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In Reply to: RE: Good sounding version of Evan's "Portrait in Jazz" ? posted by Tweaker456 on July 15, 2017 at 17:52:34
Tweaker456-
Big Bill Evans freak here. I own his entire catalog on CD, both original and remasters, for bonus tracks.
Which edition is considered a poor recording?
Anyway, seek out the original CD on Riverside from 1986/87. Start there.
Follow Ups:
Audio CD (March 4, 2008)
Rmst ed. edition
Number of Discs: 1
Format: Original recording remastered
Label: Riverside
ASIN: B0012X6FR6
Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (107 customer reviews)
One person on Amazon thought this was the worst cd he had ever heard in terms of recording quality. IMO it's the people who don't love Bill Evans that are the freaks. Just sayin'. Do you like Warren Bernhardt?? I believe he studied with Evans. T456
"The Borg is the ultimate user. They're unlike any threat your Federation has ever faced."
- Q, 2365
T456-
I did check my remaster of this Bill Evans classic and it was from 1999
mini-lp Japan import edition. This copy may be the 1st JVC K2 coding as well?
A few years later in 2001, those U.S.A. "red" cover K2 editions hit the market. Between the CD, SACD, mini-lp CD, SHM-CD/SACD editions, it all gets very confusing, very quickly.
Some of Bill Evans titles were remasters of the OJC editions in 2011 and 2013 too.
Tweaker456
Yes, I do enjoy Warren Bernhardt. His drummer is the outstanding Peter Erskine ( a master of the brushes)!
Another thought;
some titles have been re-mastered so many times, that, there is bound to be a "bad" issue. As much as I enjoy and collect Japan imports, the 2008 issue, may be a one-off in terms of poor quality.
ICE Magazine from the 90's / early 2000's wrote an article way back then, talking about the "remaster craze". Specifically, the writer talked about any title , any genre, could be remastered every 4 years due to changing technology. As we now can look back- this is true. Between the USA, UK and Japan, some albums or titles have been remastered every 4 years?
TY- Tweaker456
this album, like so many Jazz classics, has been re-mastered to death.
There are too many copies, if you ask me.
I will have to check my remastered copy for the specific year.
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Yes, the OJC version. After that are the re-masters from DCC and JVC (K2 editions). Actually, the remasters are not bad at all, well done. I enjoy the bonus tracks too.
...IMO. The DCC edition was great, I had one and stupidly damaged it. For a redbook format I ended up having the Japanese mini-LP Digital K2 from the late '90s and Keepnews versions. Both are different, but very good to my ears. The latest Japanese single layered SACD is also very good.
erik-
what are the catalog# / matrix # on the newest Japan single-layer SACD?
Where did you purchase?
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Thanks! for sharing- kuma.
Fantja, I got it from cdjapan. I'm attaching the pic of the obi strip.
Edits: 07/23/17
Much Thanks! erik-
nice pic
Bough it in Jul 27, 2015
Edits: 07/23/17
Thanks! again- erik
nice pics!
Is cdjapan easy to transact ?
I've never had a problem with them. Very reliable with great customer service.
Pretty easy to set up an account? Any issues w/ shipping to U.S.A. ?
As easy as it gets. Never had any issues with their shipping either.
How ya doin' Twealer456 ?
I'm still above ground and recovering from the Kenny G photo. Haven't got the Hallmark non "bonus" track Bill Evans Portrait cd yet. Thanks for asking. Vote early and vote often. T456
"The Borg is the ultimate user. They're unlike any threat your Federation has ever faced."
- Q, 2365
Keep me posted.
I have listened to the Hallmark Original Recording of Portrait in Jazz by Evans. I bought this because it was of central importance to someone I know who is into jazz piano in a big way with similar taste. Evan's playing on this is more aggressive than any other recording I have of his. Up till now I chose the darkest and most lyrical of his recordings from my perception and sampling. Very fine music throughout. As to the recording itself it seems free of hiss with the possible exception of the beginning of Some Day My Princess Will Come,not. Very very quiet background. It is almost mono like in nature. The piano is large, upfront with very little side to side motion. Drummer pretty quiet and also in the center. The bass is to the right. Everything stays the same throughout the whole disk. I'd say a somewhat unusual recording but very good. No "bonus" tracks. A very pure listening experience. T456
"The Borg is the ultimate user. They're unlike any threat your Federation has ever faced."
- Q, 2365
Edits: 07/29/17
Much Thanks! for the follow up- Tweaker456
what is the year, catalog# or matrix # of this disc?
IME, Bill Evans certainly mastered (no pun) the Piano Trio, sets a very high standard.
Only one Hallmark that I can see. Here it is for $6.80. 713662 on the case.
"The Borg is the ultimate user. They're unlike any threat your Federation has ever faced."
- Q, 2365
T456-
I will pick up the Hallmark edition out of curiosity.
On the back of jewel case, what is the year of manufacture?
2013
"The Borg is the ultimate user. They're unlike any threat your Federation has ever faced."
- Q, 2365
Very interesting- T456.
Much Thanks! Tweaker,
I am not familiar w/ this Hallmark label? That is the reason I asked about it and a catalog/matrix # ?
Could be a knock-off label like "Jazz Heritage"?
TY- erik
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