Original New Zealand pressing of ‘Forecast’ by Joy Yates and Dave MacRae, released in 1984 on Tartar / Kiwi Pacific Records. A beautifully arranged jazz-vocal album, ‘Forecast’ pairs the expressive vocals of Joy Yates with the accomplished arranging, conducting and keyboard work of New Zealand-born pianist and composer Dave MacRae, best known internationally for his work with Matching Mole, Nucleus, Pacific Eardrum and a wide range of jazz and progressive projects. The album was recorded and mixed at Radio New Zealand Studio Centre and Wellington-based Mandrill Studios, and features a strong supporting cast including Frank Gibson Jr., Roger Sellers, Bruce Lynch, Paul Dyne, Martin Winch and Brian Smith. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Musically, the album blends contemporary standards, jazz-pop and smooth vocal jazz, with highlights including ‘Red Sails In The Sunset’, ‘Rio De Janeiro Blue’, ‘You Can’t Take It With You’, ‘Here’s That Rainy Day’, ‘Green Dolphin Street’, ‘This Masquerade’, ‘Come Rain Or Come Shine’ and ‘Raining On The Moon’. It stands as a refined Australasian jazz-vocal release from the mid-1980s and a worthwhile piece for collectors of New Zealand jazz, Joy Yates, Dave MacRae and Pacific Eardrum-related material. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
This copy appears to be an original New Zealand pressing and includes the plain inner sleeve. A strong collectable piece for followers of New Zealand jazz, female vocal jazz, Dave MacRae-related recordings and local 1980s independent vinyl.
Features:
• Original New Zealand pressing
• Released in 1984 on Tartar / Kiwi Pacific Records
• Jazz-vocal / contemporary standards album by Joy Yates and Dave MacRae
• Arranged and conducted by Dave MacRae
• Includes ‘Rio De Janeiro Blue’, ‘This Masquerade’ and ‘Come Rain Or Come Shine’
• Features New Zealand jazz musicians including Frank Gibson Jr. and Brian Smith
• Collectable 1980s New Zealand jazz LP
• Former radio station library copy
Condition appears consistent with age and previous radio station use. Sleeve displays radio station markings, handling wear, edge wear, storage wear and general signs of use. Record is included and appears presentable with signs of previous use. Plain inner sleeve is included and shows age-related wear and creasing. Album has not been professionally graded or play tested. Buyers should satisfy themselves as to exact condition from the photographs provided.
