DON ELLIS New Ideas (Rare 1961 UK first press 8-track mono LP on Esquire, wih flat edge & 'RVG' stamped in the run-out - Wonderful forward-thinking Jazz! Features outstanding experiments with time, chord structure & early free improvisation, expertly recorded by Rudy Van Gelder at his Englewood Cliffs studio, starring Jaki Byard [piano], Al Francis [vibes], Ron Carter [bass] & Charlie Persip [drums]. Comes housed in a unique front laminated flipback sleeve with modern artwork courtesy of Cyril Dutton. The delicate sleeve is clean & in Excellent condition with no writing or tears & some minor ring wear. There is a little natural mottling effect to the laminate over time. The heavyweight vinyl appears Near Mint with very few signs of play. Esquire pressings are known to be just as hot, if not better than their Prestige counterparts & this one comes highly recommended)