A La Altura: Visionary Mexican Music 1977-1999: Vol. 1 - Various Artists (Vinyl 2LP) * * *

A La Altura: Visionary Mexican Music 1977-1999: Vol. 1 Various Artists on 2LP: Sourced from Original Tapes and Masters. Remastered by John Baldwin. Pressed at Optimal.

A La Altura, or “To the Height” brings recognition to Mexican musicians who, in the last decades of the 20th century, ventured into experimental territories with electronic and indigenous instruments, in dialogue with minimalism, ambient, jazz and new age aesthetics. Over a decade in the making and lovingly curated by Mexican journalist, musician and DJ, Carlos “Tropicaza” Icaza & Dublab radio founder and LA Phil Creative Producer Mark “Frosty” McNeill, A La Altura is sourced from original tapes and masters featuring unreleased, long out of print and private–press recordings.

Features:

• Celebrating innovative Mexican musicians who merged electronic and indigenous instruments with minimalism, ambient, jazz and new age aesthetics
• Featuring 12 visionary artists including Luis Pérez, Arturo Meza, Jorge Reyes, Aristeo, and Tribu, amongst others
• Compiled and produced by Mexican journalist, musician and DJ, Carlos “Tropicaza” Icaza & dublab radio founder and LA Phil Creative Producer Mark “Frosty” McNeill
• Cover art by legendary artist Eduardo Terrazas and Design & Layout by D.Norsen Design
• Double LP pressed at Optimal and includes booklet featuring liner notes
• Audio remastered by GRAMMY-nominated engineer John Baldwin