Dave Grusin - Migration (1989) Vinyl LP • Milagro Beanfield War, Punta Del Soul

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Still in ORIGINAL SHRINK-WRAP (opened). Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges (front/back). Inner-sleeve is generic white. Spine is easy-to-read with mild-wear. Minor shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Punta Del Soul
2. Southwest Passage
3. First-Time Love
4. Dancing In The Township
5. In The Middle Of The Night
6. Western Women
7. Suite From The Milagro Beanfield War

About The Record:

Migration by Dave Grusin, is a smooth jazz album that blends original compositions with collaborative tracks, showcasing the pianist's signature accessible and melodic style. The album features standout pieces like Punta Del Soul and Dancing in the Township, which are often highlighted for their vibrant, rhythmic energy and remain favorites among smooth jazz enthusiasts. A unique highlight is the inclusion of the Suite from the Milagro Beanfield War, comprising the final five tracks, which earned Grusin the 1990 Grammy Award for Best Arrangement of an Instrumental and ties into his Academy Award-winning film score for The Milagro Beanfield War. This suite adds historical significance by incorporating elements from one of Grusin's acclaimed cinematic works into a jazz context. The album itself was a major hit, reaching No. 1 on Billboard's Top Contemporary Jazz Albums chart.