By: Joey Willis
The Craft Recordings reissue of Howard McGhee and Teddy Edwards’ Together Again!!!! is a celebration of two monumental figures in post-bop jazz, brought back into the sonic forefront with pristine detail. This 180-gram vinyl edition, mastered from the original tapes by the legendary Bernie Grundman, is not just a reissue but a reverent preservation of a unique moment in jazz history. Originally released in 1961 on Contemporary Records, this album marked the rekindling of a collaborative spark between McGhee and Edwards after a gap in their respective careers. The pairing of McGhee’s robust trumpet and Edwards’ lyrical tenor sax is both nostalgic and invigorating, filled with the kind of chemistry that only happens when two jazz giants meet on equal footing.