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16/01/2025

Antonio Vivaldi

More then happy with this release love it, beautifuly done in any ways, pleasant to hold it and play it as 45 rpm.

15/01/2025

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15/01/2025

FAST SHIPPING THIS WEEK: Antonio Vivaldi, Sonatori De La Gioiosa Marca, Giuliano Carmignola - Le Quattro Stagioni

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AudioNautes Recordings proudly offers this special one-step limited edition version celebrating the 30th anniversary of this beautiful engraving of Sonatori of Gioiosa Marca, an extraordinary group of Treviso, which also present a recording devoted almost entirely to Violin Concertos, always by Vivaldi, and assembled in the program “the humane passions” because of their titles: The favourite, anxiety, suspicion, The loving and pleasure.

As is evident, this episode belongs to that style of music, “descriptive,” so dear to some authors of the past, including Vivaldi. In spite of what he said about Stravinsky, Vivaldi - i.e., that he would have written the same concerto hundreds of times — it is the richness and variety of timbres and rhythms found to distinguish these songs, while in the identical construction scheme and the same processing structure. The merit of Sonatori Treviso, led by violinist Giuliano Carmignola, lies in their ex*****on by Vivaldi, based on ancient instruments and techniques of contemporary compositions.

The Four Seasons is a group of four violin concerti by Italian composer Antonio Vivaldi, each of which gives musical expression to a season of the year. These were composed around 1718 - 1720 when Vivaldi was the court chapel master in Mantua.

15/01/2025

Singer, songwriter, and pianist Scotty Wright has been a fixture on the California music scene for over 30 years. His full, warm voice covers the entire spectrum of jazz singing and his singing style is deeply rooted in the jazz tradition. With harmonic sophistication, skillful phrasing of the texts, and a playful, rhythmic style, he has delighted audiences at performances in over twenty countries.

"Saint Mic" offers a selection of his interpretations of timeless classics by Simon & Garfunkel, Nat King Cole, Natalie Cole, The Carpenters, Roberta Flack, Elvis Presley, and many more. Scotty Wright is accompanied by jazz singer Be Be De Vovex and Bob Swaski on piano. The album will be released in a limited and numbered edition in UHQLP format.

The original recording was remastered by the original recording engineer Vili Chen and finalized at Abbey Road Studios by Miles Showell, one of the best half-speed mastering engineers. Wonderfully dynamic and profound in sound, the result is a collector's item to enjoy.

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Scottie Wright, Saint Mic, Crystal Disc CD

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15/01/2025

Can your audio hi-fi system handle the Japanese Drum?

Ondekoza - Fujiyama - Japanese Drum - Crystal Glass Disc CD

15/01/2025

The Hidden Port By Tommy Schneider & Friends

The tape album "The Hidden Port" of the formation "Tommy Schneider & Friends" in the line-up Adrian Stern (guitars, percussion), Philippe Chrétien (saxophone) Massimo Buonanno (drums, percussion) and Tommy Schneider (Hammond organ, flute, percussion) was released in April 2023 as a master tape copy.

Warm sounds from blues, soul and swing, funk and Latino with rock elements from their guitar player. What’s Old Is New Again: Nothing sounds sonically better than professionally recorded reel-to-reel tape. Stunning sound on audio reel tape! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtWvxJUc1nA

Mastertape copy on recorders: Playback Studer A80R to Recording on Telefunken M15A with International Tape Path. Mastering the tape with Telefunken M10a V86/87 has great sound and fantastic music. Highest studio quality 2 track at 38cm/sec (15" per sec.), on one 10.5" reel. These are transferred at the original Master tape speed and offer the original studio sound as the musicians and engineers heard it.

Album: Tommy Schneider & Friends - The Hidden Port
Label: Kolibri Records - 12002
Format: Reel-To-Reel, 15 ips, ¼", 2-Track Stereo, 10.5" NAB Reel, CCIR Eq.
Country: Switzerland
Released: 2023
Genre: Jazz, Blues
Style: Cool Jazz

The Tape Tracklist:

1. Funky Journey
2. Ronnies Bonnies
3. The Hidden Port
4. Cold Duck Time
5. Take Five
6. Ocean Blues
7. Wave Dance
8. Breakfast At Sprüngli's

Artist: Tommy Schneider & Friends
Cover, Graphics By Markus JP Haselbach
Electric Organ [Hammond B3], Flute By Tommy Schneider
Featuring, Drums, Percussion – Massimo Buonanno
Featuring, Guitar By Adrian Stern
Featuring, Saxophone By Philippe Crettien

Produced By Doris Schalch, Ralph Zünd, Tommy Schneider
Recorded By Ralph Zünd
Recorded at 2INCH-RECORDS in Switzerland.

Package: One Reel Tape, SM911, Deluxe Pack, Studio Master Copy, Metal NAB reel 265mm (10.5inch), 1/4inch RTM SM911 tape, IEC eq., 510nWb/m

The Kolibri Records label produces absolutely high-quality music on reel-to-reel tapes LP's and CDs. This makes fun with a lively and powerful sound. Mastertape copy on recorders: Playback Studer A80R to Recording on Telefunken M15A with International Tape Path.

Above Tape In Format: Reel-To-Reel Tape, 15 ips, ¼", 2-Track Stereo, 10.5" NAB Reel, Album, IEC

Kolibri Records | Tommy Schneider & Friends - Hidden Port | Made in Switzerland

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12/01/2025

Extremely Exceptional Audiophile Sound: Both the Swiss Jazz musicians Tommy Schneider and Brian Auger continue the tradition of the great Jimmy Smith on the Hammond Organ.

Tommy expressed the idea to remaster selected recordings from the three albums "Move", "Plan B3" and "Hidden Port", which were made with his friends, to get the last bit of sound out of the recordings. This LP Record featuring Adrian Stern / Hans Peter Bartsch / Philippe Chrétien / Massimo Buonanno.

Tommy Schneider's colleagues in the band are all brilliant as well, and the interplay is wonderful to listen to. The music includes the genres swing, acid jazz, blues, funk, soul, and Latin, peppered with rock elements. In addition to contemplative moments, there are also times when things get going.

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12/01/2025

The latest album of markusphilippe in pristine vinyl, incl. code for digital download.

In the words of Jack Kreisberg (Blue Note, New York): "He's got a killer sound!" MarkusPhilippe presents their third 2022 album "Brushed" as a trio, joined by drummer Reto "Bischi" Bischofberger, who perfectly fits into their musical world. What started as a practice project, with the aim of avoiding the isolation of solo rehearsal, quickly developed an astounding momentum of its own.

Early recordings were received with such enthusiasm that it was decided to launch markusphilippe officially and record the duo's first album, Sax Bass. A very extraordinary project indeed.

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10/01/2025

This is a special compilation of analogue audiophile recordings at their best, with an emphasis on ex*****on and great sound. It is a must for the audiophile enthusiast.

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09/01/2025

Life has no rewind!! Enjoy every moment and high-quality music 🎶 sound on tape!

07/01/2025

Swiss Broadcast Series - THE UNRELEASED & RARE RECORDINGS: At last, the program's unreleased material is available from the original master reel tape recordings.

Henriette Faure - Piano - Vol. 5
Dévy Erlih - Violin Recital - Vol. 6
Valery Klimov - Violin Recital

Johanna Martzy - 100th Anniversary - Vol. 1
Johanna Martzy - 100th Anniversary - Vol. 2
Johanna Martzy - 100th Anniversary - Vol. 3
Johanna Martzy - 100th Anniversary - Vol. 4

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Top quality recordings from the original master reel tape, already enjoyed by audiophiles

03/01/2025

Music On Reel Tape - On SM900 RTM Reel Tape: Buddy Tate / Harry Edison - I Cried For You

Here is a beautiful partnership between one of the more individual tenors from the swing era the distinctive Buddy Tate, and the always swinging Harry “Sweets” Edison who got the most mileage out of a single note and is immediately recognizable within a note or two for his long-used repetition and simplicity.

In the high-end audio world, audiophile sound engineer René Laflamme has carved out a reputation for definition of excellence, and 2xHD operates in all music from music production and audiophile recording in analogue 1:1 duplication format. For the recording of our tapes, the original 1/4" 15 ips NAB or CCIR master tapes were played on a Nagra-T tape recorder, modified with high-end tube playback electronics, wired with OCC silver cables from the playback head direct to a Nick Doshi tube head preamplifier.

The Nagra-T, with its four direct drive motors, two pinch rollers and a tape tension head, is one of the best transports ever made. A custom-built carbon fiber head block and a head damping electronic system permit 2XHD FUSION to obtain more transparency and better 3D imaging. All copies are recorded on a Nagra IV-S 1/4" at 15ips 2 Track in CCIR or NAB Eq.

2xHD Fusion guarantee that ultimate quality is preserved from the original master.

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03/01/2025

The L.A. Network - Ella On Our Mind

Recorded 'off-the-floor' in 2 tracks at 15 ips with no overdubs or edits, with the purest audiophile analog techniques, this recording of Ella favourites captures the dynamics of singer/musicians Aubrey Logan and Bill Cantos and friends from the L.A. Network's outstanding pool of jazz musicians and singers. ELLA ON OUR MIND is the second of a series of audiophile L.A. Network recordings.

In the high-end audio world, audiophile sound engineer René Laflamme has carved out a reputation for definition of excellence, and 2xHD operates in all music from music production and audiophile recording in analogue 1:1 duplication format. For the recording of our tapes, the original 1/4" 15 ips NAB or CCIR master tapes were played on a Nagra-T tape recorder, modified with high-end tube playback electronics, wired with OCC silver cables from the playback head direct to a Nick Doshi tube head preamplifier.

The Nagra-T, with its four direct drive motors, two pinch rollers and a tape tension head, is one of the best transports ever made. A custom-built carbon fiber head block and a head damping electronic system permit 2XHD FUSION to obtain more transparency and better 3D imaging. All copies are recorded on a Nagra IV-S 1/4" at 15ips 2 Track in CCIR or NAB Eq.

2xHD Fusion guarantee that ultimate quality is preserved from the original master.

DON'T MISS The L.A. Network - Ella On Our Mind - ORDER TODAY https://www.thesoundoftape.com - Your trusted worldwide source for quality sound music on reel tape!

03/01/2025

Moussorgky - Pictures At An Exhibition - Ravel Orchestration

Moussorgky's stunning suite written in honour of a painter friend was inspired by a visit to an art exhibition. Each of the movements represents one of the drawings or artworks on display. The depth and timbre in the sound of this recording of the Ravel's orchestration was fully captured by the use of only two omnidirectional mics on 1/4" reel tape at 15ips 2 track stereo.

In the high-end audio world, audiophile sound engineer René Laflamme has carved out a reputation for definition of excellence, and 2xHD operates in all music from music production and audiophile recording in analogue 1:1 duplication format. For the recording of our tapes, the original 1/4" 15 ips NAB or CCIR master tapes were played on a Nagra-T tape recorder, modified with high-end tube playback electronics, wired with OCC silver cables from the playback head direct to a Nick Doshi tube head preamplifier. The Nagra-T, with its four direct drive motors, two pinch rollers and a tape tension head, is one of the best transports ever made. A custom-built carbon fiber head block and a head damping electronic system permit 2XHD FUSION to obtain more transparency and better 3D imaging. All copies are recorded on a Nagra IV-S 1/4" at 15ips 2 Track in CCIR or NAB Eq.

2xHD Fusion guarantee that ultimate quality is preserved from the original master.

DON'T MISS IT - ORDER TODAY https://www.thesoundoftape.com - Your trusted worldwide source for quality sound music on reel tape!

03/01/2025

Piltch & Davis - Take one

This truly intimate and personal acoustic jazz album was recorded ‘off the floor’ on analogue 1/2” tape at 30 ips, non-Dolby, with no overdubs – a wonderful spontaneous fusion of spirit. The David Piltch and Aaron Davis duo has been appreciated by audiophiles since their early 90’s performances as part of the Holly Cole Trio in the classic albums: Don’t Smoke in Bed and Girl Talk.

In the high-end audio world, audiophile sound engineer René Laflamme has carved out a reputation for definition of excellence, and 2xHD operates in all music from music production and audiophile recording in analogue 1:1 duplication format. For the recording of our tapes, the original 1/4" 15 ips NAB or CCIR master tapes were played on a Nagra-T tape recorder, modified with high-end tube playback electronics, wired with OCC silver cables from the playback head direct to a Nick Doshi tube head preamplifier. The Nagra T, with its four direct drive motors, two pinch rollers and a tape tension head, is one of the best transports ever made. A custom-built carbon fiber head block and a head damping electronic system permit 2XHD FUSION to obtain more transparency and better 3D imaging. All copies are recorded on a Nagra IV-S 1/4" at 15ips.

2xHD Fusion guarantee that ultimate quality is preserved from the original master.

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03/01/2025

The great saxophone players include Stan Getz, Sonny Rollins, Sydney Bechet,, Johnny Hodges featuring Ben Webster, Johnny Hodges & Charlie Shavers, Lee Konitz Quintet, Zoot Sims Quartet, Buddy Tate & Harry Edison, and Ben Webster. It’s a great Saxophone and Jazz experience.

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SAX SAX SAX is a brilliant collection of 15 performances by legendary Jazz Saxophone players gathered from 10 albums from the 2xHD Analog masters. This is a great way to enjoy some of the finest moments from these albums. The collected works was first released in digital download format and quickly became a top seller. For this version, they were remastered in all analogue (AAA), and released in 180g 33rpm double album sets.

03/01/2025

Dévy Erlih - Violin Recital - Vol. 6

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Unreleased Swiss Broadcast recording - OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE - REEL AUDIO TAPE & VINYL Limited Edition 300 copies Only

The legendary French violinist Devy Erlih. Dévy Erlih Violin Recital 1962, Radio Studio Berne. Born in Paris on November 5, 1928 young Devy was soon recognized as an outstanding talented prodigy. He won the coveted Paris conservatoire Premier Prix and his career as a violin soloist began. In 1955 E...

03/01/2025

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