(While there are a few very good mono recordings and a few very awful multichannel recordings, I'm one of those who, arguably, believe that the best stereo quite betters the best mono, and the best multichannel betters or equals the best stereo. While there is no real competition to this level of performers, the sound is world apart from what 5 or 4.5 stars should stand for, especially when considering it's mainly not even stereo, not to mention multichannel. Though sounding pretty clear, the recordings are incomparable to others from the same period or not much later, including Verve's own. The sound is pretty dated throughout, nothing to be crazy about. Autumn In New York (Recorded July 22 and 23, 1957) Ella Fitzgerald with Louis Armstrong Autumn in New York Why does it seem so inviting Autumn in New York. All other 15 tracks sound mono-ish to me, with voices well forward, a rather prominent, fat bass, a rather thin piano, and remote, not too clear/present percussion. Only the first track is stereo, with orchestral accompaniment. All the documentation comprises Ella's and Louis's biographies. Whatever information TopMusic adds about the power system and cables, it misses out on with recording dates, personnel and stereo/mono specification. I'm afraid my findings and taste are quite different from those of my learned friend onenairb :-( Review by AmirKessner J(6 of 7 found this review helpful) You would have a massive hit on your hands. Now if only Verve Japan or TopMusic would obtain Ella's Song Book series and SACD them PLEASE, PRETTY PLEASE, WITH STRAWBERRIES ON TOP. Superb orchestration with Louis trumpet sets the scene and then Ellas stunning vocals. The voices are just that bit clearer as is the instrumentation hence the 4.5 stars.īut apart from that would I have bought it had I known? Yes. It opens with probably the best version of Summer Time I have heard. There are in total 16 tracks, seven of which also appear on the superb Verve mono JSACD Ella & Louis. So TopMusic are obviously very proud of what and how they have acheived. Dreamers with empty hands They sigh for exotic lands. Ella: Autumn in New York That brings the promise of new love Autumn in new york Is often mingled with pain. There is a bit more than usual information about the technicals - The source 32bit/ 192Khz, the mastering equipment, even the cable and preamp. Yes, lovers that bless the dark On the benches in Central Park Greet autumn in New York Its good to live it again. Superb orchestration with Louis trumpet sets the scene and then Ella's stunning vocals just blow you away. It opens with probably the best version of 'Summer Time' I have heard. I purchased this from ebay quiet a few weeks ago so it has been well played.
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