mwheelerk Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Pick out one album you would recommend to everyone that you think may not be well known but is of such good quality in your opinion you want others to know about it. Any genre is fine. my choice is JIMMY WITHERSPOON Blue Spoon Jimmy was comfortable singing the blues or jazz and this effort to my mind leans more toward a Nat King Cole small group type of vibe. If you can find it and check it out I hope you enjoy it. "A mind is like a parachute. It doesn't work if it is not open." Frank Zappa Link to comment
Jud Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 One never knows, do one? - Fats Waller The fairest thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the fundamental emotion which stands at the cradle of true art and true science. - Einstein Computer, Audirvana -> optical Ethernet to Fitlet3 -> Fibbr Alpha Optical USB -> iFi NEO iDSD DAC -> Apollon Audio 1ET400A Mini (Purifi based) -> Vandersteen 3A Signature. Link to comment
elcorso Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Pick out one album you would recommend to everyone that you think may not be well known but is of such good quality in your opinion you want others to know about it. Any genre is fine. my choice is JIMMY WITHERSPOON Blue Spoon Jimmy was comfortable singing the blues or jazz and this effort to my mind leans more toward a Nat King Cole small group type of vibe. If you can find it and check it out I hope you enjoy it. It's available in Amazon (CD & MP3 DL) & QOBUZ (DL: CD & MP3 resolution). Thanks, Roch Link to comment
elcorso Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Pierre Rochas "Le Petit Dictionaire de L'Orgue Illustré" - Harmonia Mundia, Germany. Pierre is an MD but also an organologist and his great work goes to recover and preserve old organs and organ music mainly from France. Also, the repertoire, execution and SQ of those two CDs are quite extraordinary. Hard to find, but still available, type "Pierre Rochas" only in Google, and not the full name... Link to comment
REShaman Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Emmet Cohen: In the Element. Disclosure: Emmet's proud father was a suite-mate in our office for a few years. In support of my recommendation, allow me some exposition about his bona fides. I am a decades-long fan of Bill Evans (and many great other Jazz pianists) and Emmet has the chops to join those elegant musicians in both technique and musicality. At 22, jazz pianist Emmet Cohen, a finalist in the 2011 Thelonious Monk International Piano Competition, plays with the maturity and confidence of a seasoned veteran. With astonishing technique and an innovative harmonic palate, Emmet engenders a deep musical bond with his audience. Cohen has shared the bandstand with a plethora of musical luminaries, including Christian McBride, Benny Golson, Joshua Redman, Dave Holland, Patti Austin, Maceo Parker, Carmen Bradford, Billy Hart, and many others. he is completing a music degree at the University of Miami where he studies with Brian Lynch, Terence Blanchard, Shelly Berg, and Martin Bejerano. Emmet regularly appears as a sideman and leader on both piano and Hammond B3 Organ in New York and Miami. Perhaps a session listening to this talented Jazz pianist will be persuasive with your own discernment. Best, Richard Link to comment
jhwalker Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 One of the most beautifully-recorded albums I've ever heard is Alison Krauss + Union Station Live: The sense of presence and intimacy is amazing. John Walker - IT Executive Headphone - SonicTransporter i9 running Roon Server > Netgear Orbi > Blue Jeans Cable Ethernet > mRendu Roon endpoint > Topping D90 > Topping A90d > Dan Clark Expanse / HiFiMan H6SE v2 / HiFiman Arya Stealth Home Theater / Music -SonicTransporter i9 running Roon Server > Netgear Orbi > Blue Jeans Cable HDMI > Denon X3700h > Anthem Amp for front channels > Revel F208-based 5.2.4 Atmos speaker system Link to comment
Paul R Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Not sure if this is available on disc or as a digital download anywhere. It is a real treat to listen to though. -Paul Anyone who considers protocol unimportant has never dealt with a cat DAC. Robert A. Heinlein Link to comment
findog3103 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Based on the above. Good to be unbiased for the election. Third Floor: AE>Pioneer solid state integrated>Sony PS-x70 turntable>KEF 103.2 speakers Second Floor: Intel NUC>LampizatOr GA TRP/LampizatOr Integrated Solid State amp>triode wire labs speaker cables & power cord and wywires power cords>vapor über auroras speakers Old school: VPI Prime Signature turntable w/ Ortofon Bronze Cadenza cartridge and Technics SP-10 mk2 First Floor: AE>lifatec silflex glass toslink>schiit bifrost über>Kimber kable hero RCA>audioengine 5 Link to comment
DavidL Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Never fails to satisfy, whatever my mood. ALAC iTunes library on Synology DS412+ running MinimServer with Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 tablet running BubbleUPnP for control > Hi-Fi 1: Airport Extreme bridge > Netgear switch > TP-Link optical isolation > dCS Network Bridge AND PS Audio PerfectWave Transport > PS Audio DirectStream DAC with Bridge Mk.II > Primare A60 > Harbeth SHL5plus Anniversary Edition . Hi-Fi 2: Sonore Rendu > Chord Hugo DAC/preamp > LFD integrated > Harbeth P3ESRs and > Sennheiser HD800 Link to comment
Musicophile Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Genesis: The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway (1974) The genius of Peter Gabriel in one of the most beautiful and complex albums ever, that is comparable to a great opera. Check out my blog at musicophilesblog.com - From Keith Jarrett to Johannes Brahms Link to comment
wkhanna Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 My digital copy has an HDCD & Redbook layer. My vinyl version sounds even better. Even those who do not care for Jazz have appreciated this album when I have played it. Gene's gospel style piano is the stuff that will make the synapses in your brain keep your toe tapping regardless of your conscience objection. Bill Practicing Curmudgeon & Audio Snob ....just an "ON" switch, Please! Link to comment
Musicophile Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 [ATTACH=CONFIG]2413[/ATTACH] My digital copy has an HDCD & Redbook layer. My vinyl version sounds even better. Even those who do not care for Jazz have appreciated this album when I have played it. Gene's gospel style piano is the stuff that will make the synapses in your brain keep your toe tapping regardless of your conscience objection. Fully second this! Great album. I also still have the vinyl (unfortunately in a box right next to my good old Project record player, not sure ever to be resurrected), and the CD. I've had the pleasure of hearing this combo live back in 1990. Ray Brown is of course a genius, Gene really has a particular style (Gene Harris +1 is another great album), but Jeff Hamilton to me is the real king here. Check out my blog at musicophilesblog.com - From Keith Jarrett to Johannes Brahms Link to comment
obt_man Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 [ATTACH=CONFIG]2413[/ATTACH] My digital copy has an HDCD & Redbook layer. My vinyl version sounds even better. Even those who do not care for Jazz have appreciated this album when I have played it. Gene's gospel style piano is the stuff that will make the synapses in your brain keep your toe tapping regardless of your conscience objection. Beautiful indeed. Thank you for suggesting this, I don't know how I've missed it. Going to buy a CD and also will see if I can get vinyl album Main system: Music Server (Win 7/64+Foobar+JPlay) -> Furutech GT2 USB Cable -> Audiolab M-DAC -> Plinius 9200 (Chord Anthem interconnects) -> ATC SCM 40 w/Kimber Kable 8TC speaker cables Link to comment
Melvin Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 [attach=config]2403[/attach] [attach=config]2413[/attach] Great thread guys .. just ordered these. Link to comment
wkhanna Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 [ATTACH=CONFIG]2403[/ATTACH] Order placed. Thanks, Richard. Bill Practicing Curmudgeon & Audio Snob ....just an "ON" switch, Please! Link to comment
REShaman Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 [ATTACH=CONFIG]2403[/ATTACH] Order placed. Thanks, Richard. Great thread guys .. just ordered these.Melvin. My pleasure. Would be curious to learn how you both find Emmet's CD. I, too, ordered the Gene Harris CD. Including another Harris SACD, Harris Trio Plus One with Stanley Turrentine, available at Elusive Disc as I was attempting to discover if Listen Here is available as an SACD. Look forward to hearing both. Thank you for the recommendations wkhanna. Best, Richard Link to comment
Musicophile Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 My pleasure. Would be curious to learn how you both find Emmet's CD. I, too, ordered the Gene Harris CD. Including another Harris SACD, Harris Trio Plus One with Stanley Turrentine, available at Elusive Disc as I was attempting to discover if Listen Here is available as an SACD. Look forward to hearing both. Thank you for the recommendations wkhanna.Best, Richard Plus One is great fun too. You'll love it. Check out my blog at musicophilesblog.com - From Keith Jarrett to Johannes Brahms Link to comment
PaxJen Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Good choice! I had the pleasure of hearing her live (with Robert Plant) and the whole crowd walked out floating. Bel Canto SETi40 - Triangle Celius - Server Coming Link to comment
REShaman Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Plus One is great fun too. You'll love it. That's good news coming from you. As I was merely going on intuition. Last time I heard Stanley T here fine was several years ago in WA/ D.C. at a club in Georgetown. Wonderful set. We seem to take such good care of each other at this thread. Grateful for the great recommendations. Best, Richard Link to comment
wkhanna Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Plus One is great fun too. You'll love it. I also have Plus One on vinyl. Need to get it ripped. A worthwhile acquistion, IMHO. Bill Practicing Curmudgeon & Audio Snob ....just an "ON" switch, Please! Link to comment
REShaman Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 That's good news coming from you. As I was merely going on intuition. Last time I heard Stanley T here fine was several years ago in WA/ D.C. at a club in Georgetown. Wonderful set. We seem to take such good care of each other at this thread. Grateful for the great recommendations.Best, Richard My iPad changes what I write even when I correct the typos substituted for my original words. I wrote "Turrentine in person". These typos happen persistently. My apologies, Richard Link to comment
elcorso Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 My iPad changes what I write even when I correct the typos substituted for my original words. I wrote "Turrentine in person".These typos happen persistently. My apologies, Richard Please turn off "autocorrect" in your iPad Settings. Roch Link to comment
elcorso Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Luciana Souza "The Book of Chet" • Great Brazilian jazz singer (she will get you in Chet Baker blues) Juan Manuel Ceruto "A Puerto Padre" - Tributo a Emiliano Salvador • Very good Afro-Cuban Jazz, with some Salsa (The import CD has a better SQ) Link to comment
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