In Reply to: Simply superb new tape posted by Victor Khomenko on March 27, 2020 at 11:12:01:
Dear All,
If you are thinking of taking advantage of the current sale of $150.00 for any direct tape I sell, now is the time to speak up. I have started running today and need to know what further copies of what to set up and run for.
I hope you'll order soon, as I invested all of IPI's funds into raw materials (tape, boxes, reels, labels) so I would not run out during this period and with the belief you would all order tape during this time. I wanted to be able to fill any orders that came in.
Please let me know even if you're only getting one tape you're saving money and bringing yourself some pleasure.
Several of you have asked me for desert island recommendations, whether a direct copy or not. I'll do my best to recommend:
1. For sound and musicianship
A. Dee Alexander — stunning sound and musicianship. Doesn't get much better.
B. Mark Colby — just gorgeous music and sound. One of my Canadian customers reminded me of how beautiful this tape is.
C. John Wojciechowski Quartet — as natural sound as I"ve done... but if you prefer an organ in there:
D. George Fludas — Organ Quartet or Greg Ward — Organ Quartet.
E. Jeremy Kahn Duets — My purest recording with only one stereo mic. I'll never beat it as to natural space. Everyone with a tape deck should own this.
2, For Music orientation:
A. Frank Strazzeri— studio style sound and one of the best piano trio outings ever in jazz.
B. Clare Fischer — Love Song or State of His Art. Recorded with a Stellavox SP7 and just intimate with serious piano playing.
C. Warne Marsh at the Icehouse — True unmitigated genius improviser. Dry and intellectual but no one is like Warne Marsh.
3. Audio Demonstration
A. Joe Policastro Jeru — Great presence while still being natural. Very engaging and impactful. Very popular tape.
4. Slightly edgy, not wholly straight ahead jazz, a bit avant.
A. Jason Roebke — stunning musicianship and sound. True Chicago jazz, just a bit quirky.
B. Greg Ward Trio — Same description as A above — stunning musicianship and sound. True Chicago jazz, just a bit quirky.
C. Mike Garson — Superb sound quality but very deep, complex playing. Not for the light listener. But if you wish to expand your jazz ear this might be the ticket. David Bowie's piano player.
D. Lee Konitz — European flavored jazz. Very intellectual jazz with little blues feel to it. Brilliant playing.
Direct Tapes:
Joe Policastro Jeru
Neal Alger Brazilian Quartet
Greg Ward Organ Quartet
Reggie Thomas Trio
Bill Carrothers - Xmas music
Bill Carrothers — Yellow Rose
George Fludas Organ Quartet
John Wojciechowski Quartet
Matt Ulery — Trio
Patrick Godon — Selections (classical)
Winston Choi — Schubert Opus 90 Impromptus (classical)
Winston Choi - Schubert Impromptus Opus 142
Greg Ward Trio
Makaya McCraven Quartet
Howard Levy - Chicago Meeting
Dee Alexander — Magic
Mark Colby Quartet
Bobby Broom Trio — Sweet And Lovely
Mike Garson — Monk Fell on Me Side I
Mike Garson — Monk Fell on Me Side II
Jason Roebke Shimmering
Jeremy Kahn — Duets
Jonathan
Myles B. Astor
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Follow Ups
- RE: Simply superb new tape - Myles B. Astor 11:44:13 04/05/20 (1)
- I think I have all of them - Victor Khomenko 13:18:05 04/05/20 (0)