Rita Reys - The Cool Voice Of Rita Reys (LP)

Product specifications

Details

Album

The Cool Voice Of Rita Reys

Artist

Rita Reys

LP release year

2024

Album release date

1 jan 1957

Label

Spiral Records

EAN

8436563184932

Available

Yes

Product information

Format

LP

Quantity

1 piece(s)

Type

Reissue

Mono or stereo

Stereo

Duration

36 min

Tracks

12 tracks

Weight

180g

EAN

EAN

8436563184932

Other

Limited Edition

Yes

Country

Europe

Genre

Vocal jazz

Box set

No

Remastered

No

Reissue

Yes

• Not Sarah Vaughan

  1 out of 5 stars
  GZC_Tozn30 April 2024United States🇺🇸

  Between her singing, you can catch The Jazz Messengers for a moment. She ain't no Sarah Vaughan, that's for sure.

• Japanese Craftsmanship: Side B Shines

  4 out of 5 stars
  JaapBS27 February 2024United States🇺🇸

  Just like we've come to expect from the Japanese, this release shows clear signs of careful craftsmanship. You can tell right away from the cover's glossy finish and build. It might not be the thickest or most detailed, but it certainly holds its own. Sound-wise, it's got a fairly mellow tone, so feel free to turn up the volume. I'm not super familiar with these recordings, but even at higher volumes, the soundstage isn't particularly impressive. The vocals naturally dominate, and while Rita has some dynamism, she doesn't quite feel like she's in the room with you. There are some odd artifacts that sound like tape dropouts, and it occasionally comes across as a bit forced, like the engineers are trying a bit too hard to smooth out the issues. At least on Side A. Side B is a different story. The drums aren't coming from next door anymore, and Rita has more of that presence you'd expect. The bass is a bit boomy on B2, but overall, it's a significant improvement. Clearly, much like the cover, Japan isn't blessed with the best source material. That's a real shame because, again, the effort is there, but I'd be surprised if the Dutch and US originals don't outperform this overall. One thing they won't easily beat, though, is the excellent pressing quality. It's nearly free of any surface noise, which is a relief for this quiet release. If Side A was more like Side B, I wouldn't have much to complain about, but as it is, I can't help but wonder what could have been. Equipment Used: Technics SL-1210GR Turntable, ATVM95ML Cartridge, Cyrus 2 Amplifier, System Fidelity SF-3050 Tower Speakers.