{"product_id":"oregon-always-never-and-forever-lp","title":"Oregon - Always, Never, And Forever [LP]","description":"\u003cp\u003eCat. no: INT20731\u003cbr\u003eFormat: LP\u003cbr\u003eBarcode: 750447207318\u003cbr\u003eRelease Date: 31 Jul 2026\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Jazz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA milestone of modern \"World Jazz\" returns: Always, Never and Forever by Oregon is being reissued in a newly remastered edition as part of the Intuition Master Series on high-quality 180g vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe album marks one of the artistic high points in the band's remarkable history. Following the tragic death of founding member Collin Walcott, who lost his life in a traffic accident near Magdeburg while on tour, the remaining members Ralph Towner, Paul McCandless, and Glen Moore initially withdrew from musical activities. It was only months later, during a tribute concert in New York for their late bandmate, that they reunited musically - joined by Indian percussion virtuoso Trilok Gurtu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chemistry between the trio and Gurtu was immediate and transformative. First joining the band on tour and later as a full member, Gurtu brought renewed energy, spontaneity, and joy to Oregon's music. Together, this celebrated lineup recorded three outstanding albums: Ecotopia (1987), 45th Parallel (1989), and Always, Never and Forever (1991), originally released on Intuition Records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidely regarded as one of Oregon's finest recordings, Always, Never and Forever captures the band at the peak of its creative powers. The album is a vibrant showcase of dynamic interplay, rhythmic sophistication, and fearless musical imagination. At a time when many jazz artists were exploring electronic sounds, Oregon forged an entirely different path - pioneering a unique synthesis of jazz, world music, classical traditions, and improvised chamber music. Their unmistakable sound became a defining influence on the genre later known as \"World Jazz.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis new vinyl edition, released in honour of Ralph Towner, presents the album in a carefully condensed form with enhanced sonic depth, inviting listeners to rediscover one of the most visionary recordings in Oregon's catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracks: Beppo \/ Balahto \/ Renewal \/ Oleander \/ When The Fire Burns Iow \/ Rapid Transit \/ Aurora \/ Guitarra Picante \/ Always, Never, And Forever\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INTUITION MUSIC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47193679626396,"sku":"INT20731","price":30.67,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0130\/8714\/6043\/files\/0_6e91c898-11a6-4926-bce4-5522928a24ba.webp?v=1783705277","url":"https:\/\/www.horizonsmusic.co.uk\/products\/oregon-always-never-and-forever-lp","provider":"Horizons Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}