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1.母帶處理工程師 Kevin Gray
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An All-Time Jazz Audiophile Masterpiece - Now on UHQR!
200-gram 45 RPM 2LP release limited to 5,000 copies
Mastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio from the original analog tapes
Set includes 8-page booklet with liner notes by renowned jazz critic Bob Blumenthal
Pressed on Clarity Vinyl at Quality Record Pressings
Purest possible pressing and most visually stunning presentation and packaging!
One of the most classic jazz albums and live recordings, a regular on most best-of jazz lists!
＂Overall, this UHQR presentation is a more detailed, more refined presentation of the record in my opinion. This one really extracts the beauty and the ambiance and the texture and the emotion of the live recording.＂ — Kenny's Audiophile Record Reviews YouTube video.
＂These are a vinyl revival dream demo pair to show off what records can do to hearts and minds. ... As well-pressed as the OJC versions are, there are definitely quieter backgrounds here. Even the most cynical among you would notice if your system was up to the quiet. Out of that comes an even more ＂tape like＂ rendering of the tape. Wisely it doesn't sound as if Kevin Gray changed anything from however he set things up for the OJC series so the basic sound is not at all different from the OJC but what is different is an even more subtle attack precision, and the quiet and 45rpm speed produces lingering sustain and noticeably more generous decay. The differences aren't revelatory — there's only so much that can be pulled from these tapes — but they are there especiallyl if you're listening as ＂one large ear, equipped only with a psyche＂ and not as someone trying to analyze individual elements. Plus the sound is more uniform because the stylus stays away from the most inner grooves. These more ＂tape like.＂ If we gave out 12s, these would have to get 12s but we only go up to 11.＂ — Music = 11/11; Sound = 11/11 - Michael Fremer, TrackingAngle.com. Read the entire review here.
The fourth and final album by one of the most influential groups in jazz history, the Bill Evans Trio album Waltz For Debby was originally released in 1962 as a companion to Sunday At The Village Vanguard. It captures the mesmerizing and intimate live performances of Evans and his trio at the Village Vanguard in New York City. The album showcases Evans' unique approach to jazz piano, characterized by delicate touch, introspective improvisation, and profound musicality.
The title track, ＂Waltz for Debby,＂ serves as the centerpiece of the album. It is a hauntingly beautiful composition penned by Evans himself as a tribute to his niece, Debby. The waltz unfolds with a graceful and melancholic melody, carried by Evans' masterful piano playing.
Throughout the album, Evans and his trio venture into other classic jazz standards, including ＂My Foolish Heart,＂ ＂Detour Ahead,＂ and ＂Milestones.＂ With each performance, they delve deep into the heart of the music, exploring its nuances and improvising with a profound sense of lyricism. Evans' introspective style shines through, as he delicately navigates the harmonies, unveiling layers of emotion and introspection.
The beauty of ＂Waltz for Debby＂ lies not only in the musicianship but also in the intimate atmosphere it creates. The live recording captures the ambiance of the Village Vanguard, with the audience's presence adding an extra dimension to the music. The subtle clinks of glasses, the occasional applause, and the hushed whispers become a part of the experience, enhancing the authenticity and charm of the album.
Now Analogue Productions, the audiophile in-house reissue label of Acoustic Sounds, Inc., together with Quality Record Pressings, is creating the definitive Waltz For Debby reissue: the Ultra High Quality Record (UHQR) pressed on Clarity Vinyl with attention paid to every single detail of this one-of-a-kind reissue.
Four glorious sides of 200-gram Clarity Vinyl from QRP, the world's best pressing plant. Cut at 45 RPM to reduce distortion and high frequency loss as the wider-spaced grooves let your stereo cartridge track more accurately. UHQRs from Analogue Productions are the gold-standard in premium vinyl releases, with attention paied to every single detail. The proprietary vinyl compound enhances the sound quality, offering improved dynamics, detail, and tonal accuracy. The heavier vinyl minimizes resonance and warping, providing a stable and flat playing surface. And great care is taken to eliminate any surface noise or imperfections throughout the manufacturing process.
Overall, UHQR Clarity Vinyl from Analogue Productions is a sought-after format among audiophiles and collectors who value the highest possible audio fidelity from their vinyl records.
Waltz for Debby stands as a testament to Bill Evans' genius as a pianist and composer. It is a profound and evocative exploration of melody, harmony, and improvisation, revealing the depths of emotion and the artistry that Evans brought to his music. The album remains a beloved gem in the jazz canon, cherished by fans and musicians alike for its timeless beauty and the lasting impact it has had on the genre.
這套給黛比的華爾滋45轉經典2入透明膠，由美國唱片大廠AP出品，音質空前絕後，重現50幾年前爵士經典現場錄音，是爵士專輯中的最經典之一。
《給黛比的華爾滋》是比爾早期的錄音，陣容包括貝斯手史考特．拉法羅（ScottLaFaro）和鼓手保羅．摩遜（Paul Motian），共同組成的鋼琴三重奏。這個三重奏留下的幾張錄音裡，《給黛比的華爾滋》和《村落先鋒週日現場》是最著名的兩張。這兩張專輯錄製於一九六一年六月二十五日，是在前衛村酒吧的現場演出，演奏悅耳動聽，三位高手演奏出色，多首情歌都達醉人的境界。《給黛比的華爾滋》這張專輯中的現場版本，結構已達完美，日後許多版本都不及這個版本的完美。在優美的音樂背後，不時傳來杯酒碰撞及客人談笑的聲音及掌聲，比爾．伊文斯咬著煙屁股，低頭彈奏，為眾人送上酒後愉悅而沒有苦惱的情詩，這實在是絕美的享受。
在這場演出的十天後，貝斯手史考特在一次車禍中喪生，除了樂壇失去一個重要的貝斯手，對團長比爾．伊文斯來說，更是痛失右手，不只終結這個優異的三重奏，也使比爾暫停所有的演出一年。《給黛比的華爾滋》和《村落先鋒週日現場》這兩張專輯，是貝斯手史考特的最後錄音，它不只成為貝斯手史考特．拉法羅告別代表作，更是20世紀百年來鋼琴三重奏中，最值得收藏的重要專輯。
曲目
Side 1
1. My Foolish Heart (4:56)
2. Waltz For Debby (6:54)
Side 2
1. Detour Ahead (7:35)
Side 3
1. My Romance (7:11)
Side 4
1. Some Other Time (5:02)
2. Milestones (6:37) |
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