June 2006 Connoisseur CDs

[Kevin Bresnahan]

Is Ron McMaster his real name?

Guy

http://www.capitolstudios.com/capitolmastering/mcmaster.html

[medjuck]

I think at least one of the Gil Evans's records was originally produced by George Avakian. He's always claimed that the master tapes were in bad shape. I'll definitely get them again if they're at all upgraded.

[Guy Berger]

Is Ron McMaster his real name?

Guy

http://www.capitolstudios.com/capitolmastering/mcmaster.html

Well, since my name is Guy Economistein, I guess anything is possible.

Guy

[BruceH]

Just my two cents while I have a quick chance at a computer here at M. D. Anderson:

GREAT titles!

Wish they weren't Connoisseurs (as I really don't prefer the sound).

I really don't prefer the PRICE. RVG's are much more affordable.

[Morganized]

Just my two cents while I have a quick chance at a computer here at M. D. Anderson:

GREAT titles!

Wish they weren't Connoisseurs (as I really don't prefer the sound).

Hello Lon,

Not intending to pry but I hope this was just a visit or somehow work related....

As for the Conn.'s.....glad I didn't win that overpriced TOCJ of "It's Time" a couple of weeks back on ebay!!!

Really looking forward to that one.

[jazzbo]

No, this visit was not voluntary. My wife is now a patient there.

[J.A.W.]

No, this visit was not voluntary. My wife is now a patient there.

All the best to your wife, Lon.

[king ubu]

No, this visit was not voluntary. My wife is now a patient there.

All the best to your wife, Lon.

Yes, Lon, all the best.

[jazzbo]

Thanks guys. I don't want to hijack the thread. We're doing the best we can. . . and there's some reason to be hopeful (not that we don't have to be anyway).

[Brad]

Lon,

All the best also. My best wishes.

As to the Conns, I'll probably go for the Blackburn, Blakey and Evans as I've never heard them. Have the McLean and the other 2 don't really do it for me.

[Morganized]

No, this visit was not voluntary. My wife is now a patient there.

Lon,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your wife. Glad to hear things look hopeful.

Best

[bertrand]

Lon,

I join our friends in wishing you and your wife all the best in this difficult time.

Sincerely,

Bertrand.

[jeffsjazz]

Lon,

All the best to you and especially your wife.After reading so many of your posts,I feel like I know you.

Good health and Jazz to all,

Dr. Jeff

[jazzbo]

Thanks mes amis. All positive thoughts are welcome. . . and needed.

[Kevin Bresnahan]

Lon, I hope you realize that there are a lot of us here who are pulling for you & your wife as you go through this difficult time. We're here for you.

Given my wife's family history, I live in fear of finding myself in a similar position. If I ever do have to face this, I hope I am able to handle as well as you.

Kevin

[jazzbo]

Kevin, I hope you never have to go through this! Anyone!

And how do you know I'm not falling completely apart? -_-

I am a little bit but I have to be strong for Helen and that does fuel me.

I do know that there is a community of support here, and I'm not asking for much at all, but just being able to come here and read and chat and enjoy so much friendship. THANKS.

Now back to Connoisseur talk!

Edited April 5, 2006 by jazzbo

[jazzbo]

My guess is they'll all be McMasters. . . maybe the Evans won't be, it might be Addey (just wishful thinking on my part though!)

[Kevin Bresnahan]

My guess is they'll all be McMasters. . . maybe the Evans won't be, it might be Addey (just wishful thinking on my part though!)

I haven't heard anything from Michael to tell me that these won't be done by Ron McMaster. They seem to use Ron for anything that's a simple tape transfer. Malcolm Addey is used when they need a new mix so maybe he'll get that Evans disc if they need to re-mix from three track.

I'll try to ask Michael about it today.

Kevin

[jazzbo]

That was my thought as well, Addey because of the shape of the tape and the remixing maybe.

Let us know. I honestly may not buy any of these that are McMastered.

[Stefan Wood]

Honestly, I haven't had any problems with McMaster's remastered cds. I pick up the McLean and the Evans.

[Jazzdog]

Yeah, I still honestly do not recognize the difference.

Some McMaster cds sound like crud, others sparkle. Some of the RVG's don't sound as good as others.

Sometimes I make a delicious meat sauce, some times its bland and watery...sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, sometimes, it rains. Thinkabout that.

[Rooster_Ties]

McMaster's remastering hasn't bothered me on releases since the mid 90's. The only McMasters I've ever had much of a problem with are the late 80's issues (yuck), and maybe a few from the early 90's.

[Shawn]

McMaster has improved because the gear he's using has improved.

One other thing I've noticed...is that his remasterings sound better on my "all digital" setup (optical ouput from DVD/SACD to Sony DTS amplifier) than on my other system.

[Fer Urbina]

Is Ron McMaster his real name?

Guy

As real as pianist Lawrence Keyes' or saxophonist/flutist Paul Horn's.

F

[J.A.W.]

McMaster's remastering hasn't bothered me on releases since the mid 90's. The only McMasters I've ever had much of a problem with are the late 80's issues (yuck), and maybe a few from the early 90's.

Remember that in the 1980s it was customary just to transfer recordings to digital. As far as I know hardly anyone, including mr McMaster, did any remastering.

To my ears McMaster's mastering ranges from OK to sometimes very bad. Just listen to his Lou Donaldson Mosaic set; "Caravan" on that set is a case in point, it's been compressed/maximized like hell and sounds absolutely awful, bright, LOUD and no dynamics. You should see the sound wave... (Unfortunately, I can't reproduce that here).