[Mosaic Story: Epilogue]

Hell, I could've just continued in that 'ensuing guilt' thread I began, but to be honest, right now I'm feeling anything but guilt. Just got home from Best Buy, and what was waiting for me?

Complete HRS

JJ Johnson

Kenton Presents

Elvin Jones

Johnny Hodges

I caved in a day later and got the following which also arrived.

Joe Pass

Johnny Smith

Shank/Cooper Select

Brookmeyer Select

Whoo!

[Question regarding Coltrane]

I currently have:

Giant Steps

Blue Train

A Love Supreme

Coltrane Plays the Blues

My Favorite Things

Lush Life

Tenor Conclave

Soultrane

Ballads

I'm particularly looking at some his later Impulse! work.

Which of these are essential? Or if they all are, which are works that should be prioritized on the buying list? Thanks

Dear Old Stockholm

Live at Birdland

Crescent

The John Coltrane Quartet Plays

Transition

Kulu Se Mama

Infinity

Ascension

Sun Ship

Live in Seattle

Meditations

Expression

Stellar Regions

Interstellar Space

[My Mosaic purchase and the ensuing guilt]

That could have been 16 (sedan sized) tanks of gas..... maybe.....

The ironic thing is that I drive a 77 Lincoln Mark V and gas is over 2 bucks a gallon. Thanks for the rub in.

Sonny Stitt sounds pretty good right now.

[Question about OOP Mosaics]

Ghost, how essential is Gioia's book? I'll look into that Nocturne set

[Question about OOP Mosaics]

Firstly, I don't post often, but when I do, they come in flurries, so I apologize for clogging the board.

My question:

I'm a big fan of West Coast jazz. The following are out of print, but I have a mind to pick them up if the price is somewhat reasonable. Would it be worth it to pick these up?

The Pacific Jazz Bud Shank Studio Sessions

The Pacific Jazz Recordings of Chico Hamilton

The Complete Capitol and Atlantic Recordings of Jimmy Guiffre

The Complete Pacific Jazz Studio Recordings of Chet Baker

The Complete Pacific Jazz Live Recordings of Chet Baker

Thanks

[My Mosaic purchase and the ensuing guilt]

Couw - I'm guessing your comment was made tongue in cheek, but you make an absolutely valid point. While I spend the vast majority of my free time listening, I think I get so caught up in researching/purchasing that I sometimes lose focus.

Ghost - Darn tootin'!

[My Mosaic purchase and the ensuing guilt]

Thanks, fellows. Mission accomplished. Hell, I'm already planning the next round of purchases. Might have to wait a couple months though.

[My Mosaic purchase and the ensuing guilt]

Well, folks, I can't really afford it but here's the purchase:

Artist Title Price Qty Total

169-MD-CD J.J. Johnson (7 CDs) $112.00 1 $112.00

185-MD-CD Cooper, Holman and Rosolino (4 CDs) $64.00 1 $64.00

187-MD-CD Hot Record Society (6 CDs) $96.00 1 $96.00

200-MD-CD Johnny Hodges Verve (6 CDs) $96.00 1 $96.00

195-MD-CD Blue Note Elvin Jones (8 CDs) $128.00 1 $128.00

Cart Total $496.00

Discount - $0.00

SubTotal $496.00

Tax $0.00

Shipping $16.00

TOTAL $512.00

Tell me I did good. It will make me feel better.

[Mercury Records]

I've heard some mention of the Kirk, Washington, and Vaughan Boxes. I'm not too familiar with the label. I checked out the prices of these boxes at CDNOW, and most were sold out and very expensive used. Are they worth the money?

Thanks

[Free Mosaic Sets (except shipping)]

I just squirted soda out of my nose. You fellows are too much, really.

[Any thoughts?]

I don't own the MJQ box, but I have all the individual albums. I don't know if you're familiar with the Modern Jazz Quartet, but they were the guys that turned me onto Jazz. All of their work is excellent. You won't be disappointed if you decide to take the plunge.

[Art Pepper's Complete Galaxy Recordings Box Set]

Thanks much, vibes.

[Art Pepper's Complete Galaxy Recordings Box Set]

GA, you've talked me into it. Thanks, although my wallet feels otherwise.

On Amazon, the description says the set encompasses 5 albums. Do you know which albums those five would be?

[Art Pepper's Complete Galaxy Recordings Box Set]

I've seen the said box set on both EBay and Amazon. Does anyone have this, or has anyone heard positive things about it?

Another question: As of now I have several Mosaics, which I'm happy with, and the complete Ella Fitzgerald Songbooks, as well as the complete Miles Davis In Person at the Blackhawk and many Proper/JSP/Mosaic Selects box sets. At some point I'm sure I'll also pick up the Complete Live at the Plugged Nickel.

That being said, are there any box sets that you've found to be absolutely necessary, versus buying the seperate albums? Whether that be the Complete Billie Holiday on Verve or Bill Evans on Riverside, please share your recommendations.

thanks.