Mark-Almond’s Rising
Maybe (one of) the most perfect disks I own in my collection… of course, I grew up listening to my gorgeous vinyl disc, but I still greatly enjoy this Japanese edition CD.This quite underrated group...
View ArticleIvan passed away…
My friend, my records pusher for 30+ years, an awesome human being, a music hedonist and an avid cyclist… suddenly passed away in the sleep.… and I’m devastated.😔
View ArticleThe Happy Audiophiles
Our happiness gets smaller as we get older. As children, our joys are simple and abundant: a sunny day, a favorite toy, a loving hug. Our smiles are wide, our laughter contagious.But as we grow older,...
View ArticleJust an old door 💫
The old door of The Troubadour Folk Club.It was at 265 Old Bromton Rd, London.Probably must be London's oldest continously running Folk-club, since 1956.Martin Winsor and Redd Sullivan were the...
View ArticleSchopper’s bronze platter for Thorens TD-124
A gorgeous Swiss-made product (with a bit of Italian’s artisan artistry to restore it to brand-new shiny appearance 😉😏😉) which pushes the classic turntable even higher… it sounds soooo right and...
View ArticleMy Studietto at Goto’s Hall of Fame in Japan
At Tomohiro-san’s workshop in Osaka, Japan.Thanks to my pal Liam Porr for sharing.💫
View ArticleA Dadaist act…
This is not a ReVox… … it’s a banana 😏😉😏(Actually a friend laser-proofing)💫
View ArticleToumani Diabate passed away ❤️🩹
A big tree has fallen…From Derek Gripper, his long time friend and collaborator:“ Doc. You were the greatest of inspirations to me. I have played two composer’s music without stopping for twenty...
View ArticleWolfgang Dauner - Output (ECM 1006 - 1970)
This was my first (of hundreds to come) ECMs’… this disc and music sure changed my life!I vaguely remember I was - of course - attracted by the cover; the shop owner in Padua never listened to it...
View ArticleSooooooo saaaaad news 😥😥😥 John Mayall passed away 😥😥😥
I swear: I’m right now listening to beloved “Bare Wires” and yesterday I enjoyed “USA Union” and “Blues from Laurel Canyon”… and I just read the news.John Mayall has been a constant musical presence...
View ArticleJohanna Martzy’s 100th anniversary edition 💎💫💎
These 100% made in Switzerland 🇨🇭 masterpieces are a true musical statement, a labor of love of my friend Jürg Schopper whose good taste and unique tape library are world renowned.He was able in...
View ArticleRoy Halee 🥇
Roy Halee with Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel - Columbia Studios New York, NY - Original Studio B, 52nd Street, console used for 8-Track recording. "Bridge Over Troubled Water" session, CBS .Roy Decker...
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