Black Codes (From The Underground), the 1985 jazz album by trumpeter Wynton Marsalis, is the VMP Classics Record of the Month for August 2023. It’s here on 180g black vinyl with DAA lacquers cut from tapes by Ryan Smith at Sterling Sound.

From the opening notes of “Black Codes,” the album immediately commands attention. Marsalis leads his ensemble with unmatched precision, effortlessly weaving intricate melodies and harmonies, setting the stage for the musical journey ahead.

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