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David Perlmutter's avatar

I have much love for this legendary recording engineer. Those people don't get nearly the level of respect they deserve!

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Charles Powell's avatar

One of the great things about the RVG Reissue Series are the Liner Notes by [fellow Saint Louisan] Bob Blumenthal ('Another Look at..'). Even if I've upgraded a title to a Nihon BN or SACD, I keep the RVG for these. He nails the music & musicians and is a graceful writer.

ps Rudy Van Gelder was an optometrist [not ophthalmologist]

pps two wonderful Late Period [Liberty] BN's Deserving of Wider Recognition:

https://www.allmusic.com/album/natural-essence-mw0000368572

https://www.allmusic.com/album/easterly-winds-mw0000170850

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