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Pristine Jazz

I've been into jazz these past 10 years. While, certainly not an expert, I have amassed a pretty good listening selection. (Tatum, Parker, Davis, Coltrane, Adderley, Evans,Peterson, etc. etc.) I love what I have, but the recordings are just not of the sonic quality (how can they be, given the time when many were recorded) that we're capable of today. Now here's my question: Can you give me some killer, pristine, sonic wonder, jazz recordings, (with performances to match, of course) that do it for you. Thanks in advance. You guys haven't steered me wrong yet
warren
P.S. Upon your recommendations I bought some female recordings by Eva Cassidy, Warnes, McKennitt, Barber, etc. Wow! I forgot how wonderful a properly miked, beautifully recorded CD can sound. My system just rocked me, more than usual. I just want to experience this with jazz, too.
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marakanetz
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Almost all recordings on Concord Jazz label are close to perfect. John Patitucci "One More Angel" and Gary Burton Astor Piazzolla reunion are two that I know of that still can impress almost like vinyl. Nonesuch label of Verve orients on folk world and jazz and also has near-perfect CD and vinyl recordings.
sc53
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Any of the 180 gr classic jazz LPs available from the Acoustic Sounds or Music Direct catalogs sound absolutely pristine, deep and rich and fabulous! I have been purchasing 7-8 a year for several years, trying to get them all I guess. My favorites have been the various "Speakers Corner" LPs that you find in those catalogs. Those recordings are absolutely the quietest. But any of the 180 gram LPs offered by these outfits are quiet. I have purchased titles by Gene Ammons (Boss Tenor is one I can think of), Cannonball Adderley, Ella and Louis, Art Pepper, Wes Montgomery, Duke Ellington, Johnny Hodges, Bill Evans (many), Shelley Manne, Chet Baker, Sonny Rollins, and others I can't think of right now.
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muzikat
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Usually anything recorded on the Blue Note label is excellent sonically.
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warrenh OP
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Blue Note, excellent? Some, maybe, but not cutting edge. Pristine, is what I'm after. Sc53--I'm looking for CDs here. Keep 'em coming. I know I'll get some killer stuff from your posts.
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