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Andrea Pozza Trio – Sweet Lorraine (2005) [Japan 2018] [SACD / Venus Records – VHGD-271]

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Title: Andrea Pozza Trio – Sweet Lorraine (2005) [Japan 2018]
Genre: Jazz
Format: SACD ISO + DSF DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC

Italian pianist Andrea Pozza, influenced by Wynton Kelly, Hampton Hawes, and Red Garland, showcases his lyrical and sophisticated straight-ahead jazz style on a 2005 Venus Records debut album, reissued as a deluxe gate-fold edition. Recorded with bassist Luciano Milanese and drummer Stefano Bagnoli, this piano trio album features well-known standards, introducing Pozza’s talent to Japanese audiences who now regard him as a top Italian jazz pianist. Highlights include a swinging “Yesterdays,” a lyrical “Sweet Lorraine” with a notable Milanese solo, and a dreamy solo rendition of Billy Strayhorn’s “Orson.” Pozza’s gift for ballads shines in Duke Ellington’s “All Too Soon,” using extensive sustain pedal, while he delivers a brisk “Poor Butterfly” without its verse, making this a strong and thrilling album recommended for jazz enthusiasts.

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Andrea Castelfranato – Anxanum (2019) [SACD / Fonè – SACD204]

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Title: Andrea Castelfranato – Anxanum (2019)
Genre: Jazz
Format: SACD ISO + DSF DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC

Anxanum, an album from Italian Fonè Records, features guitarist Andrea Castelfranato performing 13 tracks, including his original compositions and songs inspired by Sting, Pino Daniele, Al DiMeola, John Lennon, and Paul McCartney, played on acoustic and nylon string guitars in fingerstyle. Recorded in the acoustically remarkable ancient cellar of Palazzo di Scoto di Semifonte in Certaldo Alto, Giulio Cesare Ricci used Neumann valve microphones and DSD with dCS AD/DA converters, capturing unedited performances. Track 9, “Mediterranean Sundance,” is a standout for its exceptional guitar work, making Anxanum a reference for DSD and audiophile recording enthusiasts.

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Andrea Bocelli, London Symphony Orchestra, Lorin Maazel – Sentimento (2002) [SACD / Philips Classics – 470 620-2]

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Title: Andrea Bocelli, London Symphony Orchestra, Lorin Maazel – Sentimento (2002)
Genre: Classical
Format: MCH SACD ISO + DSF DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC

Though Andrea Bocelli kicks off SENTIMENTO with a 20th Century piece, the stately setting of Rodrigo’s “En Aranjuez con tu amor,” the balance of the album wisely focuses on one of the renowned vocalist’s greatest strengths, the Romantic period, as Rodrigo quickly gives way to the more sprightly feel of Leoncavallo’s “Mattinata.” After moving arrestingly through similar fare, Bocelli bookends things nicely by closing with a pair of canzonas from Tosti; the passionate, poignant “‘A vucchella” and the quietly elegant “Vorrei morire,” followed immediately by Donaudy’s “Vaghissima sembianza,” which ends things on a fulsome, appropriately romantic (with a small “r”) note. Throughout SENTIMENTO, the sympathetic accompaniment of the London Symphony Orchestra, masterfully conducted by Lorin Maazel, provides the perfect instrumental setting for Bocelli’s evocative voice.

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Andrea Bocelli – Andrea (2004) [Special Edition] [SACD / Philips Classics – 9867972 ]

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Title: Andrea Bocelli – Andrea (2004) [Special Edition]
Genre: Classical, Vocal
Format: MCH SACD ISO + DSF DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC

Andrea (2004), Andrea Bocelli’s tenth studio album and fifth pop release, topped the Dutch Albums Top 100, charted for 33 weeks, and earned gold certification. As the world’s leading crossover artist, Bocelli balances classical and pop audiences with skillful artistry. The album reflects a more hands-on approach by Bocelli in its conception and production. “Sin Tu Amor” blends his voice with the Gipsy Kings’ Iberian folk-pop, creating a rich fusion. “Where Love Goes,” a duet with 11-year-old Holly Stell from The Lazarus Child, exudes liturgical grace. “Tu Ci Sei” echoes the romanticism of “Con Te Partirò,” maintaining Bocelli’s signature style. The single “Dell’Amore Non Si Sa,” arranged by Mauro Malavasi (Romanza, Sogno), is a dramatic showcase of Bocelli’s vocal power. The SACD format enhances the album’s lush orchestrations and Bocelli’s emotive delivery. Bocelli’s taste and vocal prowess elevate the crossover genre, redeeming its reputation. Andrea expands his international appeal, solidifying his status as a global musical icon.

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Anatole Fistoulari, Paris Conservatoire Orchestra – Ballet Music From The Opera (1960) [APO 2017] [SACD / Analogue Productions – CAPC 2400 SA]

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Title: Anatole Fistoulari, Paris Conservatoire Orchestra – Ballet Music From The Opera (1960) [APO 2017]
Genre: Classical
Format: SACD ISO + Hi-Res FLAC

Anatole Fistoulari was always a specialist in the interpretation of ballet music. He was also, a noted conductor of Tchaikovsky and the Russian School, as well as romantic and impressionistic French music. This album, originally released in 1960, features selections from William Tell, Khovantchina, Aida, and Samson and Delilah, performed by the Paris Conservatoire Orchestra conducted by Fistoulari. Recorded by renowned Decca audio master Kenneth Wilkinson, it shares most of that disc’s electrifying sound. Very lively midrange with superbly coherent staging, top rank clarity and deep, powerful and well-defined bass.

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Anastasia Lyutova & The Band – Some Like It Jazz (2019) [Japan] [SACD / Venus Records – VHGD-344]

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Title: Anastasia Lyutova & The Band – Some Like It Jazz (2019) [Japan]
Genre: Jazz
Format: SACD ISO + Hi-Res FLAC

Young Russian jazz vocalist Anastasia Lyutova and her band of wonderful musicians including Sergey Baulin (tenor sax), Alexey Podymkin (piano), Vladimir Koltsov-Krutov (double bass) and Alexey Bekker (drums), perfom a set of jazz standards.

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Ana Caram – Rio After Dark (1989) [Reissue 2002] [SACD / Chesky Records – SACD241]

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Title: Ana Caram – Rio After Dark (1989) [Reissue 2002]
Genre: Jazz
Format: MCH SACD ISO + Hi-Res FLAC

Ana Caram, a São Paulo-born composer, vocalist, and guitarist, is known for her delicate, vibrato-less soprano and versatile delivery, excelling in both melodic ballads and lively sambas. Her debut U.S. album, Rio After Dark (1989, Chesky Records), evokes the timeless sound of 1962 bossa nova, as if untouched since “Desafinado.” A protégé of Antonio Carlos Jobim, Caram skillfully applies bossa nova styling to contemporary songs like Djavan’s works and Carole King’s “You’ve Got a Friend.” Her slightly off-pitch vocals, typical of seductive Brazilian singers, add charm, complemented by her João Gilberto-inspired guitar rhythms. Caram contributes original tracks like “Renovação” and “Rainbow,” rooted in classic bossa nova. Jobim guests on piano and vocals for “Meditation” and “Anos Dourados,” with his groans captured in Chesky’s meticulous recording. Paquito D’Rivera’s clarinet shines on “O Que Vier Eu Traço,” and his alto sax, echoing Stan Getz, elevates “La Cumbia.” Steve Sacks’ alto flute and subtle percussion by Carlos Alberto de Oliveira and Café enhance the album’s spare, low-key texture. The SACD’s high-fidelity production appeals to purist bossa nova fans, offering a pristine listening experience. Rio After Dark showcases Caram’s artistry, blending tradition with fresh interpretations, making it a standout in the genre.

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Ana Caram – Hollywood Rio (2004) [SACD / Chesky Records – SACD284]

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Title: Ana Caram – Hollywood Rio (2004)
Genre: Jazz
Format: MCH SACD ISO + Hi-Res FLAC

A superior Brazilian jazz singer, Ana Caram takes a slight detour on this SACD, stretching her repertoire while mostly still performing in a style influenced by bossa nova. One does not get to hear such songs as “I’m Getting Sentimental Over You,” “Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head,” “Smile,” and “As Time Goes By” in a bossa nova setting that often. Also unusual is that Michel Freidenson plays all of the instruments other than the reeds (which are performed by Lawrence Feldman), and most of his electronic instruments sound real enough not to be an issue. The focus throughout is on Caram’s lovely voice and she excels on this material, showing that it really is not what you sing but how you sing it. Recommended.

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Ana Caram – Blue Bossa (2001) [SACD / Chesky Records – SACD226]

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Title: Ana Caram – Blue Bossa (2001)
Genre: Jazz, Bossa Nova
Format: MCH SACD ISO + Hi-Res FLAC

Ana Caram is an excellent singer and guitarist of Brazilian music, but this set lacks any real surprises. She only plays guitar on one song, sticking to singing while being backed by a rhythm section and the saxophones of Paulo Levi. The selections all date from the 1960s (other than her original “Pura Luz”) and Caram is mostly cast in the role of Astrud Gilberto, performing Jobim tunes (including “Desafinado,” “Corcovado,” and “Triste”) and other tunes from the era, including “Blue Bossa,” “Fly Me to the Moon,” and Baden Powell’s “So Por Amor.” The results are pleasant but very predictable, with no real chances being taken nor any fresh light shone on the veteran warhorses.

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Anonymous 4 – The Origin of Fire: Music and Visions of Hildegard von Bing (2005) [SACD / Harmonia Mundi – HMU 807327]

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Title: Anonymous 4 – The Origin of Fire: Music and Visions of Hildegard von Bing (2005)
Genre: Classical
Format: MCH SACD ISO + Hi-Res FLAC

Anonymous 4’s The Origin of Fire: Music and Visions of Hildegard von Bingen (2005, Harmonia Mundi) is their final SACD, marking the end of their 18-year career in 2004. Focusing on 12th-century mystic Hildegard of Bingen, the album explores the Pentecostal theme of the “Fiery Spirit” through her emotional chants, including the hymn O ignee spiritus and key antiphons. The program contextualizes Hildegard’s works with hymns and sequences her convent sisters sang daily, enhancing historical authenticity. Unlike their earlier 11,000 Virgins (1997), this collection sets Hildegard’s text-only visions to medieval recitation tones, a novel approach for recorded psalm tones. Anonymous 4’s four female voices—Marsha Genensky, Susan Hellauer, Johanna Maria Rose, and Jacqueline Horner-Kwiatek—deliver pure, resonant performances, though some critique the vibrato-heavy style compared to earlier recordings. The SACD’s high-resolution stereo and surround sound, captured in a resonant church acoustic, amplify the ethereal quality of the monophonic chants. The 64-minute album, with 17 tracks, balances Hildegard’s soaring melodies and the grounding liturgical framework. Detailed liner notes by Susan Hellauer provide scholarly insight into the selections and context. This release, a fitting capstone to Anonymous 4’s legacy, appeals to early music enthusiasts and those drawn to Hildegard’s mystical vision. It stands out for its innovative integration of vision texts and liturgical settings, cementing the group’s impact on medieval music revival.

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