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"I produced the first Ultimate Demonstration Disc in 1995, and it went on to be a huge success. It caught on with audiophiles, especially those who read audiophile magazines like "Stereophile" and "The Absolute Sound," but didn't fully understand the lexicon of sound. Audiophile reviewers use words like "transparent" and "soundstage depth" all the time, but rarely describe exactly what the words mean. With the original and now this new UDD I spell out what to listen for on each tune. And since Chesky recordings are made by and for audiophiles the entire recording chain – the microphones, mic preamps, mixer, and analog-to-digital converter – is custom built to high-end standards.

Wayne Shorter has written a number of landmark jazz compositions that have found favor among fellow jazz musicians, but Mysterious Shorter marks a rare occasion when an entire CD is devoted to his music. Trumpeter Nicholas Payton heads a strong quintet, including saxophonist Bob Belden (who doubles on soprano and tenor saxes, like Shorter, and contributed all of the arrangements), organist Sam Yahel, guitarist John Hart, and drummer Billy Drummond. Since six of the eight songs are from Shorter's early Blue Note CDs prior to his move toward fusion, the substitution of Yahel's laid-back organ for the more striking sound of the piano softens the sound of Belden's charts, giving them a bit more of a mysterious flavor, especially in the brisk, playful setting of "Footprints." Payton is known for his powerful trumpet playing, but displays a quiet lyrical touch in "Teru."

Coryell, Bailey & White - Traffic
SACD ISO (2.0/MCH): 2,81 GB | 24B/88,2kHz Stereo FLAC: 1,14 GB | Artwork
Label/Cat#: Chesky Records # SACD 322 | Country/Year: US 2006 | 5% Recovery Info
Genre: Jazz | Style: Fusion, Contemporary Jazz

"…The whole thing sounds like jamming and improvising with fantastic solos and thrilling interplay, sometimes relaxed sometimes aggressive, always attracting. For example: Bailey and White are demonstrating for 7 minutes what “Drum & Bass” does mean to jazz men. One can use this instruments in another than a stupid way. If you like modern intelligent fusion by a small group, mixed with wonderful relaxed acoustic guitar tracks, here`s one for you." ~sa-cd.net

Carla Lother - Ephemera
SACD ISO (Stereo): 2,21 GB | 24B/88,2kHz Stereo FLAC: 986 MB | Full Artwork: 87 MB
Label/Cat#: Chesky Records # SACD207 | Country/Year: US 1999 | 5% Recovery Info
Genre: Jazz, Pop | Style: Vocal, New Age

"Carla Lother's 1999 album Ephemera showcases her unique singing, songwriting, and musical talents, which embrace pop, new age, and classical elements with equal affection. Songs like the title track, "Don't Look Back," and "Jaelish" combine Lother's angelic voice with electronic and acoustic textures for a timeless and ethereal atmosphere." ~allmusicguide