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Kind of Blue [Vinyl]

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After eagerly unwrapping this release I was thoroughly underwhelmed when I threw it on the turntable. Bill Evans' piano sounded slightly muffled while Chamber's bass boomed and resonated with little definition. When Coltrane's tenor came in on 'So What' it totally obscured and overpowered the rhythm section. What gives?

Upon further research, it appears many people believe this to be a homespun 'remaster' of an existing CD release which was then transferred to vinyl and I have to agree. Since the recording is now in the public domain, this is entirely plausible (and also explains the absence of the original cover art). I've been unable to track down any info about "Jazz Wax Records", which should probably tell you something.

While not unlistenable, I can only see buying this record as a curiosity. If you are looking to experience something close to the original record, this release will leave you disappointed.