Django Reinhardt - The Classic Early Recordings [Recorded 1934-1939, 5CD Box Set] (2008)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 1,06 GB | Covers - 67 MB
Genre: Gypsy Jazz, Swing | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: JSP Records (JSP901)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 1,06 GB | Covers - 67 MB
Genre: Gypsy Jazz, Swing | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: JSP Records (JSP901)
This five-disc box collects Reinhardt's first 124 recordings between 1934-1939. Curiously enough, these sides aren't chronological. Rather, while each disc's featured sessions are presented mostly chronologically, the discs themselves are rather awkwardly sequenced, with different discs covering different years in a seemingly random order. That doesn't really detract from the set's appeal, however, as this music is terrific no matter how it's presented. If there is a flaw, it's that the remastering isn't nearly as superb as the fawning front-cover quotation would lead one to believe. To his credit, however, Kendall admits that he has attempted no "enhancement" of the sound, but has instead concentrated on clearing away much of the audio rubble. His work is, in fact, generally excellent - especially on the later sides, many of which are virtually devoid of hiss…