Born To Be Blue LP (Tone Poet Series): Vinyl LP 2025BF40% Marquis Hill and Makaya McCraven

Marquis Hill and Makaya McCraven – and with input from producer Walter Smith III

Wilbur Ware on bass

spiritual self-preservation in times of trouble and the god that appears when you seek her out

rare session photos & detailed track annotations

as well as a quintet date with Sahib Shihab on alto saxophone

Born To Be Blue LP (Tone Poet Series): Vinyl LP 2025BF40% Marquis Hill and Makaya McCravenGrant Greens 1962 album Born To Be Blue featuring Ike Quebec is often thought of as the sister album to Quebecs classic Blue and Sentimental, which was recorded for Blue Note just 3 months prior and also showcased the deep chemistry between the soulful guitarist and tenor saxophonist. Quebecs deep, soul drenched tenor sound matches beautifully with hard bop masters Green and pianist Sonny Clark, along with the tried and true rhythm section team of Sam