Decca Records auctions off Tubby Hayes Test Pressings, a chance to meet Gregory Porter and more for Decca Bursary fund raiser
Thursday, June 24, 2021
The world famous label auctions exclusive experiences and sought after jazz gems for raise funds for Decca Bursary young talent charity…
Decca Records – home to the likes of Gregory Porter and Jamie Cullum – has revealed details of an online auction for their dedicated Decca Bursary, which supports young artists in overcoming barriers they may face when entering the classical world.
The event will take place on the 6 July at 4pm BST, in association with Omega Auctions, and boasts an array of impressive, bespoke lots that have been generously donated by friends and artists alike. Also, home to a solid reputation of artist-centric excellence, prizes will include a virtual coffee with Gregory Porter, a Blue Planet II original score from Hans Zimmer, VIP tickets to meet legend Andrea Bocelli and the opportunity to be a fly on a wall at one of Saxophonist Jess Gillam’s recordings.
Some of the fabulous lots up for auction are:
VINYL CUTTING SESSION AT ABBEY ROAD STUDIOS:
Witness your track being cut to a 12” lacquer at the legendary Abbey Road Studios! Walk the halls of Abbey Road, the birthplace to some of the world’s most iconic recordings.
GREGORY PORTER HANG:
Meet one of the world’s greatest voices for an intimate one-to-one conversation and hang out with Gregory Porter. The 30-minute meet will take place via Zoom.
RECORDING SESSION AT UNIVERSAL MUSIC STUDIOS, LONDON:
Spend a day in the shoes of legends, recording in Universal Music’s own in-house studios, The Engine Room, at the King’s Cross office.
ONE TO ONE MIXING MASTERCLASS AT UNIVERSAL MUSIC STUDIOS, LONDON:
Production manager Marc Lazarus at Universal Music’s own in-house music studio The Engine Rooms will spend 3 hours working with you to hone your skills.
TUBBY HAYES – 11 ORIGINAL TEST PRESSINGS (THE FONTANA ALBUMS 1961-69 RE-MASTERS, 2019):
The 11 white label test pressings of the re-mastered Fontana Albums, re-mastered from the original tape masters and released in 2019.
LP1: Tubbs (1961)
LP2: Equation In Rhythm / Palladium Jazz Date (A side: Southern Suite Pts. 1 & 2, B side: Tubby Hayes’ Palladium Jazz Date tracks) (1961 & 1962).
LP3: Tubbs In N.Y. (1961)
LP4: Return Visit! (1962)
LP5: Late Spot At Scott's (1962)
LP6: Down In The Village (1962)
LP7: Tubbs' Tours (1964)
LP8: 100% Proof (1967)
LP9: Mexican Green (1967)
LP10: Grits, Beans And Greens (Previously unreleased 1969)
LP11: The Orchestra (19
For full details visit bursary.decca.com/