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Avishai Cohen, Yonathan Avishai – Playing The Room (2019) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]

Studio Masters By admin · July 11, 2022 · Comments off

Avishai Cohen, Yonathan Avishai - Playing The Room (2019) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz] Download

Playing The Room bears testimony to the long musical friendship of Avishai Cohen and Yonathan Avishai. They began to explore jazz as teenagers in Tel Aviv, and have continued to play together over many years, with Yonathan making important contributions to Avishai’s group albums Into The Silence and Cross My Palm With Silver on ECM.

Their first duo album begins with music composed by the trumpeter and by the pianist and concludes with a touching interpretation of Israeli composer Alexander Argov’s cradle song “Shir Eres”. Along the way, Avishai and Yonathan improvise freely, playfully, soulfully on themes from jazz tradition. And, as the album titles implies, they also invite the recording space, the Auditorio Stelio Molo RSI in Lugano, to be part of the sound, making full use of its resonant acoustic properties in a performance with the intimacy and focus of chamber music.

Recorded in September 2018, and produced by Manfred Eicher, Playing The Room is available as both audiophile vinyl album and compact disc.
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Asmundsen & Co – Gnus (2020) [Official Digital Download 24bit/44,1kHz]

Studio Masters By admin · July 10, 2022 · Comments off

VIdar Johansen has been one of the finest composers and arrangers in Norwegian jazz since he broke into the jazz scene while still in his teens as a tenor sax player (with an occasional stint at the soprano and the bass clarinet). He has never promoted himself much, but often been part of larger musical unities with other people at the head. And at these settings he has always seized the opportunity to contribute creatively. His creativity also extends to the titles of his songs, which are often quite mysterious and evocative. With this recording, some of the hidden gems of Norwegian jazz composition have come to the surface, songs that have been lost in stacks of handwritten manuscript paper for decades, kept alive only in the memory of a few affectionados. So where does all this leave us? It certainly leaves us with a legacy of great music, and a continuing story of great sound pouring out of Vidar´s saxophones and great ideas forming on his manuscript paper. And it leaves us, his fellow players, with thankfulness for being allowed to contribute to that same magnificent sound! Vidar´s true greatness lies in his personality, the originality of his thoughts and the sheer beauty and warmth of his playing. It is instantly recognisable: the big tone, the phrasing, the necessity of communicating with the audience, the earnestness, crazyness, humor and humanity. And likewise his compositions show a deep connection with the great names of the jazz history: Thelonious Monk, Charles Mingus, Duke Ellington, John Coltrane, Wayne Shorter, and a lot of others. Vidar is also a fan of 20th century classical music, and has composed several pieces for classical musicians. Vidar Johansen – saxophone, Magnus Aannestad Oseth – trumpet, Rune Klakegg – piano Tine Asmundsen – upright bass, Terje Engen – drums

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Ash Walker – Aquamarine (2019) [Official Digital Download 24bit/44,1kHz]

Studio Masters By admin · July 10, 2022 · Comments off

Ash Walker - Aquamarine (2019) [Official Digital Download 24bit/44,1kHz] Download

A heavyweight astral shower of rhythm and vibes, Ash Walker’s third album ‘Aquamarine’ is set for release on 19th July via Night Time Stories.
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Arne Domnerus with Gustaf Sjokvist – Antiphone Blues (1974/2015) DSF DSD64

SACD / DSD By admin · July 6, 2022 · Comments off

Arne Domnerus with Gustaf Sjokvist – Antiphone Blues (1974/2015)
DSF Stereo DSD64/2.82MHz | Time – 38:02 minutes | 1,5 GB | Genre: Classical
Official Digital Download – Source: AcousticSounds | Digital Booklet | © 2xHD
Recorded: 26 August 1974 in Spånga church, Sweden.

DSD file created from analog master.
Maestros Arne Domnerus (saxophone) & Gustaf Sjokvist (organ) play Classical and jazz/spiritual duets (several associated with Maestro Duke Ellington). Considered to be one of the best recordings of saxophone performance in decades. Arne Domnerus, a living legend, is at the height of his mastery of the instrument. The sonic excellence brings heartfelt emotion to a listener, regarded by some as ‘A record for life!’

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Arne Domnérus with Gustaf Sjökvist – Antiphone Blues (1975/2015) [Official Digital Download 24bit/192kHz]

Studio Masters By admin · July 5, 2022 · Comments off

Maestros Arne Domnerus (saxophone) & Gustaf Sjokvist (organ) play Classical and jazz/spiritual duets (several associated with Maestro Duke Ellington). Considered to be one of the best recordings of saxophone performance in decades. Arne Domnerus, a living legend, is at the height of his mastery of the instrument. The sonic excellence brings heartfelt emotion to a listener, regarded by some as ‘A record for life!’

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Armel Dupas – Jammin’ with Friends (Live) (2021) [Official Digital Download 24bit/44,1kHz]

Studio Masters By admin · July 5, 2022 · Comments off

Born on March 10, 1984 to a guitarist father and an artist mother, Armel Dupas grew up in an environment particularly conducive to art and music.

Lulled from an early age by the records of Miles Davis or Duke Ellington, it was at the age of 5 that he learned his first piano chords with his cousin as well as his first songs thanks to his brother and his father. Around the age of 12, he met the Nantes jazz pianist Jean-Marie Bellec (creator of the Jazz Department of the Conservatoire de Nantes), whom he considered his mentor Initially inspired by artists such as Wes Montgomery, Eddy Louiss or Stan Getz, he listened as a teenager to Bill Evans or Keith Jarrett

After a first cycle of studies in economics at the University of Nantes, Armel Dupas finally turned to music in 2004. From 2005 to 2009, he was a student of the jazz and improvised music class of the Conservatoire National supérieur de musique et de danse de Paris (CNSMDP)

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Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers – Caravan (1963) [Reissue 2004] SACD ISO + Hi-Res FLAC

SACD / DSD By admin · July 3, 2022 · Comments off

Art Blakey led many editions of his Jazz Messengers over more than three decades, but a strong argument can be made that the Messengers of his Riverside period constituted his strongest unit. With Freddie Hubbard, Wayne Shorter, and Curtis Fuller in the front line, with Cedar Walton and Reggie Workman as Blakey’s rhythm-section mates, its combination of musicianship and sheer swinging force has rarely been equaled in a small band. Caravan was the first of Blakey’s Riverside albums and endures as a living monument to his nonpareil drumming and leadership. His solo on the title tune is one of the finest recorded examples of Blakey’s unique melding of precision and power. Hubbard and Shorter contributed memorable compositions and, with Fuller and Walton, some of the greatest soloing of the 1960s. Caravan rolls again in the full color and range of SACD sound.

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Aaron Seeber – First Move (2022) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]

Studio Masters By admin · July 1, 2022 · Comments off

Aaron Seeber releases his debut record “First Move” featuring Warren Wolf, Tim Green, Sullivan Fortner and Ugonna Okegwo. Aaron Seeber, a 29-year old drummer living in Queens, NY is making his name as an emerging Jazz drummer in New York City.

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Anthony Wilson Trio – Jack of Hearts (2009) DSF DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC

SACD / DSD By admin · July 1, 2022 · Comments off

Anthony Wilson Trio – Jack of Hearts (2009)
DSF Stereo DSD64/2.82MHz | Time – 55:08 minutes | 2,2 + 2,02 GB | Genre: Jazz
Official Digital Download – Source: AcousticSounds | © Groove Note Records
Recorded at OceanWay Studio A, Hollywood CA, January 27 & 28, 2009

Cover art and liner notes included

DSD file created by Gus Skinas from the SACD cutting master.
Recorded direct-to-2-track pure analog at Oceanway Studio A in Hollywood.

A possible breakout album for Anthony Wilson, this organ trio with the superb Larry Goldings on B3 features two of the finest drummers working today – half the tunes are with the swinging Jeff Hamilton on drums and the rest session drummer par excellence Jim Keltner who lays down some truly great percussion. Aside from Wilson’s exploration of Latin, south of the border influences, the recording features unique performances of music by Ellington, Hawkins, Jerry Goldsmith and Van Dyke Parks.

The recording took place in Oceanway Studio A on an ATR100 with a new Flux Magnetics Headstack, direct to 2-track. The company work their way through a mix of standards from Ellington and others including a superb 8-minute version of the “Love Theme” from Jerry Goldsmith’s brilliant soundtrack to the film “Chinatown” and a handful of original tunes.

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Anthony Wilson Trio – Our Gang (2001) DSF DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC

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Anthony Wilson Trio – Our Gang (2001)
DSF Stereo DSD64/2.82MHz | Time – 59:13 minutes | 2,3 + 2,13 GB | Genre:Jazz
Official Digital Download – Source: AcousticSounds | © Groove Note Records
Recorded by Michael C. Ross at Cello Studios, Hollywood, CA December 7 & 8, 2000

Cover art and liner notes included

DSD file created by Gus Skinas from the SACD cutting master.
“…on a sonic level with xrcds.” — John Sunier, Audiophile Audition

The Anthony Wilson Trio recorded this magnificent jazz guitar session featuring guitar, Hammond B-3 organ and drums. Wilson, the talented Grammy-nominated jazz guitarist and key player in the Diana Krall Quartet covers classics such as Kenny Burrell’s “Chitlins Con Carne” as well as some original compositions (Road Trip) through to an unforgettable instrumental cover version of The Beatles’ “I Want You (She’s So Heavy)” from Abbey Road as well as superb performances of “Prelude To A Kiss” (Billy Stayhorn).

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Annie Lennox – Nostalgia (2014) [Official Digital Download 24bit/44,1kHz]

Studio Masters By admin · June 28, 2022 · Comments off

Annie Lennox - Nostalgia (2014) [Official Digital Download 24bit/44,1kHz] Download

Nostalgia, the seventh solo album from legendary singer-songwriter Annie Lennox. On Nostalgia, Annie Lennox pays tribute to some of the greatest artists of the 20th century including Hoagy Carmichael, Duke Ellington, George Gershwin, Billie Holiday and Screamin’ Jay Hawkins and interprets compositions that have moved her, stripping them down to their emotional and musical core and making them her own. ‘To have been given the opportunity to record these classic, timeless songs on such a significant label as Blue Note, representing 75 years of legendary jazz history, is truly a privilege for me,’ said Annie Lennox.

In this fast paced digital age it feels so appropriate and befitting that my new record Nostalgia is coming out on vinyl, just as it would have done back in the 30’s, when these songs were first mastered and presented to the world,” said Annie Lennox. “Listening to the particular sound quality of the record on vinyl is a unique experience and I very much hope that people take the opportunity to discover this for themselves.
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Andy Milne & Dapp Theory – The Seasons of Being (2018) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]

Studio Masters By admin · June 21, 2022 · Comments off

Andy Milne & Dapp Theory - The Seasons of Being (2018) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz] Download

An oft-repeated piece of musical lore states that the great composer/arranger Duke Ellington wrote music specifically for the individuals in his orchestra. His knowledge of their musical lineage, strengths and weaknesses allowed him to customize parts for each voice. Pianist and composer Andy Milne takes this principle a step further on his new recording, The Seasons of Being. Applying the principles of homeopathic diagnosis, Milne generates an optimized environment for improvisation for his long running Dapp Theory ensemble and a host of special guests.
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Andrea Pozza Trio – Sweet Lorraine (2005) [Japan 2018] SACD ISO + DSF DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC

SACD / DSD By admin · June 18, 2022 · Comments off

Italian pianist Andrea Pozza admires Wynton Kelly, Hampton Hawes and Red Garland, and his straight-ahead style reflects their influences as well as his own touches of lyricism and sophisticated harmonies. The Japanese label Venus Records is known for finding talent early, and this 2005 recording and his debut CD for the label (reissued here as a deluxe gate-fold paper sleeve edition) is a great example, as Pozza had recorded only one previous album as a leader before this one. Playing a collection of well-known standards, this album served as a perfect introduction of his piano style to the Japanese audience who since then has come to regard Pozza as one of the top Italian jazz pianists. A strong and thrilling piano trio album.

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Amendola vs. Blades – Greatest Hits (2016/2019) [Official Digital Download 24bit/44,1kHz]

Studio Masters By admin · June 13, 2022 · Comments off

Wil Blades and Scott Amendola conjure various sonic deities though only a duo. For the past 10 years, their live shows have been generating a buzz around the San Francisco Bay Area. The two got their start as a group when Scott had the vision of performing Duke Ellington’s Far East Suite in duo with Wil. While quite a daunting task translating a suite (originally written for a big band) into duo, the Hammond Organ had previously been used in the 1940s and 1950s to emulate the sound of big bands. With Wil’s knowledge of this tradition and Scott s desire to push boundaries, they were able to pull it off in an explorative, yet cohesive manner. The duo continues to perform pieces from the Ellington suite, while also developing their original material. Their live performances are fun and playful, yet deeply musical. They can cover everything from Avant Garde to Funk, Bebop to Rock, sometimes within one song. In June 2015, at Duende in Oakland, CA, they set up shop for two nights and recorded in front of a live audience. The resulting release, entitled ‘Greatest Hits’, is due in October 2016 and will feature versions of both Scott and Wil’s original compositions.

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Amendola vs. Blades – Everybody Wins (2019) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]

Studio Masters By admin · June 13, 2022 · Comments off

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If told about a band that consisted of only keyboards and drums, one wouldn’t be faulted for thinking, “Where’s the rest of the group?” But one listen to Amendola Vs. Blades—the funky California-based duo of Wil Blades on Hammond organ and clavinet and Scott Amendola behind the kit—and all fears will be assuaged. Blades’s cutting solos and deep bass lines make for a thick stew of soulful harmony and daring improvisation. And Amendola’s beats are simply unstoppable, simultaneously pushing the duo to heights unknown and sending the listener into a joyful sonic trance. But, in a move away from their debut album, ‘Greatest Hits,’ the new album from Amendola Vs. Blades is bursting not only with creativity, but with personnel. ‘Everybody Wins’ features only three tracks that are exclusively duo. The rest of the album sees contributions from guitarist Jeff Parker (Tortoise), saxophonist Skerik (Les Claypool, Garage A Trois), percussionist Cyro Baptista (Herbie Hancock, Sting), and keyboardist Rob Burger (Tin Hat Trio, Laurie Anderson). Unsurprisingly, the music is as outsized as the roster of guest musicians. Moving between any number of styles and moods, ‘Everybody Wins’ is sure to expand minds and preconceptions.
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