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Audio Basics Inc. is proud to be the exclusive Canadian distributor for Pure Audiophile.

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1. ART BLAKEY AND THE JAZZ MESSENGERS/KEYSTONE 3 (2lp 180g)

Another superb LP from the folks at Pure Audiophile both is sonics and in content. Wynton Marsalis' final recording as a member of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers finds his brother Branford taking Bobby Watson's place on alto. The remainder of this superb sextet includes tenor saxophonist Bill Pierce, pianist Donald Brown, bassist Charles Fambrough and the veteran drummer/leader. All concerned sound in top form on both new tunes like Wynton's "Waterfalls" and Watson's "Fuller Love," and old tunes like "In Walked Bud" and "In a Sentimental Mood." Mostly high-powered hard bop in the best tradition of The Jazz Messengers. This edition is a Half-Speed Master by Stan Ricker at Stan Ricker Mastering, on Pure Audiophile produced by Dennis Cassidy. Limited Edition 2-LP Set with Deluxe Anti-Static Inner Sleeves. HQ-180 Gram Virgin Vinyl, plating and pressing by R.T.I. from the original Analog 2-Track Master Tapes! Don’t miss out on this one, Pure Pleasure releases go fast.

1. In Walked Bud
2. In A Sentimental Mood
3. Fuller Love
4. Waterfalls
5. A La Mode

2. BILL BERRY/SHORTCAKE (2LP)

Cornet player Bill Berry is backed up by an all-star small band. Musicians include Alan Broadbent, Frank Capp, Dave Frisberg, Mundell Loew, Marshall Royal, Lew Tabackin, Bill Watrous, Chuck Berghofer, Monty Budwig and Nick Ceroli.

This 180g LP is pressed on colored virgin vinyl and was mastered at half-speed by Stan Ricker.

1. Avalon
2. Betty
3. Bloose
4. I Didn't Know About You
5. Royal Garden Blues
6. Moon Song
7. I'm Getting Sentimental Over You
8. I Hadn't Anyone Till Yopu
9. Stella By Starlight

3. CAL TJADER/LA ONDA VA BIEN (2 12" 45RPM EPs)

Influential jazz vibist Cal Tjader inaugurated the Concord Picante imprint with this stylish release which ultimately lead to a Grammy for "Best Latin Recording." The rhythms are propeled by percussionist Poncho Sanchez and drummer Vince Lateano while Tjader and flutist Roger Glenn carry the melodies. The original eight songs are complemented by two tracks from Tjader's collaboration with Carmen McRae, Heat Wave. This 180g limited, numbered edition was half-speed mastered by Stan Ricker.

1. Speak Low
2. Serengeti Levine
3. Star Eyes
4. Mambo Mindoro
5. Aleluia
6. I Remember You
7. Linda Chicana
8. Sabor
9. Speak Low
10. Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me

4. GARY BURTON/CHICK COREA/PAT METHENY/ROY HAYNES/DAVE HOLLAND 2LP-SET *180G AUDIOPHILE PRESSING*

This Grammy-award winning (Best Jazz Instrumental Performance, Individual or Group - 1999) originally released by Concord has finally been issued on a two-LP 180g pressing with half-speed mastering by Stan Ricker. It's five of contemporary jazz's greatest musicians (vibist Gary Burton, pianist Chick Corea, guitarist Pat Metheny, drummer Roy Haynes, bassist Dave Holland) collaborating largely on a set of originals save for Gershwin's ''Soon'' and the bonus track of ''Bags' Groove''. This is a limited, numbered edition.

1. Question And Answer
2. Elucidation
3. Windows
4. Futures
5. Like Minds
6. Country Roads
7. Tears of Rain
8. Soon
9. For A Thousand Years
10. Straight Up And Down
11. Bags' Groove

5. KARRIN ALLYSON/IN BLUE

Both Pure Audiophile and Karrin Allyson first caught the ears of audiophiles with her Ballads: Remembering John Coltrane release. The pianist/vocalist/bandleader's warm and personal style really draws listeners in and keeps them there. Possesing one of the most captivating voices in music today, Karrin Allyson's In Blue is an artfully eclectic mix of songs that range from soul jazz classics and ballads, to Bonnie Raitt blues and timeless Joni Mitchell pop. Each song - and each story - is vibrantly painted in glowing and swinging Karrin Allyson hues, as she passionately recasts them, In Blue.

1. Moanin'
2. Everybody's Cryin' Mercy
3. Long As You're Living
4. The Meaning Of The Blues
5. My Bluebird
6. Hum Drum Blues
7. How Long Has This Been Going On?
8. West Coast Blues
9. Evil Gal Blues
10. Blue Motel Room
11. Bye Bye Country Boy
12. Love Me Like A Man
13. Angel Eyes

6. THE RAY BROWN TRIO Featuring GENE HARRIS and GERRYCK KING/SOULAR ENERGY 2LP *180G*

Recorded in 1984, this has long been an audiophile favorite on compact disc. Now utilizing a half-speed master cut by Stan Ricker and pressed on 180g red virgin vinyl, it sounds better than ever! As an added bonus for vinyl fans is the addition of three bonus tracks, including performances by Red Holloway, Emily Remler, Harry 'Sweets' Edison and Jeff Hamilton. The four alternate takes were mixed in late 2002. This is a limited, numbered edition.

1. Exactly Like You
2. Cry Me A River
3. Teach Me Tonight
4. Take the 'A' Train
5. Mistreated But Undefeated Blues
6. THat's All
7. Easy Does It
8. Sweet Georgia Brown
9. Mistreated But Undefeated Blues
10. Cry Me A River
11. Take The A' Train
12. CC Rider

7. RAY CHARLES - GENIUS LOVES COMPANY (2 VINYL LPs)

What more can be said about the man who practically invented his own style of music? Ray was a legend of Blues, R&B, Gospel, and Soul, and after a 50 year career in music, he released an incredible album of duet performances. Genius Loves Company recently swept the 2005 Grammy Awards and continues to be a best seller in his catalog of gems. The entire audiophile community is now up in arms over the release of this amazing re-master from the team at Pure Audiophile! Now analog lover’s can rejoice and bask in the glory of Ray’s signature voice! The entire album is spread out over two 180g LPs (songs were left off the standard import pressing to fit on one single LP) and the sound is just incredible. Act now and get your hands on this awesome gatefold release, filled w/ bonus phonos of the sessions! Ray will be missed the world over, but now we have this amazing LP by which to remember the Genius!

During a career that spans nearly six decades, Ray Charles has appeared on over 250 recordings, many of them top-sellers, across a variety of genres. And, while he has performed with various artists in the past, this Concord Records release is his first full album of duets. After a year in the making, the legendary pianist and composer has released his first, new recording since 2001 on the Concord jazz label. He sings a dozen duets on Genius Loves Company with a dazzling array of guest artists such as BB King, Norah Jones, James Taylor, Bonnie Raitt, and Willie Nelson on what Blender Magazine calls, "his strongest collection since the '70s."

1. Here We Go Again - (featuring Norah Jones)
2. Sweet Potato Pie - (featuring James Taylor)
3. You Don't Know Me - (featuring Diana Krall)
4. Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word - (featuring Elton John)
5. Fever - (featuring Natalie Cole)
6. Do I Ever Cross Your Mind? - (featuring Bonnie Raitt)
7. It Was A Very Good Year - (featuring Willie Nelson)
8. Hey Girl - (featuring Michael McDonald)
9. Sinner's Prayer - (featuring B.B. King)
10. Heaven Help Us All - (featuring Gladys Knight)
11. Over The Rainbow - (featuring Johnny Mathis)
12. Crazy Love - (featuring Van Morrison)

8. THE MONTY ALEXANDER TRIO/FULL STEAM AHEAD (2lp 180g)

Another exquisite LP from Pure Audiophile. It's an RTI pressing of "Full Steam Ahead" by The Monty Alexander Trio. The Trio includes Alexander, Ray Brown and Frank Gant. Also included are 3 great bonus tracks from Triple Treat 2, and Triple Treat 3 which feature Herb Ellis and John Frigo along with Alexander and Ray Brown. Half-speed mastered by Stan Ricker, black vinyl, 2-LP set, gatefold jacket.

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Region: Canada - ALL

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We created the opportunity for Vendors to select premium titles they wish to carry in their stores at quantities relative to their needs; with a streamlined delivery system that caters to customers's most immediate requirements.

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