Mingus, Charles - Tonight at Noon - Hot Stamper

Mingus, Charles - Tonight at Noon - Hot StamperThis vintage Atlantic pressing has the kind of Tubey Magical Midrange that modern records can barely BEGIN to reproduce. Folks, that sound is gone and it sure isn't showing signs of coming back. If you love hearing INTO a recording, actually being able to "see" the performers, and feeling as if you are sitting in the studio with the band, this is the record for you. It's what vintage all analog recordings are known for this sound. If you exclusively

powerful brass effects everywhere -- every sound an orchestra can produce is found on this record and then some

The trumpets do not get harsh at loud volumes the way they will on

And lack of bass

with plenty of space around the drums

assuming you like jazz fusion

Years later when I heard the real thing

bursting with life and energy -- these are the hallmarks of our truly Hot Stampers

This record has the same kind of amazing sound as the Chabrier disc on London from the same year

This vintage ABC pressing has the kind of Tubey Magical Midrange that modern records can barely BEGIN to reproduce

For those of you playing along at home

All the elements from top to bottom should be heard in harmony with each other

was recorded in the 30th Street Studio