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From a dreamy Indiana barn to a mythical French serpent-woman, this trio of jazz-influenced albums—by Janiece Jaffe and Monika Herzig, Christine Jensen, and Cécile McLorin Salvant—showcases the vision and vitality women bring to modern jazz.
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Welcome to my series Treasures from the Vinyl Vault. In it, I will feature select gems from my approximately 12,000 ever-growing vinyl collection, accumulated over a 45-year period and counting.
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Audioguy CEO Jung-Hoon Choi champions the traditional Korean genre of sanjo—a hypnotic, rhythmically accelerating solo form—as the ultimate system test and spiritual reset, captured in stunning resolution on his label’s audiophile-grade recordings.
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MoFi’s 45rpm reissue of Jeff Beck’s Truth delivers seismic bass and analogue warmth that outshines many rock classics; released just before Zep’s debut, it remains a blues-rock benchmark for sound and influence.
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MoFi’s remaster of Iron Butterfly’s acid rock landmark “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida” breathes new life into the 1968 classic, delivering thunderous bass, refined detail, and an intimacy lost in reverb-heavy earlier pressings.
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Welcome to my series Treasures from the Vinyl Vault. In it, I will feature select gems from my approximately 12,000 ever-growing vinyl collection, accumulated over a 45-year period and counting.
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MoFi’s 40th anniversary One-Step reissue of Michael Jackson’s Thriller stuns with unmatched clarity, staging, and vocal presence—so revelatory it feels like a remix, yet it’s the original master unveiled as never before.
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Revolver marked a turning point for the Beatles—and for fans like the author—where innocence gave way to innovation. Giles Martin’s 2022 remix reveals the album’s enduring brilliance with stunning clarity and dimension.
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Despite MoFi’s DSD controversy, Claude Lemaire finds their Eye in the Sky 45 rpm remaster a revelation—eclipsing his Canadian first press with staggering dynamics, transparency, and an analog warmth that challenges purist assumptions.
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Welcome to my series Treasures from the Vinyl Vault. In it, I will feature select gems from my approximately 12,000 ever-growing vinyl collection, accumulated over a 45-year period and counting.
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Welcome to my series Treasures from the Vinyl Vault. In it, I will feature select gems from my approximately 12,000 ever-growing vinyl collection, accumulated over a 45-year period and counting.
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From du Pré’s iconic Elgar to Stravinsky’s riotous Rite of Spring, this list highlights five stunning classical recordings—each a sonic and emotional powerhouse, perfectly suited for seasoned collectors or curious newcomers alike.