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Horizon on vinyl: seventies jazz at A&M

In short: Horizon was A&M Records’ jazz series from the mid to late seventies. Under producer John Snyder it made records with seasoned musicians and new voices – from Chet Baker and Jim Hall to David Liebman and Sonny Fortune. The Vinyl Room currently has 9 records on Horizon.

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Post bop, cool jazz & fusion

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→ Chet Baker · Jim Hall · A&M Records · Post bop

What makes Horizon special?

Chet Baker recorded “You Can’t Go Home Again” here, a 1977 album with strings and a large line-up. Guitarist Jim Hall showed his quiet, precise art on “Commitment”, and Don Cherry linked jazz with sounds from around the world on “Don Cherry”.

Plus saxophonist David Liebman with “Light’n Up, Please!” and in a duo with pianist Richard Beirach on “Forgotten Fantasies”, drummer Mel Lewis with “Mel Lewis And Friends”, Ira Sullivan and Sonny Fortune with “Awakening”.

FAQ

What is Horizon? A&M Records’ jazz series in the seventies.

Who produced the Horizon records? Mainly John Snyder.

Is there Chet Baker on Horizon? Yes – “You Can’t Go Home Again” from 1977.

What do you have on Horizon? Records from the seventies – 9 records in all.