I find many of the Jazz labels are conscienceous about recording and mastering. Verve, Blue Note, Concord all have produced excellent product. In folk, Rounder and Flying Fish do very well. Ryko has taken on many lesser known artists and produced phenomenal albums such as Mickey Hart's Planet Drum.
Commercial FM radio is mostly such a poor place to start looking for quality music and production. Public radio can be a great source of discovery.
Commercial FM radio is mostly such a poor place to start looking for quality music and production. Public radio can be a great source of discovery.