Guitar & bass jazz records

[John Gallup]

As a terrible guitar player, I have a special appreciation of good ones like Jim Hall, whom I learned about by listening to Paul Desmond records. He did this record with Charlie Haden and I never seem to get tired of it.

Here's one with renowned classical/bossa nova  guitarist Laurindo Almeida and (equally renowned) jazz bassist Ray Brown.

Both are on Tidal. And by the way it would be wonderful if Tidal and Roon had album numbers, even if they can't have liner notes for whatever legal reasons.

Edited July 12, 2021 by John Gallup

[Steve Edwards]

I'm not familiar with Laurindo Almeida, but I know Ray Brown and I like bossa nova, so Moonlight Serenade looks like one I'll be checking out today.

And yes, Jim Hall is a wonderful player.

Play on

[TomicTime]

Try this also…..

Barcode: 4 011809 330041

Catalog # 9114

Label Code; LC 06766

 

not inexpensive…but lovely….

Edited July 16, 2021 by TomicTime

[John Gallup]

1 hour ago, TomicTime said:

not inexpensive…but lovely….

No kidding...here it is used on Discogs, starting at $93 or so.

[TomicTime]

yes, thank goodness for Tidal, etc so we can listen and gather some sense of it before making the significant $ investment….

[bkeske]

Two of my three LP’s of Monty Alexander on piano, Ray Brown on bass, and Herb Ellis on guitar arrived today. Awaiting Triple Treat II. Have Triple Treat III on CD, but also looking for a good copy on vinyl as well. The ‘Triple Treat’ series is highly recommended.

I saw these guys in a nice small dinner club back in the mid-80’s, and it was wonderful. Brings back good memories.

 

 

[Steve Edwards]

I picked up Trio a while back, but have not got to know it yet.  Some real talent in those names, for sure. 

[bkeske]

They are all pretty good Steve, but as far as SQ goes, none beat Ray Brown Trio 'Soular Energy' which I also just got on vinyl. That, is incredible. Pricey, but worth it.

[Steve Edwards]

Roger that!  I have the double 45 Analogue Productions version.  Yes, just a stellar recording.  In fact, I believe it’s one of Richard’s five reference recordings. 

[John Gallup]

8 minutes ago, Steve Edwards said:

Roger that!  I have the double 45 Analogue Productions version.  Yes, just a stellar recording.  In fact, I believe it’s one of Richard’s five reference recordings. 

I have it too, and it's awesome. What are the other four?

[bkeske]

My Triple Treat (I) arrived today, and as a bonus, signed by guitarist Herb Ellis. Nice.

[Steve Edwards]

I only remember two others: Diana Krall - Live In Paris & Mark Knopfler - Shangri-La 

[TomicTime]

Stevie Ray - Tin Pan Alley gets some play….

[TomicTime]

Stevie Ray - Tin Pan Alley gets some play….

 

and IMO this is stunning on Vandy w analog front end..

Thanks to Bruce at Stereo Unlimited who turned me on to this…

[TomicTime]

Then there is this, I don’t have the 45 rpm, those are rare and $$$$, great sound at 33, 1/3 and affordable via Discogs.

Also heard this at Stereo Unlimited…

[John Gallup]

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Thanks to Bruce at Stereo Unlimited who turned me on to this

I was talking to Bruce last week and he told me he'd bought the ERC version of the "Everybody Digs Bill Evans" LP I was buying, and said he plays it on a Brinkmann turntable, of which he just happened to have an example on the counter. "I practice what I preach," he said.

[TomicTime]

Me 2 ! or at least, I try…..Brinkmann Bardo !,,,,

[ctsooner]

I am willing to buy used if needed.  I want the Brinkmann Nyquist, lol... Ha!

[TomicTime]

well there is always Aesthetix…. but I understand wanting a Nyquist II…

[ctsooner]

I heard the series me and fell in love. I have heard the Trinity which is still freaking awesome. Only a handful in the US. I have a friend who I trust say Wadax is the best digital they have heard. Folks telling me to look at MSB Discrete with extra power supply. 
 

Auralic  Vega G2.1 and Ayre are also I. The mix. Halo makes a great one for the price too. It all comes down to how they deal with the pre ringing that PCM has. 

[elizee]

Some great stuff here!  Thanks all.

Grant Green is one of my favs.

[Steve Edwards]

That is a great record elizee!

[Joe Whip]

I have all the Monty Alexander, Herb Ellis, Ray Brown recordings but this live one is a killer.

 

 

 

 

 

Edited October 26, 2021 by Joe Whip

[bkeske]

6 hours ago, Joe Whip said:

I have all the Monty Alexander, Herb Ellis, Ray Brown recordings but this live one is a killer.

 

 

 

 

 

Nice. Cannot believe it, but never heard that one. Will be on the hunt soon….thanks!

[bkeske]

Found it and bought.