I have several Mapleshade CDs. Some of which are among my favorite CDs and some I probably won't listen to ever again. The sound quality is great, but tends to be a bit to bright for my taste or system. My favorites are:
Norris Turney- Big, Sweet and Blue. This has got to be the best recording of saxophone that I've come across, and the passion behind the music is vibrant. It's a must have for any sax music lover.
Clifford Jordan- Live at Ethel's. This is an audiophile classic for it's live recording quality. You hear every breath he takes, and the clinking and clunking of the keys on his sax. It's a must have, too.
Bobby Battle and Ted Nash discs are very good and I find myself spinning them quite often.
Avi Lebo is fantastic for any fan of the trombone, which may not be too many. The playing is invigorating and the recording is too.
I personally don't care for any of the Hamiet Bluiett CDs. I just can't stand the playing (squalling) of his baritone sax.
There are several other enjoyable discs and several new ones which I've not heard.
Norris Turney- Big, Sweet and Blue. This has got to be the best recording of saxophone that I've come across, and the passion behind the music is vibrant. It's a must have for any sax music lover.
Clifford Jordan- Live at Ethel's. This is an audiophile classic for it's live recording quality. You hear every breath he takes, and the clinking and clunking of the keys on his sax. It's a must have, too.
Bobby Battle and Ted Nash discs are very good and I find myself spinning them quite often.
Avi Lebo is fantastic for any fan of the trombone, which may not be too many. The playing is invigorating and the recording is too.
I personally don't care for any of the Hamiet Bluiett CDs. I just can't stand the playing (squalling) of his baritone sax.
There are several other enjoyable discs and several new ones which I've not heard.