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Reference Vocal/Piano/Sax/Guitar CD s

I am looking for a few reference CD's to demo or to use as references when I try out new system, speaker, or cable. I need good recording with clean sound, wide and deep soundstage and full range (bass, mid, high) if possible. Please provide CD's recommendation for each type: Vocal, Piano, Sax, and Guitar. So far, I only know and like Diana Krall, Patrica Barber, Sarah Brighman, Dead can Dance, Three Blind Mise, Lorena McKenitt. I don't really have any great piano or sax cd's to provide as examples. For guitar, I have Sarah & Strunt (America) (not sure on spelling???) and Gavi. Any new recommendation are greatly appreciated. Thanks.
trantqc677
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lwin
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Pick up a copy of Eva Cassidy's Live At Blues Alley. IT will definetly give you a vocal & piano reference. For guitar try Johnny A ,Sometime Tuesday Morning on Aglaophone records.
chelillingworth
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solo piano .. John Lewis "evolution" The pianist reworks materpieces such as "Afternoon in Paris" and "Django" and the recording is the best of a solo piano that I've heard.
For Saxophone I would recommend "Oscar Peterson meet Ben Webster" for Ben's huge warm tenor sound. "Sonny Rollins and the Contemporary Jazz Leaders" and Sonny Rollins "Way Out West" HAnk Mobley "Soul Station" for Vocals Shirley Horn's "You Won't Forget Me" Recorded by David Baker and featuring a stunning and rare guest spot by Miles Davis.
trantqc677 OP
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Wow!!! (so many recommendations) :-)
I thank you all very much for taking the time to provide all of these great titles for me to sample. Special thanks to those who also take the time to describe in detail what to look for in the CD (imaging, soundstage, ect.). It will take me some time to go through all these great titles and pick out my top 5 as reference CD's. In the mean time, I wish you all great health and happy listening.
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snook2
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Keith Jarrett has a bunch of recordings on the ECM label. Take your pick. Jan Garbarek "Rites" Kenny Wheeler's Angel Song is tops. Steve Tibbetts These are all ECM. Check their website
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