Stan Getz – Joao Gilberto* – Getz / Gilberto #2

Good surprise. The lack of info made me think twice, but this is a good and dynamic copy. Sounds great.

No other copies to compare; while doesn’t hold a candle to the other Getz/ Gilberto audiophile releases (AP etc.) - this is a compelling recording and the music is enjoyable beyond words.

Can someone please comment on the quality of this? Words

A beautiful live concert, recorded in '64, 1/2 with Stan getz quartet, the second half is Joao Gilberto playing with a different quartet. At no time do Gilberto and Getz play together. Carnegie Hall audience is formal and lively. Both bands perform an amazing set, in the pocket and confident.

Gary Burton appears on vibes on Side A and brings his wonderful outside approach to the ensemble. Getz highlights include "Here's That Rainy Day" and "Stan's Blues". Gilberto highlights include "Meditacion" and "O Pato", two crowd pleasers. Joao's light and rhythmic guitar really establishes the bossa feel with his 1/2 reverse clave on Meditation.

Very clean pressing, nice full sound with good dynamics. Some top detail is lost being a live capture, but lovely.

4 stars. Recommended.

Can anyone comment on how this reissue sounds and if it has the same problems with the first track on Side A as the Japanese pressing from 1982?

First track side A has got some serious out-of-phase/filtering or whatever it is going on, the rest sounds stellar with open, dynamic and warm sound like you'd expect from an otherwise well made Japanese pressing.

Great Brazillion flavored Jazz lead by Getz. Great sound as well!

The pressing is outstanding... The sound just dead center in the middle. Wonderful mono record AAA++++

Am still wondering what happened to the first track. Absolutely stellar sounding recording, mastering and perfect pressing. Just always gotta skip the first track.

Did not listen to this record in months, put it on the platter today again and was quite, quite shocked by how terrible the first song on Side A sounds - could not even finish the song or go on for more than 30 secs. I already considered selling the record when hearing this, I thought due to the recent, big upgrades in super high quality audio reproduction equipment I made I may not have noticed how bad it is initially. Went to check with the second and third track and was stunned to see they sound TOTALLY perfect. Sweet! Second side is fine as well, but what the heck happened to the first track? 😮