Harlem


  • Why These Classical Recordings Unlock Your Systemโ€™s True Power

    Can pop music compete with classicalโ€™s sonic precision? Jonson Lee delves into recording techniques that make classical music a benchmark for audiophiles seeking pure sound.

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  • Louis Armstrongโ€™s Death Valley Portrait

    In the scorching desert of Death Valley in 1958, Art Kane, then a relatively unknown photographer, found himself tasked with capturing Louis Armstrong in a way the world had never seen. At that moment, Armstrong wasnโ€™t just a jazz legendโ€”he was one of the most recognizable figures in global pop culture, thanks to hits like…

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  • Toronto Audiofest 2024: Burmester & SPL-KEF-Stable 33.33-Luna

    Burmesterโ€™s luxurious sound, enhanced by live performances, mesmerized. Meanwhile, the Kef Blade II and Stable 33.33 setup, powered by Luna cables, delivered unmatched vinyl clarity and sonic depth.

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  • Harlemโ€™s Honor Roll: The Most Important Jazz Photo Ever Taken

    On a hot August morning in 1958, something extraordinary happened on a Harlem street. Fifty-seven jazz legends gathered on the stoop of 17 East 126th Street, not for a performance, but for a photograph that would become one of the most iconic images in American music history: A Great Day in Harlem. Captured by Art…

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