So, What Are You Listening To NOW?

[soulpope]

[erwbol]

44 minutes ago, soulpope said:

I am glad this album introduced me to Paco DeLucia, but I really only care for albums the Spaniard made under his own name, like Fuente Y Caudal, Almoraima, Castro Marin (some McLaughlin on here), and Siroco.

[soulpope]

45 minutes ago, erwbol said:

I am glad this album introduced me to Paco DeLucia, but I really only care for albums the Spaniard made under his own name, like Fuente Y Caudal, Almoraima, Castro Marin (some McLaughlin on here), and Siroco.

I`m partial to hispanic music and would agree - still this platter (as new release) was part of my student days and especially track 1 aka "Mediterranean Sundance / Rio Ancho" raises sweet memories ....

[BillyBatts]

A Contemporary 3500 collection;

Shelly Manne and His Men - Volume 4 Swinging Sounds

[erwbol]

[jazzbo]

1 hour ago, erwbol said:

I still have not bought a SACD player. I thought I'd build a substantial library of audiophile hybrid SACDs first, but I think now I have enough of my favourite jazz albums on SACD to eventually invest in a good SACD player. And then there are the classical hybrid SACDs, of course.

It would likely be a worthwhile investment imo. Well mastered SACDs can outshine the best Redbook. My SACD (and Redbook) listening took a leap forward when I bought my latest PS Audio transport as it handles SACD discs now . . . but I have several others as well and I would say as you have a nice library already it's worth a try. If there is a place you can try for a few days it would be a nice experiment.

[Buddha the Magnificent]

Dusko Gojkovic and Kenny Clarke - International Jazz Octet (PGP RTB, 1961).  Dusko Goykovich - trumpet, flugelhorn; Karl Drewo - tenor sax; Derek Humble - alto sax; Bubi Aderhold - bari sax; Heinz Kretschmar - b clarinet; Francy Boland - piano; Jean Warland - bass; Kenny Clarke - drums.

[soulpope]

The real stuff ....

[erwbol]

1 hour ago, jazzbo said:

It would likely be a worthwhile investment imo. Well mastered SACDs can outshine the best Redbook. My SACD (and Redbook) listening took a leap forward when I bought my latest PS Audio transport as it handles SACD discs now . . . but I have several others as well and I would say as you have a nice library already it's worth a try. If there is a place you can try for a few days it would be a nice experiment.

Yes, that would be ideal, if I could try one at home for a few days. Come to think of it, my old region free DVD player had SACD capability, but I gave it to my parents years ago. That  unit was quite poor quality anyway, but my parents like it because it's the same colour as their television. 

[jazzbo]

http://www.concordmusicgroup.com/albums/on-a-monday-evening/

Just released today. Not stellar sound, but good sound and great performances.

 

43 minutes ago, erwbol said:

Yes, that would be ideal, if I could try one at home for a few days. Come to think of it, my old region free DVD player had SACD capability, but I gave it to my parents years ago. That  unit was quite poor quality anyway, but my parents like it because it's the same colour as their television. 

That color coordination can be very important!

Edited March 24, 2017 by jazzbo

[John Tapscott]

[erwbol]

Paco de Lucia Almoraima, the old Philips CD.

[HutchFan]

Jean-Michel Pilc Trio - Welcome Home (Dreyfus)
with François Moutin and Ari Hoenig

 

[BillyBatts]

Now a Contemporary 14000 collection modern classic;

Art Farmer / Benny Golson Jazztet - Back to the City

[soulpope]

55 minutes ago, erwbol said:

Paco de Lucia Almoraima, the old Philips CD.

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[Cyril]

[soulpope]

[duaneiac]

[BillyBatts]

Stan Kenton - Pavilion Hemel Hempstead

[soulpope]

Solid gold ....

[Buddha the Magnificent]

Marcus Printup - Young Bloods (SteepleChase, 2015).  Marcus Printup - trumpet; Patrick Bartley - alto sax; Coleman Hughes - trombone; Allyn Johnson - piano; Dezron Douglas - bass; Ulysses Owens - drums.

[kinuta]

[BillyBatts]

Lon Norman Sextet - Gold Coast Jazz

[BillyBatts]

Jimmy McGriff - The Dream Team

[jlhoots]

John Moreland: High On Tulsa Heat