{"product_id":"paul-desmond-glad-to-be-unhappy-1965-jazz-style-cool-jazz-vinyl","title":"Paul Desmond – Glad To Be Unhappy 1965-Jazz Style: Cool Jazz (vinyl)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaul Desmond – Glad to Be Unhappy – 1965 – Cool Jazz \/ Chamber Jazz \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRCA Victor LPM-3407 | Vinyl – U.S. Release\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide A Glad to Be Unhappy – Poor Butterfly – Stranger in Town\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide B A Taste of Honey – Any Other Time – Hi-Lili, Hi-Lo – Angel Eyes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReleased in 1965, \u003cem\u003eGlad to Be Unhappy\u003c\/em\u003e is a deeply introspective and lyrical album from alto saxophonist Paul Desmond, featuring the elegant guitar work of Jim Hall. The album continues Desmond’s exploration of mood and melody, blending jazz standards with cinematic arrangements that evoke quiet melancholy and sophistication.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe title track “Glad to Be Unhappy,” a Rodgers \u0026amp; Hart classic, sets the tone with its wistful phrasing and delicate interplay. “Poor Butterfly” and “Angel Eyes” are rendered with haunting beauty, while Desmond’s own composition “Any Other Time” adds a personal touch to the set.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArranged in RCA’s Dynagroove format, the U.S. pressing features the iconic dog-and-gramophone label and a moody cover image that matches the album’s emotional depth. With subtle string textures and Desmond’s signature tone, this release is a standout in his post-Brubeck catalog.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition 10 of 10 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJacket ✅ 8 slight age wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl ✅ 10 both sides\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabels ✅ 10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eListing # ✅ R68\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Retro Revolution Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43842016477226,"sku":null,"price":79.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/0177\/files\/PaulDesmond_GladToBeUnhappy1.jpg?v=1763519134","url":"https:\/\/rrrecords.ca\/products\/paul-desmond-glad-to-be-unhappy-1965-jazz-style-cool-jazz-vinyl","provider":"Retro Revolution Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}