| Review by miguelito54 July 7, 2007 (2 of 2 found this review helpful)
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When I first listened to this SACD on my previous beginners model SONY SACD player I was disappointed: Too bright, almost unbearable, no matter what layer I chose. On my new Marantz SCD-7000ki it sounds okay - I have learned my lesson as far as the influence of playback equipment is concerned. Still, the treble register could be less emphasized, the vibes have an almost crystalline sound, the alto sax is rather too metallic - listen to the cymbals and snare drum and you get the idea.
The session itself was a great one, the combination of two giants of soulfulness in jazz, Cannonball and Bags, one of producer Keepnews' masterstrokes. There are better sounding Riverside sessions, but the room ambience is much better audible on this SACD remastering. Vibes and alto sax are upfront before the rhythm section farther into the room. Dynamics are wider than on the Original Jazz Classics CD.
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