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Stan Getz & Joao Gilberto - Getz And Gilberto

Product No: AIMX 6041-45
Available: InStock
Category: 180 Gram Vinyl Record
Label: Impex

Not enough stars, quite frankly best the best vinyl record ever made

5 Stars
Posted Wednesday, April 17, 2024 by Wised I thought the Patricia Patrcia Barber's Cafe Blue one step release was the best vinyl ever produced. This one step pressing Of Getz and Gilberto's masterpiece is a religious experience. I own the 33, the 45 and now this one. The 45 RPM version was extraordinary, this one has simply left me without words to adequately describe it, it is simply the best vinyl record ever made. Kudos to Impex Records, a great achievement indeed. Compared to the previous 45....incredible bass, even better soundstage, more transparency, more air, more delicate rendering, more, more, more! I thought the difference would be subtle given the original 45's excellence, it is not! You feel like if you were right in the studio's recording booth all those years ago! Every mouthing of the sax, the ring of the top hat, Astrud softly singing in your ear, it's almost sexual in the most intimate way....WOW

Jascha Heifetz - The Lark

Product No: AIMX 6052
Available: InStock
Category: 180 Gram Vinyl Record
Label: Impex

A Masterpiece

5 Stars
Posted Sunday, March 24, 2024 by Chris They say that nothing is perfect; I say, if God has His hand in it, perfection is possible! "The Lark" is a true masterpiece and God placed in the mind of this composer and the hands of Jascha Heifetz a means to perfection! RTI did a great job on this one!

Thelonious Monk - Straight, No Chaser

Product No: AIMX 60200
Available: InStock
Category: 180 Gram Vinyl Record
Label: Impex

Nice pressing!

5 Stars
Posted Thursday, March 21, 2024 by William Taylor This is the way a piano should sound. Obviously, whoever recorded this knew how to accomplish the tricky challenge of recording piano. Thelonious never sounded better. This is a fun record and I'm pleased to have the definitive version of it.

Bud Shank - Barefoot Adventure

Product No: AIMX 6048
Available: BackOrdered
Category: 180 Gram Vinyl Record
Label: Impex

Great music, exceptional SQ

5 Stars
Posted Wednesday, March 6, 2024 by Ron from Kenosha Music: 5/5 stars. Just forget that this is a soundtrack to a 1960 documentary about surfing. The record stands on its own as an absolutely fantastic jazz recording. I'd describe the music as transitional between bebop and hardbop--if you have the Carmel Jones Tone Poet, it's like that. Carmel plays on this record, as does Dave Peacock (who also played on the Carmel Jones TP) and Shelly Manne. The whole band sounds fantastic as a unit, and individually. Most of these cats aren't quite household names but the playing is nonetheless top- notch. And the recording has high replay value. It’s in heavy rotation (no pun intended) on my system.

SQ & pressing: 5/5 stars. This is a 100% analog production mastered by Kevin Gray. It is a $40 1x33rpm that sounds like a $60 2x45. It has a lovely warm analog sound, and the clarity and soundstage are just stunning. The mix & EQ (from the original master tape) are perfect.

Kenny Dorham - Matador

Product No: AIMX 6042
Available: BackOrdered
Category: 180 Gram Vinyl Record
Label: Impex

Wow..

5 Stars
Posted Friday, December 22, 2023 by Anonymous Walked into this one purposely not hearing it beforehand.. 6 listens in a row later it is striking how it stays with you.. amazing sound and presentation.. if you’re on the fence, jump off and pick this up..

Di Meola, McLaughlin, De Lucia - Saturday Night In San Francisco

Product No: AIMX 6045
Available: InStock
Category: 180 Gram Vinyl Record
Label: Impex

5 Stars
Posted Friday, August 26, 2022 by Anonymous

Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers - Drum Suite

Product No: AIMX 6019
Available: InStock
Category: 180 Gram Vinyl Record
Label: Impex

5 Stars
Posted Saturday, February 29, 2020 by Anonymous

Al Di Meola, John McLaughlin & Paco DeLucia - Friday Night In San Francisco

Product No: AIMX 6031-45
Available: BackOrdered
Category: 180 Gram Vinyl Record
Label: Impex

Spectacular

5 Stars
Posted Tuesday, February 25, 2020 by WisEd Fabulous rendition of a fabulous recording of a fabulous performance! This record most definitely goes up to eleven!

Various Artists - The Famous Sound Of Three Blind Mice Vol. 1

Product No: AIMX 6027
Available: InStock
Category: 180 Gram Vinyl Record
Label: Impex

Great compilation with top sonics

5 Stars
Posted Monday, September 9, 2019 by Mike if you want a taste of these Japanese master musicians and superb recording quality plus great selection of tracks. GO FOR IT!

Jennifer Warnes - Famous Blue Raincoat

Product No: AIMX 6021
Available: InStock
Category: 180 Gram Vinyl Record
Label: Impex

An old favorite even better

5 Stars
Posted Friday, September 6, 2019 by Mike Impex deliver greatness! Pure enjoyment and best press of this classic album.

Al Di Meola, John McLaughlin & Paco DeLucia - Friday Night In San Francisco

Product No: AIMX 6029
Available: InStock
Category: 180 Gram Vinyl Record
Label: Impex

5 Stars
Posted Friday, September 6, 2019 by Anonymous

Jennifer Warnes - Another Time, Another Place

Product No: AIMX 6032
Available: InStock
Category: 180 Gram Vinyl Record
Label: Impex

Sad and introspective

3 Stars
Posted Friday, July 5, 2019 by Anonymous She is the usual great vocalist, the recording quality is excellent, however this time her music and the words are depressing, not recommended if you are having a bad day.

Shoji Yokouchi Trio - Greensleeves

Product No: AIMX 6026
Available: BackOrdered
Category: 180 Gram Vinyl Record
Label: Impex

Superb Album

5 Stars
Posted Wednesday, April 4, 2018 by Eric L Audiophiles can celebrate with this great 1978 reissue on Three Blind Mice, the Japanese label. This is a terrific session. I'm not familiar with any of the musicians but they're truly a talented bunch. Anyone fearing this is just an audiophile disc with no substance need not worry. This is the real thing. The sound is as clear and palpable as I've ever heard on vinyl. The soundstaging is to die for. A particular standout for me is Yuri Tashiro on the Hammond organ- just the right touch.

The RTI pressing is immaculate and centered, the jacket is a tip-on. See the rave review from Positive Feedback.

Jennifer Warnes - The Hunter

Product No: AIMX 6007
Available: BackOrdered
Category: 180 Gram Vinyl Record
Label: Impex

Sonic Monster

5 Stars
Posted Wednesday, February 18, 2015 by Triodeotl This LP has many things going for it. Some great songs and deluxe packaging. One thing that strikes me about it is that there is monster bass and the sound is very warm. Original's of this are near impossible to find on import pressing. Here it is in likely even better sound.

Recommended ++++

Miles Davis - E.S.P.

Product No: AIMX 6018
Available: InStock
Category: 180 Gram Vinyl Record
Label: Impex

ESP done right

5 Stars
Posted Saturday, February 22, 2014 by Anonymous I played the original MONO everyday for an entire summer while reading from 1pm to 3pm during the summer of 1992 and know how the records should sound. I didn't have high expectations as I KNOW the original and how it sounded. However, the IMPEX is so close to the original MONO I was shocked! On side one, there is only two differences -- there is that 'Blue Note Van Gelder' hard stereo separation of instruments and on Mood, you can clearly hear someone snap their fingers which is a faint detail on the MONO original. However, it's what else that was inside that made me just fall back on this one:

Inside the album is a typed letter in which IMPEX APOLOGIZES FOR TWO NON-AUDIOPHILE ARTIFACTS ON THE VINYL! I have NEVER seen a reissue in which there is a letter of apology for artifacts. I need to come to the defense of IMPEX....THERE ARE NO ARTIFACTS!!

Buy with confidence that this is the way it should be!

Earth, Wind & Fire - That's The Way Of The World

Product No: AIMX 6015
Available: InStock
Category: 180 Gram Vinyl Record
Label: Impex

4 Stars
Posted Saturday, August 31, 2013 by Anonymous Ok, first of all I'm a big fan of the Impex re-issues. When I saw this offering I jumped on it, thinking of 70's nirvana. While waiting for it to arrive, I pulled out my original and after a playing knew they would have their hands full with this one. The re-issue is an improvement in every way, they even lightened the cover artwork. The record is dead flat and completely void of ticks and pops but lacks all those audiophile attributes. I have to wonder why they picked this album for their catalog. I am certain that Impex did their best with the source they had to work with, but if I had to do it again I would gladly pass on this one, but your opinion may be different though I think the better your system the more you will be disappointed. Crank up the volume and party on......

The Jazz Messengers - Hard Bop

Product No: AIMX 6016
Available: InStock
Category: 180 Gram Vinyl Record
Label: Impex

Overlooked masterpiece with stunning sound

5 Stars
Posted Tuesday, June 25, 2013 by Jordy Impex is one of the best small audiophile reissue labels out there, and they've put out a masterful pressing of Blakey's overlooked second lineup of Jazz Messengers, featuring Jackie McLean among others. A sort of uber-text for the transitional genre of hard bop, this record mixes originals that gaze at the future of hard bop as well as standards that look to the past. There is no flash, as in the work of David, Adderley, Rollins and so forth - this is low key, even "punk rock" in its aesthetic. McLean is Tom Verlaine to Sonny Rollins' Jimmy Page. It is not surprsing that the jazz musicians from this era with more flash and "out there" playing retained reputations outside of the jazz world - while this lineup of Jazz Messengers is often overlooked. And the pressing, mixed by Kevin Gray et. al, from the original analogue masters in thick and glorious mono - absolutely stunning, unprocessed - one of the best 33 rpm reissues I've ever heard of this era of jazz.

Thelonious Monk Quartet - Monk's Dream

Product No: AIMX 6014
Available: InStock
Category: 180 Gram Vinyl Record
Label: Impex

Monk's Dream - Thelonious Monk

5 Stars
Posted Tuesday, February 19, 2013 by Anthony This is the second Impex record I have purchased, Miles In Person was the other. If these are any indications of their catalog, I would say this company is a resounding success! This record is dead flat and perfectly quiet with absolutely no noise of any kind. It beats my original in every way with astonishing fidelity. Even if you don't like Monk, and shame on you if you don't, you will love this record. WOW!

Duke Ellington - Ellington Indigos

Product No: AIMX 6010
Available: InStock
Category: 180 Gram Vinyl Record
Label: Impex

An Ellington must have

4 Stars
Posted Friday, January 18, 2013 by Anonymous Great tunes. Instruments sound just right

Miles Davis - In Person At The Blackhawk San Francisco

Product No: AIMX 6009
Available: InStock
Category: 180 Gram Vinyl Record
Label: Impex

Worth the price of admission.

5 Stars
Posted Thursday, March 22, 2012 by Scott Since this recording has been around for a little more then 50 years if you're buying this then you are probably acquainted with the content. This latest incarnation sounds amazing and the records are flat, quite, and clean. Get one before they're gone.