SACD & Hi-Res Reviews
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Rameau’s Temple of Glory
Cal Performances presentation of Rameau’s masterpiece, in the original version, last heard in 1745.
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August 15, 2018
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August 14, 2018
John Sunier — 1937 – 2018
After a glorious career in Audio of over half a century, John Sunier passed away in January of this year. …
January 18, 2018/
Special Features/
Hubert Laws – Afro-Classic – CTI Records – Speakers Corner
Vinyl reissue of iconic jazz flautist is revelatory! Hubert Laws – Afro-Classic – CTI Records CTI 6006 (1970)/Speakers Corner (2018) …
August 15, 2018/
Jazz CD Reviews, SACD & Other Hi-Res Reviews/
Mark Winkler, Cheryl Bentyne – Eastern Standard Time – Café Pacific Records
East Coast hip! Mark Winkler, Cheryl Bentyne – Eastern Standard Time Café Pacific Records CPCD 4065 48:34****: ( Mark Winkler …
August 15, 2018/
Jazz CD Reviews/
“apotheosis, vol. 2” = MOZART: The Piano Quartets – Joyce Yang, Alexander String Quartet – Foghorn Classics `
“apotheosis, vol. 2” = MOZART: The Piano Quartets – Joyce Yang, p/ Alexander String Quartet – Foghorn Classics CD2018, 1:04:09 …
August 14, 2018/
Classical CD Reviews/
Grigori Frid: Clarinet Sonatas – John Finucane, Elisaveta Blumina – MDG Multi-channel SACD
Russian sonatas by Grigori Frid in stunning surround sound Grigori Frid: Clarinet Sonatas – John Finucane (clarinet), Elisaveta Blumina (piano) …
August 14, 2018/
Classical CD Reviews/
COLTRANE. Both Directions at Once: The Lost Album – Verve
COLTRANE. Both Directions at Once: The Lost Album – Verve Why did I give this CD two ratings instead of …
August 14, 2018/
Jazz CD Reviews/
Cory Weeds Little Big Band – Explosion – CellarLive
A self-assured session from a tight little band Cory Weeds Little Big Band – Explosion – CellarLive CL111317 59:40****: In …
August 13, 2018/
Jazz CD Reviews/
McClenty Hunter, Jr. – The Groove Hunter – Strikezone
Plenty of McClenty on McClenty Hunter’s solo debut. McClenty Hunter, Jr. – The Groove Hunter – – Strikezone 8816, 51:54 …
August 13, 2018/
Jazz CD Reviews/
Vince Guaraldi – Oh Good Grief! – Omnivore Records/Warner Bros
Reinterpreted “Peanuts” themes stand the test of time on Vince Guaraldi’s 1st Warner Bros album (1968)… Vince Guaraldi – Oh …
August 13, 2018/
Jazz CD Reviews, SACD & Other Hi-Res Reviews/
Bobby Sanabria Multiverse Big Band – West Side Story Reimagined – Jazzheads
A captivating and fulfilling recording that more than reimagines this enduring masterpiece. Bobby Sanabria Multiverse Big Band – West Side …
August 13, 2018/
Jazz CD Reviews/
Egon Petri Plays BRAHMS: Violin Sonata; Viola Sonata; Rhapsodies and Ballades – with Joseph Szigeti, Samuel Lifschey – Pristine Audio
Producer Mark Obert-Thorn provides the complement to the recorded Petri Brahms legacy, 1937-1955. BRAHMS: Violin Sonata No. 3 in D …
August 12, 2018/
Classical Reissue Reviews/
