Blue Note Tone Poet: Sony Clark: My Conception + Small Announcement at the End

[@felipeopazomusic]

Hi Michael, when you hear any distortion in Rudy Van Gelder recordings, it's because he was known for recording as "hot" as he could, that way he got his sound, but since he was mixing in the spot (while recording), sometimes if the musician played louder or closer to the mic, we got a little distorsion. I'm getting the Sonny Clark this week, can't wait!

[@jimyager9041]

I agree THIS IS A OUTSTANDING RELEASE! Beautiful textures with spectacular musicians!

[@terrywho22]

As a jazz fan, it's wonderful to see the positive response these Blue Note releases are getting. 10 years ago, I was concerned that the remaining interest in jazz was waining, but it's so nice to see a concentrated resurgence in interest in some of the greatest music ever made. Waiting for my copy, but this Sonny Clark release is just too good and star-filled to pass on... thank you to Michael for being our VC emissary for these fantastic releases.

[@ScottTice1971]

This just may be my favorite Tone Poet so far. Perfect time in history with THE major players and they just crush it! Soooooooo good.

[@MrLovell1971]

Michael awesome review Sonny Clark piano playing is so rhythmic and melodic . Donald Byrd trumpet playing to me is so over the top never heard Byrd follow so excellent man this album should of been released during the 60s it’s amazing . Essential Tone poet in my book. Lovellandrew

[@Tripsanshul]

I am new to jazz, more of a rock fan. My recent hobby of collecting jazz records has got so much better with your videos. Thank you and keep up the great work!

[@clivesnowden4348]

Hey Michael, your beautiful dogs are beginning to steal the show! : ) ) . . . But seriously, a great week for Blue Note releases. I think my favourite has been the McCoy Tyner album. But they've all been good.

[@Markymarkvinylnut]

EXPANSIONS is glorious! Wonderful! What a fab TP.. Will need to check out My Conception..gr8 vid as always.. thank you

[@jeffwhitehead6268]

What a wonderful album. I REALLY hope they release the 3 bonus tracks with Kenny Burrell someday, either as “Sonny Clark Quintets” as intended, or as “Cool Struttin’ Vol 2” as it was in Japan. As happy as I am to have this on vinyl, it’s hard to listen to the album without those three incredible tracks now. Maybe a RSD release idea for Blue Note?!

[@NextPlayRecords]

Yes this one sounds great. Must have very fresh tapes! I really enjoy that stereo set up on this one. Nothing wrong with being happy and excited about the TPs. Wayne Shorter All Seeing Eye coming soon!

[@dank.6942]

2 years late to this video and this recording... What an album! Like you said a "constellation" of some of the biggest, brightest stars in all of Jazz...and every player (& this pressing) sounds incredible. A perfect 10. Paul Chambers is a supernova. Go buy this record!!

[@DC-xx4kv]

Michael thx for the review. I didn’t get this one before your review. I just ordered it. I trust your evaluation as I have watched your for some time now. Have a great weekend.

[@brucegibson7665]

Good video mike! I'll pick up that selection tomorrow, great review! Bruce in Santa Cruz

[@jimyager9041]

Also Paul Chambers is breathtaking on this Lp.

[@u2acrobata]

hello Michael !! Greetings from Potugal ... 1st of all let me say that i love your vids, the passionate way that you talk about vinyl ... and music ... it's really "catchy" i cant stop watch it ... i've learnt a lot watching your videos ... thanks for "oppening" my music taste for (to me) new artists, and sounds, but specially for giving me hints to choose the "right" 1st choices in so many iconic artists that i've always wasnt sure with wich "albuns" to start adding to my vinyl colletion ... For that tips .. and "orientation" ... i'm so so so thankful to you ... Thanks (Obrigado) ... in your videos i got to know the Vinyl Storage Solutions from your suggestions ... i got my 1st order as i saw it in your vid ... i bought ... 4mil double pocket double flap + 4mil double pocket with (resealabe) ... that said ... i've been watching your vids and i realised that with non gatefold LP's you tend to put the vinyl oppening on the side, and not on the top of the "double pocket sleeves", you insert the ninyl horizontaly, is that so ? ... ... i am doing it too ... ... cause i think that this is makes the vinyl spine (and the pressed title") more clear and readable) ... do you prefer using it this way too ? ... now that i'm planning to do a my 2nd order from VSS ... i'm trying to figure out what choices are better to me ... if i keep the vinyl openning from the side, i'de better choose more of the one flap only (tukable or resealable) ... if i rather use it the opening from the top ... it would be better to choose "double tuckuble flap" ... i dont know what to do .... lol ... ... i bet i'll be ordering both ... aahahah ;) Once again Thanks for sharing you passion and knowlege for music its been a great company and a great form of learning to me thanks once again Rui from Portugal

[@martinjn2920]

I wonder what people expect from a 1959 recording, I hope that it is not the squashed, compressed and ruined sound that we get from many of today’s recordings, it’s great hearing the music as it was played, I can live with the pseudo stereo I find it engaging as one member of ‘the band’ does their solo. You have me listening to music that I would never have considered before, thanks for getting me hooked on this great jazz sound.

[@heribertovalentin1563]

Hi Micheal....I bought the Sonny Clark and it sounds fantastic....love the Tone Poet series....I got to check out the McCoy Tyner one....these 50s and 60s recordings sound great....better than some recordings made today.....I know it's evening by you but It's early afternoon by me....time to shop for some more Jazz records....😊.....all the best !!!! Ed in New York 😎🗽🌁🌧

[@ClausHensingDenmark]

Michael - the CD was not invented in 1979 😉 Thanks for being specific and detailed in your description 👍 Great presentation.

[@wordtoyou4395]

I enjoy your videos and hope that you are able to resolve the camera issues one day. Cheers!

[@markwilding3828]

heads up... 20% sale at Blue Note for next few days. Includes Tone Poets and pre-orders.

[@PatCousins]

I thought "ping pong" means the sound goes back and forth between left and right, like a ping pong delay effect for guitar. I would call this "hard panned".

[@davidjurney]

Mine is on its way. Can't wait.

[@leon9021]

Has the Chet Sings been repressed? Also yes, for some reason a lot of Byrd recordings from Blue Note distort because of mic overloading. Its not too uncommon either, Byrd in Flight has a lot of it. Not sure what you mean by the skating effect however. IGD is mainly due to a decrease in rotation speed.

[@Alan_Always]

The Japanese releases were in stereo and the only other US release (on CD with bonus tracks) was mono.

[@simonblack301]

Great update. Is there any way you could talk your bestie Chad into reissuing audiophile releases of the Fall, Kraftwerk, Autechre, Bauhaus, Throbbing Gristle, Zoviet France, Can, Radiohead, and Boards of Canada??? UHQR's of Bend Sinister, OK Computer, Eostre and Incunabula would be exquisite but I realize that is a stretch! You are the only one who could do this! If not, would you consider starting a Europe based audiophile reissue label to accomplish this spectacular mission?

[@Michael45RPM]

zoviet france has perfect remaster from vod! autechre do Not Need That too the originals are Great

[@simonblack301]

@@Michael45RPM I will check them out! In the future I hope you focus more on your 15 top place artist's catalogues.

[@johnduff3914]

05:53 I read there were lots of people back then (and today) who didn't like the way RVG recorded pianos.

[@kjbiz]

Thanks for the constant introduction on these. I am going to bite the bullet. Can I ask where did you get your record covers and inner sleeves. I may have missed it. 🙏

[@jerrysnead2842]

As old as I am, nice video Michael

[@kenmicallefjazzvinylaudiop6455]

Come back in print? They will never be out of print. This is not record store day, not limited quantities. it may take time to repress, but they will never go out of print for the foreseeable future.

[@davep.7737]

Does anyone know how many copies are pressed from each tone poet? Is it always the same number or varies?

[@thomasedward2231]

I’d preferred the early ones all be in mono to be honest but not at the expense of not having them at all

[@nickghough]

Dear Michael. Apologies if you’ve answered this before but could you tell me which double outer sleeves you use? Thank you very much. Nick

[@Michael45RPM]

They are from: Vinyl Storage Solution

[@Vaga365]

Ahh, The question that will always be asked.

[@nickghough]

And a supplementary question … which size did you get for the Tone Poets records? I see VSS recommend the larger size. Thank you!

[@markwallis1454]

Gotta love that dog

[@yetiplay]

Hi Michael. I am sure you post this once a day- sorry in advance, but could you tell me what sleeves you use for gatefold LP's? Also, do you use a special brand for larger size jackets?

[@Michael45RPM]

a video is comming very soon

[@vinylbuzzard9709]

Michael, Would you say its safe to buy Blue Note Classic Series again after Art Blakey Moanin and Cannonball Adderley Something else were made with some of the worst condition vinyl i have seen. I had to stop buying after receiving them. Also do you have any info on what they were doing there.

[@mikecoffee100]

who is going to take over after Kevin

[@cezarvasile1635]

👌

[@vinylmine]

Can you post a link to your Discord please?

[@jabensergei]

Michael, you were doubting for the 1st time with TP, hmm, whats up mate? Cheers

[@Michael45RPM]

did I?

[@jabensergei]

@@Michael45RPM Ok, ok, just teasing you:-) Have you ordered Janos Starker Bach suites by SpeakersCorner? Cheers

[@Michael45RPM]

no I have not I have the AP box

[@jabensergei]

@@Michael45RPMInteresting. You do have MM and AP of Kenny and Grant, but you got Classic series anyway. You should have better excuse than that, cos we need your comparison:-)

[@doctormexico6992]

Amazing release! Do you think collecting the Tone Poet Releases is a good iedea from a investment point of view? I don't think we will see such releases much in the future.

[@Michael45RPM]

i am quite sure Doc

[@ScottTice1971]

Buy first presses to invest… buy Tone Poets to enjoy!

[@snapcracklenpop821]

@@ScottTice1971 Agreed. If these things aren’t disappearing off the shelves now, they never will. One of my locals is stuffed full of them all the way back to the first ones issued. And what about when people get bored with vinyl amd start dumping collections? Vinyl will pass.

[@anthonysmith4449]

I think as long as Blue Note titles have strong interest, they will appreciate. But, I think it will be a couple of years before we see a Tone Poet release with a FMV over a $100. It will also depend how long they will stay in print.

[@Digginbehindthedikes]

Buy these for the music or leave them in the bin for someone else to enjoy would be my answer.

[@mp1450]

Michael, please stop telling people to buy the TP as early as possibile because I want to get mine for sure😄😎 great vide, enjoy weekend

[@kyoban6673]

Could you talk a bit more about your opinion on the actual music/album and not only the quality of sound, packaging...?