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A Basket Full of Blues (Influences) A Basket Full of Blues (Influences) From the first staccato notes of the opening song, Mediterranean Sundance , on this 20-bit re-mastered 1980 fusion classic, the listener is relieved of any doubts about the ability of this disc to…
Bob James - Ivory Coast CD Review Bob James - Ivory Coast CD Review Produced and arranged by Bob James in 1988 this fabulous CD was dedicated to Bob's wife. The legendary Kirk Wallum plays saxophone on two of six tracks. This is a very melodic and progressive jazz…
Yamaha RX-V2500 Receiver Review Yamaha RX-V2500 Receiver Review The Yamaha RX-V2500 receiver is, quite possibly, the most amazing receiver you will find for just over $1000. With a fairly accurate YPAO system and room corrective EQ that doesn't sound half bad.
Nero 6 Ultra Edition Review Nero 6 Ultra Edition Review When I was asked to review Nero 6 Ultra edition, I thought - what a great idea. With all of the media integration happening in today's digital media-drive market, it's a no-brainer that consumers are…
Bob Katz recording of ‘Out of Season’ Jazz CD Bob Katz recording of ‘Out of Season’ Jazz CD I've known Charlie Bertini and his label, AppleJazz Records for over 5 years now and have always enjoyed listening to his excellent quality jazz recordings which are known in the industry for having…
Parasound Halo A 21 Amplifier Review Parasound Halo A 21 Amplifier Review At first look the Parasound Halo A 21 is an appealing and robust amplifier accented by brushed metal finish. The A 21 amplifier is loaded with usable features above and beyond most other amplifiers.
Parasound Halo A 51 Amplifier Review Parasound Halo A 51 Amplifier Review At first look the Parasound Halo A 51 is an appealing and robust amplifier accented by brushed metal finish. The A 51 amplifier is loaded with usable features above and beyond most other amplifiers.
ClearPlay RCA DRC232N DVD Player ClearPlay RCA DRC232N DVD Player There have always been movies that in my mind utilized violence, language or sexual situations for no other reason than to supplement for the lack of imagination on the part of the director. Perhaps…
K&B Signal Solutions Concert Series Speaker Cable Review K&B Signal Solutions Concert Series Speaker Cable Review K&B; Signal Solutions is introducing the Concert Series Speaker Cables with "Interconnection Modularity". That's a fancy term for "can easily change the terminations or extend the cable".
Cool and Lyrical, Four by Getz Cool and Lyrical, Four by Getz Stan Getz was a study in contrasts. A man with an unsurpassed talent for melodic beauty and understated musical elegance, he none-the-less fought viciously with his personal demons. Addicted to…