Outstanding Demo CD's etc...

charmerci · « **Reply #980 on:** 24 Aug 2010, 06:37 am »

If you can put up with a bit of tape hiss - this is an amazing album of older mainstream trio jazz. (Don't be scared off by its older recording date - quality-wise.

Poll Winners 3 - Barney Kessel, Ray Brown, Shelley Manne

vintagebob · « **Reply #981 on:** 27 Aug 2010, 08:16 pm »

Following Jim's Tommy Emmanuel selection...

Could anyone recommend one of Martin Taylor's collections (i.e. Demo Quality)?

NOTE: It looks like "Artistry" is available in SACD. Maybe I'll give that a try.

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #982 on:** 28 Aug 2010, 05:50 am »

Quote from: vintagebob on 27 Aug 2010, 08:16 pm

Following Jim's Tommy Emmanuel selection...

Could anyone recommend one of Martin Taylor's collections (i.e. Demo Quality)?

NOTE: It looks like "Artistry" is available in SACD. Maybe I'll give that a try.

You might try this Cd....Link....

Another guitarist to check out....Bireli Lagrene...

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #983 on:** 30 Aug 2010, 05:16 am »

Another nice recording....instrumental....a bit new age....but well recorded on the Tropo label...2006.

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The music that acoustic guitarist Alex De Grassi, electric bassist Michael Manring and tabla player Christopher Garcia perform is often beyond categorization or even simple description. Like Oregon, they are open to a wide variety of idioms, making every sound count and utilizing space quite effectively. The blend between their instruments makes it sound as if they are of one mind, yet their melodic world/folk music is open to spontaneity. In addition to eight group originals (four by Garcia), they perform "The Water Is Wide" and a surprising version of the Rolling Stones' "Paint It Black." De Man Ia (given its name by taking two or three letters from each of the musicians' last names) is a set of intriguing music that grows in interest with each listen. There is much to discover.

Alex De Grassi - "De Man Ia"

adydula · « **Reply #984 on:** 31 Aug 2010, 02:29 am »

Jim,

Been gone a few days on vacation....got a ear infection in my right ear, getting a little better, I got the Tommy Emmanual Live CD only could listen to the first 2 tracks on CD1 until my ear starting to hurt..

but what I did hear is AMAZING, WOW what a guitar player...marvelous!!

Thanks for this one Jim!

Alex

Art_Chicago · « **Reply #985 on:** 31 Aug 2010, 03:09 am »

http://www.crimsonjazztrio.com/

For those who like King Crimson and jazz, these CD's are simply amazing!

Art_Chicago · « **Reply #986 on:** 1 Sep 2010, 01:19 am »

Quote from: Art_Chicago on 31 Aug 2010, 03:09 am

http://www.crimsonjazztrio.com/

For those who like King Crimson and jazz, these CD's are simply amazing!

well, it sounds even better tonight.

http://www.amazon.com/King-Crimson-Songbook-Jazz-Trio/dp/B000B865DM

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #987 on:** 4 Sep 2010, 09:09 pm »

Do you like vocals....how about dazzling harmonies and multiple progressions....and eight years in the making.

This CD has passion, commitment to excellence, and pure musical joy.

How about from a ten-time Grammy winner ....

His name....Bobby McFerrin....

The album....."VOCAbuLarieS"

More samples... and online review...

TJC712 · « **Reply #988 on:** 8 Sep 2010, 11:31 pm »

Hey folks... sorry I haven't been contributing much lately... busy fighting my way through this horrible economy of ours. I'm sure you all know what I'm talking about! Anyway, I'm listening to Gary Burton & Friends - Departure. Nice line-up (Burton-vibraphone, John Scofield-guitar, Peter Erskine-drums, Fred Hersch-piano, John Patitucci-bass), nice arrangements of some good tunes, great sound, such a good listen! If you like jazz, its well worth the dime.

zybar · « **Reply #989 on:** 9 Sep 2010, 12:11 am »

Holst's "The Planets" is one of my favorite recordings and I own half a dozen different versions with various conductors, but this hi-rez version is far superior to all of the others I own (including other hi-rez versions). You don't need to be a classical music fan to appreciate the artistry and beauty of this recording.

Jim, I am 100% confident that this piece would wow your visitors at RMAF. Best of all, you can download it from High Definition Tape Transfers for only $14.00!!

George

jimdgoulding · « **Reply #990 on:** 9 Sep 2010, 01:16 am »

Quote from: lonewolfny42 on 4 Sep 2010, 09:09 pm

Do you like vocals....how about dazzling harmonies and multiple progressions....and eight years in the making.

This CD has passion, commitment to excellence, and pure musical joy.

How about from a ten-time Grammy winner ....

His name....Bobby McFerrin....

The album....."VOCAbuLarieS"

More samples... and online review...

Wolfsama- Damn son, why don't ya tell us how you really feel? I'm buyin what you're selling, ole bean.

adydula · « **Reply #991 on:** 9 Sep 2010, 01:17 am »

Hi Guys and Gals!

Been away photographing a wedding in the mountains of North Carolina plus fighting a loss of hearing in my right ear, going to a ENT specialist tomorrow to hopefully get fixed!
Listening to music is one of my greatest pleasures but it has been sidetracked due to this ear infection thing!

Chris thanks for the Vocabularies recommendation! I will have to get a copy of this one for sure.

TJC712, I really understand the fighting your way thru this wonderful economy for sure, I lost my job in April and am now making a whole lot less than I was but I am very thankful to be working...its better than the alternative. Hang in there and thanks for the Gary Burton recommendation.

Zybar! Holst The Planets!! Yes! Its good!

All the best

Alex!!

intamin22 · « **Reply #992 on:** 9 Sep 2010, 01:24 am »

Just posted this in the what are you listening to now thread, but it's good quality stuff.

vintagebob · « **Reply #993 on:** 9 Sep 2010, 05:10 am »

The Martin Taylor "Tapestry" SACD Hybrid turned out to be EXCELLENT. It is a Linn recording with unreal soundstage.

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #994 on:** 9 Sep 2010, 05:40 am »

Quote from: vintagebob on 9 Sep 2010, 05:10 am

The Martin Taylor "Tapestry" SACD Hybrid turned out to be EXCELLENT. It is a Linn recording with unreal soundstage.

Samples...

Saturn94 · « **Reply #995 on:** 9 Sep 2010, 03:18 pm »

For percussion fans, this recording by Safri Duo sounded really interesting;

http://www.amazon.com/Episode-II-Safri-Duo/dp/B00005KKA5/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1284045360&sr=8-2

sarge_in · « **Reply #996 on:** 13 Sep 2010, 02:34 am »

We happened to drive to Santa Barbara yesterday, and as we were roaming the streets there was this band playing some lively music outside Borders. We stopped and started listening - it was Zimbabwean music being played on marimbas and other instruments along with vocals that of course I did not understand. Suffice to say before long the street was packed with people listening to the music and dancing right there on the streets. Ended up buying the CD right away. It's called Mas and the band was called Masanga.

http://www.amazon.com/Mas/dp/B002CC4O5G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dmusic&qid=1284344533&sr=8-1

jsalk · « **Reply #997 on:** 13 Sep 2010, 08:54 pm »

Quote from: zybar on 9 Sep 2010, 12:11 am

Holst's "The Planets" is one of my favorite recordings and I own half a dozen different versions with various conductors, but this hi-rez version is far superior to all of the others I own (including other hi-rez versions). You don't need to be a classical music fan to appreciate the artistry and beauty of this recording.

Jim, I am 100% confident that this piece would wow your visitors at RMAF. Best of all, you can download it from High Definition Tape Transfers for only $14.00!!

George

George -

Thanks for the tip. I'll get on it!

- Jim

intamin22 · « **Reply #998 on:** 15 Sep 2010, 01:06 am »

This a good recording with sounds spread out all across the soundstage with lots of spatial cues. It's pretty cool. Songs I particularly enjoy are "Time to Pretend," "Electric Feel," "Kids," and "4th Dimensional Transition."

coke · « **Reply #999 on:** 15 Sep 2010, 01:44 am »

I've been enjoying this blu-ray

http://www.amazon.com/Chris-Botti-Boston-Blu-ray/dp/B001R60ESE/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1284514982&sr=8-10

This song is a lot of fun to listen to, especially at loud volumes

(sounds horrible on youtube though)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jq9D-BtMZgk