Chris Cheek’s Keepers of the Eastern Door – Audiophile One-Step from Analog Tone Factory

In this video, I review the stunning new all-analog vinyl release of Keepers of the Eastern Door by saxophonist Chris Cheek, produced by the newly launched audiophile label Analog Tone Factory. Founded by acclaimed musician and producer Jerome Sabbagh, Analog Tone Factory is making a bold entrance with this beautifully executed release—crafted with serious listeners in mind. This album is a pure analog experience, recorded live in the studio directly to ½” 30 ips analog tape, with no overdubs. It’s a showcase of real-time musicianship and sonic integrity that’s increasingly rare in modern jazz recordings. Featuring an all-star lineup—Bill Frisell on guitar, Tony Scherr on bass, and Rudy Royston on drums—Cheek leads a session that’s intimate, expressive, and deeply immersive. These are musicians at the top of their game, captured with exceptional clarity and warmth. The edition under review is a numbered One-Step pressing, limited to just 500 copies, and expertly pressed at Gotta Groove Record Pressing, known for their high-quality vinyl output. This pressing will appeal not just to jazz lovers but to audiophiles seeking top-tier analog sound. Keepers of the Eastern Door is available in multiple formats, including vinyl, CD, digital streaming, and even reel-to-reel tape—a nod to both old-school fidelity and modern accessibility. Whether you’re a vinyl collector, a hi-fi enthusiast, or a serious jazz fan, this is a release worth paying attention to. Tune in for the full breakdown of sound, pressing quality, and musical impact. Reference System -VPI Scout with Classic Platter Upgrade -JMW Memorial Tonearm -VPI Analog Drive System -Hana ML MC Cartridge -Phasemation PP-500 MC Cartridge -Perpetuum Ebner PE 6060 Turntable -Ortofon Quintet Black MC Cartridge -Miyajima Labs Infinity Mono MC Cartridge -ModWright PH 9.0 Tube Phono Preamplifier -Cayin A-50T Integrated Tube Amplifier -System Audio Pandion 30 Loudspeakers -Degritter Ultrasonic Record Cleaner -VPI 16.5 Vacuum Record Cleaner -Sweetvinyl Sugarcube SC-1 Mini -Pioneer RT-707 Reel To Reel Tape Deck -Ramar Record Brush The reference system is wired exclusively with Audio Art cables. #JazzVinyl #ChrisCheek #AnalogToneFactory #OneStepPressing #VinylReview #AudiophileVinyl #JeromeSabbagh #BillFrisell #TonyScherr #RudyRoyston #GottaGroove #AllAnalogRecording #ReelToReel #KeepersOfTheEasternDoor #JazzCollectors #VinylCommunity 00:00 Introduction 01:13 My Interest In Jazz 02:04 How This Was Recorded 02:28 The Musicians 02:48 The Material 03:15 More About The Recording 05:39 About The Music 07:35 The Sound 09:43 About The Pressing 10:14 Conclusion @AnalogToneFactory @saxman73