Whats on your turntable tonight?

1's and 0's...

Jim Hall - "Hallmarks: The Best Of" [Concord/Telarc 2CD '06] Collection from Milestone and Concord Jazz albums circa '71-'01
Joe Henderson - "Page One" [Blue Note RVG ed. '63/'99] Wonderfully enjoyable set featuring Kenny Dorham and McCoy Tyner
The Kelly Brothers - "Sactified Southern Soul" [Excello/AVI '96] Fantastic collection of Sims and Excello label singles from lesser-known 60's three-piece vocal group
The Mad Lads - "In Action" [Collectibles/Rhino '66/'99] Volt album reissue + 4 bonus tracks sweet Memphis group soul, sheer perfection and original demented cartoon cover art
Bach: Cello Suites - Ralph Kirshbaum cello [Virgin Classics 2CD '94/'99]

Rushton, once again I agree with you 100%, and I would add Hyperion and Proprius to my favorites. For the combination of high quality recordings and performances it is hard to beat the London/Decca/Argo label. The K.Wilkinson pressings of course are most revered. You know to look for a "G" at the end of the stamper number? G= Kenneth Wilkinson.

Just got a EMI/Angel 45rpm of Respighi "Pines of Rome".This may be the best Angel I have heard. Incredible dynamics and very fine playing of a exciting piece.Complete with birds chirping!
The new DIY SUT is really working!

e

e, we continue to agree about Hyperion and Proprius. Over the years, I've tended to watch for certain recording engineers and have rarely been disappointed with the work by a number whom I value highly, starting with Kenneth Wilkinson. See the following thread on Labels and Recording Engineers to which we've both contributed in the past.

As to the Decca stamper letters, I believe "G" stands for Ted Burkett, one of the best Decca mastering engineers. See Arthur Salvatore's comments about the "G" "W" and "K" mastering engineer designations.

Cheers,

Rush, I stand corrected. I have read your posts that you so thoughtfully have written. Mr. Salvatore's web site is a regular stop for me. I agree with him in most ways and he responds to emails.
It would be nice to get together sometime and listen.I am sure we would both enjoy ourselves.

cheers

e

Van Morrison's, "A Period of Transition". I love this guy!