Thinking Of You - André Previn His Piano And Orchestra
Thinking Of You finds André Previn at the height of his powers, masterfully blending his sophisticated jazz sensibilities with lush, cinematic orchestration. Moving away from the leaner trio settings of his earlier work, this 1961 Columbia release captures Previn as a leader who treats the orchestra not just as a backdrop, but as a dynamic partner. His arrangements are meticulously balanced, possessing the grand, romantic sweep characteristic of the era, yet grounded by the rhythmic precision and improvisational spirit that defined his jazz career.
Recorded in November 1960 and produced by the legendary Teo Macero, the album serves as a masterclass in tone, texture, and restraint. Whether navigating beloved standards or his own original compositions, Previn infuses every arrangement with a clear, structural intelligence, allowing the strings to provide a warm, choral environment for his piano to engage in elegant, fluid improvisation. This release preserves the rich, organic fidelity of the original sessions, capturing the intimate interplay between Previn’s keyboard and the orchestra with exceptional clarity and depth, highlighting the precise, swinging touch that remained the hallmark of his jazz artistry.
Artist(s): André Previn (Piano, Arranger, Conductor)
Recording Info: Recorded November 1960
Producer: Teo Macero
Sourced from a 4-track tape
Components used for Transfer:
This 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 Custom Tape Pre-amp designed by Victor Khomenko of Balanced Audio Technology for accurate NAB equalization. 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.
1 Thinking Of You 2:51
2 When Will I Hear From You 3:11
3 I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter 3:11
4 P.S. I Love You 3:08
5 Hello My Lover, Goodbye 3:25
6 Yours Sincerely 2:28
7 What's Ne 3:15
8 Lost Letter 3:24
9 I Remember You 2:37
10 Don't Worry 'bout Me 3:32
11 Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me 2:46
12 Signing Off 2:43
Please 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.
DXD (352.8KHz 24/32 bit PCM) is one of the best and least destructive formats for post-processing DSD originated digital recordings.
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