[SACD-R][OF] Stuff - Stuff - 1976/2011 (Jazz)

foobar2000 1.3.8 / Dynamic Range Meter 1.1.1
log date: 2015-06-01 16:48:30

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Analyzed: STUFF / STUFF
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DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR14 -6.21 dB -23.68 dB 4:00 01-FOOTS
DR13 -5.89 dB -23.17 dB 3:25 02-MY SWEETNESS
DR13 -6.48 dB -22.45 dB 5:58 03-(DO YOU) WANT SOME OF THIS
DR12 -6.72 dB -22.94 dB 3:54 04-LOOKING FOR THE JUICE
DR14 -6.86 dB -24.64 dB 5:02 05-REFLECTIONS OF DIVINE LOVE
DR13 -5.31 dB -21.31 dB 4:19 06-HOW LONG WILL IT LAST
DR13 -8.34 dB -23.63 dB 4:27 07-SUN SONG
DR13 -5.28 dB -20.62 dB 3:44 08-HAPPY FARMS
DR15 -6.60 dB -26.09 dB 6:40 09-DIXIE / UP ON THE ROOF
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Number of tracks: 9
Official DR value: DR13

Samplerate: 2822400 Hz / PCM Samplerate: 176400 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 24
Bitrate: 5645 kbps
Codec: DSD64
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Cornell Dupree – guitar
Eric Gale – guitar
Richard Tee - piano, electric piano, organ
Gordon Edwards - bass, percussion
Stephen Gadd - drums, percussion
Christopher Parker - drums, percussion

Stuff was a legendary fusion group that existed briefly in the late 1970s. Under the leadership of bassist Gordon Edwards, first-call New York studio musicians got together and mostly played for their own fun. It released five albums before disbanding in 1980. I have an impression that they are somehow better known and appreciated in Japan than in the US.

“Crossover” and “fusion” were the keywords when they recorded this debut album in 1976, and their magical blend of pop, soul, jazz and gospel music was particularly unique. While each musician had tremendous talent and facility, they never turned their recording sessions to a “show-off” competition. Instead, they produced a string of relaxed, sophisticated and laid-back music for urban adults.

Produced by Herb Lovell and Tommy LiPuma. Engineered by Jesse Henderson, Al Schmitt and Gil Markle. Originally released in 1989. This SHM-SACD was released in Japan on July 20, 2011. 2011 DSD remastering based on original analog master tapes maintained in Japan. Stereo.