Piltch & Davis + Friends Take One (2 LP)

AAA Audiophile 180g Vinyl Double LP!
Mastered by René Laflamme at 2xHD on Nagra Equipment!
Cut All Analog at Bernie Grundman Mastering!
This truly intimate and personal acoustic jazz album was recorded 'off the floor' with no overdubs, displaying a wonderful spontaneous fusion of spirit. The David Piltch and Aaron Davis duo has been appreciated by audiophiles since their early '90s performances as part of the Holly Cole Trio, in the classic album Don't Smoke in Bed and Girl Talk. Released on vinyl for the first time.
Canadian bassist David Piltch and his compatriot, pianist Aaron Davis, are both long-time members of the Holly Cole Trio. In 1996, they recorded their first album together live with musician friends, including David's brother, accomplished guitarist Rob Piltch, Mark Kelso (drums) and Kevin Breit (guitar), also a member of the Holly Cole Band. Piltch and Davis composed most of the songs on "Take One" – either individually or together. The intimate and very personal acoustic jazz album was recorded "off the floor" without overdubs and proves the extraordinarily harmonious interplay of the two songwriters. Whether performing as a duo, with Davis on piano and Piltch on acoustic bass, or playing as a whole group, their devotion to the "Spirit of Ensemble Music" is clearly felt in this high-end analogue recording. The album is rounded off by a cover version by Steve Earle, Kirsty MacColl's "Last Day Of Summer" and the traditional folk song "Black Is The Colour (Of My True Love's Hair)".
"Take One" is now available on vinyl for the first time! For the sonically impressive double LP of 2xHD, the recording was mastered completely analogue (AAA), cut on the tube devices at Bernie Grundman Mastering and pressed on 180 gram heavy vinyl (33 rpm).
The mastering by René Laflamme, one of the most sought-after sound engineers in the industry, took place using high-quality Nagra equipment. 2xHD, which he runs together with André Perry, the founder of the famous "Le Studio" in Québec, enjoys an excellent reputation and has rightly earned an exceptional status in the high-end world. Laflamme's unique skills in sound processing are appreciated by many important players in the industry: For example, he represents and advises sound pioneers such as Nagra or Kronos Audio.

Features:

• AAA Audiophile
• 180g Vinyl
• Double LP
• 33rpm
• Recorded 'Off the Floor' with No Overdubs
• Sourced from First Generation Analog Recordings without Any Digital Corruption
• 2xHD Mastering on Nagra Equipment by René Laflamme
• Duplication from the Analog Master
• Cut All Analog at Bernie Grundman Mastering on Tube Cutting Equipment
• First Time on Vinyl
• Made in Canada

Musicians:

• Aaron Davis, piano, piano percussion
• David Piltch, bass, bass percussion
• Robert Piltch, guitar
• Kevin Breit, guitar on "Taj"
• Mark Kelso, drums

Selections:

Side A
1. Arpeggio
2. Dance From Down Under
Side B
1. My Old Friend The Blues
2. Horizontal Blue
3. Last Day Of Summer
Side C
1. Newsoundland
2. Taj
Side D
1. Black Is The Colour (Of My True Love's Hair)
2. Ruwenzori
3. Improvisation