{"product_id":"2426172","title":"Billy Gault - When Destiny Calls [VINYL]","description":"Brand New From Reputable UK Company With 30 Years Experience In Retail, Please Note Not All Our New Items Are Shrink Wrapped.\u003cbr\u003eAll items shipped within 3 working days of payment.\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that all our DVDs are Region 2.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe take every step to ensure your vinyl purchase is delivered to you in the same pristine condition as when it leaves our packing area. We have selected very robust 12 inch mailers in order to protect your valuable vinyl throughout its journey to your doorstep. Even when handled incorrectly, your item should still arrive in tip-top condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e180g audiophile viny reissue of this rare and highly collectible 1975 SteepleChase LP by pianist\/composer Billy Gault. Also known as William X, Gault recorded this his first and only leader album almost 50 years ago (October 1974). In spite of the elusive and sporadic career Gault has long achieved legendary status among many followers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGault was born in New York in 1941 and studied music at Bennett Highschool and Buffalo University. He played in the Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers and with Jackie McLean in the 70s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBilly Gault's only documented album here is a collection of his own compositions characterised as hard bop with religious overtones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Great stuff - and a beautiful album of spiritual jazz recorded by this obscure piano player who worked briefly with Jackie McLean in the seventies. Billy Gault had an amazingly soulful way of putting together his work, but never got bogged down in too much sentiment. There's some beautiful stuff on here, This truly is an incredible record -- one of our all-time favourites of this generation!' (Dusty Groove)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBilly Gault: piano\u003cbr\u003eBill Saxton: tenor saxophone\u003cbr\u003eBilly Skinner: trumpet\u003cbr\u003eEllen Deleston, Joe Lee Wilson: vocal\u003cbr\u003eJames Fish Benjamin: bass\u003cbr\u003eMichael Carvin: drums\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecorded October 29, 1974\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chalkys.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54420525908353,"sku":"2426172","price":39.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0056\/8043\/1219\/files\/0716043102716.jpg?v=1750593250","url":"https:\/\/chalkys.com\/products\/2426172","provider":"Chalkys.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}