Neil Swainson – 49th Parallel (Record Store Day 2020)

12″ vinyl LP release for Record Store Day 2020

• Originally released in 1988, this extremely rare recording returns to the market for the first time in over 10 years
• Includes unreleased bonus track Labyrinth
• Features jazz legends drummer Jerry Fuller, pianist Gary Williamson, saxophonist Joe Henderson and the last studio session by trumpeter Woody Shaw
• Features new artwork with photos, liner notes and an interview by saxophonist Cory Weeds
• Publicity campaign with Neil Swainson available for interviews

Originally released on CD in 1988, this extremely rare and sought after recording makes its debut on vinyl with a limited edition pressing of 1500. The debut album comes from one of Canada’s most important bassists, Neil Swainson, who has played with Diana Krall, Nancy Wilson, Mel Torme, James Moody, Tommy Flanagan, Joe Williams, Lee Konitz and many others. He’s performed and recorded on albums with George Shearing and Woody Shaw. He’s toured the world and performed in Japan with Roberta Gambarini and Gene DiNovi. Swainson continues to perform and is a professor at Humber College in Toronto.

TRACKS
49th Parallel
Port Of Spain
Southern Exposure
On The Lam
Don’t Hurt Yourself
Labyrinth
Homestretch