{"product_id":"oregon-always-never-and-forever","title":"Oregon - Always, Never, And Forever","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe album marks one of the artistic high points in the band's remarkable history. Following the tragic death of founding member Collin Walcott, who lost his life in a traffic accident near Magdeburg while on tour, the remaining members Ralph Towner, Paul McCandless , and Glen Moore initially withdrew from musical activities. It was only months later, during a tribute concert in New York for their late bandmate, that they reunited musically - joined by Indian percussion virtuoso Trilok Gurtu.\u003cbr\u003eThe chemistry between the trio and Gurtu was immediate and transformative. First joining the band on tour and later as a full member, Gurtu brought renewed energy, spontaneity, and joy to Oregon's music. Together, this celebrated lineup recorded three outstanding albums: Ecotopia (1987), 45th Parallel (1989), and Always, Never and Forever (1991), originally released on Intuition Records. Widely regarded as one of Oregon 's finest recordings, Always, Never and Forever captures the band at the peak of its creative powers. The album is a vibrant showcase of dynamic interplay, rhythmic sophistication, and fearless musical imagination. At a time when many jazz artists were exploring electronic sounds, Oregon forged an entirely different path - pioneering a unique synthesis of jazz, world music, classical traditions, and improvised chamber music. Their unmistakable sound became a defining influence on the genre later known as \"World Jazz.\"\u003cbr\u003eThis new vinyl edition, released in honour of Ralph Towner, presents the album in a carefully condensed form with enhanced sonic depth, inviting listeners to rediscover one of the most visionary recordings in Oregon's catalog.\u003cbr\u003eThis remastered 180- g vinyl edition of Always, Never and Forever , released in the INTUITION MASTER SERIES, is dedicated to Ralph Towner, who passed away in January 2026, and celebrates his lasting artistic legacy within Oregon's unique fusion of jazz, world music, and improvisation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INTUITION MUSIC","offers":[{"title":"Vinyl LP","offer_id":54620565537091,"sku":"RPT-26910","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/1601\/8499\/files\/51f8BGKzhjL._UF894-1000_QL80.png?v=1783597611","url":"https:\/\/www.recordplant.co.uk\/products\/oregon-always-never-and-forever","provider":"Record Plant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}