Celebrating Record Store Day 2023 with Vertere Acoustics
Record Store Day is the one day of the year when over 260 independent record shops across the UK come together to celebrate their unique culture. Special vinyl releases are made exclusively for the day, with many shops in various cities hosting special performances and events to mark the occasion. Thousands of shops worldwide will also celebrate what’s become one of the most significant music events on the calendar.
To celebrate Record Store Day this year, Saturday 22nd April 2023, we asked Vertere Founder and CEO, Touraj Moghaddam, to pick out his top 10 records and why.
London Grammar - If You Wait
“This album is astonishingly refined for such young artists. So refreshing.”
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Koko Taylor - I Got What it takes
“Early Koko is seriously Bluesy and delivered perfectly as always.”
Jazz Artist Guild - Newport Rebels
“Every note is played with intention and incredible rhythm.”
Ben Webster - In Hot House
“This album features Toots Thielemans, George Coleman and Rashaan Roland Kirk. The music is smooth and everyone plays off of each other amazingly – an album to sit back and just enjoy.”
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Bill Evans - Treasures
Bob Marley - Stir it up
“There’s nothing else to really say or add, it’s Bob Marley. Great…”
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Muddy Waters - Hollywood Blues Summit
“Raw Blues with amazing delivery - I’ve always loved Waters’ playing and singing… real blues with great company.”
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Chet Baker - Chet
“Chet touches the heart with his trumpet playing – balanced with Bill Evans on Piano, Pepper Adams on Sax, Herbie Mann on Alto Flute, Philly Joe Jones and Connie Kay on Drums - just amazing.”
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Charlie Parker - The Long Lost Bird
“Beautiful arrangements; whether in Latino or with Dizzy almost jamming - truly class acts”
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Fleetwood Mac - Albatross
“Peter Green was always one of my favourite guitarists - he’s probably the best British Blues guitarist.”
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We hope you’ve enjoyed gaining insight into Touraj’s musical taste and that it has inspired you to discover new artists and albums. Make sure to check out local independent record stores and events in your city for Record Store Day.
If you decide to pick up any of the albums from Touraj’s top 10 or other vinyl, please tag us on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter using #VertereRSD23. We can’t wait to see your music choices!