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

I submit we've not truly engaged this recording until one enjoys the XRCD 24 version which leaves one simply apoplectic when reproduced on a proper system.  I missed all of the hooping and groaning on my Redbook version not to mention the real dynamics of all instruments now captured.

I own dozens of premium label remasters, but have never experienced such a gap between the Redbook and the remaster as this one reveals.  Enjoy.

 

celtic66
tablejockey
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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

 

 

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audioguy85
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I have two original LP versions of A night in Tunisia...have not heard a cd of it, nor would I really want to, but that's just me. 

eranbuell
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The question you asked is very good. I read it carefully but could not find anyone to help me understand it. Anyone can describe it correctly here

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/art-blakey-and-the-jazz-nuwaveairfryer-messengers-a-night-in-tunisia-xrcd-24

celtic66 OP
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Without going all Hercule Poirot, I believe the mystery is solved by my simple lack of knowledge.  I was unaware of the original 1957 version of this album (mono).  The 1960 version (stereo) has different cats.  Art repeated himself with a same titled album but with mostly a different band.

I do not have the 1957 version.  Whew, glad that is over with.

 

tablejockey
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"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.

 

 

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