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
Creedence Clearwater Revival – Mardi Gras – Craft Recordings 1/2 Speed Mastered Vinyl
Crosby, Stills and Nash – Crosby, Stills and Nash – MoFi SACD
Sourced From The Original Master Tapes And Packaged In A Mini-Lp Gatefold Sleeve
The enduring charm, contemporary relevance, and harmonic convergence of Crosby, Stills & Nash's fabled self-titled debut owe not only to impeccably played songs and resonant lyrics, but to career-defining performances by music's first genuine supergroup. Crosby, Stills & Nash lingers as an example of the whole being greater than the sum of its parts. Factor in phenomenal studio production and acoustic-based architecture that served as guideposts for myriad albums that followed, and popular music would never be the same.
Crosby, Stills and Nash – Daylight Again – Analogue Productions Atlantic 75 Series 45 rpm 180g Vinyl
Available to Pre-Order
Although Crosby, Stills & Nash had, in effect, been together for well over a decade when Daylight Again (1982) was issued, it was only their third studio long-player of concurrently new material. Initially, the project began as a collaborative effort between Stephen Stills (guitar/banjo/keyboards/percussion/vocals) and Graham Nash (guitar/keyboards/percussion/vocals), as David Crosby was descending into a self-induced state of perpetual drug dependency. However, Crosby was included, although arguably in name alone, and his hauntingly lyrical "Delta" stands as one of his finest contributions. Perhaps the most telling element in the trio's state of affairs was the addition of the Eagles' Timothy B. Schmit and CSN bandmember Mike Finnigan (keyboards/vocals) on vocals throughout.
Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young – Deja Vu – Analogue Productions Atlantic 75 Series 45 rpm 180g Vinyl
Available to Pre-Order
"Déjà Vu" is the title track to Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young's first album as a quartet. With Neil Young now in the mix, the album reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 after its release in March 1970. The album remains a high point for the supergroup, having sold more than 7 million copies. Also on the record are hit singles "Teach Your Children," "Our House," and a cover of Joni Mitchell's "Woodstock."
