Since I'm strictly a Jazz analog guy:
1. Charlie Rouse - Epistrophy: The last Concert - Round' Midnight (Landmark Records LLP-1521)
Exceptional live recording. The Vibes and Piano can be a torture test on many systems actually to the point of clipping on some systems I've heard this through, but when everything is dialed in, reproduction should be in-your-room real!
2. Christian McBride Trio - Live at the Village Vanguard - Lady in my Life (Mack Avenue Records MAC 1099LP)
Another wonderful live small ensemble recording. I attended a performance of this band (different drummer) in an excellent venue...probably better than the Village Vanguard). This comes darn close! Placement on stage mimics the live performance I attended. I use this tune for accurate image placement and to reduce bass bloat which is easy considering Christian's Big Bass sound. Once tamed, the sound is very natural and Christian Sands' solo as with his live performance, is sensational on this tune. It really grooves!
3. Duke Ellington And His Orchestra - Ellington At Newport - Diminuendo And Crescendo In Blue (Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab– MOFI 1-035)
All I can say I that if this tune doesn't have you dancin' in your room, something's wrong!
1. Charlie Rouse - Epistrophy: The last Concert - Round' Midnight (Landmark Records LLP-1521)
Exceptional live recording. The Vibes and Piano can be a torture test on many systems actually to the point of clipping on some systems I've heard this through, but when everything is dialed in, reproduction should be in-your-room real!
2. Christian McBride Trio - Live at the Village Vanguard - Lady in my Life (Mack Avenue Records MAC 1099LP)
Another wonderful live small ensemble recording. I attended a performance of this band (different drummer) in an excellent venue...probably better than the Village Vanguard). This comes darn close! Placement on stage mimics the live performance I attended. I use this tune for accurate image placement and to reduce bass bloat which is easy considering Christian's Big Bass sound. Once tamed, the sound is very natural and Christian Sands' solo as with his live performance, is sensational on this tune. It really grooves!
3. Duke Ellington And His Orchestra - Ellington At Newport - Diminuendo And Crescendo In Blue (Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab– MOFI 1-035)
All I can say I that if this tune doesn't have you dancin' in your room, something's wrong!