Oscar Peterson, Ray Brown & Milt Jackson The Very Tall Band Ultra HD

Ultra High Definition 32-Bit Mastering!
This Ultra HD 32-Bit Mastering CD will play on ALL CD players!
A session of eight tunes by the trio of Oscar Peterson, Ray Brown and Milt Jackson recorded live at the Blue Note November 24-26, 1998.
The Very Tall Band consists of the three jazz giants Oscar Peterson, Milt Jackson and Ray Brown, as well as the young drummer Karriem Riggins. This live album was recorded on November 24-26, 1998 at The Blue Note Jazz Club in New York City. The three giants had previously played together only sporadically and rarely live. Perhaps that's why there was a relaxed atmosphere of mutual respect with plenty of room for individual solos. However, the combo is at its best when all together actually inspire the audience.
The recording was done entirely in DSD, which gives it great authenticity. Unfortunately, it was not possible to post-process DSD at a high level when it was first released, and this is exactly what Winston MA has taken with the Ultra-HD in 32-bit mastering. The result is a relaxed live recording with a successful combination of single microphones and natural room reproduction with a clapping audience.
"Oscar Peterson's landmark meeting with Milt Jackson in the mid-'60s produced the very successful studio date Very Tall. They've played and recorded together on a number of occasions since then, joined by Ray Brown more often than not, but these live tracks recorded at the Blue Note are among their most satisfying sessions. Peterson continues his strong comeback from the serious stroke that he suffered in 1993, replacing his once ferocious tempos with an uncanny lyricism. Brown's introduction to "Blues for JR" and his bass solo medley are superb, while Jackson remains a master of the blues. The finale "Caravan" features drummer Karriem Riggins and brings the session to a thunderous climax. Highly Recommended" - Ken Dryden, allaboutjazz.com
Ultra High Definition 32-Bit Mastering!
Ultra High Definition 32-Bit Mastering is a proprietary ultra-high-quality mastering system. This leading-edge system has achieved unprecedented sonority and musicality, reproducing as closely as possible the sound of the original master tape! This format employs what is currently the highest attainable resolution bit depth (word length) in the professional audio field, i.e. 32-bit. 32-bit resolution makes possible maximized, undistorted dynamics, and the lowest noise floor, allowing even the quietest musical information to be heard more clearly. This breakthrough results from the development, through years of experience and application of advanced digital technology, of a sophisticated A/D and D/A processing system.
Ultra HD 32-Bit Mastering does not specify a sampling rate; this allows flexibility in meticulously choosing the appropriate bandwidth for a particular recording. The higher the sampling rate -- for example, 192 kHz -- the greater the bandwidth. However, merely employing the greatest bandwidth may not guarantee the ultimate sound. With some recordings, a lower sampling rate -- 96 or 176 kHz -- may offer better musicality and more homogeneous harmonics. This determination requires careful and discerning auditioning and professional judgment. In the end, the human being's hearing and emotions should be the final arbiter, rather than the print-out of testing equipment or technical measurements.
Recognizing these variables, FIM nevertheless tries to use 32-bit depth and 192 kHz bandwidth whenever the original analog master is at hand. Alternatively, if the original recording is on 24/96, the 32/96 may eventually be used to maintain the integrity of the sonority particular to that recording. With this flexibility, First Impression Music believes that preeminent sound is only achievable when the chemistry of the recording, mastering, glass-stamper making, replication, and quality control is right. As always, listening is believing.
This recording has been mastered by the new Ultra High Definition 32-Bit Mastering process, which creates an unbelievable sound surpassing other formats!
The benefits of Ultra HD 32-Bit Mastering:
• Ambience of Analogue Sound
• Higher Resolution
• Undistorted Dynamics
• The Lowest Noise Floor, allowing even the quietest musical information to be heard more clearly!
• Richer Sound Field
• Master-Tape Quality Sound!!!
• Delivers what musicians originally intended!

Features:

• Produced using PureFlection (Pure Reflection) Process
• Ultra HD Mastering
• Beautifully packaged
• Playable on ALL CD Players!
• Re-mastered by Michael Bishop at Five/Four Productions, Ohio, USA
• Produced by Winston Ma

Musicians:

• Oscar Peterson, piano
• Milt Jackson, vibes
• Ray Brown, bass
• Karriem Riggins, drums
  

Selections:

1. Ja-da
2. SKJ
3. I Remember Clifford
4. Wnen Summer Comes
5. Blues For JR
6. Nature Boy
7. Bass Solo Medley: Full Moon and Empty Arms/The Very Thought of You/The Work Song
8. Caravan

Recorded Live at the Blue Note November 24-26, 1998.