoy Tyner's Bon Voyage, Lou Donaldson's Forgotten Man and albums by the George Adam...

28/05/2021

Eastern Rebellion 3 Feat. Cedar Walton, Curtis Fuller, Bob Berg, Sam Jones & Billy Higgins was released on vinyl back in 1980, as the third installment in the series of the highly rated Timeless jazz project.

From today it available on most digital stores: orcd.co/easternrebellion3

25/05/2021

The Timeless recording ‘Cool Cat’ by the legendary Chet Baker is now available on vinyl again. Please check the link below for orders.

CHET BAKER 'COOL CAT'

-> Rare Dutch studio recordings from 1986
-> First ever vinyl reissue
-> 180g vinyl edition with obi strip
-> Limited to 500 copies for

Let the countdown begin...available with participating record stores in Europe/UK on (June 12, 2021) !!! North American fans will be able to purchase the US version in July, 2021.

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14/05/2021

And another Art Blakey favourite, with again Wynton Marsalis featuring on the trumpet!