Underrated Japanese Jazz Label – Venus Records
Mr. Hara is Rudy Van Gelder of Japan.
Mr. Hara taken from an interview with Disk Union.
Mr. Hara is Rudy Van Gelder of Japan.
Mr. Hara taken from an interview with Disk Union.
Welcome to the JBJ audio lab!I think this time sound comparison is interesting…2 Blue Note Premium reissues!Sonny Clark Cool Struttin’ Toshiba EMI Premium reissue TOJJ series vs King Record Premium reisssueI have not featured this TOJJ Toshiba reissue before, but they used the original RVG master tape and mastering and cutting were done here in…
Welcome back again to JBJ Jazz Lab.Yes, this time, The battle is fierce and interesting!Bill Evans Portrait In Jazz Polydor Japan reissue in the mid 70’s and Victor Music Japan reissue in the mid 80’s.This is my 1st time obtaining these copies at the same time.As you know, Victor music reissues are common, either SMJ…
I somethimes get theseBlue Note UA Blue White Label Pressingsand most of the time, I was just amazed at the great pressing quality/condition and sound quality, especially MONO pressings.This is a sample of Blue Note UA Blue White label MONO pressing, Hank Mobley BLP 1560. The pressing quality, and sound quality are just amazing! like…
It is funny that in the early 80’s, King Record reissued some Blue Note titles with K18P series.Not many collectors point out these titles are great in terms of sound quality…But as I have listened to those, the sound is really stable and clearer and deeper. Really good!!Another funny fact with this series is that some…
Yes, the album I am talking about this time isTokyo Blues by Horace SilverAs you look at the front cover, 2 beautiful ladies are featured right? They are Japanese and one of them is a kind of celebrity. The lady on the left hand side is called,Masako IdemitsuOne of the daughters of a Japanese tycoon…
You know what?In our place, now the winter is over and our Sakura (Cherry Blossom) is blooming! I am in a short break, looking at Sakura, sipping a cup of coffee!What a treasure! with no need of social distancing and mask!By watching this short video, I hope and pray that you too, can feel a…