Best sonics/music on CD

Howard, are you saying "Sweeter than the Day" is like Le Pas? If so, I'll be looking for it.

Musically, the Horvitz stuff is a bit more structured. But I think it would have appeal to virtually anyone who likes jazz at any level. Wayne Horvitz made a studio album with this same title, as well as this live recording. Both are very good, but I especially like the live one. It is on Kufala records, which are marketed as 'authorized bootlegs'.

One of the most unique recordings I've ever heard, one I find highly addictive, is Pierre Yves Mace - "Faux Jumeaux". Marco, I think this would be one of your favorites.

Boa2, I ordered (acutually won on ebay) Sweeter Than the Day. The little excerpts sold me. thanks :)

Sure thing, Warren. I hope you enjoy it.

Marco, I love Temptation by Holly Cole, but the recording just doesn't hold up with time: sound wise. Not audiophile level for these ears, but the music reins, no matter.... :)

Marco, I love Temptation by Holly Cole, but the recording just doesn't hold up with time: sound wise.Not audiophile level for these ears, but the music reins, no matter.... :)

One word for you my friend: Q-Tips...or is that two words? Jeez Warren, what's not to like about the recording. Fabulous details, great soundstage, wonderful sultry, smoky vocals that are so present it's like Holly is there whispering in your ear. Great interpretations of great music. What more could you ask for? What's lacking for you that takes it out of the realms of "audiophile level" recording? Can you expand on the time factor? Just curious. You've stopped using the CD's as coasters like I told you, haven't you? It took me a bit of elbow grease to get the coffee mug rings from those Patti Smith CD's I bought from you. I was complaining in a thread about Joni Mitchel's classic "Blue" on CD and how bad the sonics were there, and had two or three disagree with me, so I got me some Q-tips now. Joni still doesn't sound that great, but I do love that album regardless.

Marco :-)