NAGRA 70th Year Anniversary Collection Album (2LP, 45 tours, 200g)
COMPILATION
Bill Evans – Piano (A1) [click here to see more vinyl featuring Bill Evans]
Jack DeJohnette – Drums (A1) [click here to see more vinyl featuring Jack DeJohnette]
Eddie Gomez – Bass (A1)
David Piltch – Bass (A2)
Aaron Davis – Piano (A2)
Mark Kelso - Drums (A2)
Buddy Tate - Tenor Saxophone (B1)
Harry Edison – Trumpet (B1)
Koos Van Der Sluis – Bass (B1)
Ted Easton – Drums (B1)
Chris Smildiger – Piano (B1)
Louis Armstrong – Trumpet & vocal (B2) [click here to see more vinyl featuring Louis Armstrong]
Marlene VerPlanck – Vocals (B3)
Wendell Marshall – Bass (B3)
Kenny Clarke – Drums (B3) [click here to see more vinyl featuring Kenny Clarke]
Herbie Mann – Flute (B3) [click here to see more vinyl featuring Herbie Mann]
Hank Jones – Piano (B3) [click here to see more vinyl featuring Hank Jones]
Joe Wilder – Trumpet (B3)
Dave Brubeck – piano (C1) [click here to see more vinyl featuring Dave Brubeck]
Paul Desmond – alto saxophone (C1) [click here to see more vinyl featuring Paul Desmond]
Gene Wright – upright bass (C1)
Joe Morello – drums (C1)
Monty Alexander – Piano (C2) [click here to see more vinyl featuring Monty Alexander]
Paul Berner – Bass (C2)
Duffy Jackson – Drums (C2)
Robert Thomas Jr. – Percussion (C2)
Marc Vallée - Acoustic Guitar (D1)
David Hughes - Didgeridoo, Percussion (D1)
Christian Paré - Percussion, Tabla (D1)
OSL (Delyrian, Moolsaasa, Penrose) – (D2)
Jose Ariel Palacio – Accordion (D3)
Juliette Malgrange – Cello (D3)
Lucas Maxit - Double Bass (D3)
Written by Bill Evans (A1), David Piltch (A2), Hoagy Carmichael (B1), Paul Desmond (C1), Luiz Bonfá (C2), Antônio Maria (C2), Dave Evans (D1), Igor Stravinsky (D2), Astor Piazzolla (D3)
Music by Henri Betti (B2), Jimmy Van Heusen (B3)
Lyrics by André Hornez (B2), Eddie DeLange (B3)
2LP, standard sleeve
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 200g
Record color : Black
Speed : 45RPM
Size : 12'’
Stereo
Studio & Live
Record Press : Le Vinylist (Quebec)
Label : 2xHD
Recorded on the Legendary Nagra IV-S Tape Machine by Hans Georg Brunner-Schwer (A1), Joachim Ernst Berendt (A1), Jeff Wolpert (A2), Rudy Van Gelder (B3), Mack Emerman (C2), Matthieu Latour (C3), René Laflamme (D1-3)
Mastered by René Laflamme at 2xHD Mastering Lab on Nagra Equipment
Cut by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering
Plated by Master Craft
Originally released in June 2022
Tracks :
Side A:
- Bill Evans - Very Early (from Some Other Time)
- Piltch and Davis - Horizontal Blue (from Take One)
Side B:
- Buddy Tate - Stardust (from I Cried for You)
- Louis Armstrong - C'est si bon (from Now You Has Jazz)
- Marlene VerPlanck - Deep in a Dream (from I Think of You with Every Breath I Take)
Side C:
- The L.A. Network - Take 5 (from Dave Brubeck Redux)
- Monty Alexander Trio - Samba de Orfeu (from Love You Madly)
- Drum Sound Check - Dynamics demo
Side D:
- Marc Vallée Trio - Caméléon (from Hamadryade)
- OSL - The Soldier's March (Igor Stravinsky)
- Trio de Curda - Oblivion (from Liber Tango)
Reviews :
In the high-end audio world, audiophile sound engineer René Laflamme has carved out a reputation for excellence. Many of his recordings have been selected as audiophile “Albums of the Year” by leading audio publications including Stereophile, Mono and Stereo, High Fidelity, Hi-Fi Review, and Positive Feedback. Microphone designer and 40 time winner of “Best Sound of Show” at high-end audio equipment conventions, Laflamme uses his knowledge and unfailing instinct to match various audio components to create the best all-encompassing sound experience. The exclusive analog mastering system at 2xHD, using NAGRA equipment, is the fruit of Laflamme’s total experience and imagination.
René Laflamme mastered both the Vinyl and Tape version of the album from numerous analog master tapes sourced from around the world. Listen to artists like Bill Evans, Louis Armstrong, Monty Alexander, as well as recordings made by Rene on a NAGRA recorder.
Ratings:
Discogs : 5 / 5