Jazz / Fusion

What reasons would you pick the more technical sounding album The Sweetest Sound (2003), over its more subtle and dark successor, Music of the Night (2005)? A few standout tracks. On the gentle side, you have Bonfa's The Gentle Rain. And Grenat's Drume Negrita has gorgeous, driving bass playing. Yes, I said 'technical'. Ugonna Okegwo and Grady Tate just play that way. Music aside though, according to my bias, what can really draw one's attention is the cover photography by Irina Ionesco, unmatched in monochromatic beauty! The sleeve is thick and the CD comes in an inner sleeve. My four stars are for the mastering. But if you don't compare The Sweetest Sound with its successor, you may not notice the 'sonic ice'.

In this nocturnal namesake installation of the series, the listener can reminisce about a classy, midnight lounge atmosphere. Old-school acoustic jazz. Kander's If You Could See Her is playful, and Kander's Tomorrow Belongs to Me captures laid-back romance. The folding cardboard jacket is thick. The CD is housed in a protective sleeve. And I notice the cover model wears a mask. Delightful! Audio fidelity is astounding - airy with a seductive caramel texture!

I missed the warning about the incompatibility of this super audio with ordinary players ... I had to buy a super audio CD player ... I do not regret it ... Sounds awesome!