Jack Kerouac's Readings By Jack Kerouac On The Beat Generation is a landmark document of the Beat Generation, capturing one of literature's most iconic voices in his element. Originally released in 1960 on Verve Records, this is Kerouac's third and final recorded album, in which he treats his voice as a true instrument — weaving prose and poetry through jazz-inflected rhythms the way a horn player might solo over a familiar standard. Drawing from works including The Subterraneans, Mexico City Blues, and the then-unpublished Desolation Angels, the recordings pulse with focus and energy across a full 40 minutes.
This reissue is part of Verve's prestigious "By Request" series, bringing a historically significant recording back to vinyl for a new generation of listeners and dedicated collectors alike. Pressed on 180-gram audiophile-quality vinyl at Third Man Pressing in Detroit, the sound is crisp and faithful to the source material. Whether you're a longtime admirer of Kerouac's work or discovering the Beat Generation for the first time, this is a rare opportunity to hear a literary legend perform his own words with remarkable immediacy and passion.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Verve Records
- Genre: Jazz, Non-Music
- Release Date: 12/06/2024
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TRACKS
A1. San Francisco Scene (The Beat Generation)
2. San Francisco Blues (Fragments)
3. Lucien Midnight: The Sounds Of The Universe In My Window
A4. History Of Bop
B1. The Subterraneans
B2. Visions Of Neal (Neal And The Three Stooges)
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