{"product_id":"oregon-always-never-and-forever","title":"OREGON - Always, Never, And Forever","description":"\u003cp\u003eA milestone of modern \"World Jazz\" returns: \u003cem\u003eAlways, Never and Forever\u003c\/em\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eOregon\u003c\/strong\u003e is being reissued in a newly remastered edition as part of the Intuition Master Series on high-quality 180g vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe album marks one of the artistic high points in the band's remarkable history. Following the tragic death of founding member \u003cstrong\u003eCollin Walcott\u003c\/strong\u003e, who lost his life in a traffic accident near Magdeburg while on tour, the remaining members \u003cstrong\u003eRalph Towner\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePaul McCandless\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eGlen Moore\u003c\/strong\u003e initially withdrew from musical activities. It was only months later, during a tribute concert in New York for their late bandmate, that they reunited musically, joined by Indian percussion virtuoso \u003cstrong\u003eTrilok Gurtu\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chemistry between the trio and Gurtu was immediate and transformative. First joining the band on tour and later as a full member, Gurtu brought renewed energy, spontaneity, and joy to Oregon's music. Together, this celebrated lineup recorded three outstanding albums: \u003cem\u003eEcotopia\u003c\/em\u003e (1987), \u003cem\u003e45th Parallel\u003c\/em\u003e (1989), and \u003cem\u003eAlways, Never and Forever\u003c\/em\u003e (1991), originally released on Intuition Records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidely regarded as one of Oregon's finest recordings, \u003cem\u003eAlways, Never and Forever\u003c\/em\u003e captures the band at the peak of its creative powers. The album is a vibrant showcase of dynamic interplay, rhythmic sophistication, and fearless musical imagination. At a time when many jazz artists were exploring electronic sounds, Oregon forged an entirely different path, pioneering a unique synthesis of jazz, world music, classical traditions, and improvised chamber music. Their unmistakable sound became a defining influence on the genre later known as \"World Jazz.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis new vinyl edition, released in honour of Ralph Towner, presents the album in a carefully condensed form with enhanced sonic depth, inviting listeners to rediscover one of the most visionary recordings in Oregon's catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INTUITION MUSIC","offers":[{"title":"Vinyl LP","offer_id":58520007213401,"sku":"SDZ-48463","price":35.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/3455\/0945\/files\/0750447207318_954c2229-fcc1-44e7-af5e-f19d87d2d527.jpg?v=1783440324","url":"https:\/\/spindizzyrecords.com\/products\/oregon-always-never-and-forever","provider":"Spindizzy Dublin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}