[Scott F.]

Oh, I forgot to mention, Norman Granz stayed in charge of the recordings and production at Pablo until he closed shop in 1987.

Funny, back around 2002 or 2003 I was in touch with a high school girl that lived in the same building Norman and his wife Greta lived in. She had contacted me because she was doing a book report on him at her school in Switzerland. I came really close to securing all of Norman's old company records (contracts with artists, personal memorabilia and the like) for the American Jazz Museum in Kansas City. Unfortunately, the girl vaporized (we were communicating via email) just as we were getting close to getting a list of artifacts.

I sure would have loved to see his collection make it into the museum. It sure would have made a great permanent exhibit. Norman single handedly did more for jazz than anyone else, ever.

[mhconley]

Vinyl - this is REALLY tough as so many are so good... but here is my top three:

• Sarah McLachlan - Fumbling Towards Ecstacy & Freedom Sessions - Classic Records 200g
• Allison Krauss & Union Station - Live - Mobile Fidelity 180g
• Supertramp - Crime Of The Century - Mobile Fidelity UHQR

CD

• 3 Doors Down - Better Life, Away From The Sun or Seventeen Days
• Indigo Girls - Indigo Girls

DVD-A
Metallica - Metallica

SACD
Nickel Creek - Nickel Creek


Martin

[Mike Nomad]

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[mgalusha]

If you think the Billy Holiday recording something, you should try the Classic Records Satchmo Plays King Oliver, St James Infirmary 45rpm. Oh my...big time    I've got a few Classic 45s but that one is stellar.

That one may top the list but here are a few other really good ones;

I have that one too Scott. Yes, it's very good but since there are only two tracks I didn't include it, almost though as I did think about it.

[Blackmore]

I use St James Infirmary for my musician friends.  They all comment about Louis' presence in the room, the clean cymbals and the way Louis uses the microphone for vocals, then backs up to play his Selmer. They're even more impressed when I tell them how old this recording is. Great recording to explain why you're still spinning some vinyl and why you bought all that expensive equipment. 

[low.pfile]

Is the 200g LP version of Satchmo Plays King Oliver very good as well?
I understand the 45 rpm St. James Infirmary is stellar, but it is backordered. And the 45 is only 2 songs.

[Blackmore]

It's not as real sounding as the 45 rpm.  I think you should own both.    To be honest, I use the 200 gram version most of the time since I don't want to go to the hassle of changing the belt over to 45 rpm.  But if you like the 200 gram, then order that 45 rpm version later.

[aerius]

CD: Probably Whites Off Earth Now!! by the Cowboy Junkies.  I find it's more dynamic and lively than their "Trinity Session" album.

LP: The Nylons' self titled album.

[Brown]

Without being cute. My CDs of me playing my trumpet through an Art DIO into my computer. Then played back through J. River Media. So I guess CD. The live mike feed as well. So what does this tell us. Its not the CD itself its the recording process and pressing of such that IMO is the culprit. Sorry if I went off topic a touch although related.