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What is the VERY BEST CD album you've ever heard?

Just like with records, I came across releases on CD that were never popular, but bring lots of interesting music and so I started collecting CDs that do have collectible value for the reason of a great and rare music presented.

So far album "Sauce Hollandaise" by Ashra is on my #1 desirable list

"Best Band You've Never Heard In Your Life" by Frank Zappa is my 2nd best CD I've ever heard. 

 

czarivey
8th-note
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I think you are looking for titles a little off the beaten path so my nomination is for Col. Bruce Hampton and the Aquarium Rescue Unit - self titled live album. These guys are sort of a cross between the Allman Brothers and Frank Zappa and the album is one of the best live recordings in my collection. The musicianship on this album is stunning.

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bowinkle
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Top on the list for me "Midnight Mood" .Unison music. Only available on the used market. Personally I can't get enough of this CD

second on the list," Between The Lines " Jazz Cafe

Both albums produced by Mark Baldwin

Guaranteed music you have never heard before.

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dave_b
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Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra - New World Records 

Slatkin conducting 

Michael Colgrass -Deja vu / light spirit 

Jacob Druckman- Aureole

 

Many more gems in my archives!

 

 

 

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old_ears
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kingbr, second the Diana Krall SACD.  For something completely different, Point Yellow, Dolby Atmos edition...the "stage" moves around the room using various pairs of 7.1 speakers.

czarivey OP
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@bigtwin DEFINITELY Jimmy Smith/Harvey Mason supposed to be bombastic!

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