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THE BODY ACOUSTIC
(JD274) 2004 Let's not forget that it features some of the greatest jazz musicians in the world today, Randy Brecker, Bob Mintzer, Giovanni Hidalgo and Andy Gonzalez. What I would like you to listen to is the incredible imaging and depth this CD has and, especially, the conga drums. Let's start with Giovanni's conga drum. On most recordings, this instrument is close miked. It always has a good bright snap, but that isn't what a conga drum sounds like. When you hear the conga on this recording, it will have body and weight, and I might add a lot of dynamic power and bass as well. Listen to the punch of each note along with the clarity. Listen to the drum echo in the church. Now listen to the tone as well. It is rich, instead of thin. You hear Giovanni's hand hit the skin. Also, let's pay attention to the richness of the bass clarinet. Never thin or bright. Randy's trumpet is always in a harmon mute. The muted trumpet should never sound bright, thin or nasty; this is the best test to hear how good your amp, D/A converter or speakers are. If this trumpet sounds bright or nasty it is a system problem. The piano should come from behind the trumpet. Also, the playing is very light. Just for color. We use this disc to evaluate new gear for our studio. You can ad as well to test your system, and you will enjoy the music.


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Randy Brecker, Bob Mintzer, Andy Gonzalez, Giovanni Hidalgo, David Chesky. Recording Engineer: Barry Wolifson Producer: David Chesky.

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