Wolfgang's Vault Newsletter

Present of the Year: Baron Wolman Book In 1967, Baron Wolman became principal photographer for Rolling Stone Magazine during its first three years. His latest book "Every Picture Tells a Story, the Rolling Stone Years" celebrates those years with a time-capsule of photographs and the stories behind them. The Hardcover 1st Edition comes signed (exclusive to Wolfgang's Vault), while the Limited Edition is signed & numbered and comes with a Jimi Hendrix print and original 1968 ticket (a combined value of $465)! This is THE gift to give this Holiday season! New: Muddy Waters Blues Band 1977 was a comeback year for Muddy Waters, as he returned to his original Chicago sound on a new album and then hit the road with a fantastic group that included old companions like Pinetop Perkins and Luther Johnson. One of the stops along the way was Nice, France, where Waters was in strong vocal form and the band was blazing, pushing Waters to heights reminiscent of his heyday. Enjoy a hot jolt of the blues and download this new Muddy Waters Blues Band set today. Download Deal: Chicago at Tanglewood Chicago's 1970 performance at Tanglewood was simply extraordinary, a pinnacle moment from their early career and a concert experience to rival anything else happening at the time. Mixed and mastered from Bill Graham's original 16-track tapes, Wolfgang's Vault released a recording of the show in late July that quickly became one of the year's best sellers. As we continue our discount countdown of 2011's most popular downloads, this weekend you can grab this holy grail of live Chicago recordings for half-price. Keep Saving 11% on Merchandise in 2011 Don't forget that we are offering huge Holiday savings through the end of 2011. Take 11% off any store purchase when you enter promo code JOY11 at checkout! Bring joy to your world of family and friends with a gift of music from Wolfgang's Vault (but keep in mind our Holiday shipping deadlines)! Deal Of The Week: Bob Marley Program Bob Marley and the Wailers took their Babylon by Bus tour to Asia and the Oceania for the first time in 1979. This original program features pictures, reviews, articles, and promotional material for that 1979 tour. After watching today's Bob Marley video, check out our Deal of the Week and get that Bob Marley fan in your life the perfect present at 50% off...but hurry, the offer is only good through the weekend!

New Jazz: Dizzy, Mingus and the Jones-Lewis Orchestra Stream and download three more sets recorded at the 1977 Grande Parade du Jazz: dig into a crackling Dizzy Gillespie Quintet mini-set as they burn through some Latin-infused jams; enjoy a vibrant performance with a casual vibe from the Charles Mingus Quintet, which includes the debut of one of Mingus' later masterpieces; and get blown away by the explosive Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra, a big band juggernaut performing two of their leaders' most memorable pieces. Playlist: Best New Releases of 2011 (Part 2) We're continuing our review of 2011's best non-jazz releases with exciting performances from the 1980 Heatwave Festival (Talking Heads, The Pretenders), gems from the 2008 Newport Folk Festival (Black Crowes, Levon Helm Band), '90s sets from the Allman Brothers and Bela Fleck & the Flecktones, blues from B.B. King and Lightnin' Hopkins, and much more. It's the perfect way to catch up on all the stunning concert recordings we've added for your listening pleasure - hope you've enjoyed the new music as much as we have! Featured Video: Bob Marley & the Wailers, "Lively Up Yourself," Oakland Auditorium, November 30, 1979 This quintessential reggae party anthem often opened the Wailers' concerts to get the crowd limbered up for the musical celebration to come. More than thirty years after this performance, Bob Marley's legacy continues to inspire, through both his own music and the music of his many talented children.

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