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Spyro Gyra: The Deep End (2004) CD Review Spyro Gyra is one of my favorite all time jazz bands. The Deep End (2004) CD is in my opinion some of their best work. Read my review to see why and more importantly get a copy for yourself ASAP!

Steve Wilson - Hand Cannot Erase & Multi-Channel Mixing Interview We interview Steve Wilson (formerly of Porcupine Tree) on his new album/ blu-ray Hand Cannot Erase. We discuss his views on multi-channel mixing and the state of hifi as well as the mood of his music.

CD/SACD/LP Demo Material to Evaluate High Fidelity Audio From a decade of selling hifi gear, to manufacturer demos, Paul recounts some of the highest quality demo material on CD, SACD and LP to help you better evaluate fidelity of audio equipment.

Chick Corea: Three Quartets (1992) CD Review CD Review: Originally released on LP in 1981, Chick Corea: Three Quartets was re-released on CD with 4 new tracks, and features drummer Steve Gadd, bassist Eddie Gomez, and Michael Brecker on sax.

Don Grolnick Group: The Complete London Concert (2014) Review After being lost for nearly 20 years, a digital (DAT) backup copy of the second set of the Don Grolnick Group's London Concert was found, leading to a second release which Audioholics reviews here.

The Beatles in Mono Vinyl (180G) Box Set Review Newly mastered at the legendary Abbey Road Studio, The Beatles “Get Back” to mono with The Beatles In Mono Vinyl (180G) 14 disc box set mixed from the original analog tapes with lots of artwork.

Holdsworth/Pasqua/Haslip/Wackerman: Blues for Tony CD Review CD Review: What do you get when you put four musical masters (Holdsworth/Pasqua/Haslip/Wackerman) in front of a live audience? Blues for Tony!

Umphrey’s McGee Concert and Band Interview Audioholics met up with the folks from Umphrey’s McGee during their show in Orlando, Florida. Our interviews were with Jack Cinninger and Chris Mitchell. Talented band with transcendent musical style.

Dewa Budjana: Joged Kahyangan (2013) CD Review CD Review: Dewa Budjana - Joged Kahyangan(2013). A pop star in his home country of Indonesia, guitarist Dewa Budjana has assembled a strong slate of well-known American jazz artists for this record.

The Anderson Ponty Band: Yes Meets Jean-Luc Ponty Music Legends Jon Anderson of Yes and Jean-Luc Ponty Announce Formation of New Music Ensemble - The Anderson Ponty Band! The band will visit the music created by these two artists and more.