Recent content by cfkane

The Ultra One Step is phenomenal. Easily the best sounding record in my collection.

I was thinking of cancelling my VMP this month, and then they release Freedom Rider. Not cancelling yet.

I pulled the trigger on it. Will give it a try for a month or two and see how it goes. 2 records for $34 doesn't seem too bad a deal.

Didn't see a thread for this. I guess the way it works is you connect your Discogs and/or Spotify account to the service and you get 2 LP's a month curated based on your tastes. Anyone Joined alread and have some feedback on it?

You would never get an argument from me about Frank being the best. There really isn't any contest.

I would be all in for the Basie myself. There would have to be something really special over on Essentials if I was going to swap.

I saw that too. I wonder if they are preparing to close up shop.

Thanks. Any particular album you recommend I start with?

OK Jazz heads, help me out here. I grew up hearing Big Band and New Orleans Jazz. My parents were married during WWII, so there was always Goodman, Miller, Louis Armstrong, etc around, but I didn't hear much 50's and 60s Jazz. I later discovered Gypsy Jazz and have listened to a lot of it, but I...

Not wanting to throw the thread off the subject, but I am super interested in pre-ordering the BOTT One Step from MoFi, but was wondering if anyone has bought a previous One Step release and if the quality is worth the price.

I did the very same thing. I tend to like more of the classics choices, besides, I need to expand my Jazz/soul/blues listening and this is a great way to do it.