{"product_id":"never-say-yes-1986","title":"Never Say Yes - 1986","description":"Storyville Records proudly announces the release of Never Say  Yes - 1986, a previously unreleased live-in-studio recording by  the Doug Raney Quartet, captured in Studio 3 at the Danish  Broadcasting Corporation on January 9, 1986. The album  features Doug Raney on guitar, Ben Besiakov on piano, Jesper  Lundgaard on bass, and Finnish drummer Jukkis Uotila. Set for  release on October 24, 2025, Never Say Yes - 1986 offers seven  tracks of inspired modern jazz, full of interplay, elegance, and  technical brilliance.  Doug Raney, the son of jazz guitar legend Jimmy Raney, carved  out a distinctive path of his own, particularly within the vibrant  Scandinavian jazz scene, where he lived and worked for  decades. This recording, unearthed from the archives of the  Danish Broadcasting Corporation, captures Doug in strikingly  fine form following a return to health, backed by some of the  most intuitive players on the Scandinavian scene.  \"He had an incredibly refined technique on the guitar, I'd almost  call it organically innate, \" writes bassist Jesper Lundgaard in the  liner notes. \"His playing felt like an extension of his personality,   effortless, and yet grounded in a deep understanding of jazz's  inner architecture, which is so difficult to truly master. Doug had a  special ability to voice chords, and in my opinion, there was a  beauty in his soloing that only very few possess.\"  The session was the culmination of a brief Danish tour and  showcases Raney's wide-ranging repertoire, from the burning  drive of John Coltrane's Giant Steps to the aching beauty of I'm  Old Fashioned and a soulful take on Nat Adderley's title track.  Raney's melodic instinct, rhythmic command, and harmonic  depth shine throughout, with dynamic support from Besiakov,   Lundgaard, and Uotila.  Despite his remarkable talent, Doug Raney remains a somewhat  overlooked figure in modern jazz. With this release, Storyville  Records shines a new light on a singular voice whose artistry  remain as vital and moving as ever.","brand":"Storyville Records","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50879918637336,"sku":"717101436828","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/4346\/3192\/files\/4459352-3453428.jpg?v=1777478855","url":"https:\/\/hbdirect.com\/products\/never-say-yes-1986","provider":"HBDirect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}