{"product_id":"tb-201-n","title":"George Howard - Steppin' Out (1984) Vinyl LP • Sweet Dreams, Soul Jazz","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin-bottom: 0px ;\"\u003eCatalog Number:\u003c\/h3\u003e TB-201-N\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eMusical Styles:\u003c\/h3\u003e 1980s, Instrumental, Jazz Funk, Jazz Pop, Quiet Storm, Smooth Jazz\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin-bottom: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eSleeve Grade:\u003c\/h3\u003e Near Mint (NM or M-)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eRecord Grade:\u003c\/h3\u003e Excellent (EX)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eCondition Details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eVinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing (front\/back). Inner-sleeve is original (Poly-lined paper). Spine is easy-to-read with mild-wear. Minor shelf-wear along top-edge, mildly heavier along bottom-edge; wear to corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eTracks:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003col style=\"margin-top: 0px ; margin-bottom: 0px ;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSteppin' Out\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ePhilly Talk\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eA Tear Of Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eDr. Rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eHuman Nature\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eDream Ride\u003c\/li\u003e\n \n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eAbout The Record:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eSteppin' Out,\u003c\/span\u003e by George Howard, released in 1984, is the second studio album by American smooth jazz saxophonist, marking a significant step in his rise within the contemporary jazz scene. The album, a blend of smooth jazz, funk, and urban soul, peaked at No. 9 on the Billboard Top Jazz Albums chart and No. 39 on the Billboard Top R\u0026amp;B Albums chart, showcasing Howard's growing popularity. Its final track, \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eDream Ride\u003c\/span\u003e, featuring Howard on soprano saxophone, gained prominence in the UK through DJ Robbie Vincent's promotion, becoming a classic among soul and jazz enthusiasts. While the album is celebrated for tracks like \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eSweet Dreams\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eSteppin' Out\u003c\/span\u003e, which are noted for their infectious grooves, no specific singles from the album achieved major chart success as standalone hits. Howard's polished fusion and influence from Grover Washington, Jr., evident throughout the album, helped solidify his reputation before his later chart-topping releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Record Vision","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52793640223001,"sku":"TB-201-N","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6937\/8329\/files\/LP-george_howard-steppin_out.jpg?v=1783553870","url":"https:\/\/record-vision.myshopify.com\/products\/tb-201-n","provider":"Record Vision","version":"1.0","type":"link"}