best sound for a classical and jazz cd


as a reviewer i am always looking for excellent sounding cds--classical or jazz.

i realize perception of sound is subjective, but i would appreciate some ideas.

thanks
mrtennis

Showing 1 response by martykl

IMHO, one way to enjoy the Blue Note sound and beat the "thin" bottom end exhibited by some of their (especially RVG's) stuff is to go for the better Jimmy Smith titles. You might start with "Prayer Meeting" - which features some really cool playing from Stanley Turrentine and one bad-ass rumbling organ to fill out the bottom end.

Caveat - like all RVG, this is not everyone's cup of sonic tea.

Marty

I also like to recommend Allen Toussaint's recent "The Bright Mississippi" and Duke Ellington's Pablo releases (especially "Queen's Suite" and "Small Band - Intimacy of the Blues") and "Far East Suite" on Bluebird.