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October 24, 2010
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This is an old Blue Note album, dating from 1961. The remastered SACD has a 2008 copyright. In June 2010, Sibelius2 reviewed the partner Dexter Gordon SACD “Go”, and my comments are quite similar regarding the recording quality. The album is a jazz classic, and this is probably the best-sounding ... more |
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April 27, 2010
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This album consists of 13 pieces by Cuban composers and arranged by Carlos Franzetti for D’Rivera (clarinet, soprano and alto saxophones) plus a band of 10 winds, piano, bass, drums and percussion. The title is an allusion to Miles Davis’ Sketches of Spain. The album is thus conceived as a tribute ... more |
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December 10, 2009
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I have not heard this set, but it has been reviewed recently (11/24/09) at www.classicstoday.com by David Hurwitz. Hurwitz writes quite favorably of the set, assigning a 10/10 rating. It isn't clear whether he reviewed it in 2-CH or MCH, but I assume he did both, which leads to the ratings given ... more |
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September 5, 2009
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This is excellent music, both in composition and performance. The stereo presentation is fine.
However, the multichannel presentation is not to my tastes. Is has a highly immersive perspective that is quite unlike a real concert. In particular, the piano comes from all sides, as though one's head ... more |
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July 28, 2009
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Two points of clarification:
1) Symphonia domestica was recorded in 3-channel, and Le bourgeois gentilhomme was recorded in 2-channel (and both pieces were recorded in 1956).
2) Symphonia domestica starts with some quiet notes, but much of the piece is forte. The overall recording level is ... more |
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