MISCHA DICHTER – The Complete RCA Victor Recordings – RCA
Mid-century recordings of a legendary pianist...
Chad McCullough – In These Hills, Beyond – Calligram Records
Another special CD release from Chad McCullough...
Paul Towndrow – Deepening the River – Keywork Records
A totally unique blending of jazz, Scottish folk, Indian, and classical genres...
Beethoven Triple Concerto – Philharmonia Orchestra/ Matias Rouvali, cond – Decca
BEETHOVEN: “Triple” Concerto; Folk Song Arrangements for Voice, Violin, Cello, and Piano; Londonderry Air for Piano Trio – Philharmonia Orchestra/ Matias Rouvali, cond. – Decca 485 4624 (58:20, complete credits below) (5/31/24) ****: Recorded 9 June and 21 December 2023, this assemblage of Beethoven (piano trio) compositions brings together alumni
Vince Guaraldi: You’re Not Elected Charlie Brown – Original Soundtrack Recording – Lee Mendelson Film Productions
The latest re-mastered Peanuts vinyl soundtrack is a welcome addition to any jazz library.
Stuyvesant String Quartet in Concert: Library of Congress – DOHNÁNYI; PROKOFIEV; DVORÁK – Stuyvesant String Quartet
Stuyvesant String Quartet - a chamber music rarity, previously unissued
Rahsaan Barber & Everyday Magic – Six Words – Jazz Music City
The power of music, a statement from Rahsaan Barber...
Shehori Plays Beethoven, Vol. 10 – Early Compositions – Cembal d’Amour
Beethoven -- The Teenage Composer
Schönbrunn Sommernachtskonzert 2024 – Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra/ Andres Nelsons – Sony
Vienna's annual Summer Concert Series, 2024!
Dual Review: Art Hirahara – Good Company; Ryan Keberle – Bright Moments – Posi-Tone Records
The Posi-Tone winning streak continues with two new releases...
Near Field Nirvana – LS3/5A Monitor Loudspeakers
A look at loudspeaker offerings from Sound Artist and Falcon Acoustics
Manley MAHI Amplifier
A closer look at top-flight art from Manley...
Towards a Better Sounding System – Part 3
After the system... refining tweaks!
Towards a Better Sounding System – Part 2
Reflections on System Configuration
Towards a Better Sounding System – Part 1
Reflections on the sound environment
Near-Field Nirvana – ELAC/Alchemy Components Reviewed
The Sweep ELAC/Alchemy amazes!
Near-Field Nirvana Upcoming – Corner Industry News Update
Looking forward – new developments, Looking back – Gems of the past
Near-Field Nirvana – Rogue Audio Sphinx V3
Mancuso takes a close look at the Rogue V3 Sphinx!
Near-Field Nirvana — ELAC Carina Loudspeaker
Ric Mancuso ongoing coverage of system components!
The Audition Corner, 8 Feb 2020
Audition Reflections -- Getting the best from components!
Vince Guaraldi: You’re Not Elected Charlie Brown – Original Soundtrack Recording – Lee Mendelson Film Productions
The latest re-mastered Peanuts vinyl soundtrack is a welcome addition to any jazz library.
Asteroid City – Original Soundtrack – ABKCO Records
This is a unique soundtrack to Wes Anderson’s latest film.
Patrice Rushen – Prelusion – Prestige
Patrice Rushen's debut LP gets an audiophile update...
Shelly Manne & His Friends – My Fair Lady – Craft Recording Acoustic Sounds Series
Craft Recordings releases a re-mastered vinyl of a trend-setting Broadway jazz album.
David Murray – Lucky Four – Pure Pleasure Records
A fine re-mastered vinyl from a great tenor saxophonist.
Fleetwood Mac – Best Of Fleetwood Mac 1969-1974 – Rhino Entertainment
Rhino Entertainment Company releases a luminous compilation of early Fleetwood Mac music.
Howard McGhee – “Maggie’s Back in Town” – Craft Recordings
Prime Howard McGhee with superb acoustics...
Little Feat – Feats Don’t Fail Me Now – Rhino Entertainment Company
Rhino Entertainment Company releases an exceptional 50 year anniversary re-mastered vinyl of Little Feat’s crowning moment.
Hampton Hawes – For Real! – Craft Recordings
A classic Hampton Hawes release gets a winning sonic upgrade...
Genesis – Turn It On Again: The Hits – Rhino Entertainment
This is a great compilation of hits from Genesis!
MISCHA DICHTER – The Complete RCA Victor Recordings – RCA
Mid-century recordings of a legendary pianist...
Beethoven Triple Concerto – Philharmonia Orchestra/ Matias Rouvali, cond – Decca
BEETHOVEN: “Triple” Concerto; Folk Song Arrangements for Voice, Violin, Cello, and Piano; Londonderry Air for Piano Trio – Philharmonia Orchestra/ Matias Rouvali, cond. – Decca 485 4624 (58:20, complete credits below) (5/31/24) ****: Recorded 9 June and 21 December 2023, this assemblage of Beethoven (piano trio) compositions brings together alumni
Stuyvesant String Quartet in Concert: Library of Congress – DOHNÁNYI; PROKOFIEV; DVORÁK – Stuyvesant String Quartet
Stuyvesant String Quartet - a chamber music rarity, previously unissued
Shehori Plays Beethoven, Vol. 10 – Early Compositions – Cembal d’Amour
Beethoven -- The Teenage Composer
Schönbrunn Sommernachtskonzert 2024 – Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra/ Andres Nelsons – Sony
Vienna's annual Summer Concert Series, 2024!
Nathan Milstein: The American Columbia Solo Recordings, Volume 1 – Pristine Audio
Excellent restorations of top-flight mid-century recordings
Pelléas et Mélisande: Schoenberg, Fauré – Paavo Jarvi, cond – Alpha Classics
Two composers view of one piece of literature...
MENGELBERG Concertgebouw Telefunken Recordings, Vol. 4 – Pristine Audio
Another exceptional restoration of pre-war recordings
LevitzkI: Complete HMV Recordings – Mischa LevitzkI, piano – APR
A vibrant master workman: everything was pure radiance. . .
Invocazioni Mariane – Andreas Scholl, countertenor, Academia Bizantina, A. Tampieri – Naïve
A collaboration of Scholl and Academia Bizantina, for fans of baroque vocal music
Chad McCullough – In These Hills, Beyond – Calligram Records
Another special CD release from Chad McCullough...
Paul Towndrow – Deepening the River – Keywork Records
A totally unique blending of jazz, Scottish folk, Indian, and classical genres...
Vince Guaraldi: You’re Not Elected Charlie Brown – Original Soundtrack Recording – Lee Mendelson Film Productions
The latest re-mastered Peanuts vinyl soundtrack is a welcome addition to any jazz library.
Rahsaan Barber & Everyday Magic – Six Words – Jazz Music City
The power of music, a statement from Rahsaan Barber...
Dual Review: Art Hirahara – Good Company; Ryan Keberle – Bright Moments – Posi-Tone Records
The Posi-Tone winning streak continues with two new releases...
Asteroid City – Original Soundtrack – ABKCO Records
This is a unique soundtrack to Wes Anderson’s latest film.
Patrice Rushen – Prelusion – Prestige
Patrice Rushen's debut LP gets an audiophile update...
Shelly Manne & His Friends – My Fair Lady – Craft Recording Acoustic Sounds Series
Craft Recordings releases a re-mastered vinyl of a trend-setting Broadway jazz album.
Franco Ambrosetti – Sweet Caress – Enja
Absolutely sublime...
David Murray – Lucky Four – Pure Pleasure Records
A fine re-mastered vinyl from a great tenor saxophonist.