Description
McIntosh SESSIONS Volume 1 is an album crafted with attention to every detail in pursuit of sonic excellence.
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Recorded and mastered with utmost precision on analog tape, it promises a rich, high-fidelity vinyl listening experience that will transport you into the studio to hear the musicians’ captivating performance and original sound.
Produced for McIntosh by iconic mastering studio Sterling Sound, the entire production and engineering process was meticulously managed by an expert team of producers and engineers. Every aspect of making this album, from recording and mixing in legendary studios, to mastering and cutting, to test playbacks on McIntosh systems, was undertaken with the single goal of creating the best sounding record possible while retaining the artistry and passion from the studio session.
FEATURES:
Jazz album featuring 8 original compositions from The Peter Erskine Quartet
All songs specially recorded for release on McIntosh SESSIONS
AAA production
Recorded live in Studio A at the famous Henson Recording Studios in Los Angeles
Mastered at Sterling Sound in Nashville
HQ-180 Gram Premium Vinyl Pressing by RTI
Includes a 12″ 33-1/3 RPM LP with all 8 songs plus a 12″ 45 RPM EP with 4 of the 8 songs
Packaged in an Old Style® Tip-On Gatefold Jacket from Stoughton Printing
ABOUT THE PETER ERSKINE QUARTET
Speaking about the musical marriage of drummer Peter Erskine, pianist Alan Pasqua and bassist Darek Oles, journalist Jim Worsley from All About Jazz said, “The trio could be considered the perfect melting pot of creativity, complexity, and rhythm, pollinated with spontaneous interplay and intelligent conversation.” That’s quite a summary of these top-tier jazzmen who, after playing together for decades, find themselves at the top of their game. Their Live In Italy recording, which garnered a Grammy nomination in 2022, is evidence of their primacy.
What makes the meeting of minds extra special now is the addition of saxophonist Bob Mintzer, acclaimed composer, arranger, and founding member of the Yellowjackets. A long-time associate to all, Mintzer elevates the group’s collective mastery in a new project, McIntosh SESSIONS, a direct-to-tape recording representing the partnership between hi-end audio giants McIntosh and Sterling Sound. At the heart of this captured performance is a vibrant intimacy that speaks volumes about the singular power of jazz and pure, reproduced sound.
Erskine and company revealed this immediacy in the studio. But, in fact, they bring it to the stage each time they play.
