Lush Life Pink Vinyl

Amazon currently sells 3 or 4 different versions of this record on vinyl. This one is on the Wax Time record label. I own about 10 other records on Wax Time and all are excellent. This one is, too. the pressing is virtually flawless, flat, no pops/ticks, and no surface noise. The sound quality is excellent--clear, warm, and more alive sounding than the CD (I also own the CD). It's great for a normal-priced 33rpm record. If you can get this as a double-LP 45rpm record on Analogue Productions or Mobile Fidelity Sound, it would probably sound better, but it would probably cost around $50.I bought this from Amazon about 10 days ago when the price was $25. Today, the price is $15. That's a bummer for me, but even at the higher price I will definitely get more than my money's worth from this wonderful music and excellent pressing.I own this LP but not any of the other versions Amazon is selling. All are priced around $15 to $25. I had a long exchange with Amazon customer service to ask them about the differences, and did not learn anything. I asked them to have someone look into the differences between the various versions of Lush Life LPs and update the product page for each version with specific information about it so that others could decide. Amazon has not done so.I can't tell you which version sounds best, I can only tell you that THIS version - on Wax Time - sounds great and is well worth $25 (and a steal for $15).The music itself was recorded in 1957, except the title track which was recorded in January 1958. This is a time when Trane's first style was mature and lovely, harmonic with occasional "sheets of sound" barrages of notes that from a lesser player would sound like noise but sounds very musical from Trane. He was beginning to develop what would become his second, more modal style that we hear fully on the Impulse classic quartet records in the early to mid '60s.Lastly, this particular version of the Lush Life LP has a bonus track, "Slowtrane", which is maybe a different take of "Trane's Slow Blues". It is excellent and worth having, but not essential. Some of the other versions Amazon is selling do not have this bonus track.

Half of this set features Trane with a piano-less trio behind him, which is unusual. The playing is solid, and it is cool to hear him working on the title track. Of course he'd return to "Lush Life" later, with Johnny Hartman- you can hear him working out his approach on this side, just as you can on other comparatively early recordings from this period. His sound is unmistakable, of course. Recommended for listeners who are looking for some music from Coltrane that is a bit unfamiliar

was hoping for s little something in a little different style from artist but turned out to be about the same as other presentations where he seems to get paid for most notes he can play in shortest period of time.

Lo compré para mi suegro, que es audiófilo, y él me dice que esperaba más considerando que era un disco recomendado en Audiophile.

The interesting thing about this Cd is the tracks where the mysterious (ABSENT) piano player is not. I suspect that(even though his name is not mentioned), it was probably Red Garland, who was fired for being late by Miles Davis. The Cd is examplary of Coltrane developing what was to be called by Cannonball Adderley :sheets of sound." I think it is one of Coltrane's early best, next to Soultrane. Lush Life is absolutely beautiful.

One of the best recordings of the great Jazz master. The purity and density of Coltrane's sound on the saxophone remain striking, as well as the original development of melodic lines. His unique technical skills and his natural lyricism are particularly suited for ballads, in particular the landmark tune 'Lush life'. A truly classical work.

I'm not a jazz expert or anything, but this album is beautiful. You can put it on at any time. It suits all moods. Also, the production on it is amazing. Such a crisp, clean, warm sound on this record. The awesome pink vinyl is just icing on top.

Having spent a little time at the Village Vanguard many years ago, this nostalgic CD brings back memories of the giant in bebop jazz. This view of Coltrane at his best provides insight to his genius prior to moving into the avant-guard later in his career. This CD is highly recommended.

CD Review: OJC release, Prestige 7188 CD release 1987The sound quality is reasonable but there is a lack of crispness and immediacy. The sound is not bad when the instruments are playing solo’s. During more complex passages the details and tone seem to get lost.There is also a lack of space and presence, perhaps the recordings have been heavily compressed. These are early analogue to CD transfers so perhaps that’s where the problem lies?A pattern seems to be emerging with the OJC CD’s. The punch and crispness has been lost. Sadly they are often the only releases available on CD or vinyl.I have not set out to write reviews of the music content as “beauty is in the ears of the listener”. These reviews are about the quality (or not) of the recorded sound. To read about how the reviews are done please see my profile. • Clarity – very good • Channel separation - good • Channel balance – simple but very elegant • Sound Stage – reasonable but limited in width and depth • Distortion – non audible • Compression – reasonable dynamic range but highs and lows sound a little limited and muted. The frequency range is OK but fails to soar • Atmosphere – despite being a studio recording there is quite a sultry air to this recording. It is however a little “soft” and dulled at the edges • Bass – low frequencies – the double bass sound is very good, it is clear and has an excellent rich, deep, mellow tone. The tone and timbre are very pleasing as well as being clearly audible. The drums and other percussion are a little soft. However when there is a solo and they are bought to the fore the sound quality improves immeasurably. There is at once much more depth and tone. The snare drum lacks tone much of the time and rim shots sound shallow rather than ring out. • Treble – high frequencies – the piano sound is reasonable, much of the time it is lost in the mix. When it is clearly audible it sounds thin and shallow, there is a lack of crispness to the notes. It lacks the punch of the sax and trumpet. The sax is mellow and has depth and richness. However it still sounds a little distant as if the edges have been rounded off. • Vocals - noneAs a general rule of thumb recordings from the 1960’s, 70’s and 80’s are nearly always better on the original vinyl. Remasters often fail to please as it’s just not possible to make a silk purse from a sows ear, i.e. the original recording lacks the necessary detail to be processed digitally and show an audible improvement. Indeed such processing can make the sound worse.Modern recordings which have been processed digitally from start to finish can be as good as vinyl. CD’s are often unfairly criticised for being poor quality. This is not the case, it is the original recording or the process which is to blame. Modern “remasters” can both enhance and degrade a recording. The statement GIGO (Garbage In Garbage Out) is the limiting factor. Ignore this at your cost.

This excellent CD pairs two albums by the great tenor saxophonist John Coltrane drawn from sessions recorded in New Jersey on May 31 & August 16, 1957 and January 10, 1958.Tracks 1-6('Coltrane') has a collective personnel of Coltrane(tenor sax); Johnnie Splawn(trumpet); Sahib Shihab(baritone sax); Red Garland or Mal Waldron(piano); Paul Chambers(bass) & Al Heath(drums). Highlights include impressive versions of the standards 'While My Lady Sleeps' & 'Violets For Your Fors'.Tracks 7-11('Lush Life') feature three superb tracks with a pianoless trio of Coltrane(tenor sax); Earl May(bass) & Art Taylor(drums). Billy Strayhorn's 'Lush Life' receives a definitive 14-minute treatment with Donald Byrd(trumpet); Red Garland(piano); Paul Chambers(bass) & Louis Hayes(drums). The final track 'I Hear A Rhapsody' is from the May 31, 1957 session and includes Red Garland(piano); Paul Chambers(bass) & Al Heath(drums).The marvellous music on this 78-minute CD stands up well over 60 years later and deserves a place in any modern jazz collection.

John Coltrane made a lot of very difficult to understand albums in his last 6 years or so with Impulse! Records.This is not one of them and is, in my view, one of his very best (a ballad offering) sitting beside "Milestones". "Kind of Blue", Giant Steps" and "A Love Supreme" as the five pinnacles of his recorded works.

Released after he moved to atlantic this is not as experimental as later work but some of his playing is very beautiful.

Verry happy.