{"product_id":"the-dave-brubeck-quartet-carmen-mcrae-tonight-only","title":"The Dave Brubeck Quartet \u0026 Carmen McRae - Tonight Only!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTonight Only! brings together the refined artistry of the Dave Brubeck Quartet and the unmistakable voice of Carmen McRae in a recording defined by subtlety, nuance, and deep musical understanding. Rather than simply interpreting songs, McRae inhabits them, shaping each lyric with conversational phrasing and emotional clarity. The Quartet responds with equal sensitivity, as Brubeck's harmonically rich piano and Paul Desmond's airy, lyrical saxophone weave seamlessly around her voice, supported by a rhythm section that prioritizes space, balance, and understated swing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe result is an intimate and sophisticated collaboration where every element serves the song. Nothing is rushed or overstated; instead, the music unfolds naturally, allowing phrasing, tone, and timing to take center stage. Tonight Only! stands as a masterclass in restraint and interplay, a recording that rewards close listening and reveals new depth with each return.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e Vocals – Carmen McRae\u003cbr\u003ePiano – Dave Brubeck\u003cbr\u003eAlto Saxophone – Paul Desmond\u003cbr\u003eBass – Gene Wright\u003cbr\u003eDrums – Joe Morello\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecording Info:\u003c\/strong\u003e Weep No More, Briar Bush, Paradiddle Joe, and Strange Meadowlark were recorded in New York City on September 9, 1960. Melanctha and Tristesse were recorded on December 14, and Talkin' And Walkin', Late Lament, and Tonight Only on December 15.\u003cbr\u003eProducer: Teo Macero\u003cbr\u003eSourced from a 15ips 2-track tape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComponents used for Transfer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis transfer leverages precision analog playback and mastering-grade digital conversion. The signal path begins with a modified Nagra 4SJ with Flux Heads, fed through a Merrill Audio Master MX Tape Head Preamp. The analog signal converts via a Merging Hapi converter, synchronized to an Antelope Audio 10MX atomic clock for temporal accuracy. All components receive isolated power conditioning through a Shunyata Research Everest 8000 with Shunyata Sigma-X power cords, while grounding infrastructure utilizes Shunyata ALTAIRA hubs to minimize noise floor and preserve sonic detail throughout the transfer chain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 Melanctha 10:02\u003cbr\u003e2 Weep No More 2:54\u003cbr\u003e3 Talkin' And Walkin' 4:27\u003cbr\u003e4 Briar Bush (aka Southern Scene) 2:59\u003cbr\u003e5 Paradiddle Joe  2:07\u003cbr\u003e6 Late Lament 6:22\u003cbr\u003e7 Strange Meadowlark 2:42\u003cbr\u003e8 Tristesse 5:02\u003cbr\u003e9 Tonight Only 7:32\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg height=\"98\" width=\"110\" alt=\"DSD256 high-resolution audio badge\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/3319\/files\/dsd256_badge_480x480.png?v=1516987294\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note: This release was edited in DXD PCM from a DSD256 Master, then the DXD edited master was used to generate the final DSD files using Merging Technologies Album Publishing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDXD (352.8KHz 24\/32 bit PCM) is one of the best and least destructive formats for post-processing DSD originated digital recordings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCopyright © \u0026amp; ℗ High Definition Tape Transfers 2026, including all compilation, transfer, remastering, and restoration aspects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable height=\"60\" width=\"664\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/3319\/files\/Dave_Brubeck_Quartet_-_Tonight_Only_-_with_Carmen_McRae_Booklet.pdf?v=1775909866\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Download liner notes\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/3319\/files\/download_liner_notes_735eceed-201e-4f62-b888-d1fed8b53db5_medium.jpg?3217511782796413000\" style=\"float: none;\" height=\"65\" width=\"229\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hdtt-samples.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/Dave+Brubeck+Quartet+-+Tonight+Only!+-+with+Carmen+McRae++Sample.flac\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Download 24\/96 sample\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/3319\/files\/download_Sample_24_96_ce2d27c7-5f84-4e02-8a32-ac81bd7164a7_medium.jpg?1320818084609747374\" height=\"65\" width=\"229\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlay Sample Tracks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/hdtt-music-player.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/The+Dave+Brubeck+Quartet+%26+Carmen+McRae+-+Tonight+Only!\/audioplayer.html\" border=\"0\" height=\"341\" width=\"525\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"High Definition Tape Transfers","offers":[{"title":"DSD256 Direct Stream Digital Download","offer_id":49830535987420,"sku":"HDTT24147","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"DSD128 Direct Stream Digital Download","offer_id":49830536020188,"sku":"HDTT24146","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"DSD64 Direct Stream Digital Download","offer_id":49830536052956,"sku":"HDTT24145","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24\/352.8 DXD PCM Flac Digital Download","offer_id":49830536085724,"sku":"HDTT24144","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24\/192 PCM Flac Digital Download","offer_id":49830536118492,"sku":"HDTT24143","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24\/96 PCM Flac Digital Download","offer_id":49830536151260,"sku":"HDTT24142","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold Premium Compact Disc","offer_id":49830536184028,"sku":"HDTT24141","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Regular Premium Compact Disc","offer_id":49830536216796,"sku":"HDTT24140","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Budget Compact Disc","offer_id":49830536249564,"sku":"HDTT24139","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/3319\/files\/Cover_d1901ac5-a249-4f5f-a59d-2a6b62cd2fbe.jpg?v=1775826543","url":"https:\/\/www.highdeftapetransfers.ca\/products\/the-dave-brubeck-quartet-carmen-mcrae-tonight-only","provider":"High Definition Tape Transfers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}