Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers "A Night in Tunisia" XRCD 24

"Blakey is decidedly in the right channel, joined by Wayne Shorter.  Left channel is where Lee Morgan lives and center fill is occupied by the acoustic bass and piano."

celtic66-

recording is reasonably true with stage setup. This is an killer performance. Lee Morgan is all of 20-21 here. Blakey as usual, killing it.

celtic66-

question to you and other with SOTA digital users:

If you play the YT link or web broadast, is it "better"   or just as good as a audiophile CD/file? I have heard plenty of SOTA digital-some breathtaking, others...yawn.

I don't stream, curious. The digital playback only goes as far as a R2R DAC into the CD deck. I'm years behind on the digital scene.

Great album.

I have a very good 1958 press. Still trying to find a reasonably priced very good copy of an original Blue Note Moanin to replace my period, but not so great copy. Just can’t stomach the necessary wallet opening to buy it.

I just love hearing Art Blakey’s "cue" for a band members solo to kick in

Never heard a cut from a CD or file. Sounds quite good on my setup.

It sounds VERY good on a REALLY good $ystem.

Let's enjoy it with Ella

celtic66- I'm a "purist snob" when it comes to Jazz and Classical from the 50-60's.

Most of the good stuff was originally in mono. It's yet another polarizing subject(mono vs stereo)subject.

Look for this particular track on this