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Noah Preminger, sax – Some Other Time – Newvelle vinyl
Saxist Noah Preminger explores the blues on winning Newvelle Records LP issue… Noah Preminger – Some Other Time – Newvelle NV003LP – 180gm audiophile vinyl ****: (Noah Preminger – tenor sax; Ben Monder – guitar; John Patitucci – bass; Billy Hart – drums) Newvelle Record’s latest release in their LP subscription series continues their winning streak in issuing state of the art LP recordings. Following in the foot steps of Frank Kimbrough’s Meantime and Jack DeJohnette’s Return, Noah Preminger’s Some Other Time boasts impeccable acoustics and a moody tenderness in an exploration of largely blues ballads. The interplay between the quartet is striking. Ben Monder’s guitar is a perfect foil for Noah’s breathy tenor explorations. It has both a warm and inviting presence that floats over and under themes presented. John Patitucci’s bass is muscular and sympathetic, similar to how Charlie Haden supported both Hank Jones and Pat Metheny. Billy Hart’s drumming is made to order for this group as his stick work is equally at home in straight ahead and free settings. On “Melancholia” and “Porcelain” he guides with care, and when a forceful hand is needed on Noah’s “Semenzato” his cymbals lead the way. Their shimmering presence in […]
Blues Masters [TrackList follows] Various Artists – AudioQuest Music /MasterMusic – xrcd24
Blues in hi-resolution elevates this collection.
Audio News for December 12, 2014
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The Legal Matters – The Legal Matters [TrackList follows] –Futureman/ Blunk Street Music
Indie pop trio the Legal Matters preside over honeyed harmonies, ringing guitars and memorable melodies.
Kevyn Lettau – Songs Of The Police – Master Music xrcd24
Jazz vocalist covers The Police in hi-res.
“Antonio Lysy at the Broad” Music from Argentina – Ginastera: Pampeana No. 2; Triste; SCHIFRIN: Pampas; PIAZZOLLA: Le Grand Tango; Oblivion – Antonio Lysy, cello/Bryan Pezzone, p./ Pablo Motta, bass/ The Capitol Ens. – Yarlung Records
A fascinating program on vinyl of Argentine works featuring the cello.
“SACD Dying…Or Not?” – Producers & engineers check in
An answer to rumors that the SACD format is dying – even though 3500 releases have come out internationally and more on their way.