desertblues Posted August 18, 2004 Report Share Posted August 18, 2004 The Cooper/Holman/Rosolino set is now Running Low! This one has been on my list for some time - have to add it to my Jazztet pre-order (damn, there goes another $64)... B-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Tapscott Posted August 18, 2004 Report Share Posted August 18, 2004 It's worth it. Definitely a "'west cost" vibe, but there's some great swinging music here. I think this set is worth getting for the Rosolino tracks alone. But you also get "Holman's Great Big Band, " some really fine Holman small group stuff including quartet tracks with Carl Perkins. And the Cooper stuff mostly sparkles too, though I find perhaps a bit less variety in his arranging. But all in all you can't go wrong with this set. And as I recall, the CD's average around 70 minutes each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesbed Posted August 18, 2004 Report Share Posted August 18, 2004 Here is some additional information in another Kenton Presents thread. link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesbed Posted August 19, 2004 Report Share Posted August 19, 2004 (edited) I enjoy Bob Cooper's saxophone playing, on this set, much more than I would have thought. The couple of quirky vocal tracks offered by Frank Rosolino are unique and fun. I smile every time I hear the Rosolino vocal tunes. Edited August 19, 2004 by wesbed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king ubu Posted August 19, 2004 Report Share Posted August 19, 2004 Guess: am I glad I have one on my shelf already, or not? ubu B-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny weir Posted August 19, 2004 Report Share Posted August 19, 2004 Yeah, I feel a little smug, too. I ordered the Chico Hamilton - my first Mosaic - and it went. I ordered the Kenton Presents - and it's on its way out, too. I ordered the Johnny Hodges a couple of days ago - so maybe it's for the axe as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny weir Posted August 19, 2004 Report Share Posted August 19, 2004 (edited) Actually, I suspect that recent board musings on the Kenton Presents set are exactly what has put it on the Running Low list. Edited August 19, 2004 by kenny weir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfred Posted August 19, 2004 Report Share Posted August 19, 2004 Guess: am I glad I have one on my shelf already, or not? ubu B-) Yupp! It is not my most often played Mosaic but nice to have it on board! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king ubu Posted August 19, 2004 Report Share Posted August 19, 2004 Yeah, I feel a little smug, too. I ordered the Chico Hamilton - my first Mosaic - and it went. I ordered the Kenton Presents - and it's on its way out, too. I ordered the Johnny Hodges a couple of days ago - so maybe it's for the axe as well. Oh no, not the Hodges! No money here, after the two VeeJays! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS Posted August 19, 2004 Report Share Posted August 19, 2004 I'm glad I stepped in about three months ago. Very nice set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost of miles Posted August 19, 2004 Report Share Posted August 19, 2004 More kudos for this one. I sat on it for a long time (well, not literally) and finally ordered--very glad when I listened to it. Not material that's likely to re-surface again anytime soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted August 19, 2004 Report Share Posted August 19, 2004 (edited) With both this set and the Teddy Wilson breathing down my neck, this is going to be yet another expensive Mosaic month.. Edited August 19, 2004 by sidewinder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted August 20, 2004 Report Share Posted August 20, 2004 If you like West Coast jazz, this is a must. A very fine set. It's about time that this set got some appreciation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesbed Posted August 20, 2004 Report Share Posted August 20, 2004 It feels good, for the first time, ever, that 'I' own a Mosaic 'before' it's selected to go out of print. I purchased the Kenton Presents box, a few weeks back, along with the Teddy Wilson box. I checked the chronological order of the Mosaic catalog and figured the Kenton Presents box might a set on the 'soon to go out of print' list. B-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Pusey Posted August 20, 2004 Report Share Posted August 20, 2004 I never had this on a high priority, but took a chance last summer during a True Blue promotion and was really pleasantly surprised, even with the quirky Rossalino vocals. And I play it much more often than some of the more obvious sets. Dont miss it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesbed Posted August 20, 2004 Report Share Posted August 20, 2004 even with the quirky Rossalino vocals. If I remember correctly, there are FOUR Rosolino vocal tracks on this set. The rest of the box is non-vocal. Rosolino's vocals are quirky but I enjoy them very much. To me, his vocals are a highlight of the Kenton Presents box. To my ears, Rosolino is very good when he sings That Old Black Magic. I can listen over and over. My point, most of the set is NOT vocal. If you're wondering about there being too many vocals, there aren't. I'd like to hear more from Rosolino's vocal attempts. He makes me smile every time I hear him sing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzmoose Posted August 22, 2004 Report Share Posted August 22, 2004 You'd think that by now I'd know what a stupid idea this was. "Hmmm...should I get this Mosaic that's going OOP? I dunno, let's see what the guys say on Organissimo!" Duh...okay, I'll order it Monday. Jeez... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Wheel Posted August 22, 2004 Report Share Posted August 22, 2004 Does the Rosolino stuff on here rank among the best of his work, or is it only somewhere in the middle? I've only heard a tiny bit of this one (played the Holman tracks with Carl Perkins on my radio tribute to the latter). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Lightning Posted August 22, 2004 Report Share Posted August 22, 2004 Does the Rosolino stuff on here rank among the best of his work, or is it only somewhere in the middle? I've only heard a tiny bit of this one (played the Holman tracks with Carl Perkins on my radio tribute to the latter). The Rosolino stuff in Excellent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownie Posted August 22, 2004 Report Share Posted August 22, 2004 The Rosolino stuff in Excellent! So is the rest of the set. One of the most interesting Mosaic box! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacknife Posted August 22, 2004 Report Share Posted August 22, 2004 Oh crap, another running low set! I think I'm going to pass on this one, damn it! I want it, I set up a savings account for endangered Mosaics, I have the money but I can't bring myself to spend it...argh! I am in the process of starting to build a house and need every penny I can pinch. Oh, the sacrifice....I'm bummed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bright Moments Posted August 22, 2004 Report Share Posted August 22, 2004 ok, i know that this should probably go in the stupid questions thread but i have to ask: is the box for this set the regular black with silver lettering on the spine? the only picture that i have ever seen of this set is this one: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free For All Posted August 22, 2004 Report Share Posted August 22, 2004 Normal Mosaic black and silver spine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bright Moments Posted August 22, 2004 Report Share Posted August 22, 2004 Normal Mosaic black and silver spine. thank you! B-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluerein Posted August 23, 2004 Report Share Posted August 23, 2004 Wesbed: I guess you have the Collectables Rosolino? He sings a lot on that one. It's the Turn me Losse LP from 1961 on Reprise. Cheers, Reinier PS: I don't like his singing and didn't buy that cd because of it........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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