Gustav Brom Calling Up The Rain
Czechoslovakian big band legend Gustav Brom has graced dancefloors with his music for a long time, you've probably heard his work and not realized it. Panorama returns with 'Calling Up The Rain', from his 1976 album 'Gustav Brom plays for you Pop Jazz and Swing'. Gustav infused big band jazz and a Latin groove into this dancefloor weapon, organ solos, trumpet solos, and a screeching guitar solo. What's not to love?Presented as a reissue by the newly launched London-based record label, Panorama Records, 'Calling Up The Rain' reaffirms the label's discerning direction and 'Don't Judge A Record By It's Cover' attitude. Championed by Gilles Peterson, Patrick Forge, and a few other legends in the game, Panorama Records aims to reintroduce this big band hit to new audiences, establishing itself as a tastemaker in the business of reissuing global grooves. It comes with a sticker on the front with quotes from tastemakers Patrick Forge, Rainer Trueby and Zag Erlat (My Analog Journal).With this release, record collectors can anticipate a discovery of Gustav's anthem, for the first time on a 45 and a first time official reissue, a full blown party starter, as Panorama Records presents 'Calling Up The Rain' as a timeless reissue. The label shook mountains with it's first release of Gitte and Inger, with huge DJ support from Gilles Peterson, Ross Allen and other great tastemakers.