Makaya McCraven Quartet - Makaya McCraven Quartet (2017) [HDTT DSD256 + Hi-Res FLAC]

McKaya McCraven is not your typical jazz drummer. No indeed he is not–his music spans so many generations of jazz. He and his groups are always pushing the boundaries of jazz and in an unique way. Case in point, here he is found with a quartet (drums, vibes, bass and cello) of world class musicians playing rhythmic layers and textures of sound somewhat reminiscent of Miles’ “In A Silent Way”. Further enhancing the experience, the sound was captured on the highest quality equipment using a custom Studer 8-track tape deck and world-renown vintage tube microphones. The result is a recording of startling presence and of natural sound. Many have commented that the vibes and drum sound on this recording are as good as ever recorded. Combined with an original, yet easy-to-listen-to performance, this is a true gem of modern jazz and a true delight for those interested in the highest quality sound.

Tracklist:

01 - Suite Module No. 1
02 - Suite Module No. 2
03 - Suite Module No. 3
04 - Suite Module No. 4 (Fades Out)

Musicians:
Makaya McCraven - drums
Justin Thomas - vibraphone
Junius Paul - bass
Tomeka Reid - cello

Recording Info: Recorded on March 10, 2016 at Pro Musica, Chicago, Illinois by Jonathan Horwich, assisted by Ken Christianson, to a custom Studer/Revox 8-track recorder at 15ips/lEC, through a Manley mic preamp.
Microphones were a stereo custom tube KMF on drum overheads, a Neumann U67 on snare, kick drum= Shure 57, on vibes a custom stereo tube KMF, on bass a Telefunken 251e, and on cello a Neumann 254.
Transferred from the 15ips master tape to DSD256 by Jonathan Horwich (HDTT).

Stereo Image: Drums are located between center and right channel.
Vibes located in center.
Bass is located between center and right.
Cello is located between center and left.


Thanks to the Original customer!