Johnny Hammond's jazz-funk opus, Gears, garnered critical acclaim upon its release and was a Top 40 hit onBillboard's Jazz chart. In the decades since, Gears has only grown in its cult status, beingsampled by the likes of Erykah Badu and Kendrick Lamar. The album was cut from the original analog tapes byKevin Gray and pressed on audiophile-quality 180-gram vinyl at RTI. The LP is housed in a tip-on jacket,featuring faithfully reproduced original designs.
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August 4, 2023
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