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Two stunning LPs
Yesterday in L.A. I picked up two LPs that are a revelation to me. I
had heard both of them at HE2006 and was stunned by the quality of the sound (and the greatness of the performances), but I didn't know how they would do in my more modest system at home. Upon playing them this morning, I found myself listening in open-mouthed wonder. Joan Baez: In Concert. Cisco/Vanguard Records. A GREAT performance with a "you are at the performance site" perspective that is just amazing. Joan's Martin guitar has a tangible quality on this recording like no other I've ever heard, especially the notes played on the D and A strings. Her voice, especially in her upper range, has on this recording the crystal clear, dead on intonation that she is known for. Ella Fitzgerald: Let No Man Write my Epitaph. Classic?Verve Records The perspective here is "Ella is in your room". The finesse of her voice is in full display here. The piano is presented well, but on Ella's first note, I let out a curse word, which is quite rare for me! There is an incredible reality about her voice on this record. Actually, incredible is the wrong word; it is CREDIBLE. It sounds like a voice, as opposed to the vast majority of other recordings. I'm very happy to own these amazing recordings of superlative performances. For those of you who listen only to CD, I hope that those versions are as good. If so, I urge you to seek them out. -- REMOVE your capo to reply |
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"Jenn" wrote in message ... Yesterday in L.A. I picked up two LPs that are a revelation to me. I had heard both of them at HE2006 and was stunned by the quality of the sound (and the greatness of the performances), but I didn't know how they would do in my more modest system at home. Upon playing them this morning, I found myself listening in open-mouthed wonder. Joan Baez: In Concert. Cisco/Vanguard Records. A GREAT performance with a "you are at the performance site" perspective that is just amazing. Joan's Martin guitar has a tangible quality on this recording like no other I've ever heard, especially the notes played on the D and A strings. Her voice, especially in her upper range, has on this recording the crystal clear, dead on intonation that she is known for. Ella Fitzgerald: Let No Man Write my Epitaph. Classic?Verve Records The perspective here is "Ella is in your room". The finesse of her voice is in full display here. The piano is presented well, but on Ella's first note, I let out a curse word, which is quite rare for me! There is an incredible reality about her voice on this record. Actually, incredible is the wrong word; it is CREDIBLE. It sounds like a voice, as opposed to the vast majority of other recordings. I'm very happy to own these amazing recordings of superlative performances. For those of you who listen only to CD, I hope that those versions are as good. If so, I urge you to seek them out. Jenn- I have the original Vanguard Baez, and the quality is there on the original recording. This was one of Vanguard's best, but in general they did well by Baez. I don't have the Ella, but I do have her "songbooks" and also her two duo records with Joe Pass. These latter have the same quality you speak of....you may wish to look them up as well...I believe they have been reissed. Harry |
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"Harry Lavo" wrote: "Jenn" wrote in message ... Yesterday in L.A. I picked up two LPs that are a revelation to me. I had heard both of them at HE2006 and was stunned by the quality of the sound (and the greatness of the performances), but I didn't know how they would do in my more modest system at home. Upon playing them this morning, I found myself listening in open-mouthed wonder. Joan Baez: In Concert. Cisco/Vanguard Records. A GREAT performance with a "you are at the performance site" perspective that is just amazing. Joan's Martin guitar has a tangible quality on this recording like no other I've ever heard, especially the notes played on the D and A strings. Her voice, especially in her upper range, has on this recording the crystal clear, dead on intonation that she is known for. Ella Fitzgerald: Let No Man Write my Epitaph. Classic?Verve Records The perspective here is "Ella is in your room". The finesse of her voice is in full display here. The piano is presented well, but on Ella's first note, I let out a curse word, which is quite rare for me! There is an incredible reality about her voice on this record. Actually, incredible is the wrong word; it is CREDIBLE. It sounds like a voice, as opposed to the vast majority of other recordings. I'm very happy to own these amazing recordings of superlative performances. For those of you who listen only to CD, I hope that those versions are as good. If so, I urge you to seek them out. Jenn- I have the original Vanguard Baez, and the quality is there on the original recording. This was one of Vanguard's best, but in general they did well by Baez. I don't have the Ella, but I do have her "songbooks" and also her two duo records with Joe Pass. These latter have the same quality you speak of....you may wish to look them up as well...I believe they have been reissed. Harry Thanks, Harry. -- REMOVE your capo to reply |
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, Jenn wrote: In article , "Harry Lavo" wrote: "Jenn" wrote in message ... Yesterday in L.A. I picked up two LPs that are a revelation to me. I had heard both of them at HE2006 and was stunned by the quality of the sound (and the greatness of the performances), but I didn't know how they would do in my more modest system at home. Upon playing them this morning, I found myself listening in open-mouthed wonder. Joan Baez: In Concert. Cisco/Vanguard Records. A GREAT performance with a "you are at the performance site" perspective that is just amazing. Joan's Martin guitar has a tangible quality on this recording like no other I've ever heard, especially the notes played on the D and A strings. Her voice, especially in her upper range, has on this recording the crystal clear, dead on intonation that she is known for. Ella Fitzgerald: Let No Man Write my Epitaph. Classic?Verve Records The perspective here is "Ella is in your room". The finesse of her voice is in full display here. The piano is presented well, but on Ella's first note, I let out a curse word, which is quite rare for me! There is an incredible reality about her voice on this record. Actually, incredible is the wrong word; it is CREDIBLE. It sounds like a voice, as opposed to the vast majority of other recordings. I'm very happy to own these amazing recordings of superlative performances. For those of you who listen only to CD, I hope that those versions are as good. If so, I urge you to seek them out. Jenn- I have the original Vanguard Baez, and the quality is there on the original recording. This was one of Vanguard's best, but in general they did well by Baez. I don't have the Ella, but I do have her "songbooks" and also her two duo records with Joe Pass. These latter have the same quality you speak of....you may wish to look them up as well...I believe they have been reissed. Harry Thanks, Harry. The Ella was released on PolyGram Jazz as "The Intimate Ella." Sounds great on the Grados. "Black Coffee" is also on "Shadowland" by kd lang, another good recording. I've seen the Vanguard countless times in used racks, but I can't remember if I've taken the chance. 'Chance' is also my lp filing system. :-) Stephen |
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"MINe 109" wrote in message ... In article , Jenn wrote: In article , "Harry Lavo" wrote: "Jenn" wrote in message ... Yesterday in L.A. I picked up two LPs that are a revelation to me. I had heard both of them at HE2006 and was stunned by the quality of the sound (and the greatness of the performances), but I didn't know how they would do in my more modest system at home. Upon playing them this morning, I found myself listening in open-mouthed wonder. Joan Baez: In Concert. Cisco/Vanguard Records. A GREAT performance with a "you are at the performance site" perspective that is just amazing. Joan's Martin guitar has a tangible quality on this recording like no other I've ever heard, especially the notes played on the D and A strings. Her voice, especially in her upper range, has on this recording the crystal clear, dead on intonation that she is known for. Ella Fitzgerald: Let No Man Write my Epitaph. Classic?Verve Records The perspective here is "Ella is in your room". The finesse of her voice is in full display here. The piano is presented well, but on Ella's first note, I let out a curse word, which is quite rare for me! There is an incredible reality about her voice on this record. Actually, incredible is the wrong word; it is CREDIBLE. It sounds like a voice, as opposed to the vast majority of other recordings. I'm very happy to own these amazing recordings of superlative performances. For those of you who listen only to CD, I hope that those versions are as good. If so, I urge you to seek them out. Jenn- I have the original Vanguard Baez, and the quality is there on the original recording. This was one of Vanguard's best, but in general they did well by Baez. I don't have the Ella, but I do have her "songbooks" and also her two duo records with Joe Pass. These latter have the same quality you speak of....you may wish to look them up as well...I believe they have been reissed. Harry Thanks, Harry. The Ella was released on PolyGram Jazz as "The Intimate Ella." Sounds great on the Grados. "Black Coffee" is also on "Shadowland" by kd lang, another good recording. I've seen the Vanguard countless times in used racks, but I can't remember if I've taken the chance. 'Chance' is also my lp filing system. :-) You too?? |
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MINe 109 wrote: In article , Jenn wrote: In article , "Harry Lavo" wrote: "Jenn" wrote in message ... Yesterday in L.A. I picked up two LPs that are a revelation to me. I had heard both of them at HE2006 and was stunned by the quality of the sound (and the greatness of the performances), but I didn't know how they would do in my more modest system at home. Upon playing them this morning, I found myself listening in open-mouthed wonder. Joan Baez: In Concert. Cisco/Vanguard Records. A GREAT performance with a "you are at the performance site" perspective that is just amazing. Joan's Martin guitar has a tangible quality on this recording like no other I've ever heard, especially the notes played on the D and A strings. Her voice, especially in her upper range, has on this recording the crystal clear, dead on intonation that she is known for. Ella Fitzgerald: Let No Man Write my Epitaph. Classic?Verve Records The perspective here is "Ella is in your room". The finesse of her voice is in full display here. The piano is presented well, but on Ella's first note, I let out a curse word, which is quite rare for me! There is an incredible reality about her voice on this record. Actually, incredible is the wrong word; it is CREDIBLE. It sounds like a voice, as opposed to the vast majority of other recordings. I'm very happy to own these amazing recordings of superlative performances. For those of you who listen only to CD, I hope that those versions are as good. If so, I urge you to seek them out. Jenn- I have the original Vanguard Baez, and the quality is there on the original recording. This was one of Vanguard's best, but in general they did well by Baez. I don't have the Ella, but I do have her "songbooks" and also her two duo records with Joe Pass. These latter have the same quality you speak of....you may wish to look them up as well...I believe they have been reissed. Harry Thanks, Harry. The Ella was released on PolyGram Jazz as "The Intimate Ella." Sounds great on the Grados. "Black Coffee" is also on "Shadowland" by kd lang, another good recording. Thanks. I've seen the Vanguard countless times in used racks, but I can't remember if I've taken the chance. 'Chance' is also my lp filing system. :-) LOL I admit to being a bit anal about my recordings data base and filing system. My Excel sheet just passed 4400 rows. -- REMOVE your capo to reply |
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, Jenn wrote: In article , MINe 109 wrote: In article , Jenn wrote: In article , "Harry Lavo" wrote: "Jenn" wrote in message ... Yesterday in L.A. I picked up two LPs that are a revelation to me. I had heard both of them at HE2006 and was stunned by the quality of the sound (and the greatness of the performances), but I didn't know how they would do in my more modest system at home. Upon playing them this morning, I found myself listening in open-mouthed wonder. Joan Baez: In Concert. Cisco/Vanguard Records. A GREAT performance with a "you are at the performance site" perspective that is just amazing. Joan's Martin guitar has a tangible quality on this recording like no other I've ever heard, especially the notes played on the D and A strings. Her voice, especially in her upper range, has on this recording the crystal clear, dead on intonation that she is known for. Ella Fitzgerald: Let No Man Write my Epitaph. Classic?Verve Records The perspective here is "Ella is in your room". The finesse of her voice is in full display here. The piano is presented well, but on Ella's first note, I let out a curse word, which is quite rare for me! There is an incredible reality about her voice on this record. Actually, incredible is the wrong word; it is CREDIBLE. It sounds like a voice, as opposed to the vast majority of other recordings. I'm very happy to own these amazing recordings of superlative performances. For those of you who listen only to CD, I hope that those versions are as good. If so, I urge you to seek them out. snip The Ella was released on PolyGram Jazz as "The Intimate Ella." Sounds great on the Grados. "Black Coffee" is also on "Shadowland" by kd lang, another good recording. Thanks. I've seen the Vanguard countless times in used racks, but I can't remember if I've taken the chance. 'Chance' is also my lp filing system. :-) LOL I admit to being a bit anal about my recordings data base and filing system. My Excel sheet just passed 4400 rows. I do better with the cds! There are more complications with classical recordings. We had a typically stupid RAO dustup when someone insisted on calling "Famous Blue Raincoat" a Leonard Cohen album. Well, if you file exclusively by composer, it makes sense, but it won't help you find it in a record store. Stephen |
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"Jenn" wrote in message ... Yesterday in L.A. I picked up two LPs that are a revelation to me. I had heard both of them at HE2006 and was stunned by the quality of the sound (and the greatness of the performances), but I didn't know how they would do in my more modest system at home. Upon playing them this morning, I found myself listening in open-mouthed wonder. Joan Baez: In Concert. Cisco/Vanguard Records. A GREAT performance with a "you are at the performance site" perspective that is just amazing. Joan's Martin guitar has a tangible quality on this recording like no other I've ever heard, especially the notes played on the D and A strings. Her voice, especially in her upper range, has on this recording the crystal clear, dead on intonation that she is known for. Ella Fitzgerald: Let No Man Write my Epitaph. Classic?Verve Records The perspective here is "Ella is in your room". The finesse of her voice is in full display here. The piano is presented well, but on Ella's first note, I let out a curse word, which is quite rare for me! There is an incredible reality about her voice on this record. Actually, incredible is the wrong word; it is CREDIBLE. It sounds like a voice, as opposed to the vast majority of other recordings. I'm very happy to own these amazing recordings of superlative performances. For those of you who listen only to CD, I hope that those versions are as good. If so, I urge you to seek them out. -- REMOVE your capo to reply Just imagine how much better they'd sound as CD's. :-) |
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KMM wrote: "Jenn" wrote in message ... Yesterday in L.A. I picked up two LPs that are a revelation to me. I had heard both of them at HE2006 and was stunned by the quality of the sound (and the greatness of the performances), but I didn't know how they would do in my more modest system at home. Upon playing them this morning, I found myself listening in open-mouthed wonder. Joan Baez: In Concert. Cisco/Vanguard Records. A GREAT performance with a "you are at the performance site" perspective that is just amazing. Joan's Martin guitar has a tangible quality on this recording like no other I've ever heard, especially the notes played on the D and A strings. Her voice, especially in her upper range, has on this recording the crystal clear, dead on intonation that she is known for. Ella Fitzgerald: Let No Man Write my Epitaph. Classic?Verve Records The perspective here is "Ella is in your room". The finesse of her voice is in full display here. The piano is presented well, but on Ella's first note, I let out a curse word, which is quite rare for me! There is an incredible reality about her voice on this record. Actually, incredible is the wrong word; it is CREDIBLE. It sounds like a voice, as opposed to the vast majority of other recordings. I'm very happy to own these amazing recordings of superlative performances. For those of you who listen only to CD, I hope that those versions are as good. If so, I urge you to seek them out. Just imagine how much better they'd sound as CD's. :-) I've heard the CDs; they're not as good. :-) |
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