Anne Bisson Blue Mind

One of TONEAudio Magazine's 2012 Best Audiophile Pressings!
Mastered by Kevin Gray & Pressed at RTI on 180g Vinyl!
Distributed Wordwide Exclusively by Elusive Disc!
Anne Bisson and Simaudio join forces with legendary producer, conductor, and arranger Guy St-Onge, along with René Laflamme of Fidelio Audio, bassist Normand Guilbault, and drummer Paul Brochu, to deliver a masterpiece of exceptional music that is sure to take your breath away.
This fantastic audiophile recording features a rich and warm midrange, with sultry tones that envelop and embrace. The first time you hear Bisson's crystal clear voice, you'll likely get shivers, while subsequent listens will reveal a depth and emotional core that resonate long after the final chord has sounded. Melodies soar with a delicate confidence through changes that are a unique blend of jazz and vocal pop.
Anne Bisson is still completely unknown in the German-speaking world. The Canadian comes from the province of Quebec and lives in Montréal. She has undergone rigorous training in classical piano and singing and has won countless awards in Canada. This jazz album, however, is very personal, with eight self-written, deeply emotional songs in outstanding sound quality.
Anne Bisson worked out all the songs completely and got to know two professional session musicians from the Fidelio Musik label in the studio. Drummer Paul Brochu also teaches at the University of Montréal and has toured all over Europe as a percussionist. Double bass player Normand Guilbeault plays jazz with heart and soul and is the organizer of the Montreal OFF Festival de Jazz. This trio harmonizes as if they were made for each other. The entire LP was produced in less than two days.
This in itself would not be so interesting for the audiophile music listener if the recording had not also been technically outstanding. In the Studioreference in St.-Calixte, an amazing recording was captured on analogue tape (!) with the finest Neumann and B&K microphones. In this studio, in fact, audiophile cables of the Shunyata brand are used and the amplification is done by the Canadian manufacturer MOON. Then for the entire LP only the track "Dragonfly" was used with overdubs - all other pieces are presented as they were actually recorded. An absolute rarity in modern productions.
The finished LP was finally edited by Kevin Gray at AcoustechMastering in California and will be pressed on 180g vinyl.
UPDATE: Anne Bisson herself has acquired the rights to the recording from Fidelio Records and arranged for a re-pressing at RTI in Los Angeles. As a result, the LP can now be offered at a slightly lower price than before and the pressing quality of our new samples is good.
"For anyone that believes great vinyl can't be pressed from a digital master, look no further than Anne Bisson's Blue Mind, recorded live with minimal overdubs (only one track, "Dragonfly" features overdubbing) at Reference Studio in Saint-Calixte, Quebec. Vacuum-tube Neumann microphones contribute greatly to the pressing's enormous, breathy sound." - TONEAudio, No. 46, May 2012
"Bisson breaks no new stylistic or artistic ground, but she keeps the tunes upbeat. Drummer Paul Brochu and bassist Normand Guilbeault helm sparse arrangements that aid in accentuating her fluid voice. Fidelio brilliantly captures this essence, with Kevin Gray extracting every last ounce of dynamic range on LP. The result? It sounds like a master tape. Count on hearing this gem in many rooms at upcoming hi-fi shows." - TONEAudio, No. 52, January 2013
"The album itself has a beautifully quiet backdrop, while Bisson's considered and emotional delivery will have fans of Diana Krall rushing to their wallets." - Hi-Fi World
We couldn't be more excited to present such an exquisitely recorded album from a truly gifted performer.
"From the minute I first heard Anne Bisson's Blue Mind, I immediately knew that we would have to bring this album to the world. I sat in my seat, transfixed and in awe, for the whole thing. And then I listened to it again!" - Bob Bantz, President, Elusive Disc, Inc.
"I hope you feel the immense pleasure I had singing and playing these songs with the two extraordinary musicians that accompanied me through this journey. Last but not least, a special thanks to a very caring man who guided and inspired me, Guy St-Onge. Something really magical happened, and now it's yours to discover!" - Anne Bisson
Blue Mind was recorded July 21-22, 2008, at Reference Studio in St-Calixte, Québec. It was mastered by Marc-Olivier Bouchard, assisted by René Laflamme, at Pure Mastering in St-Calixte. There are no overdubs on any song except "Dragonfly". With the exception of "Hoping Love Will Last" (Steve Hackett), all songs were written by Anne Bisson.

Features:

• 180g LP
• Pressed at R.T.I.
• Mastered by Kevin Gray of R.T.I./Acoustech Mastering
• One of Tone Audio Magazine's 2012 Best Audiophile Pressings

Musicians:

• Anne Bisson, piano, vocals
• Paul Brochu, drums
• Normand Guilbault, double bass

Selections:

Side A
1. Little Black Lake
2. Soothing Your Soul
3. Hoping Love Will Last
4. Dragonfly
5. Do What You Please September
Side B
1. In Montreal
2. Camillo
3. Blue Mind
4. Why Is It So