{"product_id":"the-mallory-hall-band-the-last-special","title":"The Mallory-Hall Band - The Last Special (LP)","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginally recorded in 1974 but seldom heard outside South Africa, \u003cem\u003eThe Last Special\u003c\/em\u003e captures The Mallory-Hall Band—an ensemble of acclaimed West Coast jazz musicians—during a transformative tour through Johannesburg. Their compelling blend of jazz traditions and unique local influences delivers a vibrant, soulful listening experience rooted in the complexities and resilience of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis album stands out as a long-lost gem, regarded as an essential companion to Kirk Lightsey’s legendary \u003cem\u003eHabiba\u003c\/em\u003e. Evocative compositions like \"Princess of Jo’Burg\" and \"Amafu (Clouds)\" showcase the band’s emotive interplay, making \u003cem\u003eThe Last Special\u003c\/em\u003e a prized find for jazz enthusiasts and anyone seeking a deeper connection to the rich history of South African jazz.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(209, 72, 65);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandling Time Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e ** Please allow an additional 4-5 business days for this item's shipment. **\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Vinyl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLabel: IRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenre: Jazz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease Date: 1974\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemember, for our lowest prices, always order directly from \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(184, 49, 47);\"\u003e Joco Records\u003c\/span\u003e!\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRACKS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA1. The Last Special\u003cbr\u003eA2. Blue Mabone\u003cbr\u003eB1. Abafu (Clouds)\u003cbr\u003eB2. Princess Of Joh'Burg\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Mallory-Hall Band","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47741284942042,"sku":"SRKC2G-J0DC-VU","price":30.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/3284\/4187\/files\/the-mallory-hall-band-the-last-special-lp-2448113.jpg?v=1780642446","url":"https:\/\/jocorecords.com\/products\/the-mallory-hall-band-the-last-special","provider":"Joco Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}