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Issue 222 Table of Contents

Table of Contents – Issue 222

Table of Contents – Issue 222

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

Logo Design:
Susan Schwartz-Christian, from a concept by Bob D’Amico

Editor:
Frank Doris

Publisher:
Paul McGowan

Post-publication Nitpicker:
Rich Isaacs

Advertising Sales:
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Copper’s Comments Policy:

Copper’s comments sections are moderated. While we encourage thoughtful and spirited discussion, please be civil.

The editor and Copper’s editorial staff reserve the right to delete comments according to our discretion. This includes: political commentary; posts that are abusive, insulting, demeaning or defamatory; posts that are in violation of someone’s privacy; comments that violate the use of copyrighted information; posts that contain personal information; and comments that contain links to suspect websites (phishing sites or those that contain viruses and so on). Spam will be blocked or deleted.

Copper is a place to be enthusiastic about music, audio and other topics. It is most especially not a forum for political discussion, trolling, or rude behavior. Thanks for your consideration.

 – FD

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Table of Contents – Issue 222

Table of Contents – Issue 222

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.

 

 

Click here for information on how to post comments in Copper.

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

Logo Design:
Susan Schwartz-Christian, from a concept by Bob D’Amico

Editor:
Frank Doris

Publisher:
Paul McGowan

Post-publication Nitpicker:
Rich Isaacs

Advertising Sales:
No one. We are free from advertising and subscribing to Copper is free.

Copper’s Comments Policy:

Copper’s comments sections are moderated. While we encourage thoughtful and spirited discussion, please be civil.

The editor and Copper’s editorial staff reserve the right to delete comments according to our discretion. This includes: political commentary; posts that are abusive, insulting, demeaning or defamatory; posts that are in violation of someone’s privacy; comments that violate the use of copyrighted information; posts that contain personal information; and comments that contain links to suspect websites (phishing sites or those that contain viruses and so on). Spam will be blocked or deleted.

Copper is a place to be enthusiastic about music, audio and other topics. It is most especially not a forum for political discussion, trolling, or rude behavior. Thanks for your consideration.

 – FD

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