Category: Jazz

Eric Alexander Quartet – Lazy Afternoon – Gentle Ballads IV (2014) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Eric Alexander Quartet - Lazy Afternoon - Gentle Ballads IV (2014) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Eric Alexander Quartet – Lazy Afternoon – Gentle Ballads IV (2014) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
DSF-Tracks / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Total Size: 2.92 GB (ISO) + 2.86 GB (DSF) + 1.52 GB (FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Venus Records | Japan | Cat#: VHGD-28 | Genre: Bop , Jazz

Eric Alexander has had many opportunities to record as a leader for several different labels, though producer Tetsuo Hara, owner of the Japanese label Venus, has become a huge fan, recording him almost any time he travels to New York City. Continue reading “Eric Alexander Quartet – Lazy Afternoon – Gentle Ballads IV (2014) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Ella Fitzgerald – Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie! (1961) [2012, Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Ella Fitzgerald - Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie! (1961) [2012, Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Ella Fitzgerald – Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie! (1961)
[2012, 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: 2.09 GB (ISO) + 2.05 GB (DSF) + 962 MB (FLAC) + 295 MB (CD-Layer) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Analogue Productions | US | Cat#: CVRJ 4053 SA | Genre: Vocal Jazz, Swing
Update: CD-Layer & DSF Tracks have been added

Another typically wonderful LP of Ella Fitzgerald in her prime, Fitzgerald is joined by pianist Lou Levy, guitarist Herb Ellis, bassist Joe Mondragon, and drummer Stan Levey. Fitzgerald is in fine form on such numbers as “A Night in Tunisia,” an emotional “You’re My Thrill,” “Jersey Bounce,” and “Clap Hands! Here Comes Charlie.” Continue reading “Ella Fitzgerald – Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie! (1961) [2012, Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Ella Fitzgerald And Louis Armstrong – Ella And Louis Again (1956) [2012, Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Ella Fitzgerald And Louis Armstrong - Ella And Louis Again (1956) [2012, Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Ella Fitzgerald And Louis Armstrong – Ella And Louis Again (1956)
[2012, 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: 1.83 GB (ISO) + 1.78 GB (DSF) + 780 MB (FLAC) + 223 MB (CD-Layer) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Analogue Productions | US | Cat#: CVRJ 4017 SA | Genre: Swing, Jazz
Update: CD-layer & DSF Tracks have been added

Recorded in 1957, Ella & Louis Again re-teams Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong after the success of their first album and a popular series of concerts at the Hollywood Bowl the previous year. Stylistically, Fitzgerald and Armstrong had very different histories; he started out in Dixieland before branching out into classic jazz and swing, whereas Fitzgerald started out as a swing-oriented big-band vocalist before becoming an expert bebopper. Continue reading “Ella Fitzgerald And Louis Armstrong – Ella And Louis Again (1956) [2012, Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Ella Fitzgerald And Louis Armstrong – Ella And Louis (1956) [2011, Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Ella Fitzgerald And Louis Armstrong - Ella And Louis (1956) [2011, Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Ella Fitzgerald And Louis Armstrong – Ella And Louis (1956)
[2011, 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: 2.25 GB (ISO) + 2.20 GB (DSF) + 942 MB (FLAC) + 264 MB (CD-Layer) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Analogue Productions | US | Cat#: CVRJ 4003 SA | Genre: Vocal Jazz, Swing
Update: CD-Layer & DSF Tracks have been added

Ella and Louis is an inspired collaboration, masterminded by producer Norman Granz. Both artists were riding high at this stage in their careers, and Granz assembled a stellar quartet of Oscar Peterson (piano), Buddy Rich (drums), Herb Ellis (guitar) and Ray Brown (bass). Equally inspired was the choice of material, with the gruffness of Armstrong’s voice blending like magic with Fitzgerald’s stunningly silky delivery. Continue reading “Ella Fitzgerald And Louis Armstrong – Ella And Louis (1956) [2011, Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Frank Sinatra – Watertown (1970) [Official Digital Release] [2022 Mix, Deluxe Edition, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]

Frank Sinatra - Watertown (1970) [Official Digital Release] [2022 Mix, Deluxe Edition, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]

Frank Sinatra – Watertown (1970) [Official Digital Release]
[2022 Mix, Deluxe Edition, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]
Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz & 192kHz | CD-Quality / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz
Total Size: 3.54 GB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Frank Sinatra Physical Reprise | Genre: Vocal Jazz, Easy Listening

Released in 1970, Watertown is a lost masterpiece & turning point for Frank Sinatra: a concept album written by Bob Gaudio & Jake Holmes. It has gone through a re-evaluation in recent years & is now considered one of Sinatra’s finest recordings. All tracks have been newly mixed from the original session tapes, CD & digital deluxe editions include previously unreleased bonus material with session outtakes & “Lady Day,” a tribute to Billie Holiday, not included on the original album. Continue reading “Frank Sinatra – Watertown (1970) [Official Digital Release] [2022 Mix, Deluxe Edition, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]”

Ray Brown / John Clayton / Christian McBride – SuperBass 2 (2001) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Ray Brown / John Clayton / Christian McBride - SuperBass 2 (2001) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Ray Brown / John Clayton / Christian McBride – SuperBass 2 (2001) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
DSF-Tracks / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Stereo & Multichannel | Scans Included
Total Size: 3.56 GB (ISO) + 9.32 GB (DSF) + 3.79 GB (FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Telarc | US | Cat#: SACD-63483 | Genre: Cool Jazz

In the liner notes to the initial CD Super Bass (recorded for Capri), Ray Brown assured that the next Super Bass release would be twice as good. He lives up to the promise, as he and John Clayton are joined by the young bass sensation Christian McBride this time. Although Brown is the senior statesman of the trio and hatched the conception of Super Bass, all three men equally share the solos, as well as the arranging and choosing of songs. Continue reading “Ray Brown / John Clayton / Christian McBride – SuperBass 2 (2001) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Art Blakey And The Jazz Messengers – Keystone 3 (1982) [2003, Reissue, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Art Blakey And The Jazz Messengers - Keystone 3 (1982) [2003, Reissue, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Art Blakey And The Jazz Messengers – Keystone 3 (1982) [2003, Reissue, Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
DSF-Tracks / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Stereo & Multichannel | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 2.93 GB (ISO) + 7.60. GB (DSF) + 3.30 GB (FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Concord Jazz | US | Cat#: SACD-1001-6 | Genre: Hard Bop

This third live recording at San Francisco’s Keystone Korner in the late ’70s and early ’80s of drummer Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers is significant for many reasons. It marks the final ushering out of the famous band that was fronted at times by David Schnitter, Curtis Fuller, Bobby Watson, and Valery Ponomarev, with Bill Pierce then the lone holdout. Continue reading “Art Blakey And The Jazz Messengers – Keystone 3 (1982) [2003, Reissue, Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Fourplay – Energy (2008) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Fourplay - Energy (2008) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Fourplay – Energy (2008) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
DSF-Tracks / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Stereo & Multichannel | Scans Included
Total Size: 3.27 GB (ISO) + 8.18 GB (DSF) + 3.44 GB (FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Heads Up International | US | Cat#: HUSA 9146 | Genre: Smooth Jazz, Contemporary Jazz

As a unit, contemporary jazz supergroup Fourplay has been together since 1991 with only one personnel change. That’s saying a lot considering that as individuals, these four men — pianist Bob James, drummer Harvey Mason, bassist Nathan East, and guitarist Larry Carlton — are all extremely busy as studio musicians and Fourplay is a side project for all of them. Continue reading “Fourplay – Energy (2008) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Various Artists – Accuphase (Special Sound Selection 3 For Superior Equipment) [2014] [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Various Artists - Accuphase (Special Sound Selection 3 For Superior Equipment) [2014] [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Various Artists – Accuphase (Special Sound Selection 3 For Superior Equipment) [2014]
[Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
DSF-Tracks / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
3.09 GB (ISO) + 3.01 GB (DSF) + 1.29 GB (FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Update: Missing files have been added
Continue reading “Various Artists – Accuphase (Special Sound Selection 3 For Superior Equipment) [2014] [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Chet Baker – Albums Collection (1954-2019) [Official Digital Release] [Hi-Res]

Chet Baker - Albums Collection (1954-2019) [Official Digital Release] [Hi-Res]

Chet Baker – Albums Collection (1954-2019) [Official Digital Release] [Hi-Res]
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 44.1kHz / 48kHz / 96kHz / 192kHz
DSF Tracks / DSD64 / DSD128
25 Albums | Total Size: 27.5 GB | 3% RAR Recovery
Update: Chet Baker & Strings (1954) has been added
Continue reading “Chet Baker – Albums Collection (1954-2019) [Official Digital Release] [Hi-Res]”

VA – The Collection: An Adventure In Sound (2016) [Audio Fidelity Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

VA – The Collection: An Adventure In Sound (2016) [Audio Fidelity Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

VA – The Collection: An Adventure In Sound (2016)
[Audio Fidelity 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
Stereo & Multichannel | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 3.62 GB (ISO) + 11.3 GB (DSF) + 4.40 GB (FLAC) + 491 MB (CD-Layer) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Audio Fidelity | Austria | Cat#: AFZ5 240 | Genre: Rock, Pop, Jazz
Update: DSF Tracks have been added

The Collection is a special compilation conceived and produced by Audio Fideity to showcase the superb sound quality of our 2-track stereo, Super Audio Compact Disc and 4.0 releases. The Collection takes the music and the artists to a new level, it’s like listening to the music for the first time. Continue reading “VA – The Collection: An Adventure In Sound (2016) [Audio Fidelity Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Luca Mannutza Trio – Airegin (2021) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Luca Mannutza Trio - Airegin (2021) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Luca Mannutza Trio – Airegin (2021) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
DSF-Tracks / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Total Size: 2.87 GB (ISO) + 2.83 GB (DSF) + 1.43 GB (FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Venus Records | Japan | Cat#: VHGD-373 | Genre: Jazz

Luca Mannutza (piano), Stefano Senni (bass) and Marcello Di Leonardo (drums) play a selection of jazz and popular standards, including “It Could Happen To You,” “Woody’n You,” “Just One Of Those Things,” “Airegin” and more. Continue reading “Luca Mannutza Trio – Airegin (2021) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Kenny Dorham – Matador (1963) [2021, Reissue, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Kenny Dorham - Matador (1963) [2021, Reissue, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Kenny Dorham – Matador (1963) [2021, Reissue, Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
DSF-Tracks / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Total Size: 1.52 GB (ISO) + 1.50 GB (DSF) + 758 MB (FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Impex Records | US | Cat#: IMP8321 | Genre: Jazz

Kenny Dorham’s Matador can safely claim the all too common distinction of being a classic among jazz connoisseurs while virtually unknown to the casual listener. Dorham is joined here by Jackie McLean, Bobby Timmons, Teddy Smith, and J.C. Moses, all of whom deliver outstanding performances. More than anything, this session is perhaps best known for including a stunning version of McLean’s composition “Melody for Melonae,” used less than a month earlier on his groundbreaking Blue Note LP Let Freedom Ring. Continue reading “Kenny Dorham – Matador (1963) [2021, Reissue, Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Giovanni Mirabassi New York Trio featuring Tatiana Eva-Marie – The Sound Of Love: Tribute To Michel Legrand (2022) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Giovanni Mirabassi New York Trio featuring Tatiana Eva-Marie - The Sound Of Love: Tribute To Michel Legrand (2022) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Giovanni Mirabassi New York Trio featuring Tatiana Eva-Marie – The Sound Of Love: Tribute To Michel Legrand (2022) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
DSF-Tracks / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Total Size: 1.80 GB (ISO) + 1.76 GB (DSF) + 828 MB (FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Venus Records | Japan | Cat#: VHGD-375 | Genre: Jazz, Vocal Jazz

A warmly intimate take on the music of Michel Legrand — one that takes all the majesty of his famous compositions, and brings them down to the level of a jazz trio with vocalist — all with a sound that’s really beautiful throughout! Continue reading “Giovanni Mirabassi New York Trio featuring Tatiana Eva-Marie – The Sound Of Love: Tribute To Michel Legrand (2022) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Al Di Meola – Flesh On Flesh (2003) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Al Di Meola - Flesh On Flesh (2003) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Al Di Meola – Flesh On Flesh (2003) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
DSF-Tracks / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Stereo & Multichannel | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 3.30 GB (ISO) + 8.31 GB (DSF) + 3.64 GB (FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Telarc | US | Cat#: SACD-63543 | Genre: Jazz Fusion

Al di Meola continues to broaden his musical horizons with Flesh on Flesh, his fourth release for the Telarc recording label. The great guitarist is joined by two members of his World Sinfonia acoustic group — Gumbi Ortiz on percussion and Mario Parmisano on keyboards — in addition to such stellar musicians as Gonzalo Rubalcaba, flutist Alejandro Santos, and bassist Anthony Jackson, who recorded with di Meola on his 1977 best-selling album, Elegant Gypsy. Continue reading “Al Di Meola – Flesh On Flesh (2003) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”