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I would think so! Just don't forget to beware of the actual recorded sound, since it's close to unlistenable... :rsly: You must have much higher standards than me, it doesn't sound bad at all to my ears. The sound of this version is good. I think Daniel is referring to the Impact on Strata East, which is a pretty much awful sounding album.

Folks, if you're going to order this, ask your CD vendor to check the music of this album before shipping, as you can end up with Frank Tusa's Father Time like I did. A few weeks ago I ordered the Tolliver from Dusty Groove, and got the above-mentioned Tusa album, even though both the case and the CD itself had Tolliver's name and graphics. Yesterday, I received the real Tolliver , and gotta say it is quite good. I did ask Dusty Groove to open and check the CD prior to shipping it to me.

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I'm sorry, but what exactly is better than excellent condition? Sealed from the factory? Just curious, never heard of such CD-grading terminology. As an example here's a CD grading list from the Classifieds section on another forum: Mint (M): Looks like the wrapper just came off. No marks of any kind anywhere on the complete package. Mint minus (M-): Very near perfect playing surface and artwork. When held at an angle under extreme lighting you can see perhaps 1 or 2 very light scratches or pin dots. Excellent (Exc.): CDs in this condition look used, but like they were taken good care of. Only a few very light scuffs can be seen when the disc is held at an angle to the light. The booklet and inserts are present and have only a few very minor flaws such as a slight bend or light fingerprints Very Good plus (VG+): No more than 10 very light to light scratches between 1/8" and 2". Artwork has case dents or a crease. Plays perfectly. Very Good (VG) : CDs in this condition are more for listening to than collecting. The disc is heavily scratched but can be played through without skipping. The booklet and inserts are present but heavily worn, and may include heavy fingerprints, bent corners, smudges, creases, case dimple marks, and writing. Poor (P): Car CD or Cat toy Wow! Thanks! That was mind-expanding. I always thought excellent meant excellent, and that was that. Amazing.

Very good player, and very tight group. I have them doing Tosca, and love it. There is one thing I don't like in this particular album - his annoying, Jarrett-like humming. Also, hate those horrible Winter&Winter CD-scratching and damaging packaging contraptions. P.S. I don't know why, my post came out as a reply to N. Dorward. It was meant to be a reply to jazz1.

I'm sorry, but what exactly is better than excellent condition? Sealed from the factory? Just curious, never heard of such CD-grading terminology.

The sound quality, or the overall packaging/presentation quality? I was thinking about picking this one up. Too bad it's a boot. The album I'd really like to hear is Crisis. I have Ornette at 12, but have been told it pales in comparison to Crisis. I wonder if Ornette or Ornette's estate will ever have his Impulse! sessions (or the complete Town Hall recordings) see reissue light. Just noticed the thread is still active. By awful I meant the sound quality. It's mono, with old AM radio broadcast quality, the original recording was done obviously by an amateur with a portable tape recorder. The CD is pretty short too, around 36 min. or so. As for the packaging, can't say anything bad or good, for that matter. Simple digipack, with B/W photo of him on the front and back covers. They listed Redman as a trumpeter. The performance is very good, exactly what one should expect from them in the live setting.

I think Symphony No.4 under George Szell with Cleveland Orchestra is very good. Also, Concerto No.2 with Chicago Symphony under Fritz Reiner, and with Emil Gilels is outstanding, IMO.

Thanks for your comments. I bought it, and it was indeed on Get Back. The music is great. As for the sonics... eh... I guess I won't get poorer spending this 10 bucks... Having said that, the quality is awful.

Comrades, got a chance to buy for $10 this unknown to me album. If somebody could tell me if it's good or bad (music and sound), that would be great. It's sealed, so I can't listen to it. Thanks in advance.

Try the link below, if it doesn't work, I can burn you a copy (free of charge, of course). http://www.jazzrecordmart.com/cgi-bin/miva...Code=2521869002

I believe that company is called Cambridge SoundWorks (I had model 6), and their speakers nowadays are made in China. Cambridge Audio is a UK company.

What Naim stuff are you getting, if it's not a secret? I had their CD5i player, and found it unsuitable for classic jazz reissues. I do indeed have the 5i (starter level ) but I'm not sure what you mean by 'unsuitable'. Does it not read the discs or is there another sonic problem? Or are you referring to the Classics label? Tony, it reads absolutely everything, and, I think, its build quality is just excellent. What I meant was about the sound. To my ears, it did great pop music, but old jazz was the weak point. It was impressive at first, but then I realized that I couldn't stand its sound more than an hour, at best. Trumpets, alto and soprano saxes sounded thin and edgy. I got rid of it after a couple of months. Then again, it's just me. Quite possibly, you'll love the sound like many do. If it's brand new, put it on repeat play for 2-3 weeks and see. Good luck.

What Naim stuff are you getting, if it's not a secret? I had their CD5i player, and found it unsuitable for classic jazz reissues.

I thought this was on Prestige, not on Blue Note! The latest reissue is a Prestige RVG from Concord.

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Lots of great suggestions. Since you mentioned almost all classic dates I would like to add a few not very famous albums: Ellery Eskelin - Forms Nicolas Simion - Luca's Dream Gianluigi Trovesi - Dances Rob Brown - Round the Bend Assif Tsahar/Peter Kowald/Rashied Ali - Deals, Ideas & Ideals Open Loose - Come Ahead Back (Mark Helias, Tom Rainey, Ellery Eskelin). Joe Lovano- Sounds of Joy Tony Malaby - Adobe Dewey Redman - Tarik Chris McCann - Froggin' Around Kevin Norton - Iron Monkey Trio Oliver lake Trio 3 - Encounter Also, any JoHen trio date is worth having , IMO. Now, a few sessions with trumpet: Scott Tinkler - Sofa King Bill Dixon - Vade Mecum Raphe Malik - Storyline Hugh Ragin - Metaphysical Question Trio East - Stop Start I didn't want to write a description of any of the albums mentioned, since, I think, it's readily available online, and many of you, I'm sure are familiar with them. If not, I would be more than happy to help anybody interested.

It's a good, solid date. Both McLean and Byrd are great, though, Jackie stole the show, to my ears.

I agree with the Metamusicians' Stomp rec. Special People on Black Saint is also very good. There is a nice album from 2001 titled C/D/E with Mark Dresser and Marty Ehrlich. Recommended. Especially if you like Ehrlich. Can't understand why people here don't like My Friend Louis. While not great (what is great, anyway), it's good enough.

Off the top of my head (in no particular order): Sam Rivers - Crystals John Lewis - Statements and Sketches for Development Anthony Braxton - Quartet (Dortmund) 1976 East New York Ensemble De Music - At the Helm Ornette Coleman/Charlie Haden - Soapsuds Chico Freeman - Spirit Sensitive Ken McIntyre - Chasing the Sun Clifford Thornton - The Panther and the Lash Cecil McBee - Alternate Spaces Paul Motian - Dance Keith Jarrett - The Survivors' Suite Eberhard Weber - Silent Feet Beaver Harris - Beautiful Africa Johnny Dyani - Song for Biko Walt Dickerson - Peace Hans Koller - Phoenix Randy Weston - African Nite Getz with Clarke/Boland - Change of Scenes Brubeck/Desmond - The Duets and many, many others...

Thanks, guys. Question to Ron S - this might sound stupid, but how exactly do I find those gold remasters on their site? I did everything possible, and nothing came up.

A couple of days ago, while browsing in my collection, I dug out "The Message" by Monterose and "The Arrival of Kenny Dorham" CDs. They're both 20-bit remastered gold CDs, and I didn't even remember that. Now, can anybody shed some light on where I can find info on the other remastered Fresh Sound titles? Thanks.

You really doubt that RVG is doing these remasters? I think that's rather silly. I have no doubt he's at the helm. Yep, I honestly doubt that (no offence to RVG fans), and I don't really care if it's him or not. What I care about is that those beautiful titles are still around, RVG or no RVG. However, my preference goes to K2 and XRCD remasters.

I'm new here and don't know what's robert h.'s beef with you (judging by his personal attack on you), but I happen to agree with you regarding RVG CDs, especially the early ones (bright and thin). I found that idea of picking the components or switching the polarity for making them sound better is silly. Good CDs should sound good without any tricks. Personally, I don't even believe that any big-name company would trust an 80 yo man to do the remastering job. I suspect after the first RVGs they replaced him, and now he gets his share by selling his name.

You guys were no help at all. As suggested, I contacted Stamford PD. Turned out det. Chewy Chew was fired. Talked to Lt. Chow Mein and found out cases this serious they don't handle anymore. Gotta file my complaint with Michael Chertoff. They took my address, phone number and I'm in deep sh@t. Now men in black are knocking at my door... Gotta run... Very fast...