Hunter S. Thompson The Kentucky Derby Is Decadent And Depraved

- First time ever released on vinyl- Re-mastered by Kramer (Low, Galaxie 500, Will Oldham)- Limited Edition first Pressing on "Horse-Shit" Brown- Produced by Hal Wilner (the Robert Altman of all-star concept LPs)- Lead voice by Tim Robbins with cameos by Dr. John & Ralph Steadman- Compositions by jazz guitarist Bill Frisell//For the first time ever released on vinyl, this brilliant 2012 LP features an all-star cast of musicians and actors lead by Tim Robbins, Dr. John, Bill Frisell, Ralph Steadman, Annie Ross, John Joyce III and Will Forte. Hunter S. Thompson's classic Gonzo reportage on the 1970 Kentucky Derby is summoned brilliantly to life through spoken word and musical composition. Conceived by executive producer Michael Minzer for his Paris Records label, the project was produced by Hal Willner, who brought BillFrisell in as composer/arranger/conductor. Bill then asesmbled a stellar group of musicians including Curtis Fowlkes (trombone), Ron Miles (trumpet), Eyvind Kang (viola), Doug Weiselman (woodwinds), Jenny Scheinman (violin), Hank Roberts (cello) and Kenny Wolleson (drums, percussion). Ralph Steadman does double duty portraying himself in the narration and contributing original artwork for the project. In 2021, Kramer re-Mastered the original audio for this historic re-release on limited-edition 'Horse-Shit Brown' vinyl for his Shimmy-Disc label.