Alexander Posted July 12, 2003 Report Share Posted July 12, 2003 I'm surprised that there hasn't been any talk about this. It came out Tuesday, I bought it Wednesday, an it hasm't left my CD player since. Exceptional stuff. Easily one of Lovano's most accessable and enjoyable outings in some time. The nonet is terriffic, and there is a bit of a "Birth of the Cool" thing happening. Anyone else pick this up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlhoots Posted July 12, 2003 Report Share Posted July 12, 2003 It's on my "short" list. Glad to hear it lives up to expectations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeith Posted July 29, 2003 Report Share Posted July 29, 2003 Well I picked it up and while the playing is marvelous, the fidelity of the recording is one of the worst live recordings I have ever heard. This has about the same sound quality as Bird at the Roost. Apparently done by Kurt Lundvall - this is a real shame because it so detracts from some great music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sal Posted July 29, 2003 Report Share Posted July 29, 2003 I really enjoy it. Its took me a minute to get used to, but its really grown on me and its up to the calibur of Lovano's best releases. I can see how people might have a complaint about the sound, but it sounds fine to these ears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny weir Posted August 6, 2003 Report Share Posted August 6, 2003 I've had this for a week now, and I'm disappointed. *The sound is muffled and muddy, although not mortally so. *The Dameron/Birth Of The Cool-inspired stuff seems to sit uncomfotably with the Trane-esque title track. *The track length - mostly around the 10-minute mark with a couple at 15 minutes - really leaves a jarring feeling between the ensemble bits and the solos. Disappointing, for me at least, as I believe 52nd Street Themes is a cracker and the new one doesn't build on it or complement it at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS Posted August 21, 2003 Report Share Posted August 21, 2003 I wasn't immediately bowled over by it. It's grown on me though but somehow I don't think it's going to get a lot of airings in the future. "On This Day.." is a fine composition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Tapscott Posted November 4, 2003 Report Share Posted November 4, 2003 Finally got this the other day. The music is wonderful, as it often is with Lovano. But I truly hope the engineer, Kurt Lundvall, is never allowed near another Blue Note recording. He doesn't have much of a clue about recording jazz. Granted the thing sounds better on headphones than through speakers, but at first listen, you'd think Lewis Nash had forgotten to bring cymbals to the gig. In the '50's and '60's Blue Note would not release a date if something was substandard about it. Obviously, that has changed. Again, it's not the music, but the sound. It's not unlistenable but it's way below what we should expect. (I've heard bootlegs that are better than this). Anyone have any idea what would cause an "official" recording to screwed up so badly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent, Paris Posted November 4, 2003 Report Share Posted November 4, 2003 But I truly hope the engineer, Kurt Lundvall, is never allowed near another Blue Note recording. He doesn't have much of a clue about recording jazz. Lundvall, Lundvall... this name reminds me of someone at Blue Note. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neveronfriday Posted November 4, 2003 Report Share Posted November 4, 2003 Anyone have any idea what would cause an "official" recording to screwed up so badly? Capitalism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeway Posted November 4, 2003 Report Share Posted November 4, 2003 In the new issue of Jazz Times, there is a letter from Lovano in which he stoutly defends "On This Day," maintaining that he was involved in all aspects of the recording. "I am proud of this recording musically and sonically, and feel it will stand the test of time..." Most of the other letters to JT have roundly criticized the sound quality of the recording . As to how this happened, how about "Nepotism"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Tapscott Posted November 5, 2003 Report Share Posted November 5, 2003 In the new issue of Jazz Times, there is a letter from Lovano in which he stoutly defends "On This Day," maintaining that he was involved in all aspects of the recording. "I am proud of this recording musically and sonically, and feel it will stand the test of time..." Most of the other letters to JT have roundly criticized the sound quality of the recording . As to how this happened, how about "Nepotism"? I once met Joe after a fanstastic gig he played with a trio. We spoke for a few minutes and he signed a Cd booklet for me. He struck me as a very conscientious musician as well as a friendly and decent person. I'm sorry he is into defending what is really indefensible. Can he honestly believe the sound is state-of-the art on this CD? It's not even state-of the art "bootleg." Sorry, Joe, something went wrong here and you'd be better to admit it, and make sure the next project is up to snuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn·m Posted November 5, 2003 Report Share Posted November 5, 2003 Blue Note’s On This Day webpage has a link to Kurt’s email in the customer review area. In as non-confrontational a way as I could, I asked about the sound quality. Kurt never responded —no big surprise, he’s probably sick to death from fending off similar questions— but as bad as the sound is, the high frequencies aren’t absent as much as they’re buried. Even though the bass drum is way out front, a little EQ-ing does wonders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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