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In Memoriam: Rodney Holmes, 1966–2026
Drummer Rodney Holmes, a powerful presence behind the kit who emerged as an in-demand player on the New York scene…
Resonance Records has been a valued and frequent contributor to RSD in past years. This year is no exception, with four more found archival recordings of classic artists playing live!
Wes Montgomery/Wynton Kelly Trio
Smokin’ In Seattle: Live At The Penthouse
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An RSD Exclusive, this set is limited to 1,500 copies. Montgomery and the Kelly Trio were captured during two live performances in 1966 at The Penthouse in Seattle, which has been the site of a variety of high-quality historical albums released in recent years on Resonance. This is a second pressing due to popular demand after its initial release for RSD 2017.
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Kenny Dorham
Blue Bossa In The Bronx: Live From The Blue Morocco
Resonance
An RSD Exclusive limited to 2,500 copies, this is a never-before-released recording of the great trumpeter captured live in 1967. Transferred from the original tapes recorded by engineer Bernard Drayton, the two-album set has been mastered by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab. It’s pressed on 180-gram vinyl with an in-depth booklet that includes liner notes by journalist Bob Blumenthal as well as interviews with Eddie Henderson, Jeremy Pelt, Steven Bernstein, Reggie Workman, Dan Morgenstern and more.
Freddie Hubbard
On Fire: Live From The Blue Morocco
Resonance An RSD Exclusive release limited to 1,500 copies, this three-album documents a 1967 date in the Bronx by one of the greatest trumpeters in the history of this music. Pressed on 180-gram vinyl at Le Vinylist, the set was mastered by Matthew Lutthans and transferred from tape reels recorded by engineer Bernard Drayton. Great liners include interviews with Eddie Henderson, Jeremy Pelt, Steven Bernstein, Reggie Workman, Dan Morgenstern and more.
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Charles Mingus
In Argentina: The Buenos Aires Concerts
Resonance An RSD Exclusive limited to 3,000 copies, this three-album set chronicles Mingus live in Buenos Aires in 1967 with Ricky Ford on tenor saxophone, Jack Walrath on trumpet, Robert Neloms on piano and Dannie Richmond on drums. Pressed on 180-gram vinyl at Le Vinylist, the music was mastered by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab. It’s an official release in cooperation with Jazz Workshop Inc. and the Charles Mingus Estate.
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A drummer’s drummer, Rodney Holmes gigged with everyone from Joe Zawinul and Carlos Santana to Steve Kimock and the Brecker Brothers.
Jul 22, 2026 12:37 PM
Drummer Rodney Holmes, a powerful presence behind the kit who emerged as an in-demand player on the New York scene…
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