wesbed Posted March 17, 2003 Report Share Posted March 17, 2003 (edited) Per a comment from AfricaBrass in this thread: I'm on the fence about the Moncur set. I've got everything that has been out on cd already and I have the unreleased material on vinyl. On the old board, a few people brought up issues with the sound of the Moncur set. Any comments/suggestions? Should I hold off? I thought it a good time to start a separate Moncur Select thread. Grachan Moncur Mosaic Select Edited March 17, 2003 by wesbed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Posted March 17, 2003 Report Share Posted March 17, 2003 I have already posted my comments on the BNBB. In my view there are issues with the sound. I can only compare the Mosaic to the "Some other Stuff" and "Destination out" Connoisseurs (also remastered by Ron McMaster). Both sessions sound clearly better on the Connoisseurs. McMaster seems to have tried to eliminate all tape hiss, because the new remastering sounds completely hiss-free on quiet passages. But he has also cut off the overtones. It sounds artificial and processed. "Evolution" and "One step beyond" are the best sounding sessions in the set. So I wouldn't recommend the Mosaic to those wanting a sound upgrade. As far as the music is concerned, it is essential of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AfricaBrass Posted March 17, 2003 Report Share Posted March 17, 2003 Thanks for your comments, Claude. I think I'll hold off on the Moncur set. I'll just transfer my Jacknife material to a cd from vinyl. I'm tired of buying stuff over-and-over again, anyway. Thanks for the thread, Wes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clunky Posted March 25, 2003 Report Share Posted March 25, 2003 The sound is fine on this set. I notice little difference compared to the 1988 BN issue of "One step.." or the Conn of "Destination Out". Ear floss for the next person who casts against this mighty set. It's about the music ... don't forget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted March 26, 2003 Report Share Posted March 26, 2003 This is definately my favourite purchase of the year so far , if i see mr Moncur's name on the back of any Cds in future I'll take it as a recommendation. Its also opened my ears to Jackie McClean & i've gone back and bought a couple of Conns (Jacknife & Vertigo ) . I think Bobby Hutcherson & Tony Williams sounded perfect together . Any more recommendations in this style out there ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clunky Posted March 26, 2003 Report Share Posted March 26, 2003 If its Jackie you are after then "Let Freedom Ring" is a great place to start ( think it's due the RVG treatment later this year) The Sam Rivers Mosaic is in a similar bag and highly recommended Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted March 26, 2003 Report Share Posted March 26, 2003 If its Jackie you are after then "Let Freedom Ring" is a great place to start ( think it's due the RVG treatment later this year) The Sam Rivers Mosaic is in a similar bag and highly recommended Thanks clunky - it looks as if i'll have to keep a look out on Ebay for the Sam Rivers & see if it ever pops up . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesbed Posted March 22, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2004 I purchased the Grachan Moncur Select when it was initially released. I played it a couple of times, never even listened to all three disks, then placed the box on the shelf and felt content with my purchase. I didn’t play the Moncur Select too much, till recently, nearly a year later. I’ve been enjoying the set very much during the late evening hours. It sounds much better to me, after the sun goes down, and the night air moves in. The set is a mixture of Moncur and McLean releases, with each player receiving about equal playing time. On one of the sets Wayne Shorter takes Jackie’s place along-side Moncur. Lee Morgan is present too. Tony Williams fills the space with his dependable drumming mystique. I’m always surprised when a piece of music, that I’ve had shelved for nearly a year, suddenly speaks to me and makes me glad I had the music available for my listening pleasure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van Basten II Posted March 9, 2007 Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 (edited) For those who are keeping score, received mine today with the serial number 4415. Better get it before it goes out of print. Edited March 9, 2007 by Van Basten II Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 Or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluerein Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 Van Basten II: they are ramdomly picked from the stock at Mosaic' so this doesn't say a thing about availability at all. Enjoy the set and all others who didn't get it should do so in a heartbeat!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sal Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 (edited) This is essential music IMO. One of my favorite box sets in my collection. Edited March 10, 2007 by sal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trane_fanatic Posted July 19, 2007 Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 What is this mispressing error on one of the discs I have been hearing so much about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaturalSoul Posted July 22, 2007 Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 What is this mispressing error on one of the discs I have been hearing so much about? On mine, on the second disc ( IIRC). Near the end of the disc it starts skipping. Don't know if thats what youre talking about but i found it a little strange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Posted July 22, 2007 Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 (edited) On the first pressings, there was a wrong track on CD1, but I I don't remember which one it was. The buyers received a replacement CD. Edited July 22, 2007 by Claude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownie Posted July 23, 2007 Report Share Posted July 23, 2007 On the first pressings, there was a wrong track on CD1, but I I don't remember which one it was. The buyers received a replacement CD. Which explains why I have seen a couple of copies of that disc 1 in secondhand stores Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceH Posted August 2, 2007 Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 Yes, I'm waiting patiently for the original disc 1 to become worth $1,000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epithet Posted August 3, 2007 Report Share Posted August 3, 2007 What exactly is the defect? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Posted August 3, 2007 Report Share Posted August 3, 2007 It's not a technical defect, they had put a wrong track on the CD, which is already elsewhere in the set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 I received an email from Mosaic today which said that the Grachan Moncur Mosaic Select is running low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron S Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 Now in "Last Chance." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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