Gato Barbieri – Standards Lost & Found Vol. 2 (2025 Record Store Day Release)

Release Date: April 12, 2025
Format: 2LP Gatefold (Red Vinyl, Italy, 1968 – New Copy)

Gato Barbieri’s Standards Lost & Found Vol. 2 is an exciting addition to his discography, offering a rare look at some of the tenor saxophonist’s early works during a pivotal moment in his career. Scheduled for release on April 12, 2025, as part of Record Store Day, this 2LP gatefold set is a limited edition pressing on vibrant red vinyl.

The album captures Barbieri in 1968, a time when he was transitioning from avant-garde experimentation back to more traditional jazz standards. Despite his return to the "standards" genre, Barbieri's unique voice and expressive playing are front and center, with a rich, dynamic tone that places him in league with contemporaries like Archie Shepp and Pharoah Sanders.

Recorded in Rome, Standards Lost & Found Vol. 2 showcases the strength of Barbieri’s artistic development. The album’s "lost" nature emphasizes its rarity and significance, representing a turning point when the artist’s earlier avant-garde explorations began to inform his more mainstream jazz endeavors. This set reveals Barbieri at his most expressive, blending his avant-garde experiences with the foundation of traditional jazz in a way that only he could achieve.

The session features an all-star ensemble, including the renowned Franco D'Andrea on piano, Giovanni Tommaso on bass, and Pepito Pignatelli on drums. Their collective energy and chemistry create a fantastic backdrop for Barbieri's passionate and soul-stirring performances.

Tracklist highlights include:

• "New Rhumba"

• "Jayne"

• "Round Midnight"

• "Gato Blues"

• "In Search of the Mystery"

• "When Will the Blues Leave"

• "Anthropology"

This limited edition vinyl is available exclusively for Record Store Day, starting on April 12, 2025. Please note that sales will be first available to customers who visit the Dusty Groove retail outlet in Chicago on the morning of April 12. After 7:00 AM on Sunday, April 13, remaining copies will be available for purchase online, though quantities are limited.

Don’t miss your chance to own this rare gem and experience the early works of one of jazz’s most iconic reed players. Standards Lost & Found Vol. 2 is a must-have for collectors and jazz enthusiasts alike, showcasing the genius of Gato Barbieri during one of the most exciting periods of his career.