Pick Up Review
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Body & Soul [SHM-SACD] [Limited Release] [Cardboard Sleeve (mini LP)]Billie HolidayBeautiful Billie Holiday sacd release
Lovely card sleeve presented with SHM SACD. The sound quality is sublime and ooh that wonderful voice. Highly recommend this release and will enjoy listening to it again..
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HIGHER GROUNDJohnny HammondA Hidden Gem
If you like the merge of funk and jazz, you should not overlook this hidden gem of a record. Hammonds interpretation of Summertime is one of a kind and soulfully refreshing. Give it a listen and you'll know what I mean. Good clean sound too.
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The Incredible Jazz Guitar Of Wes Montgomery (Japan Version) [UHQCD] [Limited Release]Wes MontgomeryFirst impressions
I acquired this record to acquaint myself with Montgomery's work and my first impression is WOW! Every song is better than the last showcasing, the guitar master's dominance over the instrument and the genre. The UHQCD format helps the guitar fireworks POP
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Ballads [SHM-SACD]John ColtraneThis album shines in this format
The song selection is excellent, and it shows a mellower side to the genius that is John Coltrane. With the SACD technology this record soars at higher levels than with any other format. With your eyes closed you feel as if you are right in front of the quartet.
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Live In Chicago [Limited Release]
John McLaughlin / Carlos SantanaLive In Chicago [Limited Release]John McLaughlin / Carlos SantanaFantastic Duo PerformanceI am a huge fan of John McLaughlin & Carlos Santana. So when I saw this release I had to have it. I love live recordings and this is a stand out. Highly recommended.
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Danca Das Cabecas [SHM-CD]Egberto GismontiThe music is pure and sensitive
Rhythms and melodies build to infectious heights, diving into our blood with every fluted moment. It is the kind of music that makes one glad to be alive, a breath of clarity in polluted air. Essential for anyone who appreciates what music can bring to the heart, mind, and body.
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A Go Go [SHM-CD]John ScofieldA warm, vibrant sound
A Go-Go stands clearly as one of the top fusion releases. The tracks are arranged meticulously with no shortage of delicious, quirky changes.
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The Mad Hatter [SHM-CD]Chick CoreaA+/five stars
One of the finest jazz, jazz-rock fusion, or prog albums I've ever heard/known. This musicianship of the very highest order as well as inspired compositional genius.
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The Leprechaun [SHM-CD]Chick CoreaThe musicianship flawless
I think The Leprechaun is an essential part of Chick Corea's recorded legacy, an ideal mix of charm with stratospheric technical proficiency.
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Tenderness [Low-Priced Edition]Al JarreauAnother great CD from Al Jarreau
I rate all of his music very high and this album of his is by no means any exception from the rest. Highly recommended!
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The Essential: The Very Best of Melody Gardot [UHQCD]Melody GardotReally he best songs of Melody.
The music of Melody Gardot is beautiful. her voice is amazing. Her songs wil help you to relax. This album contains her best hits.
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The Composer Of ' Desafinado'. Plays [UHQCD]Antonio Carlos JobimGreat sound
The UHQCD format gives great spatial separation between all instrumentation. This album lets the format shine. Great sound
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Complete Live at the Plugged Nickel 1965 [Limited Release Re-Press / Tower Records Limited] [SACD Hybrid]Miles DavisFantastic in SACD
I bought the original CD box set over 25 years ago when it first came out. I still have the CD box set and ripped it to my digital library years ago. Very happy to now have this in SACD. The sound is fantastic. Got it a great price through CD Japan. Highly recommended.
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A Love Supreme (The Platinum Collection) [SHM-CD]John ColtraneAnother Fantastic Version to Own
One of my favorite jazz albums. A true classic. I own several versions of this on CD. I had to have this version to complete my "A Love Supreme" collection. Having it on SHM CD is a huge plus. Highly recommended.
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Sun Bear Concerts [SHM-SACD] [Limited Release]Keith JarrettFinally in SACD
The original box set has been out of print and years ago I bought the digital version. Once in a while I would check availability on eBay but never decided to purchase an available copy. Very happy to now have a physical copy especially in SHM-SACD. The sound is fantastic. Got it a great price through CD Japan. Highly recommended.
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TURN THE PAGE! [SACD Hybrid + Blu-ray]T-SQUAREBig return for the T-SQUARE!
This album is like listening to an old T-SQUARE album but made in 2025. And the new members are worth to be the new generation of T-SQUARE!
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Live In Tokyo 1987 [SHM-CD]Chick Corea Elektric BandSuperb album
Always wanted to hear this live album as the studio album doesn't have a bass. It doesn't disappoint. Stunning sound quality. Highly recommended.
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John Coltrane & Johnny Hartman [SHM-SACD] [Limited Release] [Cardboard Sleeve (mini LP)]John Coltrane / Johnny HartmanGreat SACD
The acoustic sounds sacd has been top notch and continues to get better, if vinyl is not your ting than buy these
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Duke Ellington & Coleman Hawkins [SHM-SACD] [Limited Release] [Cardboard Sleeve (mini LP)]Duke Ellington / Coleman HawkinsAmazing sounding recording
The Acoustic sounds sacd series uses the same masters created for the vinyl reissue series which are stellar!!!!
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Land Of The Midnight Sun [Limited Pressing]Al Di MeolaA pretty good jazz fusion album
Al Di Meola's solo debut album is one of the late 70's crown jewels, one of those albums that will probably never age and is part of the history of its genre. Highly recommended to anyone with interest to fusion, latin-jazz or just guitar virtuosos.