Category: Jazz

McCoy Tyner – Sahara (1972) [2006, MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

McCoy Tyner - Sahara (1972) [2006, MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

McCoy Tyner – Sahara (1972) [2006, MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
DSF Tracks / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
CD-Layer / EAC Rip / FLAC Image + Cue + Log
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 312 MB (CD-Layer) + 1.33 GB (DSF) + 979 MB (FLAC) + 1.98 GB (ISO) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | US | Cat#: UDSACD 2029| Genre: Jazz
Update: CD-Layer & DSF Tracks have been added

After the death of John Coltrane, his longtime pianist McCoy Tyner was in something of a musical quandary. Keeping up with his mentor through the incredible explorations of the early ’60s, he seemed to have some difficulty navigating the even further out territories explored in the two or three years before Coltrane’s death in 1967. Continue reading “McCoy Tyner – Sahara (1972) [2006, MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Gerry Mulligan Meets Scott Hamilton – Soft Lights & Sweet Music (1986) [2006, MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Gerry Mulligan Meets Scott Hamilton - Soft Lights & Sweet Music (1986) [2006, MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Gerry Mulligan Meets Scott Hamilton – Soft Lights & Sweet Music (1986)
[2006, MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
DSF Tracks / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
CD-Layer / EAC Rip / FLAC Tracks + Cue + Log
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 285 MB (CD-Layer) + 1.73 GB (DSF) + 865 MB (FLAC) + 1.77 GB (ISO) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | US | Cat#: UDSACD 2017 | Genre: Jazz, Cool
Update: CD-Layer & DSF Tracks have been added

Starting in the late ’50s, Gerry Mulligan recorded a series of encounters with fellow saxophonists that included such immortals as Stan Getz, Paul Desmond, Johnny Hodges and Ben Webster. In 1986 he resumed the practice for this one date on which his baritone is matched with the tenor of the young great Scott Hamilton. The music, which includes warm ballads and fairly hot romps (five of the seven songs are Mulligan originals), consistently swing and are quite enjoyable. Continue reading “Gerry Mulligan Meets Scott Hamilton – Soft Lights & Sweet Music (1986) [2006, MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Massimo Farao’ Trio – Autumn Leaves (2015) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Massimo Farao' Trio - Autumn Leaves (2015) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Massimo Farao’ Trio – Autumn Leaves (2015) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
DSF-Tracks / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Total Size: 2.48 GB (DSF) + 1.23 GB (FLAC) + 2.53 GB (ISO) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Venus Records | Japan | Cat#: VHGD-95 | Genre: Jazz

Massimo Farao’ is an outstanding pianist who has performed with Nat Adderley, Albert “Tootie” Heath, Red Holloway, Tony Scott, Franco Ambrosetti, Jack DeJohnette, Chris Potter, and many more. Continue reading “Massimo Farao’ Trio – Autumn Leaves (2015) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Massimo Faraò Afro Cuban Piano Quartet – Ladies In Mercedes (2020) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Massimo Faraò Afro Cuban Piano Quartet - Ladies In Mercedes (2020) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Massimo Faraò Afro Cuban Piano Quartet – Ladies In Mercedes (2020) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
DSF-Tracks / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Total Size: 2.33 GB (DSF) + 1.15 GB (FLAC) + 2.37 GB (ISO) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Venus Records | Japan | Cat#: VHGD-361 | Genre: Jazz

Massimo Farao’ (piano), Nicola Barbon (bass), Roberto “Bobo” Facchinetti (drums) and Ernesttico (conga), featuring Davide Palladin on jazz guitar. Continue reading “Massimo Faraò Afro Cuban Piano Quartet – Ladies In Mercedes (2020) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Massimo Faraò Quartet with Accademia Arrigoni’s Strings Orchestra – On A Clear Day (2021) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Massimo Faraò Quartet with Accademia Arrigoni's Strings Orchestra - On A Clear Day (2021) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Massimo Faraò Quartet with Accademia Arrigoni’s Strings Orchestra – On A Clear Day (2021) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
DSF-Tracks / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Total Size: 2.11 GB (DSF) + 1.08 GB (FLAC) + 2.14 GB (ISO) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Venus Records | Japan | Cat#: VHGD-369 | Genre: Jazz

Massimo Farao’ (piano), Davide Palladin (guitar), Nicola Barbon (bass) and Roberto “Bobo” Facchinetti (drums) perform with Accademia Arrigoni’s Strings Orchestra. Continue reading “Massimo Faraò Quartet with Accademia Arrigoni’s Strings Orchestra – On A Clear Day (2021) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Massimo Faraò – Nuovo Cinema Paradiso ~ tribute to Ennio Morricone (2021) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Massimo Faraò - Nuovo Cinema Paradiso ~ tribute to Ennio Morricone (2021) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Massimo Faraò – Nuovo Cinema Paradiso ~ tribute to Ennio Morricone (2021) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
DSF-Tracks / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Total Size: 2.25 GB (DSF) + 1.05 GB (FLAC) + 2.29 GB (ISO) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Venus Records | Japan | Cat#: VHGD-365 | Genre: Jazz

Massimo Farao’, along with Davide Palladin (guitar), Nicola Barbon (bass), Bobo Facchinetti (drums) and Cesare Mecca (trumpet), pays tribute to The Maestro on this set of Morricone songs. Continue reading “Massimo Faraò – Nuovo Cinema Paradiso ~ tribute to Ennio Morricone (2021) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Various Artists – Closer To The Music Vol.4 (2011) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Various Artists - Closer To The Music Vol.4 (2011) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Various Artists – Closer To The Music Vol.4 (2011) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
DSF-Tracks / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Total Size: 2.97 GB (DSF) + 1.33 GB (FLAC) + 3.02 GB (ISO) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Stockfisch Records | Germany | Cat#: SFR 357.4011.2 | Genre: Jazz, Country, World

Enjoyable Listening, Audiophile Sound! A great introduction to Stockfisch artists! The 4th sampler released by Stockfisch Records contains a collection of 18 tracks. The album contains selections by Allan Taylor, McKinley Black, Paul Stephenson, Eugene Ruffolo, David Munyon and more! And again this 4th compilation offers both a selection from current releases and presentations of artists and albums from future Stockfisch releases. Continue reading “Various Artists – Closer To The Music Vol.4 (2011) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Various Artists – Closer To The Music Vol.3 (2009) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Various Artists - Closer To The Music Vol.3 (2009) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Various Artists – Closer To The Music Vol.3 (2009) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
DSF-Tracks / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Total Size: 3.06 GB (DSF) + 1.42 GB (FLAC) + 3.11 GB (ISO) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Stockfisch Records | Germany | Cat#: SFR 357.4009.2 | Genre: Jazz, Country, World

This is the third compilation from the critically acclaimed “Closer to the Music” sampler series. You will listen to recent recordings of known artists like Sara K., Allan Taylor, Eugene Ruffolo and David Munyon, but also to new Stockfisch-discoveries like Dennis Kolen (NL), Paul O’Brien (CDN), BEOGA (IRL), Carl & Parissa (AUS), Beo Brockhausen (D) and more. These recordings, as any listener will experience, exemplify once again the Stockfisch philosophy: closer to the music! Continue reading “Various Artists – Closer To The Music Vol.3 (2009) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Various Artists – Closer To The Music Vol.2 (2006) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Various Artists - Closer To The Music Vol.2 (2006) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Various Artists – Closer To The Music Vol.2 (2006) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
DSF-Tracks / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Total Size: 2.81 GB (DSF) + 1.27 GB (FLAC) + 2.85 GB (ISO) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Stockfisch Records | Germany | Cat#: SFR 357.4006.2 | Genre: Jazz, Country, World

Since the release of Stockfisch’s first SACD sampler, the audiophile label has recorded and published many new Stockfisch productions including well known artists of the singer/songwriter scene as well as so called “insider tips”. Listen to 15 new tracks, 70 minutes on this Hybrid-SACD! Just like Vol. 1, this second Stockfisch collection Closer To The Music Vol.2 offers on it’s 15 individual tracks a wide musical variety. Continue reading “Various Artists – Closer To The Music Vol.2 (2006) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Scott Hamilton, Andrea Pozza – I Could Write A Book (2013) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Scott Hamilton, Andrea Pozza - I Could Write A Book (2013) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Scott Hamilton, Andrea Pozza – I Could Write A Book (2013) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
DSF-Tracks / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 2.36 GB (DSF) + 1.00 GB (FLAC) + 946 MB (ISO) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Fonè | Italy | Cat#: SACD135 | Genre: Jazz

Titled I Could Write A Book, Scott Hamilton and Andreqa Pozza recorded in an ancient residential palace in the heart of Tuscany, a family property turned into a hotel which has become over the last years a meeting place for artists and musicians. The meeting in this case was between Scott Hamilton, Andrea Pozza, Giulio Cesare and Alfred Kramer on the occasion of a concert of the two musicians held in the music room of the historic venue. Continue reading “Scott Hamilton, Andrea Pozza – I Could Write A Book (2013) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Luigi Bonafede Unusual Quintet – Lanten (2022) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Luigi Bonafede Unusual Quintet - Lanten (2022) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Luigi Bonafede Unusual Quintet – Lanten (2022) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
DSF-Tracks / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Total Size: 2.44 GB (DSF) + 1.13 GB (FLAC) + 2.48 GB (ISO) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Venus Records | Japan | Cat#: VHGD-378 | Genre: Jazz

Lugi Bonafade, the genius Italian jazz pianist, created a new and artistic style of modern art jazz with a rare quintet composition including female vocals and cello in his piano trio. Continue reading “Luigi Bonafede Unusual Quintet – Lanten (2022) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Massimo Faraò Afro Cuban Jazz Quintet – The Shadow Of Your Smile (2022) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Massimo Faraò Afro Cuban Jazz Quintet - The Shadow Of Your Smile (2022) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Massimo Faraò Afro Cuban Jazz Quintet – The Shadow Of Your Smile (2022) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
DSF-Tracks / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Total Size: 2.46 GB (DSF) + 1.15 GB (FLAC) + 2.50 GB (ISO) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Venus Records | Japan | Cat#: VHGD-377 | Genre: Jazz

Afro-Cuban jazz and soul sounds — passion explodes in a quintet featuring Cuban Conga’s Ernestico and Byron Landham, Nicola Barbon, and guitarist Davide Palladin as regular members! Continue reading “Massimo Faraò Afro Cuban Jazz Quintet – The Shadow Of Your Smile (2022) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Massimo Faraò And The Jazz Magicians Orchestra – Magic Swing: Tribute To The Music Of Count Basie (2022) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Massimo Faraò And The Jazz Magicians Orchestra - Magic Swing: Tribute To The Music Of Count Basie (2022) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Massimo Faraò And The Jazz Magicians Orchestra – Magic Swing: Tribute To The Music Of Count Basie (2022) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
DSF-Tracks / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Total Size: 1.51 GB (DSF) + 746 MB (FLAC) + 1.53. GB (ISO) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Venus Records | Japan | Cat#: VHGD-376 | Genre: Jazz

A tribute to the Count Basie Orchestra, the pinnacle of swing jazz big band! The sound of the 18-piece Count Basie Orchestra is recreated by overdubbing the brass sections of the jazz musicians performing here. Just magic! Continue reading “Massimo Faraò And The Jazz Magicians Orchestra – Magic Swing: Tribute To The Music Of Count Basie (2022) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Ella Fitzgerald – Albums Collection (1954-2022) [Official Digital Release] [Hi-Res]

Ella Fitzgerald - Albums Collection (1954-2022) [Official Digital Release] [Hi-Res]

Ella Fitzgerald – Albums Collection (1954-2022) [Official Digital Release] [Hi-Res]
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 44.1kHz / 48kHz / 88.2kHz / 96kHz / 176.4kHz / 192kHz
32 Albums | Total Size: 73.7 GB | 3% RAR Recovery
Update! Added:
Ella At The Hollywood Bowl: The Irving Berlin Songbook (1958) [2022 Remastered]
Live At Montreux 1969 (1969) [2022 Remastered]
Continue reading “Ella Fitzgerald – Albums Collection (1954-2022) [Official Digital Release] [Hi-Res]”

Various Artists – The Swing Era: The Music Of 1941-1942: Swing As A Way Of Life (1970) [CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Various Artists - The Swing Era: The Music Of 1941-1942: Swing As A Way Of Life (1970) [CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Various Artists – The Swing Era: The Music Of 1941-1942: Swing As A Way Of Life (1970)
[CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]
Vinyl Rip | Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz | CD-Quality / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 2.11 GB (Hi-Res) + 699 MB (CD-Quality) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Time Life Records | US | Cat#: STL 346 | Genre: Big Band, Swing
Continue reading “Various Artists – The Swing Era: The Music Of 1941-1942: Swing As A Way Of Life (1970) [CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]”