Sourced from the original master tapes and mastered by engineer Shawn R. Britton (assisted by Rob LoVerde), Mobile Fidelity’s numbered-edition hybrid SACD of the often-reissued album is a must for even fans that already possess multiple versions. Such is the illuminating transparency, reference dynamics, organic warmth, and instrumental detail exposed by the scrupulous mastering process.
An audiophile favorite from the day it was issued, Kind of Blue takes on nirvanic sonic proportions. The expressive warmth, imaging clarity, frequency extension, and window-on-the-world breadth afforded by this edition practically places music lovers in the studio with the sextet. Close your eyes and, no matter how many times you may have heard it before, your experience will parallel that of the players that recorded these gems. Everyone shares in the excitement of not knowing what will happen and, as the music begins to lie out in front of you, you’ll feel as if you’ve been whisked away to a jazz holy land.
While no one has ever completely identified the magic behind the record’s allure – the otherworldly nature is part of its inherent charm – much of the success lies with the band members. Davis intentionally handpicked these musicians to comprise this particular cast, with everyone from former foil Evans to blues maestro Kelly to percussive genius Cobb interacting and reacting with peerless skill.
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