Charles Mingus – Pithecanthropus Erectus (Mono) – Analogue Productions Atlantic 75 Series 45 rpm 180g Vinyl
Charles Mingus: Mingus Takes Manhattan – The Complete Birdland Dates: 1961 – 1962 4LP New Land Vinyl
Mingus Takes Manhattan collects together Charles Mingus’ run of dates at the world famous Birdland, New York from 1961-1962, released here officially for the first time ever in conjunction with the Mingus Estate.
The original reel-to-reel tapes used to record the radio broadcasts were tracked down, cleaned and remastered especially for this release. Previously only issued in bootleg form, the recordings enclosed feature Mingus in the midst of a highly creative spell.
Alternating between bass and piano during these sets features a rotating band of heavy hitters including Yusef Lateef, Roland Kirk, Jaki Byard, Booker Ervin, Pepper Adams as well as Mingus mainstays Charles McPherson, Dannie Richmond and others.
Charlie Hunter – Bing Bing Bing! (Classic Vinyl Series) Blue Note 2 LP Vinyl
Charlie Hunter’s 1995 Blue Note debut Bing Bing Bing! was a groove-heavy tour-de-force that marked the arrival of a virtuosic guitarist whose unique concept on his 8-string guitar produced music that was both impressive and irrepressible. Hunter’s trio laid down a program of originals plus an unforgettable cover of Nirvana’s “Come As You Are.” This Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition is stereo, all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes, and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.
Charlie Mingus – Oh Yeah – Analogue Productions (Atlantic 75 Series) 180g 45rpm 2 LP Vinyl
Analogue Productions (Atlantic 75 Series) Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Atlantic Records! A powerful, passionate and expressive album! 180-gram 45 RPM double LP Mastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio from the original analog master tape Pressed at Quality Record Pressings Tip-on old style gatefold double pocket jacket by Stoughton Printing
After several sessions with Columbia and Candid, Charles Mingus briefly returned to Atlantic and cut the freewheeling Oh Yeah, which AllMusic says has to rank as the wildest of all his classic albums. Mingus displays all of his vigorous jazz feeling on this album; he plays no bass whatsoever, hiring Doug Watkins to fill in while he accompanies the group on piano and contributes bluesy vocals to several tracks (while shouting encouragement on nearly all of them).
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.
Collaro Audio White Precision Turntable Mat
The Collaro Audio white precision cloth turntable mat is identical in manufacture to the Rega NAIA mat, branded with the Collaro Audio logo in gunmetal grey, and is produced with Rega's full approval.
The mat is a woven 100% wool construction and lies perfectly flat on the platter. The logo is printed on a white layer on one side, so if you’d prefer to use it logo side downwards, the visible print-through is reduced to a minimum. The sonic benefit of the Collaro mat over a standard compressed felt mat has to be heard to be believed.
Diana Krall – When I Look Into Your Eyes (Verve Records – Acoustic Sounds Series ) 180g 2LP Gatefold Sleeve
Krall’s fifth studio album made a mark as the first jazz album in 25 years to garner a Grammy nomination for Album of the Year.
Tommy LiPuma elevates Krall’s sound along the lines of Nat King Cole with an orchestral stamp on eight out of 12 tracks.
It doesn’t take strings, though, to showcase Diana Krall as a hopeless romantic. She does that well enough on her own.
Verve’s Acoustic Sounds Series features transfers from analog tapes and remastered 180-gram vinyl in deluxe gatefold packaging.
Dillard & Clark “The Fantastic Expedition of Dillard & Clark” – Intervention Records 180g Vinyl
The Fantastic Expedition of Dillard & Clark is 100% Analog Mastered from the 1/4″ 15-ips Original Master Tapes by Kevin Gray at CoHEARent Audio!
The tapes sound beautifully dynamic and alive, with tuneful bass, extended highs and three-dimensional imaging.
The IR cut has better separation and punch than ANY previous version of this amazing record!
Dire Straits ‘Brothers in Arms’ 40th Anniversary 5LP Box Set
One of the world’s best-selling albums, Dire Straits’ Brothers In Arms, celebrates its 40th anniversary with an exquisite 5LP deluxe edition.
The 5LP deluxe box features the full studio album and a previously unreleased full-length live concert from the band’s Municipal Auditorium, San Antonio tour stop in 1985. Housed in a slip-case with art prints and a 16-page booklet featuring new liner notes, following new interviews with band members Mark Knopfler, John Illsley and Guy Fletcher.
Dizzy Reece – Star Bright Lp (Blue Note Classic Series) Blue Note Vinyl
Born in Kingston, Jamaica, the trumpeter Dizzy Reece moved to London at age 17 and began working across Europe, frequently in Paris, where he played with the likes of Don Byas and Kenny Clarke. Reece also made fans of Miles Davisand Sonny Rollins who spread the word about a hot new trumpeter on the European scene. So when Donald Byrd and Art Taylor came through Paris on tour in 1958 they sought out Reece and even found their way into the recording studio together for what would become Reece’s Blue Note debut Blues In Trinity.
