REAL LIFE

2018 release. While conceived as a series of tonal paintings, somehow David Chesky's cornucopia of oblique ruminations on Trio In The New Harmonic suggest to this scribe something more declamatory, and poetically austere, like some non-denominational evening service at a distant Northern latitude and longitude, bathed in a wintery glow, with the faint promise of spring colors peeking through the firmament-illuminating a largely black and white canvas with pastel intimations of some elusive wakening. Chesky's is a chamber music chrysalis seeking to be reborn as a post-modern jazz trio in the left wing traditions of those American pianists, who while they were surely informed by the harmonic cycles of Tin Pan Alley song forms, and a blues/ragtime/swing based tradition of the piano in it's virtuoso approximation of post-bop orchestral power, were not beholden to it; seeking instead to depict a more abstract canvas, a painterly sense of the piano's potential for said chamber music sensibility in which, while there is considerable heat applied to the collective improvisational pot, things are consciously never quite fired up to a full boil.

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Available for the first time ever on vinyl and SACD, Chesky's "The World's Greatest Audiophile Vocal Recordings Volume 3" is a collection of the very best vocalists within the audiophile scene. This soulful and sophisticated collection of songs has been hand-picked for the very best listening experience. Featuring the signature vocals of songstress Anna Nalick ("As Time Goes By"), soft-spoken crooner Casey Abrams ("Why Don't You Do Right?") and the soulfully smooth stylings of Macy Gray ("I Try") and more. The album showcases the vocal dynamics of this formidable roster in a natural recording that makes it feel like they are right in the room with you. The album attests to Chesky's commitment to detailed, clear, high-quality sound and perfectly introduces the label's unique approach to record production.

2018 release. Following up her Chesky debut Inside the Moment which debuted #25 on the Billboard Jazz Albums Chart Camille Thurman returns for her sophomore Chesky effort. Supported by Jazz veterans Cecil McBee (Bass) Jack Wilkins (Guitar) Steve Williams (Drums) and Jeremy Pelt (Trumpet) Camille showcases her remarkable talent and potential both vocally and on saxophone on this collection of Jazz standards entitled Waiting for the Sunrise. Part of the Chesky Binaural + Series all recorded with a single microphone the band appears right before you with this spacious lush and multi-dimensional recording. Now headphone users will hear the same three-dimensional sound and imaging as audiophiles have for the past 25 years with Chesky Recordings. Also these new Binaural+ Series albums capture even more spatial realism for the home audiophile market bringing you one step closer to the actual event. You will hear some of the most natural and pure music ever recorded.

JAZZ KAMERATA

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2017 release. The world of jazz has been graced by many great female vocalists through the decades - Ella Fitzgerald, Sara Vaughan, Nina Simone, Billie Holiday, to name just a few. Chesky Records is excited to introduce a name we feel will one day be in their company... Camille Thurman. On her Chesky Records debut, Thurman shows her versatility with stunning performances on both saxophone and vocals. The multi-talented Camille Thurman is an award-winning composer, a formidable saxophonist, and a second-place winner of the prestigious Sarah Vaughan Vocal Competition. She has performed with artists ranging from Dr. Billy Taylor, George Coleman, Lew Tabackin, and George Benson, to Chaka Khan, Alicia Keys, and Missy Elliot. She recently made her Jazz at Lincoln Center debut during the Generations in Jazz Festival, leading a killer quartet as she sang, played, and showcased original compositions and some classics. She also recently gave an improvised scatting performance during Battle of the Big Bands that brought down the house in The Appel Room. The inaugural release of the new Virtual Audio Series from Chesky Records, this album was recorded in front of a live audience at Rockwood Music Hall in the SoHo neighborhood of Manhattan, using a single binaural microphone. This technique places the listener in the middle of a live show. If you didn't know any better, you'd swear you can smell the perfume of the young lady seated to your left.

A new compilation album "Chesky Hi-Fi Experience" is set for release featuring a curated selection of their exceptional recordings across genres such as Jazz, Folk, World Music, and Latin. Chesky Records is renowned for making meticulously well recorded performances exploring the depth of the true high fidelity audio experience. This album will be available on 180g Turquoise Vinyl LP and MQA-CD.

RAP SYMPHONY

2017 release. The duo album has tremendous lineage throughout Jazz history and on Chesky Records. The Deep adds another timeless pairing with Shelly Berg and David Finck complimenting each other on 14 stunning new cuts, many of which were improvised on the spot. We are hearing them react to each other and create in real time with no discussion other than with their instruments, showcasing a lifetime of masterfully honed skill and experience. That this improvised material works so well with the standards they chose is further testament to the musicianship of Berg and Finck. Part of the Chesky Binaural + Series, all recorded with a single microphone, the band appears right before you with this spacious, lush and multi-dimensional recording. Now headphone users will hear the same three-dimensional sound and imaging as audiophiles have for the past 25 years with Chesky Recordings. Also these new Binaural+ Series albums capture even more spatial realism for the home audiophile market, bringing you one step closer to the actual event. You will hear some of the most natural and pure music ever recorded.

CEREMONY

A new compilation album "Chesky Hi-Fi Experience" is set for release featuring a curated selection of their exceptional recordings across genres such as Jazz, Folk, World Music, and Latin. Chesky Records is renowned for making meticulously well recorded performances exploring the depth of the true high fidelity audio experience. This album will be available on 180g Turquoise Vinyl LP and MQA-CD.

Classical Music

Scottish songstress Rebecca Pidgeon has an instinctive knack for storytelling. Taking elements from folk, pop, jazz, and Celtic traditions, Pidgeon crafts lilting, intimate poetry. Known for her captivating and crystalline voice, Rebecca is prolific in the audiophile scene. The Raven was her first release on Chesky and featured an ensemble of spell-binding originals like "Grandmother" and the rhythmic "Kalerka" to the reimagined and mesmerizing classic "Spanish Harlem." The album was recorded using Chesky's acclaimed, high-fidelity recording techniques, which allow Rebecca's voice to take center stage. Pidgeon exudes a controlled vocal prowess that is effortlessly captivating, coupled with her eloquent storytelling ability; her style is reminiscent of Linda Ronstadt and suzanne vega. As Rolling Stone magazine comments, her vocals are "nuanced and assured... Rebecca Pidgeon is one of those rare singers who conveys emotion purely." Re-issued as a stunning special SACD, on high-resolution D