
After more than 50 years away from vinyl, Catalyst's 1973 cratedigger favorite Perception finally returns in this exceptional reissue from Craft Recordings' Jazz Dispensary Top Shelf Series. This brilliant avant-garde work showcases the band's effortless mastery in dancing between soul jazz and moody fusion, creating a groovy sonic space that bridges experimental jazz with accessible funk rhythms.
Cut AAA from the original analog tapes by renowned mastering engineer Kevin Gray and pressed on audiophile-quality 180-gram vinyl at RTI, this reissue captures every nuance of Catalyst's innovative sound. AllMusic has praised it as "brilliant avant-garde work," while All About Jazz noted that the album offers "perhaps the best viewpoint of this interesting group," making this long-awaited vinyl return essential for both jazz collectors and newcomers to the band's unique musical vision.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Craft Recordings
- Genre: Jazz, Soul & Funk
- Release Date: 11/07/2025
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TRACKS
A1. Perception
A2. Uzuri
B1. Celestial Bodies
B2. Ile Ife
B3. Got To Be There
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