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  September 16, 2011

Of the 2 dozen or so organ cd's/sacd's that I own, this one is hands down the best sounding. This is my go to organ disc for inspiration and awe that the king of instruments is capable of delivering. If you only need one organ sacd in your library, this is the one and it's still in print as of 2011.
Virgil Fox Encores        (4 of 4 found this review helpful)
  March 30, 2006

Excellent. One of the few if any Virgil Fox discs in print. Sound is good with some hiss and a very audible truck passing by the church during a quiet passage. This is 3 front channels of sound field for MCH SACD listeners. I like the E. Power Biggs SACD a little better. Sound is very good and it ... more
Rory Gallagher: Big Guns        (1 of 1 found this review helpful)
  July 11, 2005

Let's see, where to begin? The Very Best Of? I don't think so. The Only One Of Rory on SACD thus far? Yes. "He also appeared on two seminal blues recordings: Muddy Waters London Session and Albert King Live"? What about Rory on the "Killer's" (Jerry Lee Lewis for the very uninitiated) London ... more
Jazz Delights        (2 of 2 found this review helpful)
  June 4, 2005

An Opus Jazz sampler that has the widest, deepest soundstage I have ever heard. Lots of traditional jazz here with some dixieland and organ jazz thrown in for good measure. This would be a great demo disc to showcase SACD format. Excellent.
Buster Williams: Griot Liberte        (1 of 1 found this review helpful)
  May 26, 2005

Found this one totally by accident at Borders, SACD in the regular jazz bins. Buster has been a session bass player since 1959. This was done last year (2004) at Rudy Van Gelder's (who has been recording bass players since the early 50's). Also features Lenny White who was beating the skins for ... more

 
 
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