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Cleanest CD recording to test with

... hello to all...

I'm sure this has been a topic of discussion from all different perspectives, regarding well-recorded music that although it is sudio produced (as opposed to a recorded live event) is so clean and "real soundin" - you close your eyes and the artist/musicians are REALLY THERE IN FRONT OF YOU!

For me the following exhibit what I'm talking about: the 1st disc of the RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS 'STADIUM ARCADIUM', NORA JONES ' COME AWAY WITH ME', JONI MITCHELL 'BLUE', MILES DAVIS 'KIND OF BLUE' and DAVE BRUBECK 'TAKE FOUR'...for Older recording the brand/issuer seems to make a major difference.

Your suggestions/recomendations would be greatly appreciated - please help me expand my repertoire of what I term EXPERT STUDIO RECORDINGS.   
justvintagestuff

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justvintagestuff OP
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... not laughing - smiling; had this CD in what seems like a lifetime ago, and forgot how great it really is. Can hardly wait to blast it with my MARANTZ SA-8001 SACD into my JOB INT Integrated amp, and out thru my GERSHMAN 20+ year old AVANT GARDE RX-20s. 

THANKS FOR THE REVIVAL/RECOMMENDATION! YOU'VE GOT A GOOD EAR (IMHO - LOL!)

Best Wishes Bud - ENJOY YOUR TUNES!
justvintagestuff OP
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... well thanks blueranger for your obituary about my opinion on that Nora Jones CD; now - do you have any suggestions for me to check out? I'm sure you do - YOU obviously have a critically listening ear...
justvintagestuff OP
104 posts
 
... blueranger: if you have anything to offer other than criticism, please do.

The point of my inquiry is to find more great recordings - please either offer or bug off.
justvintagestuff OP
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... blueranger: don't think this supposed to be personal - now bordering on trolldom...
justvintagestuff OP
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hifijunky: Thank you for your listings/suggestions.

I am not familiar with any of them now, but will investigate...
justvintagestuff OP
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... thank you blueranger, for your courtesy.

NOW PLEASE EDUCATE ME REGARDING YOUR EXPERTISE AND OPINION;
do you have anything to offer?
justvintagestuff OP
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THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS - except for Tool, I've heard none of these but looking forward to the adventure...
justvintagestuff OP
104 posts
 
...exactly: I have several 'copies' of KIND OF BLUE by Miles Davis, by different issuers and the resolution (if I can use that term) varies widely.

I've pulled out CRYSTAL SILENCE and have made that my wake-up music - great piano and vibraphone...
justvintagestuff OP
104 posts
 
... my CD go-to tracks for small jazz groups are Lars Erstrand and Four Brothers (track 7 - un-named, off 'OPUS 3 Test Record 3' CD) and "PLAYED TWICE" by The Fred Hersch Trio (off Chesky Records 'The Ultimate Demonstration Disc')...

ALL GREAT OFFERINGS - thank you all. PLEASE KEEP 'UM COMIN'...
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