Art Pepper Live In Geneva

[hbbfam]

Has anybody listened to this one yet?  Sound quality?  Level of audience "noise"?

[felser]

I ordered it, will report in after I receive it.  Omnivore does good work, so expecting good things.

[Peter]

Recording is marginal in my opinion. The drums and particularly the cymbals are messed up. ☹️

[cliffpeterson]

This reviewer comments on sound: https://ukjazznews.com/art-pepper-geneva-1980/#:~:text=What Geneva 1980 lacks in,unexpected and enthusiastic packed house.

[felser]

Just finished first disc.  It's certainly not pristine sound, but it's plenty good enough to enjoy, and the music is great.  I don't find myself thinking about the sound quality at all while listening, so no major flaws that meaningfully detract from the experience, and Omnivore was certainly right to release this.  Drums and bass are a little boomy, piano is a little too far back in the mix, but no flutter/distortion issues or anything like that, no problem making out the instruments (bass is heard, not just felt, etc).  If you are big into this period of Pepper (I am), you will be delighted by this.  If you are new to Pepper, don't start here, but you may well end up here eventually and be glad you did!

[jlhoots]

6 minutes ago, felser said:

Just finished first disc.  It's certainly not pristine sound, but it's plenty good enough to enjoy, and the music is great.  I don't find myself thinking about the sound quality at all while listening, so no major flaws that meaningfully detract from the experience, and Omnivore was certainly right to release this.  Drums and bass are a little boomy, piano is a little too far back in the mix, but no flutter/distortion issues or anything like that, no problem making out the instruments (bass is heard, not just felt, etc).  If you are big into this period of Pepper (I am), you will be delighted by this.  If you are new to Pepper, don't start here, but you may well end up here eventually and be glad you did!

Thanks. received my copy today. Haven't played yet.

[Eric]

3 hours ago, felser said:

Just finished first disc.  It's certainly not pristine sound, but it's plenty good enough to enjoy, and the music is great.  I don't find myself thinking about the sound quality at all while listening, so no major flaws that meaningfully detract from the experience, and Omnivore was certainly right to release this.  Drums and bass are a little boomy, piano is a little too far back in the mix, but no flutter/distortion issues or anything like that, no problem making out the instruments (bass is heard, not just felt, etc).  If you are big into this period of Pepper (I am), you will be delighted by this.  If you are new to Pepper, don't start here, but you may well end up here eventually and be glad you did!

Got it, heard it, agree - it’s a keeper!