Title: The Catalyst Files (Various Artists) Artist: Various Artists Label: Panorama Product Type: VINYL LP UPC: 5061099140720 Genre: Jazz Release Date: 2026-05-01 Number of Discs: 2
Compiled by Rainer Truby & Miche, this collection dives deep into the soulful, spiritual, and jazz sound of LA's Catalyst Records. A Panorama special for RSD 2026, "The Catalyst Files" celebrates the label's rich history and deep catalog that has been championed by so many DJs, including Gilles Peterson and Patrick Forge, over the years. Packaged as a 2xLP with gatefold in homage to the original Catalyst releases, with liner notes from Andrew Jervis, and an insert. This is an essential for RSD 2026. 2xLP 180g Heavyweight Vinyl, Gatefold Sleeve, Insert, Liner notes from Andrew Jervis.
Tracks: 1.1 A1 - Mark Levine - Ixtlan (11:07) 1.2 A2 - Frank Strazzeri - After the Rain (4:31) 1.3 A3 - Hadley Caliman - the Latin Thing (5:15) 1.4 B1 - Frank Strazzeri - Cloudburst (9:53) 1.5 B2 - Albert Dailey - Mimosa (4:28) 1.6 B3 - Don Menza - MZ. Liz (6:38) 1.7 C1 - Gary Bartz - Ju Ju Man (9:08) 1.8 C2 - George Muribus - Brazilian Tapestry (6:46) 1.9 C3 - Henry Franklin - Tribal Dance (6:09) 1.10 D1 - Pat Britt - Starrsong (5:25) 1.11 D2 - Gary Bartz - My Funny Valentine (7:10) 1.12 D3 - Flip Nunez - See You Later (7:43)
