Sara K. – Hobo – Chesky Records 180G Vinyl LP
Seamlessly blending the acoustic rootsiness of folk with the harmonic subtlety of jazz, the earthy fire of the blues, and the confessional lyricism of singer/songwriter rock, Hobo is a 1997 award-winning album that showcases the genre blurring brilliance of Dallas singer-songwriter Sara K.
Alongside ten original numbers – including the poignant ‘Moving Big Picture’ and the gorgeously meditative title track – Sara K. covers Rodgers & Hammerstein’s perennial show tune favorite ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone,’ and a surprising revamp of ‘Brick House,’ ‘The Commodores’ ’70s funk classic. A stunning showcase for Sara K’s unique artistry.
This audiophile classic is reissued on 180gram One Step Pressing LP
Sara K. – Hobo – Chesky Records Hybrid Stereo SACD
Immerse yourself in the warm, crystal-clear sound of Hobo by Sara K., now available on Chesky Records' Hybrid Stereo SACD. Known for her distinctive four-string acoustic guitar and emotionally charged vocals, Sara K. delivers a spellbinding performance that shines in high-resolution audio. This Hybrid SACD format ensures exceptional playback on both SACD and standard CD players, making it a must-have for audiophiles and collectors. Recorded with Chesky Records' renowned binaural+ recording technology, this release captures every nuance, offering a deep, immersive soundstage unlike any other.
Experience Sara K.'s Hobo in stunning clarity—order your Hybrid Stereo SACD today!
Sarah Brightman Symphony Live In Vienna XRCD2
2008 Live Recording on XRCD2!
Inspired by Sarah Brightman’s 9th album, Symphony, this live concert in Vienna was recorded and is now available on the audiophile format of XRCD2. The 75 minute concert was recorded on January 16, 2008 at Stephansdom (St. Stephen’s) Cathedral in Vienna, Austria. The music was performed for a small audience of invited guests.
Sarah McLachlan – Solace – Analogue Productions SACD
The Analogue Productions reissue treatment delivers sonics and luxury packaging second to none for discerning collectors. Now three titles by Canadian songstress Sarah McLachlan have been given this premier makeover and you reap the benefits: Solace, Mirrorball and Afterglow.
Solace, McLachlan’s second album, is considerably more mature and musically sophisticated than her 1988 debut, the promising if limited Touch. In fact, this disc is a must-have for McLachlan fans whose first encounter with her work was with her extremely popular later releases, Fumbling Towards Ecstasy and Surfacing.
Sarah Vaughan – Live At Laren 1975 – The Lost Recordings 2LP 180g Vinyl
First publication of this unreleased concert. August 5, 1975: Sarah Vaughan is chosen to open the famous Jazz Festival in Laren, a small village near Amsterdam. She slips in among her musicians, including Bob Magnusson, Jimmy Cobb, Miles Davis's drummer, and Carl Schroeder, her pianist who has accompanied her for more than 20 years. At 51, not only does the "Divine" use the full range of her voice to sail from the roughest bass to the most scintillating highs, but she smiles, grasps the slightest emotion, seeks communion with each spectator as if he or she were unique, as if she were singing only for him.
Sarah Vaughan – Live At The Berlin Philharmonie 1969 – 2LP 180g Mono Version
"This is an absolutely mesmerizing Vaughan performance of 20 smartly chosen and sequenced tunes — some standards in 1969 and some then new and now standards — intimately mic'd that puts her startlingly and transparently in front of you between the speakers. ,,, the credits (read) cut by Kevin Gray using the original master tapes, lacquers processed at QRP and pressed in Germany on 180-gram vinyl. And that's how it sounds! Highly recommended." — Music = 10/11; Sound = 9/11 — Michael Fremer
Sarah Vaughan – Sassy (Mono) – EmArcy (Acoustic Sounds Series) 180g Vinyl LP
New for 2024! Sarah Vaughan Sassy (Mono) Acoustic Sounds Series reissues from Verve/Universal Music Enterprises! Monthly releases highlighting the world’s most historic and best jazz records! Mastered by Ryan K. Smith at Sterling Sound from the original analog tapes 180-gram LPs pressed at Quality Record Pressings! Stoughton Printing gatefold old-style tip-on jackets Series supervised by Chad Kassem CEO of Acoustic Sounds
The power, range, and flexibility of her voice made Sarah Vaughan, known as “Sassy” or “The Divine One,” one of the great singers in jazz. With her rich, controlled tone and vibrato, she could create astounding performances on jazz standards, often adding bop-oriented phrasing.
Simon and Garfunkel – Bridge Over Troubled Water – Mofi SACD
NOW IN STOCK!
Unifying, soothing, comforting: Simon and Garfunkel's Bridge over Troubled Water quickly became the album of an era upon release in 1970, the benchmark set serving as a beacon of hope and hymn of reassurance during a time marked by polarizing changes, social unrest, uncertain politics, and the dawn of a new era. These uplifting reasons — to say nothing about the gorgeous songwriting, meticulous production, and watershed performances — attest to why it is more relevant than ever in our current climate. Music, Bridge over Troubled Water simultaneously suggests and proves, heals all wounds and lifts all boats.
Sing and Dance With Frank Sinatra – Impex Hybrid SACD
Sonny Rollins – Rollins Plays For Bird – Analogue Productions 180g (Mono) Vinyl
Sonny Rollins – East Broadway Run Down – Impulse (Acoustic Sounds Series) 180g Vinyl
Seeking to offer definitive audiophile grade versions of some of the most historic and best jazz records ever recorded, Verve’s Acoustic Sounds vinyl reissue series utilizes the skills of top mastering engineers and the unsurpassed production craft of Quality Record Pressings. All titles are mastered from the original analog tapes, pressed on 180-gram vinyl and packaged by Stoughton Printing Co. in high-quality gatefold sleeves with tip-on jackets.
The releases are supervised by Chad Kassem, CEO of Acoustic Sounds, the world’s largest source for audiophile recordings.
Sonny Stitt – Blows The Blues – Acoustic Sounds 180g Vinyl LP
Sonny Stitt led a number of excellent record dates in 1959, especially at the end of the year when he produced three LPs for Verve over a span of three sessions with pianist Lou Levy, bassist Leroy Vinnegar and drummer Mel Lewis. Playing alto sax throughout this album, Stitt hardly sounds like a Charlie Parker clone, something that unfortunately was a frequent claim by tin-eared critics throughout a fair portion of his career. The music includes several potent originals, especially “Hymnal Blues” and the slow, powerful “Morning After Blues.”
Originally released in 1970.
