Vinyl 45 RPM Jean-Christian Michel Kyriale Religious Music Riviera

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Description

This 45 rpm vinyl record features the renowned clarinetist Jean-Christian Michel on the cover, holding his instrument in front of a colorful background reminiscent of church stained-glass windows. The front of the sleeve displays the title "KYRIALE" and "Jésus que ma joie demeure" in large white letters, above a color photograph dominated by red, blue, and black. The graphic aesthetic and photographic style suggest a production from the second half of the 20th century, likely the 1970s, consistent with the typography and the religious atmosphere of the sleeve.

In the bottom left corner, the Riviera label logo is clearly visible, printed in red, a distinctive element of music releases from that era. The artist's name, "Jean-Christian Michel," appears in white capital letters on the lower part of the sleeve. The cover is illustrated with a portrait of the artist playing the clarinet, reinforcing the solemn and spiritual aspect of the record.

The sleeve shows some visible signs of wear: creases, blunt corners, slight scuff marks, particularly on the upper part and the edges. The visual colors remain well-contrasted, with a lighting effect highlighting the photographed scene. No other text, logo, or additional details are visible on the displayed side.

This 45 rpm vinyl stands out for its visual inspired by religious iconography and its emphasis on an artist specializing in sacred music. The graphic design of the sleeve, the use of a background evoking stained-glass windows, and the musician's posture make it a representative object of instrumental religious music from that period.

Condition

Used vinyl record, sold as is. Sleeve with signs of wear, pronounced creases, and worn corners, visible in the photo. The condition of the record itself is not visible in the image.

Did you know? Jean-Christian Michel is a French clarinetist and composer, particularly known for popularizing the fusion of sacred music and jazz starting in the 1960s. His album "Kyriale" is emblematic of this approach, blending religious themes with instrumental improvisation.

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