Jazz At The Pawnshop

cfrizz
cfrizz Posts: 13,415
edited October 2007 in Music & Movies
I played this 2 sacd collection several times and I found it to be an excellent recording. I fell in love with what I called a xylephone instrument which Joe told me was a vibraphone.

You could easily tell it was recorded in front of a live audience since you could hear people talking, the clanking of utensils against dishes in between the start of one song to another.

Imaging was quite good & it felt like I was in the audience listening while each musician got a chance to shine with his instrument with each song.

So while this particular type of jazz is really not my preference, it is an excellent recording that highlights the benefits of the high definition SACD. If you are a fan of Jazz musicians jamming, get it!:)

"Cathy,

Sorry to hear you are having speaker problems! Don't forget to share your feelings about the "Jazz at the Pawnshop" recording. I know that you said that you didn't care too much for jazz, but share what you think about the imaging, ambient noise, etc. on that recording. (Start a new thread in the Music section)."
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited April 2007
    My Dad played the Vibes..!!
    This is what started my love for music....
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited April 2007
    I love it when you can hear little details like you described with utensils, and people talking in the background. I was looking at purchasing this set, and I was kinda hesitant about the age of the recording plus the fact it was live. I figured the quality wouldn't be there. You got me looking again:)
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited April 2007
    Some of the best recordings were done a long time ago, especially the live ones. My best recorded CDs were originally created in the 1950's and 1960's. For example, I have an amazing live recording of Diahann Carroll produced in the late 50's:

    http://www.amazon.com/Magic-Diahann-Carroll/dp/B0006MT4MM/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2/002-4133778-0179225?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1175978281&sr=1-2

    Also, get a hold of some older Nancy Wilson or Etta James and you'll see (urr, hear) what I mean.
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited April 2007
    Oh yeah, I also have Jazz at the Pawnshop. It's not my kind of jazz, but it's an excellent recording.
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited April 2007
    I love the recording. I bought the hybrid cd that plays all formats and now I want to get it on vinyl next.
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited April 2007
    ben62670 wrote: »
    I love it when you can hear little details like you described with utensils, and people talking in the background. I was looking at purchasing this set, and I was kinda hesitant about the age of the recording plus the fact it was live. I figured the quality wouldn't be there. You got me looking again:)
    Ben


    If this is the case I would also recommend Frank Sinatra at the Sands with Count Basie, good stuff. I have the DVD-A and its very enjoyable.

    RT1
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited April 2007
    The XRCD version of this is also excellent!
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,341
    edited April 2007
    reeltrouble1 wrote: »
    If this is the case I would also recommend Frank Sinatra at the Sands with Count Basie, good stuff. I have the DVD-A and its very enjoyable.

    RT1


    Oh yes! This concert is great! Recorded live in 1966 and it sounds wonderful.
    Carl

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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited April 2007
    The LPs kick the daylights out of all the other formats!!!:p :D;):p
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited October 2007
    I just got the vinyl of this today and it is an excellent recording. I like it a lot thanks for the recommendation. Is his what they played in the cantina in Star Wars...?:p :D
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