Nightfall - Cool & Smooth Jazz From the 20s 30s & 40s

As ever this series of Past Perfect CDs rarely dissapoints and this one is again excellent. Concentrating on the mid 30s, listening to the music is an experience not to be missed and you can forget when the recordings were made. One track has sections of brushed snares where you are concious of brief moments of what sounds like increased track noise, not surprising since the sounds are very similar, but otherwise you can relax to a far greater range of tones from fuller bases through to clear trebles without being consious of the age of the recording.The track listing and the other reviews tell you about the quality of the music, so I won't repeat it again.I do find that these recordings sound best played through a speaker system rather than listening through a pair of reference headphones as while the processing of these tracks is first class, you will be more concious of any remaining noise and faults through the headphones - same as some modern recordings really!

I renewed my cd collection with more swing music,thanks to Ted Kenalls work I can enjoy these cds as though they were recorded today.We sat listening to Nightfall with all those wonderful Bands and it was magic.Well done.

Not a crackle - clear all the way!!!

Very good collection of some real classic "sweet and swing" recordings for cosy midnight jazz listening. Four legenday performers with a nice mix of big orchestra as well as small jazz bands containing Benny Carter, Coleman Hawkins, Duke Ellington and Benny Goodman. Can be recommended for everyone interested in the classic 30s period of swing music.

What Wonderfull Music.I can’t stop listening,it’s so chilled,cd in great condition too,thank you so much seller.

very good

Absolutely love it.

not as cool and smooth compared to Sinatras In The Wee Small Hours !

I’m a hard rock/metal guy at heart…but have pretty broad musical tastes, including a strong interest in blues, jazz, and various other genres. Probably 10% of my music collection is devoted to low key, very chilled out, relaxation music of various sorts. Some is jazz ballad stuff, after hours/smoky blues, atmospheric Americana. THIS, however, is something a bit different…and a real treat. It not only relaxes, it takes you back in time to a much simpler era. If you’re a fan of old movies, you know what I’m talking about. There’s something about being transported like this that I find calming and mind clearing in the extreme. Real life in 2022 is, sadly, anything but. Enjoy!

Eine sehr ruhige Musik zum Entspannen.

The music on this CD is not what I expected but that’s only because I didn’t research the songs. They seem to have a 1930-1940 flavor. That doesn’t mean I won’t listen to them though. As far as sound quality, they sound great. The higher quality of the music along with extremely quick delivery means this product deserves 5 stars.

This is a well-remastered selection of jazz pieces by such artists as Benny Carter, Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington and Coleman Hawkins. The music is very relaxing, and provides a good background for reading, working on hobbies, enjoying a good conversation or a glass of wine. I enjoy these Past Perfect CDs and have quite a few of them.

Very mellow jazz, can have playing in background at our Flappers and Gangsters party.