STEREOPHILE'S MICHAEL FREMER TALKS DUKE, LLOYD, CTI AND "GETTING THERE"

DIG FREMER PART 3

[@akidreadstokids1297]

Great video Ken! All vinyl lovers should be grateful for Fremer, who kept the faith during the Digital Dark Ages 😃

[@coolmickey68]

another great video Ken, Michael is a great source of info. follow him all the time, thank you!

[@Localbandography]

Love the Ellington find. I felt the same way when I pulled a 1950 copy of Charlie Parker - Bird Blows The Blues on Dial at Record Archive over Christmas. Crazy to own a prestine 70 year old piece of wax.

[@ancc2281]

Really excellent Vid. You guys are a great combination. Fremer on vinyl with his humour and Ken with the extra pics shots and fill ins. Highly interesting. Highly entertaining. & Fremer just cracks me up. LOVE IT!

[@vinylrules4838]

Thank you Ken! This is great. Love these videos. Keep them coming!

[@Sortirai]

Hi Michael I have this vinyl for 2 years. it is a wonder. sold quite expensive but the quality edition. one of my 5 favorite vinyls

[@1999zrx1100]

Just what we need to get our minds off all the virus talk. Thank You Ken ! You are King of the KZbin world for me. Another classic..Keep it up 👍 😎

[@seand67]

Great video.....I love that 'Sugar' album

[@tonyharrison2542]

Ken, I think this one surely reserves at least a Part II or III. Please...

[@JWD1992]

I know Fremer is not everyone's taste, but the guy really is analog's great champion. He stuck with rekkids all those years when they were no longer "in." I thank him for that and always value his insights. Also, wow, a pre-RIAA microgroove record. I admit I did not entertain that possibility. I assumed the LP came along and everyone said, "Okay, gang, time to use one curve. No more of this 'every label has its own curve' nonsense we've gotten accustomed to with 78s" (and it's not even always 78 RPM). But I forgot that the LP was Columbia's baby while RCA had 45, and these two were competitors.

[@MustangBoss1973]

Soon as I heard smoke a joint I subscribed, I thought I was old to still do that but you made me feel comfortable thanks🤫

[@Maquis1943]

Another great interview, thanks. Also digging the new intro music and typography!

[@MrBouncingDeath]

Anthony Lazaro - Cold (cannot find an instrumental version)

[@risingstarvilla]

Another great! Blues and the Abstract, 2 cover versions, the face cover is the 2nd , the first is the other one which i am lead to believe is an abstract photo of a Double Bass.

[@Dems-fk8sh]

What a great informative video. Thank you all of you guys (& Ken), you're making the world a great place to live.

[@garygray9223]

This video is an example of why we follow your channel and why Michael Fremer should be listened to. Thanks again. Could be a NYC/NJ thing?

[@njuham]

What a treat again. I like Fremer, Guttenberg, Micallef, great info all around, entertaining, funny, and very opinionated and sometimes hostile points of view. I'm learning a lot. My aunt was an au pair in NYC in 1963-1964, came back to Finland with a few records. Grant Green Am I blue (released June 1964 so probably the first pressing), Somethin' Else, Mongo Santamaria Watermelon Man, Ray Charles Recipe for Soul, Sinatra-Basie a historic musical first, Ella Mack the Knife, West Side Story, and something from Getz and Mulligan. All these records were lost in the early 90's.

[@sepiaseraph22]

Thank You. Much appreciated. I do wish you'd given your audience a small taste of the Ellington Masterpieces remastered recording for our edification. Honors and Respects.

[@DismasM]

Another good one. Love Mikey's passion. I found an old copy of Forest Flower at one of my local joints a few weeks ago. Post-It said "G" which stands for NOT GOOD AT ALL!. I didn't know about the Speakers' Corner reissue... These are getting expensive to watch, Ken.

[@timbre7999]

Love Michael's Duke LP and the story behind it. That is the way to find treasures; if it's that old and that interesting, buy it and you may very well be happily surprised.

[@xiigodz]

This stuff is fascinating Ken..... LUV it!!!

[@aikodo22]

Always a treat to watch Michael

[@AnalogPlanet]

Great inserts Ken! I laughed!!!!

[@David12005]

Fremer's knowledge is amazing regarding music and audio. He is also very entertaining to watch. Thanks for posting.

[@biffjohnson7891]

Thanh you very much. Such great perspective I appreciate you

[@jlmain5777]

Ken interviewing Michael reminds me of in the 1980s PBS had a series about mythology with Bill Moyer interviewing the great Joseph Campbell. The two of you are onto something here.

[@mapp4751]

What a fantastic selection of music!

[@fu2588]

'..smoke a joint, lay down a line..' right there with you

[@mattsmith2992]

These Collab videos are top notch ! I wish you guys would stop leading everyone on to the Masterpieces record though. At least until I find one. 😂

[@christophernoto]

Good stuff, guys! I appreciate the recommendations. One thought, though? A list, in the notes with the video, would be nice. I went crazy for a few minutes, until I searched for “Stanley Turrentine, sugar,” rather than “Cree Taylor, sugar!” 😂 Many thanks! 👍👍

[@Josal]

Listening to a great album with a join always great🤙🤙🤙

[@donaldscheer5206]

Just Love Mikey's Love for Vinyl! He Brought Me Back To Vinyl after 30 years of Delusional Digital!....Great Video Ken!!

[@gennaro.di.iorio_photography]

Interesting albums, thanks! What an infinite collection you have, wonderful. Only vinyl listen?

[@AnalogPlanet]

No. See the SACD player streaming DAC behind me...

[@vintagestereocollector4159]

I love his turntables back there very nice 👍

[@jlcougilljr]

Michael is just the fuckin' shit, a true champion of the vinyl record format and god bless him for being so.

[@vintagevinylvets1187]

Great video, we love Michael Fremer!🙏🏻🎧

[@thebostonaudiophile]

Thanks. Some awesome picks!

[@thegrimyeaper]

YES. Another one.

[@derosa1989]

The Ellington record really is fantastic, for two more early Columbia reissues try the Michel Legrand Jazz, and The Sound of Jazz, together that's three of my favourite records i'm likely to never see an original.

[@danehenas]

I've got Originals of all three. Three of my favorites!

[@georgedoughly8682]

All 3 are Great albums!

[@trufnk]

Listening now on Amazon HD

[@joewhip9303]

Mikey may need to upgrade his AD conversion. I have needle drops done at 24/96 by an audio buddy with an insane system. Sound identical to the LP played on the same system.

[@AnalogPlanet]

I'll happily put the Lynx Hilo I use up against whatever his "insane" system! Let's do it.

[@joewhip9303]

Analog Planet maybe in a couple of months, after we aren’t in total lock down.

[@francescotino4627]

Amazing records! Grazie

[@sidvicious3129]

Hi Michael and Ken, The Oliver Nelson “Blues and The Abstract Truth”, the Ampar release is the Original with the first cover. I had a chance to buy it and I researched that record to death and I slept on it and I kick myself every day for not buying it. I’m an avid collector and certain labels are my specialty, which are Bluenote, Impulse, Columbia, Cti and Black Saint, just to name a few. I own that Stanley Turrentine album that Michael is holding, great record. The older Cti have great sound quality and are still not expensive.

[@analoguecity3454]

Record's are like time traveling to me personally! An ALL ANALOG record is like the recording is a stoppage of time! It does take me there literally In my mind! A hi resolution file cut record is really good, but it doesn't quite pull me into that time ( and that studio ) at that time the way An all analog cut record does! Hard to explain!

[@francoisdunord7169]

Love the cti/rudy van gelder records

[@PanAmStyle]

I actually have, and still use, a Dynaco SCA-80Q that was shown briefly during the Charles Lloyd segment. :)

[@stephenmead5488]

My first good(?) integrated amp was a kit built sca 80q. That thing literally shot fire out through the perforated top from time to time. Good times!

[@PanAmStyle]

Stephen Mead Ha ha ha!!! My first SCA-80Q was also a kit. My dad helped me build it (he was an amateur radio guy, knew how to read schematics and solder) - never had a problem with it, but eventually it died or something. My second one was a factory-built unit that a friend gave to me, works well ... within its limits.

[@manardh7387]

I remember 78, a lot of great everlasting Rock and Roll.

[@DonHamlin]

Excellent work.

[@NormDPlume-mc5dh]

! All those Mosaic box sets. Only ever had the Tina Brooks set but had to sell it. Have a small but mighty (mighty small) collection but will never have everything I'd like to. Probably couldn't listen to what I already have in my lifetime so there you go.

[@miguelbarrio]

Michael: What’s your cataloguing method - ie how the hell do you find a record? This is great guys, thx!

[@kenmicallefjazzvinylaudiop6455]

i think he does it by label..

[@AnalogPlanet]

My records are organized by race

[@Slammintone]

Analog Planet best laugh I’ve had all week. Thank you.

[@TheJazzShepherd]

Great stuff... ABC launches Impulse!

[@vcp93]

Fremer is the best. Great interview. Hope this has many, many parts. Cheers! 👽🖖"Na-nu"

[@danmartinez5502]

Great video love the Turrentine on CTI. My stereo a vintage restored Marantz is a fricking time machine .Just saying .

[@Sortirai]

My lp 45pm Exelent album...

[@mymixture965]

Michael is always entertaining, a funny guy with so much knowledge.

[@davecharvella4854]

Excellent!

[@philprocter]

OK, please, what's the piece playing on the intro?

[@turntabillist]

Yeah, hope someone chimes in. I wanna know, too. Even sounded great through my crappy laptop...

[@kenmicallefjazzvinylaudiop6455]

cold---instrumental-version_by_anthony-lazaro_Artlist

[@philprocter]

@@kenmicallefjazzvinylaudiop6455 Thank you VERY much! Another new album...my wife is gonna be just THRILLED! ;-)

[@philprocter]

Oh, man! Streaming only?!?!?!

[@AZCobraman]

There were Spica TC-50s in the '70s?

[@AnalogPlanet]

late '70s unless I'm hallucinating, which is possible...

[@aussie_philosopher8079]

Vinyl is great, so is DSD.

[@alisonwunderland9900]

And what the eff is the "Columbia Curve"? An explanation would have been helpful...

[@kenmicallefjazzvinylaudiop6455]

Now that was easy wasn't it linearaudio.net/sites/linearaudio.net/files/galocollpcurvefinal.pdf

[@Willumsencph]

What is that jazz tune you are thinking over.

[@analoguecity3454]

Was those speakers "wilson watt puppies "?

[@larryshaver3568]

I have that Oliver Nelson album

[@latheofheaven]

I love Michael, I really do, but just for my personal taste, I like what you play in the intros and between a LOT better than what Mr. Fremer recommends. I find that although I frigg'n LOVE the guy, his 'taste' in Jazz and everything really just does not match mine very closely. BUT... I really like what YOU play. MUCH MUCH more engaging! :D

[@MrAlvarochahin]

"you rolling?" Lol

[@mapp4751]

HI what was the opening piece of music? Thanks

[@oscarporteroazcona7585]

ThxK/M✨🥃

[@asufluffhead]

Wait, so lacquers do turn to dust/ooze?

[@marknachmias423]

With resoect to Chad’s reissue, do you have the 33 or 45 RPM?

[@ggladiolus]

Hi mike! Jus off the cuff. This is personal.I know this is an analogue place. But there seems to be some well recorded CDs. My Favourite "Totem, Gabrielle Roth and the mirrors' by raven recording. My request is could you get Chad to check them out?If If, it is possible, could it be pressed, especially 45 rpm. Track 7 on that album is great! Tsk!

[@alexstewart8097]

Arts and emotions =good Politics and emotions = got Us Seattle, Portland, etc, smoking , and not necessarily joints...Great American music on that Ellington recording though.

[@johnsweda2999]

Digital recording losses 2rd harmonics and increases 3rd + harmonics Somebody should ask him what his favourite weed is hahah

[@mtbiker64]

Does anybody know what music is playing at 6:45?

[@kenmicallefjazzvinylaudiop6455]

Dave Stryker big band Lemonade

[@cezarvasile1635]

👌

[@danehenas]

When MIchael's talking about the green label Ellington Materpieces, you show a Morton Gould record. Oops!

[@kenmicallefjazzvinylaudiop6455]

first green label I could find.

[@stereovintage770]

Smoke it get a joint lol 😅

[@abefroman8202]

I love vinyl, but this to the level of mental unwellness! A lot of oil has been sold by Mr Fremer over the years.

[@kenmicallefjazzvinylaudiop6455]

Please cite an instance of Michael's "oil"?

[@abefroman8202]

Ken Micallef Jazz Vinyl Audiophile. Let me see? Telling people that he can hear the difference between £$18000 and $30000 cable. Healing praise on equipment that manufacturers “lend” him for testing. Listening to his extremely expensive setup in a room that looks like a hobo lived in and expecting us to believe that he can pick out all the nuisances and highlights of that said equipment. Face it, you haven’t a leg to stand on. He is a major propagator of the lie that all these silly expensive bits and pieces really make a difference that he can discern. He is a 70 year old man and a self proclaimed expert. It is in his interest to spout this nonsense and you and those like you are either sicker enough to believe it or are in on the con.

[@leiferickson9666]

It's soul/spock then.....🍁

[@nico3641]

I could never really get into the type of Jazz mentioned in this video, but now I know it’s because I never rolled a joint plus scotch. I was trying to listen to them while sober-silly me.

[@kenmicallefjazzvinylaudiop6455]

Blakey, Ellington, Coltrane, Oliver Nelson. Yeah, what jazz fan could possibly like those musicians?

[@MrBrodernafluff]

You sell like Donald Trump 😯

[@kenmicallefjazzvinylaudiop6455]

Amazing how some people are intimidated by knowledge.

[@MrBrodernafluff]

@@kenmicallefjazzvinylaudiop6455 I'm really not, It's just a joke that i know KZbin wouldn't ban me for 😂