Chesky Hi-Fi Experience (MQA-CD) – Chesky Records – CD
Discover the next level of high-resolution audio with Chesky Hi-Fi Experience (MQA-CD), an expertly crafted compilation designed for audiophiles and hi-fi enthusiasts. Showcasing the superior recording techniques of Chesky Records, this MQA-CD delivers unparalleled sound clarity, dynamic range, and lifelike detail, making it the perfect reference disc for testing and enjoying high-end audio systems. With its meticulously selected tracks, this release offers an immersive listening experience that captures every nuance with breathtaking realism. Whether you’re a serious collector or looking to enhance your hi-fi setup, this MQA-CD is an essential addition to any audiophile music library.
Chesky The Ultimate Demonstration Disc – Chesky Records – CD
The Ultimate Demonstration Disc is designed to showcase the capabilities of high-end audio systems and help evaluate and configure your HiFi setup.
It features a carefully curated collection of meticulously recorded tracks across diverse genres (jazz, bossa nova, classical, and blues), selected to highlight and assess specific aspects of your system. A narration guide, voiced by John Henry, precedes each musical track, explaining key audiophile terms and what to listen for.
Chet Baker – Baker’s Holiday – (Verve Records – Acoustic Sounds Series ) 180g 1LP Gatefold Sleeve
Recorded in 1965 and showcasing a number of songs he’d never recorded before, Baker’s Holiday is Chet’s tribute to Billie Holiday and features his instantly-identifiable trumpet along with four trademark vocals.
Backed by a full sax section and a four-piece rhythm section that includes pianist Hank Jones, this classic album highlights colourful Jimmy Mundy arrangements.
Verve’s Acoustic Sounds Series features transfers from analog tapes and remastered 180-gram vinyl in deluxe gatefold packaging.
Coleman Hawkins – Coleman Hawkins and Confreres – Analogue Productions 200g 45 RPM Vinyl
Mastered by George Marino at Sterling Sound
"...these are all truly classic Verve titles that you simply don't want to miss...most importantly, the sound of these reissues is nothing short of astounding. Particularly the early Billie and Ella mono records are incredible treasures of sonic beauty. I'd definitely ask Santa for the whole set, or, if you want to cherry pick, the most classic titles. Whatever you decide, you owe yourself at least a half dozen!" Winner of a 2012 Positive Feedback Online Writers' Choice Award - Danny Kaey, Positive Feedback Online, November/December 2011
Coleman Hawkins – Coleman Hawkins Encounters Ben Webster – Verve 180G Vinyl
Concerts and Follies in Pergolesi’s Time – I Musici – XRCD24
Creative Arts Ensemble With B.J Crowley : One Step Out – Pure Pleasure Records 180G Vinyl
Nimbus West spirit jazz essential: the Creative Arts Ensemble's classic debut One Step Out. One of the most sought after and highly-regarded titles to have appeared on Tom Albach's celebrated Nimbus West imprint, One Step Out is a timeless work of spiritualized jazz. A true gem from the Los Angeles jazz underground, the album was pianist and composer Kaeef Ruzadun Ali's first recording as leader of the Creative Arts Ensemble, the only large ensemble group that emerged directly from Horace Tapscott's legendary Pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra community jazz group.
Creedence Clearwater Revival – Cosmo’s Factory 180G Vinyl LP
Lean, Loud & Relentless — American Rock at Full Throttle
Cosmo's Factory finds Creedence Clearwater Revival operating at absolute peak efficiency. Tight rhythms, razor-sharp songwriting and swampy groove drive the album from start to finish. Pressed on 180g heavyweight vinyl, this edition adds weight, punch and control to the band’s stripped-back sound. Guitars bite harder, basslines feel more grounded, and the groove never lets up. A definitive pressing of one of the greatest American rock albums ever recorded.
Creedence Clearwater Revival – Mardi Gras – Craft Recordings 1/2 Speed Mastered Vinyl
