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John McLaughlin - Music for Abandoned Heights

Product No: CIMX 8336 SA
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Category: Hybrid SACD
Label: Impex

A Modern Work of Art!

5 Stars
Posted Monday, January 12, 2026 by CliffC This is so refreshing, a newly released album available on SACD, No waiting 25 years to hear superb modern jazz. Why don't more labels release new music on SACD? Whatever, this album is 5 stars all the way. John is a guitar master and his music is quite varied. I could not find a site to preview this album (not on Qobuz or YouTube anyway) so I didn't really know what to expect. I am NOT disappointed. As a modern jazz fan I can find nothing to say other than listen to this album, it will make you smile, tap your foot and finally get up and dance Better still, the song The Beat Goes On throws in a heaping dollop of Blues Rock to get the energy level up a couple of notches.

Fourplay - Fourplay

Product No: CEVO 570 SA
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Category: Hybrid Multichannel SACD
Label: Evolution

Best Fourplay effort and sounds Fabulous

5 Stars
Posted Tuesday, December 30, 2025 by Jimmy James The one to get if you are only getting one unless their Greatest Hits package is available in MCH. Still this is the best single studio album. EVO Sound treatment is top notch. Highly recommended.

John Coltrane - Crescent

Product No: CIMJ 9077 SA
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Category: SHM Single Layer SACDs
Label: Impulse

A must have!

5 Stars
Posted Saturday, December 27, 2025 by Andy Simply put this is a masterpiece! The sound is amazing.

McCoy Tyner - Nights Of Ballads And Blues

Product No: CIPJ 39 SA
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Category: Hybrid Stereo SACD
Label: Analogue Productions (Impulse)

Very relaxing music

5 Stars
Posted Tuesday, March 14, 2023 by Andy Anderson Excellent sound you won’t be disappointed!

Tsuyoshi Yamamoto Trio - Misty - Live At Jazz Is 2nd Set

Product No: CVEN 0356 SA
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Category: Single Layer Stereo SACD
Label: Venus

At the club

5 Stars
Posted Monday, April 4, 2022 by Brian VanPelt It is like being at the club. All the instruments sound very real. Basically, you have an upfront seat to this event. As such, all of the instruments have tremendous presence in the room. If you've ever sat near a piano at a club, you can feel a lot of the music it makes. Same goes for the drums and bass. Additionally, there is some clapping between tunes as well as some background chatter when the music is quiet. There is background rumble which is evident on track 4 if you blast the music. I had the music blasted much louder than normal. This is not as evident on the other tracks. Track 4 is completely a bass/cello solo (playing a very cool version of Somewhere Over the Rainbow).

If you keep levels loud, but not overwhelming, then you will experience no distortion or tape hiss (although this might have been recorded digitally).

The playing is very spirited with the piano left of center, the drums centered and the bass between.

Keith Jarrett Trio - Koln Concert

Product No: CECMJ 9059 SA
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Category: Single Layer Stereo SACD
Label: ECM

Just like the record

5 Stars
Posted Thursday, January 6, 2022 by Brian VanPelt I immediately was able to tell that this SACD sounds exactly the same as the record, minus the surface noise, as I've listened to the album a lot. Of course, zero surface noise means you can turn it up as loudly as you want.

Keith Jarrett's piano occupies mostly the right/middle of the soundstage, It seems like you are sitting on the stage with him. The piano is so well-recorded, you can easily hear every note, and you can hear Jarrett's hands gong up and down the piano keys. Of course, that also means you can hear Jarrett's vocal sounds quite clearly - but if you are a fan a this man, you already know he makes noise while he plays (it seems he gets into some place in his head, and he is able to concentrate intensely as if there is no audience).

This is an amazingly relaxing album. It's incredible to hear someone create music on the fly. You can listen as Keith Jarrett plays note after note until he hits a melody he likes, and then he embellishes on the fly.

Wynton Kelly Trio and Wes Montgomery - Smokin' At The Half Note

Product No: CVRJ 8633 SA
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Category: Hybrid Stereo SACD
Label: Analogue Productions (Verve)

Crystal Clear

5 Stars
Posted Sunday, December 26, 2021 by Brian VanPelt All of the instruments are well recorded and, even though this was a live show, it seems almost like a studio recording. The soundstage is spacious and has good depth.

Each instrument is sharply defined, and on the piano, I could trace (in my mental image) Kelly's fingers going up and down the piano's keyboard. Every pluck of Montgomery's guitar is easily heard, as well as every drum or cymbal strike. Even the bass stands out as very well-defined. Whatever tape they used to master this had to be in perfect condition - there are no harmful sonic artifacts from worn-out tapes.

This recording is ridiculously good. The audience is not intrusive at all, and you do have the feeling of being there. The general layout is guitar on the left, drums on the right, and piano in the middle but further back.

This is exceptional in every way. I have the 45 rpm Analogue Productions version of this album, and between that and this SACD, I call a sonic draw.

Grade: 5+

Kenny Dorham - Matador

Product No: CIMX 8321 SA
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Category: Hybrid Stereo SACD
Label: Impex

Awesome

5 Stars
Posted Sunday, September 26, 2021 by Brian This sound here is wonderful. There are no distortions of any kind, no tape hiss, nothing. The sound is very strong and it sounds very natural. Kenny hits notes that I don't think would play on a record player. Generally, his trumpet plays out of the left and, on at least one occasion, his notes could be eye- squintingly piercing. I take that as essentially perfect reproduction of his sound.

Overall, all of the instruments were easy to point out. The piano sounded vibrant and well-recorded. Actually, I could say that for all of the instruments. Perfect pitch, timbre, or whatever you call it. Additionally, you really feel like you are not just in the studio, but amongst the musicians.

Excellent on all accounts.

Ben Webster Quintet - Soulville

Product No: CVRJ 8274 SA
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Category: Hybrid Mono SACD
Label: Analogue Productions (Verve)

5 Stars
Posted Tuesday, December 15, 2020 by Anonymous

Various Artists - The Sound of Jazz

Product No: CAPJ 111 SA
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Category: Hybrid 3-Channel Stereo SACD
Label: Analogue Productions

The Real Acoustic Sound of Great Jazz Artists!

5 Stars
Posted Saturday, July 28, 2018 by Anonymous It goes without saying that the musicians, songs and performances on this disc are all among the very best ever. I played clarinet in bands and orchestras during the 1950s and 60s. This is what real acoustic instruments sound like at an intimate jazz venue. This is the essence of Hi Fidelity listening. To me, it is far superior and more enjoyable than today's ubiquitous large, loud, sound reinforced events. I also prefer it to close miked sound booth recordings. 3-channel stereo SACDs take your listing experience to the ultimate level! The musicians stay put no matter where you are in your listening room, so invite your friends to enjoy the music with you because every listening seat is a sweet-spot!

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

Product No: CSON 9637 SA
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Category: Hybrid Stereo SACD
Label: Sony Music Entertainment

Good album, excellent sound!

4 Stars
Posted Monday, September 4, 2017 by Stephen Bieth Yea I know this is sacrilege but I am not a huge fan of this record. I heard about it for years so I thought I would grab it while the SACD was still around. Remember me not being a huge fan is an opinion, most people consider this a legendary record. As for the SACD this sounds amazing. Nice full sound but no boomy bass or shrill highs. I don't have one negative comment about the mastering or transfer of this disc. If you are a fan of this album I don't see how you couldn't like it!

Stan Getz & Joao Gilberto - Getz and Gilberto

Product No: CVRJ 8545 SA
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Category: Hybrid Stereo SACD
Label: Analogue Productions (Verve)

This is a great sacd

5 Stars
Posted Thursday, October 6, 2011 by Anonymous Everything was done right on this SACD. Noise is gone, yet the high tones are in tact. Mid range is well defined, instrumentation is crystal clear, and bass is in perfect balance with the rest of the sound spectrum. Could not ask for better.

Charles Mingus - Mingus, Mingus, Mingus, Mingus, Mingus

Product No: CIPJ 54 SA
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Category: Hybrid Stereo SACD
Label: Analogue Productions (Impulse)

Holy bam!! Mingus to the Xtreme!!

5 Stars
Posted Wednesday, July 21, 2010 by Jim Koffman First, it was like a rush of cherry flavor. Sweet, smooth, and well, very Mingus. Mingus, Mingus, Mingus, Mingus, Mingus, Mingus was a well crafted display of well timed Mingus. If you know Mingus like I know Mingus... You'll love this dope flashback of Mingus in his prime... So much Mingus!! A large man shower of Mingus!!! Ohhhhh myyy!!! MIIINNNNGUUUSSSSS!!

Ben Webster - My Romance

Product No: CTOP 8934.2 SA
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Category: Hybrid Stereo SACD
Label: Top Music International

Music good, the sound is not.

3 Stars
Posted Wednesday, April 21, 2010 by Anonymous Bright, thin and hard sounding. Certainly not worth the extra asking price. Not recommended.

Sara K. - Hell or High Water

Product No: CSFR 4039 SA
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Category: Hybrid Multichannel SACD
Label: Stockfisch Records

BUY WHILE YOU CAN!

5 Stars
Posted Monday, September 15, 2008 by M. Deeb Like all great recordings, the very best ones seem to disappear, and if you procrastinate, you'll have to locate the disc later on EBay for three to five times the original price. Don't let this happen to you! This SACD is among the best two or three discs I own...perhaps THE best. Not only is Sara K a distinct pleasure to listen to, but the Stockfisch recording process is phenomenal. This disc is mesmerizing in surround mode, but nearly as amazing in stereo, with rich ambience that has to be heard to believe! A great audiophile demo disc to amaze your friends! Don't delay...get this disc now!

Nat 'King' Cole - Tivoli Audio: Nat King Cole - The King of Sound

Product No: CTOP 9006 SA
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Category: Hybrid Stereo SACD
Label: Top Music International

5 Stars
Posted Sunday, July 27, 2008 by Anonymous

Diana Krall - The Look Of Love

Product No: CVER 589597 SA
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Category: Hybrid Multichannel SACD
Label: Verve

Warm and Seductive

4 Stars
Posted Friday, July 28, 2006 by Dave Detail Depth and space. Her voice is "right on".