Parker Quintet review: Fidelity Magazine call it a Musical Monolith
Parker Quintet received high praise in Fidelity Magazine #77, with the review focusing on its precise sound and impressive dynamics. Here are some standout observations from the article.
The reviewer, Sebastian Polcyn, noted Parker Quintet’s ability to deliver detailed and powerful bass:
"...Bass drum and electric bass were as powerful as they were contoured, and the spatial information contained in the low frequencies was obviously fully present and provided a good impression of the expansive stage dimensions of the live recording."
When it came to vocals, Parker Quintet excelled with clarity and realism. Diana Krall’s voice stood out in the song: The Girl In The Other Room. We strongly suggest listening this wonderful, nuanced track.
"[Diana] Krall's characterful, dense voice with the slightly smoky note comes across in its full colorful splendor, but is exemplarily free of coloration. And in this rather quiet piece, of all things, I get an impression of the lightning-like dynamic attack that the Swedes are capable of when the sudden, explosive percussion beat in the middle of the song gives me a slight fright, although I know the piece well"
The review also highlighted Parker Quintet’s ability to resolve fine details, enhancing the listening experience:
"[Parker Quintet] resolve superbly and deliver all those subtleties to your ear that make the enjoyment of a good recording truly complete."
Parker Quintet is available in Germany through our distributor Sieveking Sound.
(All quotes translated from German using DeepL.)