Audiophile

Valerie Joyce - New York Blue (SACD Hybrid Stereo)

Blessed with a captivating, richly sonorous singing voice, Japan-born, Seattle-based Valerie Joyc...

Blessed with a captivating, richly sonorous singing voice, Japan-born, Seattle-based Valerie Joyce recorded two albums for audiophile label Chesky Records in the 2000s. The first of them, 2005’s critically acclaimed New York Blue, featured the young singer supported by a crack Big Apple jazz band: formidable pianist Andy Ezrin, alternating bassists John Hebert and Tim Lefebvre, and drum stalwart Gene Jackson. They are augmented on some tracks by the veteran session musician Lawrence Feldman’s...

Paquito D'Rivera - Portraits of Cuba (180g One ...

Portraits Of Cuba reflects the musical odyssey of Paquito D’Rivera, a unique blend of Cuban and J...

Portraits Of Cuba reflects the musical odyssey of Paquito D’Rivera, a unique blend of Cuban and Jazz music that re-affirms both the artist's Cuban roots and his love for the American art form. Far beyond the realm of popular music, it is a jazz musicians's tribute to the enduring legacy of Cuba, beautifully orchestrated by arranger and conductor Carlos Franzetti and impeccably performed by Mr. D'Rivera and eighteen seasoned musicians, each with a proven track record of excellence. Portraits O...

Marta Gomez - Cantos de Agua Dulce (SACD Hybrid...

A landmark 2004 album by Marta Gómez that established her as one of Latin America’s most poetic v...

A landmark 2004 album by Marta Gómez that established her as one of Latin America’s most poetic voices. The recording unites Colombian folk traditions with Latin American rhythms, Spanish flamenco, and jazz harmony across fourteen tracks—twelve of them original—that travel from the valleys of Colombia to the coasts of Peru and beyond. Centered on voice and guitar, the arrangements feature subtle touches of bass, percussion, flute, and accordion, revealing Gómez’s gift for lyrical storytelling...

Alexis Cole - A Kiss In The Dark (180g One Ste...

After eight albums for a variety of labels, New York-born Alexis Cole joined audiophile specialis...

After eight albums for a variety of labels, New York-born Alexis Cole joined audiophile specialist Chesky Records in 2014 for A Kiss In The Dark, which showcased the company’s groundbreaking binaural recording technique. Capturing Cole and her band (guitarist Saul Rubin, saxophonist and clarinet player Dan Block, bassist Pat O’Leary, and drummer Phil Stewart) live using a single hi-res microphone, A Kiss In The Dark found the velour-voiced singer taking a deep dive into ancient jazz history b...

Livingston Taylor - Ink (180g Vinyl LP)

Considered by many fans to be the best album from Livingston Taylor, Ink pays homage to pop songw...

Considered by many fans to be the best album from Livingston Taylor, Ink pays homage to pop songwriting with a collection of richly-realized interpretations, including Gerry Rafferty's "Baker Street." and the great Ray Charles' "Hallelujah, I Love Her So." With his rich vocals, exceptional guitar skills, and meticulous production Ink reveals itself as a document of a man who knows what makes a song a memorable and moving experience. This album, a favorite with audiophiles, will be released on...

Teresa Teng 鄧麗君 - Chang Huan償還 (180g Heaveweigh...

★ Individually numbered, strictly limited edition of 1,000 copies ★ Metal master pressing ★ Newly...

★ Individually numbered, strictly limited edition of 1,000 copies ★ Metal master pressing ★ Newly created 96kHz/24bit WAV master derived from the DSD transfer of the original analog tapes made in 2018 (with the two bonus tracks sourced from 96kHz/24bit WAV files transferred from the original analog tapes in 2025). ★ Gatefold, high-gloss coated jacket + special soft vinyl outer bag ★ Includes lyrics and liner notes ● This best-of compilation from Teresa Teng’s Taurus era (originally released i...