Ron S Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 I'm sure this is a great set. I just don't think I could handle that much trombone. I got the Curtis Fuller box when it was Running Low. I realized then that I'm not much of a fan of trombone as a lead instrument. I had the same concern before I got this set but, as I said earlier, I'm enjoying the set much more than I had anticipated. For one thing, Johnson's playing style falls much easier on my ears than that of a lot of other trombonists, and he also makes extensive use of muting to further round out his tone. But also, as trane_fantastic and others have noted, there are lots of other great musicians on this set (he didn't list Elvin Jones, who's terrific on the many tracks on which he appears). Further, some of these groups are heard across several sessions and lots of tracks, giving a nice structure to the set. As also mentioned previously, the arrangements are great, and there's a good mix of standards and original tunes, making this an extremely satisfying set of small-group straight-ahead jazz that wears well over the entire 7 discs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFrank Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 You guys are killin' me! I was trying to make an excuse for not worrying about getting this. Sort of like jbb's reasoning for missing out on Anita. But you're making it sound pretty weak. I'll see how I feel (and my wallet, too) when it hits the "Last Chance" list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free For All Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 I'm sure this is a great set. I just don't think I could handle that much trombone. I got the Curtis Fuller box when it was Running Low. I realized then that I'm not much of a fan of trombone as a lead instrument. Stab me in the heart, why don't ya! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trane_fanatic Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 I'm sure this is a great set. I just don't think I could handle that much trombone. I got the Curtis Fuller box when it was Running Low. I realized then that I'm not much of a fan of trombone as a lead instrument. ... But also, as trane_fantastic and others have noted, there are lots of other great musicians on this set (he didn't list Elvin Jones, who's terrific on the many tracks on which he appears). ← I did... the Jones bros. (Elvin, Hank & Sam) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron S Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 I'm sure this is a great set. I just don't think I could handle that much trombone. I got the Curtis Fuller box when it was Running Low. I realized then that I'm not much of a fan of trombone as a lead instrument. ... But also, as trane_fantastic and others have noted, there are lots of other great musicians on this set (he didn't list Elvin Jones, who's terrific on the many tracks on which he appears). ← I did... the Jones bros. (Elvin, Hank & Sam) ← Sorry, I missed that! I guess I was looking for Elvin's name separately because he's on 6 sessions/25 tracks , whereas Hank's only on 2 sessions and Sam's on 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 O'Day set now sold out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tranemonk Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 Bummer.... for those of you who were on the fence... I'd call Mosaic and see if there was 1 flloating around somewhere... Got mine a few months back and it is great! O'Day set now sold out. ← Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A.W. Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 O'Day set now sold out. ← As was already noted in this thread yesterday (post #367 above)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron S Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 O'Day set now sold out. ← As was already noted in this thread yesterday (post #367 above)... ← But Hans, we can always use an update as to whether it's STILL sold out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A.W. Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 O'Day set now sold out. ← As was already noted in this thread yesterday (post #367 above)... ← But Hans, we can always use an update as to whether it's STILL sold out. ← Yep, you're right, how stupid of me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trane_fanatic Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 I'm sure this is a great set. I just don't think I could handle that much trombone. I got the Curtis Fuller box when it was Running Low. I realized then that I'm not much of a fan of trombone as a lead instrument. ... But also, as trane_fantastic and others have noted, there are lots of other great musicians on this set (he didn't list Elvin Jones, who's terrific on the many tracks on which he appears). ← I did... the Jones bros. (Elvin, Hank & Sam) ← Sorry, I missed that! I guess I was looking for Elvin's name separately because he's on 6 sessions/25 tracks , whereas Hank's only on 2 sessions and Sam's on 3. ← Actually, Sam is a brother from another mother, if ya dig my drift. Now, if Thad was on there, then the trifecta would be complete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron S Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 I'm sure this is a great set. I just don't think I could handle that much trombone. I got the Curtis Fuller box when it was Running Low. I realized then that I'm not much of a fan of trombone as a lead instrument. ... But also, as trane_fantastic and others have noted, there are lots of other great musicians on this set (he didn't list Elvin Jones, who's terrific on the many tracks on which he appears). ← I did... the Jones bros. (Elvin, Hank & Sam) ← Sorry, I missed that! I guess I was looking for Elvin's name separately because he's on 6 sessions/25 tracks , whereas Hank's only on 2 sessions and Sam's on 3. ← Actually, Sam is a brother from another mother, if ya dig my drift. Now, if Thad was on there, then the trifecta would be complete. ← Yeah, yeah, THAT'S why I missed it! But you still f-cked up by not mentioning Elvin separately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clunky Posted September 5, 2005 Report Share Posted September 5, 2005 My Anita set arrived !!!! 6 weeks by airmail to the UK- personal worst Any rate Mosaic will have at least one Anita set left as they'd reserved another copy for me. I won't be needing it now so unless it's already spoken for interested parties should hop to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ayers Posted September 5, 2005 Report Share Posted September 5, 2005 My Anita set arrived !!!! 6 weeks by airmail to the UK- personal worst Any rate Mosaic will have at least one Anita set left as they'd reserved another copy for me. I won't be needing it now so unless it's already spoken for interested parties should hop to it. ← Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted September 5, 2005 Report Share Posted September 5, 2005 Great news ! The banana boat comes through.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A.W. Posted September 5, 2005 Report Share Posted September 5, 2005 My Anita set arrived !!!! 6 weeks by airmail to the UK- personal worst← Congratulations! Any idea what went wrong? Did the package give any clues? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clunky Posted September 5, 2005 Report Share Posted September 5, 2005 My Anita set arrived !!!! 6 weeks by airmail to the UK- personal worst← Congratulations! Any idea what went wrong? Did the package give any clues? ← I'm certain if must have come surface as it's not been via Mount Pleasant (sp?) sorting office which is always stamped on airmailed items I've ever received. Surface parcels have no markings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A.W. Posted September 5, 2005 Report Share Posted September 5, 2005 My Anita set arrived !!!! 6 weeks by airmail to the UK- personal worst← Congratulations! Any idea what went wrong? Did the package give any clues? ← I'm certain if must have come surface as it's not been via Mount Pleasant (sp?) sorting office which is always stamped on airmailed items I've ever received. Surface parcels have no markings. ← I'd report it to Mosaic if I were you. They should file a claim with the carrier they used for your package. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulstation1 Posted September 5, 2005 Report Share Posted September 5, 2005 what price did the AOD set close at on friday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted September 6, 2005 Report Share Posted September 6, 2005 (edited) O'Day set now sold out. ← As was already noted in this thread yesterday (post #367 above)... ← But Hans, we can always use an update as to whether it's STILL sold out. ← Yep, you're right, how stupid of me... ← Not really that sorry I missed it. I'm glad it's gone so I wouldn't be tempted. By the way, it's still sold out and Generalissimo Francisco Franco is still dead Edited September 6, 2005 by Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quincy Posted September 6, 2005 Report Share Posted September 6, 2005 Not really that sorry I missed it. I'm glad it's gone so I wouldn't be tempted. By the way, it's still sold out and Generalissimo Francisco Franco is still dead ← Unlike the Generalissimo shiny new OOP copies of Anita are popping up on eBay (I'm shocked!) So keep that guard up! I'm with you by the way. Some of these sets you just have to let pass on by. (I think I just heard a few "NEVER's" out there regarding that last sentence, along with some "BUT NOT THIS ONE.") Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulstation1 Posted September 6, 2005 Report Share Posted September 6, 2005 http://cgi.ebay.com/MOSAIC-188-Complete-An...1QQcmdZViewItem let's watch this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted September 6, 2005 Report Share Posted September 6, 2005 I think it's a little to recent to gauge the impact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMusicalMarine Posted September 6, 2005 Report Share Posted September 6, 2005 Just called Mosaic...75 Ory sets left. Another post had them at 150 sets at the end of July. Hopefully they won't sell out this month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ayers Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 Just called Mosaic...75 Ory sets left. Another post had them at 150 sets at the end of July. Hopefully they won't sell out this month. ← I have to admit I'm on the fence over this myself. It's a big splash, I'd enjoy it, but would I enjoy all of it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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