1: Tea For Two (5:51) 2: Fragile (4:50) 3: L.O.V.E. (3:39) 4: For No One (3:43) 5: Save Your Love For Me (5:04) 6: I've Grown Accustomed To His Face (6:01) 7: I'm Through With Love (4:00) 8: Autumn Leaves (4:15) 9: What A Difference A Day Made (4:15) 10: The Nearness Of You (5:27) 11: Besame Mucho (5:04) 12: Like Someone In Love (4:08) 13: Peace (4:19) 14: Moonlight Serenade (6:03) 15: Stompin' At The Savoy (3:26)
Extra-Infos:
Japan Import
Description:
Labelcode IMT5031606SACD
"Moonlight Serenade" in the SACD+CD format by Simone is a refined audiophile release that invites the listener into an intimate, late-night jazz atmosphere. The SACD layer offers high-resolution, multi-channel and/or stereo sound for discerning listeners with compatible players, while the standard CD ensures broad compatibility on all conventional CD players. Together, they present a rich, warm and detailed sound picture that highlights delicate nuances of the performance, from subtle phrasing to the natural decay of every note. The repertoire centers on lyrical, romantic pieces and ballads that unfold like a nocturnal journey: calm, melodic and deeply expressive, with a focus on mood, space and emotional storytelling rather than sheer virtuosity. Simone's interpretation is characterized by sensitivity and clarity of expression; the music breathes with natural timing and a relaxed, unforced flow. The arrangements emphasize transparency: voice and instruments are presented with air and depth, allowing each line to be followed easily and creating a feeling of being present in a small, acoustically superb club. The SACD mastering preserves dynamic range and micro-details, while the CD mirrors this character as closely as the Red-Book format allows, making this set ideal both for dedicated listening sessions and as an elegant late-night soundtrack. Venus is renowned in audiophile circles as a Japanese label with a strong focus on high-quality jazz recordings, often produced with an emphasis on analog warmth, careful microphone placement and minimal compression. Their releases are valued for their consistent production standards, tasteful artwork and curated catalog of intimate, mostly small-ensemble sessions. With "Moonlight Serenade," Venus continues this philosophy, delivering a product aimed at listeners who appreciate both musical subtlety and superior sound quality, and who want a collectible edition that bridges the gap between state-of-the-art SACD sound and everyday CD playback.
Latin America
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