One of the most common questions we hear at Northern Audio is simple: “What does Greg play when he really wants to show off a system?”
The truth is, he always reaches for recordings that have that unmistakable spark — the kind that reveal space, texture, and realism in a way nothing else can. In this new edition of What’s In My Collection, Greg pulls several favorites from his personal archive, spanning vinyl, reel-to-reel, and digital formats.
This episode touches on some genuinely unique pieces: an unconventional modern 78 RPM stereo pressing, gorgeously engineered Japanese jazz, surprising artist pairings, and a few under-the-radar sessions from familiar legends that open up enormous soundstages and reveal layers you may have never heard before. A selection of these recordings is available at Music To My Ear, and for the more collectible items, you’ll find Discogs links listed below.
If you’re searching for new reference material or just want music that shows the full potential of your system, Greg’s recommendations are an excellent place to begin. Stay tuned — more installments of What’s In My Collection are on the way.
https://www.discogs.com/release/11633317-Various-The-Famous-Sound-Of-Three-Blind-Mice-Vol-1
https://www.discogs.com/release/3438891-Duke-Ellington-Unknown-Session
https://www.discogs.com/release/4258469-Duke-Ellington-And-His-Orchestra-Piano-In-The-Background
https://www.discogs.com/release/13542351-Duke-Ellington-And-His-Orchestra-Piano-In-The-Background
https://www.discogs.com/release/12750400-Tsuyoshi-Yamamoto-Trio-Speak-Low
