Posted 3 Mar 2017 Thanks. We try to make our packages at least interesting and this one works. The painting is by Eleanor Cohen, a Chicago artist active in the '40s. Image courtesy of Corbett & Dempsey, Package design by Carla Nessa. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 3 Mar 2017 41 minutes ago, Chuck Nessa said: Thanks. We try to make our packages at least interesting and this one works. The painting is by Eleanor Cohen, a Chicago artist active in the '40s. Image courtesy of Corbett & Dempsey, Package design by Carla Nessa. It could be several places on the El, but it reminds me of underneath the El right by the Sheridan stop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 3 Mar 2017 I hear you - could be several places. More images by the artist at Corbett & Dempsey. We had a few to choose from and they are all worthy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 3 Mar 2017 1 hour ago, Chuck Nessa said: I hear you - could be several places. More images by the artist at Corbett & Dempsey. We had a few to choose from and they are all worthy. I used to try to combine a stop at Dusty Groove with a peek at what was on at Corbett & Dempsey -- quite a cool little gallery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 29 Mar 2017 Derek Taylor reviews Four Ways in Dusted: http://dustedmagazine.tumblr.com/post/158891950895/roscoe-mitchell-and-yuganaut-four-ways-nessa Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 29 Mar 2017 The cd plant just notified me of shipment of ncd-39 - it should be on the website shortly and will be available to ship on Monday. I should note Amazon has a great sale price for a pre-order, if you have Prime. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 21 Apr 2017 Today is the official release date for Nick and Tomeka's Signaling. Also of note, the City of Chicago has disclosed the Pritzker Pavilion headliners for the 2017 Chicago Jazz Festival. Of particular interest to the label is the opening program on Sunday Sept. 3. https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/chicago_jazz_festival13.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 22 Apr 2017 2 hours ago, Chuck Nessa said: Today is the official release date for Nick and Tomeka's Signaling. Also of note, the City of Chicago has disclosed the Pritzker Pavilion headliners for the 2017 Chicago Jazz Festival. Of particular interest to the label is the opening program on Sunday Sept. 3. https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/chicago_jazz_festival13.html Yes! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 22 Apr 2017 6 hours ago, Chuck Nessa said: Today is the official release date for Nick and Tomeka's Signaling. Also of note, the City of Chicago has disclosed the Pritzker Pavilion headliners for the 2017 Chicago Jazz Festival. Of particular interest to the label is the opening program on Sunday Sept. 3. https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/chicago_jazz_festival13.html Now that is good news indeed. You deserve the tribute. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 22 Apr 2017 7 hours ago, Chuck Nessa said: Today is the official release date for Nick and Tomeka's Signaling. Also of note, the City of Chicago has disclosed the Pritzker Pavilion headliners for the 2017 Chicago Jazz Festival. Of particular interest to the label is the opening program on Sunday Sept. 3. https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/chicago_jazz_festival13.html Congrats Chuck! That's very exciting! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 22 Apr 2017 Congrats on both counts Chuck. Looking forward to getting my copy of Signaling from Amazon Japan as soon as they get some more stock in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 22 Apr 2017 Congratulations - a well deserved tribute to Nessa Records, to Roscoe Mitchell, and to your collaborations over the years.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 22 Apr 2017 "Signalling" is a great disc and keeps up the very high standards of the label. I'm case anyone is hesitating over the Air Time LP repress, my advice would be - don't hesitate. The music is desert island stuff as most will know but the new pressing is simply superb. Totally silent background allowing the music to shine. Highly recommended. Congrats to Chuck on all fronts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 22 Apr 2017 Roscoe's Quartets at the fest will be: Quartet 1 – Roscoe’s first group reconvened – Fred Berry, Alvin Fielder and Junius Paul subbing for Malachi Favors Quartet 2 – Roscoe’s “Chicago Quartet” - Tomeka Reid, Junius Paul and Vincent Davis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 22 Apr 2017 Quartet 1 looks to be quite an event. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 25 Apr 2017 Congratulations to Chuck Nessa !!! Recognition well-deserved. This event is worth the trip to Chicago! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 2 May 2017 Now something for the collectors/diehards. This Fall, in celebration of our 50th anniversary, we will be issuing a cd of Lester Bowie's Numbers 1 & 2 as edited/presented for the original issue. This program has not been available since vinyl died in the '80s and has never been on cd. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 10 May 2017 Derek Taylor reviews Signaling in Dusted - http://dustedmagazine.tumblr.com/post/160449751865/nick-mazzarella-tomkea-reid-signaling-nessa. Also reviews of Four Ways by Kurt Gottschalk in http://www.nycjazzrecord.com and Kevin Whitehead in Tone Audio http://www.tonepublications.com. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 10 May 2017 I'm not sure I can go this year, but it looks like the year to go. Congrats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 23 May 2017 Dusty Groove has their way with Signaling - https://www.dustygroove.com/item/832323 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 24 May 2017 2 hours ago, Chuck Nessa said: Dusty Groove has their way with Signaling - https://www.dustygroove.com/item/832323 Temporarily out of stock. Enjoying my copy from the Amazon discount price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 25 May 2017 (edited) A lot of Nessa titles are on backorder at Importcds and WowHD. Is this a temporary matter or are certain titles going OOP? (Or is it perhaps your aim to keep all titles in print?) Edited 25 May 2017 by erwbol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 25 May 2017 1 hour ago, erwbol said: A lot of Nessa titles are on backorder at Importcds and WowHD. Is this a temporary matter or are certain titles going OOP? (Or is it perhaps your aim to keep all titles in print?) Everything is in print and in stock here. I just checked with City Hall Records (my national distributor) and they have all but one title in stock today. Sigh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites