I need a live great recording


I've come to realize that there's no better way to hear what your system is capable of than a LIVE RECORDING.

I need your help.

Suggestions for 'live recordings' on cd that can really expose a system's strengths and weaknesses.
meech33
Harder to find, but on a par IMHO with the classic Evans/La Faro Village Vanguard Sessions/Sunday at the Village Vanguard is Bill Evans at Town Hall w/Chuck Israels and Arnold Wise and recorded on February 21, 1966 (UMV 2053). Verve released the LP as "Volumn One" but never released a "Volumn Two" -- presumably because there wasn't enough material. However, Verve did release two of the three unreleased tracks -- Beautiful Love and My Foolish Heart -- on a compilation LP called Masters of the Modern Piano (VE-2-2511). The CD includes these two tracks and the third unreleased number: One For Helen. The CD is OK, but not as stunning as the vinyl. Happy hunting.
Eva Cassidy - "Live at Blues Alley"

Second Slipknot's Matthews/Reynolds two disk set - Damn that Tim Reynolds can play the guitar! Loved the little diddy about the girl who asked him directions in NYC!

Pletnev Live at Carnegie Hall

Harry Belafonte Live at Carnegie Hall

Jazz at the Pawnshop
Dianne Schuur & the Count Basie Orchesra. Even though it's a 1987 GPR digital master, absolutely incredible bass and can be played at extreme volume levels with very little if any grain. It your room is treated properly you will enjoy an incredible jazzy big band performance with sweet vocals.
Bill Evans "Sunday At The Village Vangard" and "Waltz For Debbie" are among the best records in Jazz history.
I love Keith Jarrett's At the Blue Note box set (worths the money).
Something newer and very interesting is Directions in Music: Live at Massey Hall from Herbie Hancock, Michael Brecker and Roy Hargrove (unbelievable trumpet).
It's from Mapleshade, and about the only one of their offerings I continue to enjoy, Clifford Jordan Quartet, "Live at Ethel's."

Charlie