Anything recorded by
Sheffield Lab, but these two CDs are among my favorite instrumental recordings.
11420-2 F THE SHEFFIELD DRUM AND TRACK DISC. The Sheffield Drum and Track Disc combines two "direct to disc"recordings made by Sheffield Lab in 1980 and 1982. These recordings quickly became the reference standard for component testing and evaluation, and achieved legendary status with recording engineers, hi-fi equipment manufacturers, audio sales personnel, and audiophiles world-wide. Features Robbie Buchanan and James Newton Howard on keyboards, Nathan East on bass, Mike Landau on guitar, Carlos Vega on drums, and Lenny Castro on percussion. "The 'standard' for all hi-fi systems" -Stereo Sound
10055-2 G JAMES NEWTON HOWARD and FRIENDS / James Newton Howard Experience the definitive CD version of this audiophile classic! The original Lab 23 analog master tape has been remastered by Gavin Lurssen and Doug Sax, to bring you the highest possible sonic quality in a 24Kt gold collector's edition. James Newton Howard is a highly-regarded composer for film and television, with credits that include Prince of Tides, Alive, Dave, Grand Canyon, Promised Land, Wyatt Earp and the new hit series, ER. He was joined on this project by members of the legendary rock super-group, Toto, which featured the unequalled brilliance of Jeff Porcaro on drums, and a dazzling display of three virtuoso keyboard artists on nine Yamaha synthesizers.