Apollo’s Fire – Bach – Avie Records
Apollo's Fire rich presentation of multi-faceted Bach
Barenboim Conducts Franck, Fauré – Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra – Deutsche Grammophon
Two defining French symphonic works
Jean Martinon Vol. 28 – Symphonic works of Schumann, Paganini, Debussy – Yves St-Laurent
Excellent collection of mid-century recordings of conductor Martinon
Oscar Peterson – City Lights: The Oscar Peterson Quartet Live In Munich 1994 – Mack Avenue Music Group
A late-career Oscar Peterson performance is nothing short of a triumphant comeback.
Jascha Horenstein – Mahler Symphony No. 9 – HDTT
The Horenstein Legacy, an excellent audio restoration!
Vince Guaraldi – Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown – 50th Anniversary Edition, Lee Mendelson Film Productions
This 50th anniversary vinyl edition of a Charlie Brown soundtrack is a definite crowd-pleaser!
Nash Ensemble – Debussy, Late Chamber Works – Hyperion
Impressive Impressionism...
Dave Stryker – Stryker With Strings, Goes to the Movies – Strikezone Records
Dave Stryker "strikes it rich" with movie theme CD...
BRUCKNER From the Archives, Vol. 4 – Symphony No. 5, String Quintets – SOMM Ariadne
The next issue in this Bruckner Retrospective
Classic Vanguard Small Group Swing Sessions – Mosaic Records
A well placed single microphone can still produce magical swing sessions...
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!
Oscar Peterson – City Lights: The Oscar Peterson Quartet Live In Munich 1994 – Mack Avenue Music Group
A late-career Oscar Peterson performance is nothing short of a triumphant comeback.
Vince Guaraldi – Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown – 50th Anniversary Edition, Lee Mendelson Film Productions
This 50th anniversary vinyl edition of a Charlie Brown soundtrack is a definite crowd-pleaser!
The Bad Plus – Complex Emotions – Mack Avenue Music Group
Post-modern jazz band The Bad Plus keep changing the jazz landscape.
Yosef Gutman Levitt & Peter Broderick – River of Eden – Soul Song Records
A musical panacea for chaotic times...
Bill Evans Trio – Explorations – Craft Recordings
The latest prestigious small batch release from Craft Recordings showcases Bill Evans at his best.
Julian Lage – Live In Los Angeles – Record Store Day
Guitarist Julian Lage’s live album on vinyl is a winner…just in time for Record Store Day.
Miles 54 – The Prestige Recordings – Craft Recordings
This wonderful 4-LP vinyl set chronicles the emergence of the Miles Davis jazz legacy.
Charles Tolliver Music Inc. – Live at the Captain’s Cabin – Record Store Day
Handle with care, this music is HOT...
B.B. King In France: Live At The 1977 Nancy Jazz Pulsations Festival – Elemental Music
This Record Store Day release from Deep Digs/Elemental Music is a fitting tribute to a bona fide legend.
Crosby Stills Nash & Young – Live At Fillmore East, 1969 – Rhino Entertainment
This double vinyl captures the unique appeal of this supergroup!
Apollo’s Fire – Bach – Avie Records
Apollo's Fire rich presentation of multi-faceted Bach
Barenboim Conducts Franck, Fauré – Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra – Deutsche Grammophon
Two defining French symphonic works
Jean Martinon Vol. 28 – Symphonic works of Schumann, Paganini, Debussy – Yves St-Laurent
Excellent collection of mid-century recordings of conductor Martinon
Jascha Horenstein – Mahler Symphony No. 9 – HDTT
The Horenstein Legacy, an excellent audio restoration!
Nash Ensemble – Debussy, Late Chamber Works – Hyperion
Impressive Impressionism...
BRUCKNER From the Archives, Vol. 4 – Symphony No. 5, String Quintets – SOMM Ariadne
The next issue in this Bruckner Retrospective
Shura Cherkassky: The Ambassador Auditorium Recitals – First Hand Records
A pianophile's delight!
Aaron Rosand – The Early Recordings: Brahms, Beethoven – Biddulph
Historic mid-century recordings of a stellar violinist!
Donna Voce Volume 3 = Piano Works by Clara Schumann, Cécile Chamimade – Anna Shelest – Music&Arts
A wealth of piano music from two exceptional composers from the 1800s
Oscar Peterson – City Lights: The Oscar Peterson Quartet Live In Munich 1994 – Mack Avenue Music Group
A late-career Oscar Peterson performance is nothing short of a triumphant comeback.
Vince Guaraldi – Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown – 50th Anniversary Edition, Lee Mendelson Film Productions
This 50th anniversary vinyl edition of a Charlie Brown soundtrack is a definite crowd-pleaser!
Dave Stryker – Stryker With Strings, Goes to the Movies – Strikezone Records
Dave Stryker "strikes it rich" with movie theme CD...
Classic Vanguard Small Group Swing Sessions – Mosaic Records
A well placed single microphone can still produce magical swing sessions...
The Bad Plus – Complex Emotions – Mack Avenue Music Group
Post-modern jazz band The Bad Plus keep changing the jazz landscape.
Yosef Gutman Levitt & Peter Broderick – River of Eden – Soul Song Records
A musical panacea for chaotic times...
Matt Lemmler – Powerhouse: New Orleans in Stride, Vol. III – NJR
Keeping the NOLA spirit on the front burner...
Bill Evans Trio – Explorations – Craft Recordings
The latest prestigious small batch release from Craft Recordings showcases Bill Evans at his best.
Julian Lage – Live In Los Angeles – Record Store Day
Guitarist Julian Lage’s live album on vinyl is a winner…just in time for Record Store Day.
Miles 54 – The Prestige Recordings – Craft Recordings
This wonderful 4-LP vinyl set chronicles the emergence of the Miles Davis jazz legacy.