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The Lost Recordings 🌍 We travel around the world in search of rare or previously unreleased recordings by legendary a It includes a download card for 16-bit files in AIFF format.

We travel the world in search of rare or previously unreleased recordings by legendary artists. Using a unique restoration project, we bring this priceless heritage back to life. A GROUNDBREAKING INNOVATION
It all began when Phoenix Mastering® was developed. This is a unique process that reveals the undreamed-of details of an analogic recording, giving these performances, some of which were made a

s early as the 1950s, an incomparable quality of sound. EXCEPTIONAL SOUND OBJECTS
Of all the formats we have on offer, our limited-edition vinyl records are the most sought-after as they encapsulate all our know-how. We call on the finest artisans and the most sophisticated production procedures at each stage to make them, a process that takes over four months. We make each of our productions from the original analogue tapes. The vinyl edition is pressed in 180g, limited to 2000 copies, numbered by hand. We also offer 24-bit 176.4 kHz HD versions for independent purchase.

27/11/2025

If you ever wondered how powerful is Phoenix Mastering®, enjoy the difference…
From the Yle archives to our studio, discover John Coltrane’s remastered tapes fom Helsinki — literally by our unique sonic craftsmanship.

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Si vous vous étiez questionné sur l’efficacité de notre procédé Phoenix Mastering®, admirez la différence…
Des archives de Yle à notre studio, découvrez le son restauré des bandes de John Coltrane à Helsinki, littéralement révélé par notre savoir-faire audio.

JOHN COLTRANELIVE IN FINLAND 1961 • 1962180G DOUBLE VINYL - Limited to 4,000 copies
25/11/2025

JOHN COLTRANE
LIVE IN FINLAND 1961 • 1962
180G DOUBLE VINYL - Limited to 4,000 copies

23/11/2025

🎤 Ella Fitzgerald — ‘S Wonderful

“‘S Wonderful, ‘S Marvelous“ is a 1927 popular song composed by George Gershwin with lyrics by Ira Gershwin (the composer’s older sister).

It was first introduced in the Broadway musical Funny Face (1927) by Adele Astaire and Allen Kearns. The song is considered a standard and has been recorded by many artists such as Sun Ra, Anita O’Day, Gene Kelly, Sarah Vaughan, João Gilberto and lately by Diana Krall.

Ella Fitzgerald first recorded performance was on her 1959 album Ella Fitzgerald Sings the George and Ira Gershwin Song Book.

Here is a previously unreleased fantastic live version on our album ELLA FITZGERALD: LIVE IN HELSINKI 1963 • 1965

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« ‘S Wonderful, ‘S Marvelous » est une chanson populaire de 1927 composée par George Gershwin, avec des paroles d’Ira Gershwin (la sœur aînée du compositeur).

Elle a été interprétée pour la première fois dans la comédie musicale de Broadway « Funny Face » (1927) par Adele Astaire et Allen Kearns. Devenue un standard, elle fut ensuite interprétée par de nombreux artistes tels que Sun Ra, Anita O’Day, Gene Kelly, Sarah Vaughan, João Gilberto et, plus récemment, Diana Krall.

La première interprétation enregistrée par Ella Fitzgerald figure sur son album de 1959, « Ella Fitzgerald Sings the George and Ira Gershwin Song Book ».

Voici une version live inédite et exceptionnelle, extraite de notre album « ELLA FITZGERALD : LIVE IN HELSINKI 1963 • 1965 ».

#’SWonderful

SAPPHIRE EDITION®ELLA FITZGERALD - LIVE IN HELSINKI 1963 • 1965Limited to 500 copies – 200g Triple Ultimate Record®     ...
21/11/2025

SAPPHIRE EDITION®
ELLA FITZGERALD - LIVE IN HELSINKI 1963 • 1965
Limited to 500 copies – 200g Triple Ultimate Record®

The History of this Discovery"It is thanks to Ulf Drechsel’s persistence that we were finally able to connect with the F...
19/11/2025

The History of this Discovery

"It is thanks to Ulf Drechsel’s persistence that we were finally able to connect with the Finnish archives, Yle.

It took almost a year before we were able to listen to the first audio excerpts. Among unreleased recordings of Ella Fitzgerald, Bill Evans, Sarah Vaughan, and Ben Webster, we discovered two concerts by John Coltrane! Unfortunately, the initial audio quality of the Coltrane excerpts suggested that the tapes were unusable.

It wasn’t until July 2025 that we personally traveled to Helsinki with all our equipment. For four full days we listened to dozens of original tapes. On the last morning, with some time left, we decided to listen to the Coltrane tapes — though with little hope. We set the first one onto our tape machine. The first few seconds were remarkable, but the sound quality quickly deteriorated: never had a tape left so much residue on the playback heads!

We decided to listen to the tape minute by minute, cleaning the heads with alcohol between each playback. The result was incomparably superior to the excerpts we had previously heard. After weeks of restoration work, we are proud to present this first — historic — edition of the John Coltrane Quartet in Helsinki."

Frédéric D’ORIA-NICOLAS
Musical treasure seeker

NEW : JOHN COLTRANE - LIVE IN FINLAND 1961 • 1962Recorded in Helsinki in November 1961 and 1962, these performances capt...
17/11/2025

NEW : JOHN COLTRANE - LIVE IN FINLAND 1961 • 1962

Recorded in Helsinki in November 1961 and 1962, these performances capture Coltrane and his quartet at a moment of transformation — where exploration met revelation.

Beyond virtuosity, this release illuminates Coltrane’s deeper quest — a pursuit of beauty, friendship, and spiritual unity through sound. Like a beacon guiding generations, his music here radiates both power and serenity.

Coltrane's Helsinki performances remind us why he remains not only a legend, but a direction — the one true path for those who listen deeply.

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Enregistrées à Helsinki en novembre 1961 et 1962, ces performances saisissent Coltrane et son quartet à un moment de transformation — là où l’exploration rencontre la révélation.

Au-delà de la virtuosité, cette parution met en lumière la quête profonde de Coltrane : une recherche de beauté, d’amitié et d’unité spirituelle à travers le son.
Tel un phare guidant les générations, sa musique rayonne ici d’une puissance sereine.

Ces concerts nous rappellent pourquoi Coltrane demeure bien plus qu'une légende : il est l'étincelle, l'impulsion même, la voie véritable de ceux qui écoutent avec l'âme.

SAPPHIRE EDITION®JOHN COLTRANE - LIVE IN FINLAND 1961 • 1962Limited to 500 copies – 200g Double Ultimate Record®        ...
14/11/2025

SAPPHIRE EDITION®
JOHN COLTRANE - LIVE IN FINLAND 1961 • 1962
Limited to 500 copies – 200g Double Ultimate Record®

06/11/2025

Just one more thing…
We’re also revealing…
After her recordings at the Concertgebouw and in East Berlin, we are proud to present our third new album by the Jazz Diva.

🎙 ELLA FITZGERALD - Live in Helsinki 1963 • 1965
Two unreleased concerts recorded in Helsinki in 1963 and 1965, radiant moments where grace met swing.
At the height of her art, Ella captivates with purity, joy, and effortless mastery.

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Juste une dernière chose…
Nous vous révélons également…
Après ses enregistrements au Concertgebouw et à Berlin-Est, nous sommes fiers de vous présenter notre troisième nouvel album de la Diva du jazz.

🎙 ELLA FITZGERALD - Live in Helsinki 1963 • 1965
Deux concerts inédits enregistrés à Helsinki en 1963 et 1965, des moments radieux où la grâce rencontre le swing.
Au sommet de son art, Ella captive par sa pureté, sa joie et sa maîtrise sans effort.

04/11/2025

NEW RELEASE
John Coltrane — Live in Finland 1961 • 1962

3 previously unreleased analog tapes recorded in Helsinki in 1961 and 1962 — moments of pure elevation where genius met grace.
From My Favorite Things to Blue Train, every note reflects his unique creativity, permanently exploring new modes of expression and new tones.
As Miles wrote, Coltrane turned into a diamond.

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NOUVELLE SORTIE
John Coltrane — Live in Finland 1961 • 1962

3 bandes analogiques inédites enregistrées à Helsinki en 1961 et 1962 — des moments d’élévation pure où le génie rencontre la grâce.
De My Favorite Things à Blue Train, chaque note reflète sa créativité unique, explorant sans relâche de nouveaux modes d’expression et de nouvelles sonorités.
Comme l’écrivait Miles : Coltrane s’est transformé en diamant.

Coming soon, November 4, 6 PMA new release awaits...___Bientôt, le 4 novembre, 18 hUne nouvelle sortie vous attend…
03/11/2025

Coming soon, November 4, 6 PM
A new release awaits...

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Bientôt, le 4 novembre, 18 h
Une nouvelle sortie vous attend…

02/11/2025

It’s been an incredible year
Full of geniuses and fabulous releases.
And yet, we have something huge to reveal.

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Une année incroyable
Peuplée de génies et de sorties fabuleuses.
Et pourtant… nous avons encore quelque chose d’immense à vous révéler.

Miles Davis et Bill Evans se sont rencontrés à la fin des années 1950, à une époque où Miles cherchait à explorer de nou...
29/10/2025

Miles Davis et Bill Evans se sont rencontrés à la fin des années 1950, à une époque où Miles cherchait à explorer de nouvelles formes musicales, moins dépendantes des harmonies complexes du bebop.
Bill Evans, pianiste blanc d’origine européenne, était encore peu connu, mais sa sensibilité impressionniste, influencée par Debussy et Ravel, a immédiatement séduit Miles.
C’est en 1958 que Bill Evans rejoint brièvement le sextet de Miles Davis. Malgré leur différence de tempérament, une alchimie musicale naît instantanément : Evans apporte une approche plus modale, plus éthérée, qui ouvre la voie à un nouveau langage musical.
Leur collaboration atteint son apogée en 1959 lors de l’enregistrement de Kind of Blue, chef-d'œuvre d'improvisation collective et de minimalisme harmonique.
Evans n’était pas censé participer… Miles l’a voulu à tout prix.

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Miles Davis and Bill Evans met in the late 1950s, when Miles was seeking new forms of expression — freer from the dense harmonies of bebop.
Evans, a little-known white pianist with European roots, caught his attention instantly with an impressionistic sensitivity reminiscent of Debussy and Ravel.
In 1958, Evans briefly joined the Miles Davis sextet. Despite their contrasting temperaments, a unique musical chemistry emerged: Evans brought a modal, spacious approach that would define a new direction in jazz.
Their collaboration culminated in 1959 with Kind of Blue — a masterpiece of collective improvisation and harmonic clarity.
Evans wasn’t meant to be there… but Miles insisted.

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