One of my favorite albums for which I have tape, digital and vinyl is RCA “Benny Goodman in Moscow.” The vinyl version of the side with Avalon, Bei Mir Bist du Schoen and World Awaits the Sunrise gives me goosebumps. The clarinet playing and sound is fantastic and Benny’s gasps for breaths before continuing contribute to the excitement of this performance. The CD does not give me the same feeling but I enjoy the performance when driving. The reel to reel tape is close to the vinyl.
Recommendations for a jazz record which demonstrates vinyl superiority over digital
I have not bought a vinyl record since CDs came out, but have been exposed to numerous claims that vinyl is better. I suspect jazz may be best placed to deliver on these claims, so I am looking for your recommendations.
I must confess that I do not like trad jazz much. Also I was about to fork out A$145 for Miles Davis "Kind of Blue" but bought the CD for A$12 to see what the music was like. I have kept the change!
I love the jazz in the movie Babylon, which features local Oz girl Margo Robbie (the film, not the jazz).
So what should I buy?