Music is the Healing Force of the Universe – A 1970 album by Albert Ayler. Isn't it the truth.
Three deuces. Issue 222. We’d play that hand! In this issue: We conclude our interview with composer, musician and record label maven David Chesky. Your editor says that audiophiles deserve respect! B. Jan Montana recounts the legend of the king’s shipwright. Octave Records has a new album, Jazz Classics: 1940s by pianist Tom Amend. The Vinyl Beat covers new and vintages releases from Cal Tjader, the Horace Silver Quintet, Buckingham/Nicks, and more. Our series on playing in a rock band asks: how do bands get gigs? Wayne Robins talks about covering Long Island hero Billy Joel for Long Island newspaper Newsday.
PMA Magazine's Mark Lepage offers a definitive tribute to heavy metal king Ozzy Osbourne. Paul McGowan offers more insight into room treatment in another installment of The Audiophile’s Guide. Ray Chelstowski has a Straight Up conversation with singer/songwriter/rocker Jamie James. Harris Fogel has more from T.H.E Show SoCal 2025 and a jam session at NAMM. FIDELITY magazine takes us to the Revox factory, where so many legendary products were born – and gain new life. PS Audio’s PMG Signature DAC earns an enthusiastic video review. Ken Kessler rewinds his reel-to-reel roots in the best private members club ever. We conclude the issue with an avalanche of epic proportions, sonic perfection, and sonic coloration.
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Contributors to This Issue:
Ray Chelstowski, Frank Doris, Harris Fogel, Ken Kessler, Paul McGowan, Maximilian Merk, B. Jan Montana, Rudy Radelic, Wayne Robins, Peter Xeni
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Susan Schwartz-Christian, from a concept by Bob D’Amico
Editor:
Frank Doris
Publisher:
Paul McGowan
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Rich Isaacs
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