Well folks...here we are again. Long time friends will recall that this was long one of my Holy Grail's from the Muse catalog. Once I had finally acquired what appeared to be a nice copy I was heartbroken to discover that side one was flawed with a fierce crackle or groove noise that I wasn't able to remove via software nor cleaning. Eventually I tried so many times to clean
side 1 of this record that I likely caused new damage. My attempt to re-rip one last time yesterday was too just too flawed to work with, so I went back to my last, best rip and decided to see if the spectral denoising of Isotope RX4 Advanced could finally rid me of the flaw. It took some experimentation and a couple of junked tries, but I managed to sweep the vast majority of the noise away without messing with the music! The wonders of modern editing software!
So this is still the 16/48 rip from last year, but it is very clearly cleaner and a better listen. I recommend that you upgrade!
Bass – Percy Heath
Drums, Timpani [Tympani], Chimes – Albert Heath
Electric Piano, Piano – Kenny Barron
Flute, Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – Jimmy Heath
Guitar – Ted Dunbar
Trombone – Curtis Fuller
Recorded By – Paul Goodman
Liner Notes – Gary Giddins
Producer – Don Schlitten, Design, Photography By – Don Schlitten
Preceding the Strata East 1975 release "Marchin' On" by two years, this could be considered the first Heath Brothers release. A lovely set of spiritual modal jazz that has that 70's feel I can't resist. All the compositions are originals, written either collectively or individually by the brothers; each one a new gem. For me this one is a classic of the genre.
Excellent kc!!
ReplyDeleteMagnificent! Thanks, KC.
ReplyDeletethank you very much, KC
ReplyDeleteThanks KC "Persistence Pays Off", I enjoyed the lossy version so this should be awesome.
ReplyDeleteThank you, KC! Looking forward to give it a spin tonight.
ReplyDeleteGood lookin date, thanks.
ReplyDeleteMuch appreciated, thanks KC!
ReplyDeleteSpinning this one now - sounds like it's gonna be KILLER. Many thanks, indeed!!
ReplyDeleteGreat album! Thanks ever so much!
ReplyDeleteWonderful stuff. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful. Many thanks!
ReplyDeleteThanks, KC. A very welcome upgrade.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great sounding rip KC - a real pleasure listening to this.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this upgrade!! Outstanding!!
ReplyDeleteMany thanks, KC. Always glad to hear unfamiliar Heaths!
ReplyDeleteGreat album ! Tootie knows how to shake that sound better than anyone. Many thanks, KC.
ReplyDeletethanks a lot Mr KC !
ReplyDeleteWhat a great share. Gracias
ReplyDeleteSounds like a lot of work getting the sound right! Thanks a lot.
ReplyDeleteYes, I also learned a long time ago that the ear/mind "carries" noise, pops, clicks into the music. So I always silence or preferably fade in the beginning of songs. I used "Click Repair" for a long time as it was and still is touted by many to be the best without damaging the music when used judiciously. Then I found iZotope RX Advanced. It, simply put, blows away Click Repair. Capable of so much yet so simple. Thank you for the music.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your dedication and sharing KC. I sympathize completely. I don't have RX advanced, but I use another Izotope product (Ozone 5) for mastering. They seem to design really good software.
ReplyDeleteAwesome KC. Many thanks! This was not even on my radar.
ReplyDeleteTootie Heath is one of the last living greats of that generation. Great lp! Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteI'm curious after reading this. So thanks,KC.
ReplyDeleteHas anyone who had the previous rip compared them?
ReplyDeleteThat's some serious work you've put in there, KC. Much appreciated and a great LP. Many thanks.
ReplyDeleteThank you KingCake, this recording new to me. Thank you for your work of love and share.
ReplyDeleteI have just compared the first part of track 1 and that was enough to demonstrate that your admirable determination has definitely paid of. On the first version I could hear background noise, light crackling, which seems far less noticeable on the new version if it's there at all. No, I've just listened again and I can't hear it at all. There might be a faint hiss but can't be sure about that. Big improvement. Many thanks.
ReplyDeleteI feel like a duty to honor your efforts ! Thank you again, mr KC
ReplyDeleteWonderful share, KC!
ReplyDeleteJust got to this
ReplyDeleteLovely album KC ...and sounds great to me ...but a misspent youth in front of 100w Marshall stacks make me a an unreliable witness !
And your gory details of esoteric vinylism got me hooked !
Cheers Bro
KC: The audio quality is quite good. I think you did some fine work on the digital transfer. I am enjoying the music.
ReplyDeleteBased on your good results I went over to the iZotope web site to see about buying a copy of iZotope RX Advanced. I was stunned to see the software priced at US $1199. You have demonstrated that it does a somewhat better job than ClickRepair. But ClickRepair is priced at US $36 and does a very acceptable job in most situations. For the time being I'm sticking with my paid-for copy of ClickRepair.
In any event, thank you for the Kwanza album. I like it.
After a further 2 listens... just love this album !
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Love the backstory, KC, and glad to see there are people even more sensitive and picky - not to say anal - than I !! As for record restoration programmes, I'm still using a primitive early edition of Magix Audio Lab I bought for £15 back in 2003. Works fine except for some buzzes and noises....too much noise reduction and it sounds like you're listening underwater! Keep up the good work....I'll let you get crazy over such details and just download your fine results!!!
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http://www.embedupload.com/?d=6NSQBBAXMX-Kwanza (The First) - 1974.rar
ReplyDeleteI compared a few selections from both rips. Nice! Quite a reduction in groove noise. Makes it much more fun when you don't have to "fight" the vinyl so much, doesn't it? ;)
ReplyDeleteI'm impressed by your commitment in this matter. huge thanks, Mr;.P.C.
ReplyDeleteThanks KC - I just had to try this one after all these positive comments.
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting. Sendmyway works. Many of the others don't.
ReplyDeleteKC you're very kind !....Big THX for the re post of this GEM !....
ReplyDeleteYep, coming back for second helpings of this fine album. Huge thumbs up for your persistence with the vinyl ripping!
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All thanks to KingCake for his wonderful vinyl rip!
Thanks for your persistence. KingCake. I can't wait to hear the new rip.
ReplyDeleteOutstanding!
ReplyDeleteI haven't been around in awhile but a few years ago your previous site really offered me a foundation in jazz history and culture and it helped better my life. I want to thank you and I'll be back around!
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