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"Four By Four: Homage to the MJQ" is a new jazz album released by Audiophile Society, blending classical elegance and bebop innovation.
Recorded in high-resolution formats including 24-bit/192 kHz PCM and DSD using ribbon microphones and tube preamps for exceptional audio fidelity.
The album features the Vintage Jazz Quartet, interpreting timeless MJQ compositions with dynamic, fresh approaches that respect and innovate the original style.
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