THELONIOUS MONK: Montreal Jazz Festival ‘65 (CD)

We are told ….. Thelonious Monk, live at the Montreal Jazz Festival, Palace Des Arts, Canada on 21st August 1965. Following his move to Columbia Records in 1963 and his appearance on the cover of Time the following year, 1965 found Thelonious Monk at his commercial peak. This superb performance at Montreal Jazz Festival on […]

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GINGER BAKER: Is correct to say that Mitch Mitchell, the drummer in the Jimi Hendrix Experience, was a hopeless journeyman?

MICHAEL PAULL writes … Before getting into this, a few facts to consider: -Ginger Baker is a drummer who is deeply admired by many of the most iconic drummers in the business. The guy could play. So for what it’s worth, when he, on a rare occasion, happens to say someone else is good, he’s […]

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BLUES: Our office playlist 17/11/22

Boogie Beasts – Who’ll Be NextSpencer Mackenzie – Can’t Do RightJoanne Shaw Taylor – Then There’s YouJeremiah Johnson – Skippin’ SchoolAlbum of the week “Let’s Burn It Down” by Andy LindquistAndy Lindquist – 14 Stone Andy Lindquist – Blue Tail StompSlim Wilson & the Swamp Brothers – Looking For troubleThe Milk Men – How Do You […]

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SLADE: Slade in Flame (CD + DVD) Collector’s Edition

• Slade’s only feature film, which Q magazine calls ‘The best rock movie of all time. • DVD pristinely re-mastered from original film elements • Re-mastered CD • The soundtrack album is one of Slade’s most varied and accomplished full length recordings • 16 page booklet featuring memorabilia and notes by Chris Ingham Disc: 1 […]

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HEADPHONES: Many pre-owned pairs for sale and NONE that you’ll find on ebay!

COMING SOON FIRST … Please read the important statement at the foot of this page. Thank you. —//— $125 B&W P7 … https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649919658-b-and-w-p7-wired-headphones-excellent-condition/ $125 SONY WH 1000MX4 … https://www.bonanza.com/booths/Lendmarkinc_/items/1376467948?awc=6238_1668612188_1594eddafbd5a960cede70477c3d8ee3&utm_source=awin&utm_medium=cpa $129 AUDIX a145 … https://reverb.com/item/49516560-audix-a145-professional-studio-headphones-with-extended-bass?gspk=SGlmaXNoYXJrLVJldmVyYg%3D%3D&utm_campaign=Hifishark-Reverb&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=partnerstack-legacy $148 AUDIO TECHNICA … https://www.kijiji.ca/v-headphones/guelph/audio-technica-ath-m50x-bl-headphones/1640791283 $148 GRADO SR325 … https://www.canuckaudiomart.com/details/649918633-grado-sr325-headphones/ $163 GRADO SR225 … https://www.canuckaudiomart.com/details/649919048-grado-sr225-headphones-rarely-used/ $19 UNIDEN … https://www.bonanza.com/booths/TheLiquidationSource/items/1376848629?awc=6238_1668612140_b3bb42abf708a569d72fa553ac369646&utm_source=awin&utm_medium=cpa $229 GRADO […]

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AUDIO INSIDER

FIRST THINGS FIRST: “What we first turn to may be more important than we sometimes give credence to”

Paul McGowan writes: When evaluating a new piece of gear—perhaps that new Power Plant, DAC, cable, or speaker—what’s the first track of music you turn to? Is it always the same? Does it vary from type to type of gear? In my experience we all have a few go-to pieces of music we rely upon […]

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LOGO MERIDIAN

MERIDIAN: 101/10B – all the variants

1: Meridian 101B anodized Hard anodized finish over the raw aluminium. An experiment to test surface-finish durability. It was indeed resistant to even a heavy set of keys being smashed down on to the surface. Never offered as an option because the process was very expensive compared to spray / power coating alternatives. 2: Meridian […]

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