Today, I eyed a file of open reel tape, and decided to give the "Technics" open reel deck a whirl. Since CD's and open reel tapes are derived from the same collection, (mine) you would think they would be quite similar, but they aren't. You see the tapes were made before CD's and consist almost exclusively of records.
After going through the open reel ritual of cleaning heads and pinch rollers, I threaded a tape; "Extensions" by Ahmad Jamal. This album was released in 65, when his trio consisted of Jamil Nassar on bass, and Vernel Fournier on drums. I was told he went inside the piano, and plucked the strings on this one; I forgot who told me, but I can't seem to find anything to back that up. (A disadvantage of having a reel as opposed to an album cover)
When you hear how advanced this music is, you won't believe it was released in 65. Here is "This Terrible Planet" from that album.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fQiW0Ur89E
I couldn't find "Extensions" from that album, the one on "you tube" is not the same; I guess you'll have to buy the album; here are the goods on that particular LP;
http://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/ahmad_jamal/extensions/
Here's another old record; Yusef Lateef blows more horns than you can count, check em all out on "Sister Mamie".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ycYPKijiMo
Enjoy the music.