Album of the Evening

[AudioDoctor]

An okay album, I wouldn’t put it in Buddy Guys top 10, but it is very well recorded and mastered. It didn't hit the limiter once. They made use of the greater dynamic range available in a hi res recording. Maybe this one deserves an HDR rating... What do you say @The Computer Audiophile

 

 

 

 

[One and a half]

On 5/20/2021 at 12:55 AM, kumakuma said:

 

Should be available from the usual sources.

 

Got mine from CDJapan:

 

https://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/SCOL-1056

 

Also available in vinyl:

 

https://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/SCLP-1055

 

I expect the latter to sell out quick.

Here's an interview with  Tsuyoshi Yamamoto on the new release

[christopher3393]

 

1 Don't Bogart Me (A.K.A. Don't Bogart That Joint) by The Fraternity Of Man

2 Reefer Man by Cab Calloway

3 If You're a Viper by Stuff Smith

4 Marijuana Warning by Training Film

5 Sweet Marijuana Brown by Barney Bigard Sextet

6 Knockin' Myself Out by Lil Green

7 Smoking Reefers by Larry Adler

8 The Stuff Is Here by Georgia White

9 Weed Smoker's Dream by The Harlem Hamfats

10 Viper Mad by Sidney Bechet with Noble Sissies Siwngers

11 Dopey Joe by Slim Gaillard And Slam Stewart

12 The Menace of Marijuana by Louis J. Gasnier

13 Reefer Man by Don Redman

14 The Reefer Song by Fats Waller

15 Reefer Headed Woman by Jazz Gillum & His Jazz Boys

16 The Man from Harlem by Cab Calloway

17 Maijuana by Allan Smithee

18 I'm Feeling High and Happy by Helen Ward

19 Ol' Man River (Smoke a Little Tea) by Cootie Williams & His Rug Cutters

20 Jack I'm Mellow by Trixie Smith

21 Weed by Bea Foote

22 All the Jive Is Gone by Andy Kirk And His Twelve Clouds Of Joy

23 Killin' Jive by The Cats & The Fiddle

24 Marijuana, The Devil's Flower by Mr. Sunshine

25 Pot Hound Blues by Lucille Bogan

[Darryl R]

(new remaster in 24/192)

 

[jiminlogansquare]

[austinpop]

I’m a huge fan of Zander’s Mahler recordings on Telarc.

 

And that cover is accurate, BTW. He really grabs you by the balls on this one. 😏
 

[graham]

[Darryl R]

 

I liked this much better than his 5th.

[Musicophile]

12 hours ago, Darryl R said:

(new remaster in 24/192)

 

Yet another album I'll have to buy a 2nd time. How does it sound?

[sphinxsix]

1 hour ago, Musicophile said:

Yet another album I'll have to buy a 2nd time. How does it sound?

SACD sounds good. 

[Darryl R]

2 hours ago, Musicophile said:

Yet another album I'll have to buy a 2nd time. How does it sound?

 

LOL, I had the 24/96, which I believe was from old HDTracks, but I no longer see that one anywhere.

 

Very clear, but a little on the hard side.  Didn't have a chance to compare it with the DG 24/192 version yet though.  Looks like Warner didn't want to be outdone.

[Musicophile]

[EuroChamp]

6 hours ago, Darryl R said:

 

LOL, I had the 24/96, which I believe was from old HDTracks, but I no longer see that one anywhere.

 

Very clear, but a little on the hard side.  Didn't have a chance to compare it with the DG 24/192 version yet though.  Looks like Warner didn't want to be outdone.

 

Darryl R, you please have to update me, which DG version are you talking about?

 

I have the "old" 24/96, then the EMI Japan DSD and now the new 24/192. Pure technically they are very similar, the 192 is louder (not much) and dynamics on the DSD and 192kHz are a DR11, where the 96kHz is a DR10.

Soundwise the 96kHz and the DSD are near identical with the DSD probably being better. The new 192kHz is not too far apart, it is bigger, nearer to the piano, more intimate. We can discuss, what is better, I do not know the recording location.

From my perspective, all three are really enjoyable and theoretically one in the collection "would be" sufficient 😉

The 24/192 is really good.

[jiminlogansquare]

"Singing Secrets" is the title, obscured a bit by the typography.

 

 

[Darryl R]

5 hours ago, EuroChamp said:

 

Darryl R, you please have to update me, which DG version are you talking about?

 

I have the "old" 24/96, then the EMI Japan DSD and now the new 24/192. Pure technically they are very similar, the 192 is louder (not much) and dynamics on the DSD and 192kHz are a DR11, where the 96kHz is a DR10.

Soundwise the 96kHz and the DSD are near identical with the DSD probably being better. The new 192kHz is not too far apart, it is bigger, nearer to the piano, more intimate. We can discuss, what is better, I do not know the recording location.

From my perspective, all three are really enjoyable and theoretically one in the collection "would be" sufficient 😉

The 24/192 is really good.

 

Hi EuroChamp,

 

The DG is the 1967 München recording we were noting here a week or so ago, also just out in 24/192.  I agree with you that the 1965 EMI (London) 24/192 has a very big sound.  Now just listening to the two back to back, I prefer the sound on the new EMI.  It's not just louder, but there seems to be more depth and fullness to the instrument.  No need to get the new DG unless you want the other Scherzo and Polonaises.  Either one is great though, and I'm keeping both ;)

 

EDIT: as if that weren't enough, I should take time to compare this one too (it has No. 2 from '74 & No. 3):

 

[Darryl R]

(24/192)

 

 

Though the strings are still a bit steely, this is by far the best this has ever sounded, and I've always liked it.

[jiminlogansquare]

[EuroChamp]

20 hours ago, Darryl R said:

 

Hi EuroChamp,

 

The DG is the 1967 München recording we were noting here a week or so ago, also just out in 24/192.  I agree with you that the 1965 EMI (London) 24/192 has a very big sound.  Now just listening to the two back to back, I prefer the sound on the new EMI.  It's not just louder, but there seems to be more depth and fullness to the instrument.  No need to get the new DG unless you want the other Scherzo and Polonaises.  Either one is great though, and I'm keeping both ;)

 

EDIT: as if that weren't enough, I should take time to compare this one too (it has No. 2 from '74 & No. 3):

 

 

Many, many thanks - now I get the point: We are talking about two different recording, yours is the 1974 version while I was always talking about the famous and legendary 1965 London studio recording. But I reminds me, I am missing your recommendation in my collection. 😎 Let's see where I can get that Esoteric disc.

[coot]

[Darryl R]

4 hours ago, EuroChamp said:

 

Many, many thanks - now I get the point: We are talking about two different recording, yours is the 1974 version while I was always talking about the famous and legendary 1965 London studio recording. But I reminds me, I am missing your recommendation in my collection. 😎 Let's see where I can get that Esoteric disc.

 

Actually, on DG No. 3 is 1967 and No. 2 is 1974.

[jiminlogansquare]

[AudioDoctor]

Finished this just before every police car in town went by with sirens blaring.

 

 

[semente]

I bought this CD years ago because I liked the cover. It ended up a pleasant musical surprise...

 

[AnotherSpin]

Sun Ra's legacy is quite varied, also by quality of content and sound. This album stands out without a doubt. Can be compared with the same decade output from Miles Davis.

 

[jiminlogansquare]