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Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers "A Night in Tunisia" XRCD 24

I submit we've not truly engaged this recording until one enjoys the XRCD 24 version which leaves one simply apoplectic when reproduced on a proper system.  I missed all of the hooping and groaning on my Redbook version not to mention the real dynamics of all instruments now captured.

I own dozens of premium label remasters, but have never experienced such a gap between the Redbook and the remaster as this one reveals.  Enjoy.

 

celtic66
rego
378 posts
 

Good shoutout @celtic66, ... listening at UHD streaming - the 1960 album quality is good and I will be looking for the XRCD ...

tablejockey
3,795 posts
 

Great album.

I have a very good 1958 press. Still trying to find a reasonably priced very good copy of an original Blue Note Moanin to replace my period, but not so great copy. Just can’t stomach the necessary wallet opening to buy it.

I just love hearing Art Blakey’s "cue" for a band members solo to kick in

Never heard a cut from a CD or file. Sounds quite good on my setup.

It sounds VERY good on a REALLY good $ystem.

celtic66 OP
1,616 posts
 

Just followed the weblink discogs and found it listed as mono.  Interesting, as my copy is decidedly stereo.  Perhaps is was digitally created. It does not sound odd.  Blakey is decidedly in the right channel, joined by Wayne Shorter.  Left channel is where Lee Morgan lives and center fill is occupied by the acoustic bass and piano.

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