Ahmad Jamal - Ahmad Jamal's Alhambra (1961/2013) [DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC]

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Ahmad Jamal - Ahmad Jamal's Alhambra (1961/2013) [DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC]

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Ahmad Jamal - Ahmad Jamal's Alhambra (1961/2013)
DSD64 (.dsf) 1 bit/2,8 MHz | Time - 42:16 minutes | 1,05 GB
FLAC (tracks) 24-bit/88,2 kHz | Time - 42:16 minutes | 878 MB
Studio Master, Official Digital Download | Artwork: Front cover

Taken from what were probably bassist Israel Crosby's final recordings with pianist Ahmad Jamal (14 months before the bassist's unexpected death), this LP features the classic version of Jamal's Trio (with drummer Vernell Fournier) playing live at the leader's short-lived Chicago club. The interplay between the musicians was often magical, as can be heard on such numbers as "We Kiss In a Shadow", "Love for Sale", "Broadway" and "Isn't It Romantic".

Captured by Needle Drop Direct to DSD.
There's something magical about a vinyl needle drop transfer. We've always loved capturing our favorite LPs this way so that we can take them on the go. But a mint RTI virgin vinyl pressing, mastered by Bernie Grundman, of one of the greatest live jazz recordings of all time? Captured straight to DSD by the foremost DSD engineer Gus Skinas? Using a VPI Direct turntable, a Koetsu Onyx phono cartridge and a Pass XP-25 phono preamp? Well, we may have on our hands the finest needle drop ever. And you can have it too!

In lieu of a transfer from the master tapes for this jewel, we figured the next-best option was a needle drop using a perfectly dialed-in rig (set up by our audio expert Chad Stelly) and the transfer touch of Gus Skinas of the Super Audio Center. The mint LP was played for the very first time for the transfer. The results are breathtaking. In fact, we feel this is among the best sounding files on our Super HiRez site. Have a listen!