High quality CD recordings


Over the last 55+ years I've spent significant time and effort trying, as we all do, to get the best sound from our systems as practicable. I'm quite happy with my current setup so the weakest link many times is the quality of recordings themselves.

I was reminded of this while using a test CD that I've used off and on for about 15 years to evaluate some recent changes I made. On this CD, after the more technical part of frequency testing is ended, examples of various instrumental and vocal presentations are given. While listening I was reminded of just how significant a difference in recordings themselves can make.

I've used advice given on these forums regarding superior recordings but these have been recommendations for specific single CD's like, for example, "Jazz at the Pawnshop" and many more. What I'm looking for, though, are recording entities that are dedicated to producing high quality recordings across the spectrum of music genres. It would be nice to have a source of recordings that we could generally depend on for good quality. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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I've now received 9 of the CDs that I ordered based on recommendations here and am convinced that finding recording entities that have a reputation for quality is worth the effort. Buconero, one of your recommendations that I'm enjoying is one by the Chieftains, but not just for its quality. Discovering that singers with which I'm familiar in other genres such as Diana Krall and Bonnie Rait, are surprising to hear and enjoy in this venue.
Anything on Jazz label Pablo... Count Basie..."Basie Jam."For blues...muddy waters..."Folk singer"(mofi)...Lighnin Hopkins..."going away"(xrcd)...For vocals... Eva cassidy..."live at blues alley"....
Dave Gruisin - "Homage to Duke". Exceptional recording quality, very dynamic with sparkling highs! Features Clark Terry's (RIP) famous "mumbles" on a couple of tracks. Truly a reference quality CD, currently available new via Amazon for only ~$8 delivered!