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Capital AudioFest 2022

Distinctive Stereo/Genesis/Element/Merrill/VPI/Aurender/AudioQuest

Ken Micallef Nov 11, 2022

The Distinctive Stereo/Genesis Advanced Technologies/Merrill Audio Advanced Technology room celebrated Genesis's 30th anniversary with the debut of the Genesis Tribute Loudspeakers ($125,000/pair), in honor of Genesis founder, the late Arnie Nudell, "advanced with the latest innovations in materials and technology by current designer, Gary Leonard Koh," stated a press release.

Capital AudioFest 2022

VAC/Von Schweikert/Kronos/Esoteric/Aurender/Hana/Ultra Q

Ken Micallef Nov 11, 2022

When I walked into the Potomac room, a large VAC/Von Schweikert system was playing vintage Steely Dan tunes (Gaucho era) via vinyl into the sprawling spacewhat's not to love? While one exhibitor poked me in the ribs for criticizing their choice of Michael Jackson's Thriller at last year's event, the Yacht Rock flowing out of the mighty Potomac room suited me perfectly. And it sounded fantastic.

Capital AudioFest 2022

Capital Audiofest 2022, Rockville, Maryland Starts Today

Ken Micallef Nov 11, 2022

Presenting dozens of new exhibitors, 40 more rooms, and 30 more accessories booths than in 2021, Capital Audiofest 2022 is up and running like a fire-starter. Owner/organizer/promoter Gary Gill is sporting a new, literally letting-his-hair-down cut, and over an aromatic cigar he excitedly regaled me with news.

Music and Recording Reviews

November 2022 Classical Record Reviews

Jason Victor Serinus, Stephen Francis Vasta Nov 11, 2022

Sarah Willis: Mozart y Mambo: Cuban Dances, R. Strauss: Death & Transfiguration/Metamorphosen, Schubert: Symphonies No.8 ("Unfinished") & No.9 ("Great") and Dvořák: "American" Quartet, 8 Waltzes.

Music and Recording Reviews

November 2022 Jazz Record Reviews

Thomas Conrad, Jason Victor Serinus Nov 11, 2022

Keith Jarrett: Bordeaux Concert, Barre Phillips, György Kurtág Jr.: Face à Face, Al Foster: Reflections and Dado Moroni: There Is No Greater Love.

Music and Recording Reviews

November 2022 Pop/Rock Record Reviews

Phil Brett, Kurt Gottschalk, Tony Scherman Nov 11, 2022

Big Joanie: Back Home, Mike Cooper: Forbidden Delta Planet Blues, Dry Cleaning: Stumpwork and Bonny Light Horseman: Rolling Golden Holy.

Music and Recording Features

On The Road Again: Three European Jazz Festivals

Thomas Conrad Nov 10, 2022

The first European jazz festival I ever attended was in 2006. It was the Umbria Jazz Festival in Perugia, Italy, one of the biggest. Tens of thousands of people overran the cobblestone streets and piazzas of Perugia's old town. The music began before noon and ended long after midnight. At the end of 10 days, I was delirious from joy and sleep deprivation.

My Back Pages

Boys' rock band, summer of '66

Tony Scherman Nov 09, 2022

It was another glorious Lower Cape summer, the warm breeze almost viscous against your skin. Tim Dickey played bass, or ersatz bass, tuning his Gibson SG Special down an octave. I played drums. My brother John and cousin Dave Scherman traded leads. Tony Kahn was a good guitarist, but with the surfeit of guitarists, he played organ.

Aural Robert

The Tipitina's Record Club

Robert Baird Nov 08, 2022

Professor Longhair in his living room! Etta Jamesliveat Tipitina's!! Previously unknown James Booker recordings!!! All of it unreleased and unheard???

In the music world, spare time spurred by COVID closures led to many good ideas and side projects. Few have been better than Tipitina's Record Club (TRC).

Solid State Power Amp Reviews

Primare A35.8 8-channel power amplifier

Kalman Rubinson Nov 04, 2022

Back in 1999, while reviewing the Wazoo integrated amplifier from Bow Technologies, I learned that its designer and company founder, Bo Christensen, had previously founded another audio company. That's how I discovered Primare. Over the years, various products from Primare have appeared at audio shows but never grabbed my attention. In a recent EISA press presentation, however, Primare showcased an eight-channel amplifier that did, given my interest in multichannel audio. I was glad to be able to attend.