Hunter S. Thompson The Kentucky Derby Is Decadent And Depraved

For the frst time ever released on vinyl, this brilliant2012 LP features an all-star cast of musicians andactors lead by Tim Robbins, Dr. John, Bill Frisell,Ralph Steadman, Annie Ross, John Joyce III and WillForte. Hunter S. Thompson's classic Gonzo reportage on the 1970 Kentucky Derby is summoned brilliantly to life through spoken word and musicalcomposition. Conceived by executive producerMichael Minzer for his Paris Records label, the project was produced by Hal Willner, who brought BillFrisell in as composer/arranger/conductor. Bill thenasesmbled a stellar group of musicians includingCurtis Fowlkes (trombone), Ron Miles (trumpet),Eyvind Kang (viola), Doug Weiselman (woodwinds),Jenny Scheinman (violin), Hank Roberts (cello) andKenny 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 audiofor this historic re-release on limited-edition'Horse-Shit Brown' vinyl for his Shimmy-Disc label.