OSCAR PETERSON AND COUNT BASIE:
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The 20-bit transfer performed by the folks at JVC for this CD is flawless. Whether it's on bouncy, playful numbers like "Buns," ballads like "RB," or standards like "Jumpin' At the Woodside," this album never sounded better. Warm and rich are the key words that come to mind when you listen to this CD. The soundstage is wide open, with each pianist in his own channel, giving the listener the full sense of the interplay between them. Especially noteworthy is the great rendition of "Lester Leaps In," with Peterson and Basie complementing each other perfectly. One of the most frequently asked questions that we get here at The Night Owl is "do these audiophile titles really sound any better than the regular albums/CDs?" For this particular title, the answer is a resounding 'yes.' As is the case with just about all of the JVC titles, the improvement in sound quality on Satch and Josh is dramatic. The best thing about the XRCDs? Unlike DADs or the new DVD-Audio discs, you don't need any special equipment to hear the difference. Highly recommended. |
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