RSD Black Friday Preview: Bill Evans, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, B.B. King & More

Get a first look at the Record Store Day Black Friday 2024 releases from three of the most important archival labels active today: Elemental Music, Resonance Records, and Time Traveller. This year’s lineup features remarkable artists including: • Rahsaan Roland Kirk (two releases) • Bill Evans • B.B. King • Yusef Lateef • Bad Brains Many of these releases are mastered by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab, continuing the tradition of high-quality audiophile production. In this preview, I break down what makes each title special, the mastering and pressing details you should know, and which records may become the standouts of this year’s RSD Black Friday. Let me know in the comments what you’re most excited for — and which titles you hope to see covered next. Rashaan Roland Kirk - Vibrations In The Village - Live At The Village Gate (2LP, Resonance Records) Rashaan Roland Kirk - Seek & Listen - Live At The Penthouse (2LP, Resonance Records) Bill Evans - Portraits At The Penthouse - Live In Seattle (1LP, Resonance Records) Yusef Lateef - Golden Flower - Live In Sweden (2LP, Elemental Music) BB King - Broadcasting The Blues - Live From Germany And Sweden (2LP, Time Traveller) Bad Brains - Live At The Bayou, Washington DC (2LP Time Traveller