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Not a stupid question. I believe most V-Discs were 12 inches and provided up to 6 and half minutes of music. The Treasury Shows were transcribed radio programs to promote the purchase of U S war bonds during and after the war. The V-Disc program produced records for the military personnel. The V-Discs could be from previously recorded material, from broadcasts, or special produced record sessions often over seen by George T Simons. This new Mosaic set draws from the special V- Disc recording sessions, and many of the performances are longer than the standard 3 and half minute 78.

Just saw this on Dustygroove. Amazon has it a little cheaper: https://www.amazon.com/Better-Now-before-You-Later/dp/1953691994

This piece by Jim Feast, inspired by my book (& other things) is up on Jazz Right Now; I recall him working on it in late 2023/early 2024, but not being able to find a home for it. Honored & glad it eventually found space at JRN: https://www.jazzrightnow.com/thoughts-on-clifford-allens-singularity-codex-matthew-shipp-on-rogueart/ (& yes, I still have a handful if anyone is interested)

Now spinning: Now listening to first LP in this 2-LP set. This music was originally released on Riverside as The Modern Touch.

Kind of/maybe a stupid question... but were V-disc sessions all limited by the 3-minute recording windows (of the LP/tech at the time)? I have all the Storyville Ellington Treasury Shows (what was the relationship between the Treasury Shows and V-Discs?), and I vaguely remember that quite a few of those tracks were longer. I'm a bit on the fence with this set... Recording lengths might help. I know the discography will be up when it's ready for preorder, but I'm kinda curious.

I do believe all the transfers on this V-Disc set will surpass previous reissues of the material. I have heard the sound amazing. I know that everything on the Mosaic Small Group V-Disc has better sound than reissues I already had.

Back to Kenny Barron: as heard in this 32 Jazz compilation:

Neil Ardley's excellent Kaleidoscope Of Rainbows is set for a double vinyl reissue in December on Analogue October Records having been half speed remastered https://analogueoctober.com/product/neil-ardley-kaleidoscope-of-rainbows-vinyl-reissue-aor003st/?audiogallery_startitem_ag2=0

Listen to Mullennium. When this CD came out in 1998, I'm guessing it was the first issue to the public? Meaning, there was never a vinyl issue? Or was there...🧐 There was probably a vinyl issue, but I'm not sure if it was under Mulligan's name. I don't own the CD, but the music (listening on YouTube) is excellent.

CD compiles two LPs: #1-6 originally released as Stormy Monday (Fantasy 9558) #7-10 originally released as Sky Street (Fantasy 9514)

No, I meant what I said. Perhaps the irony doesn't translate?

Underwhelmed ... "White Glenn Miller"? White(r)washed Glenn Miller, you mean? As for "The Girl I left Behind Me", I'll rather take any Bob Wills version anytime ...

Goodman did several sessions with the Big Band and small groups specifically for V-Disc. I heard that Mosaic is considering a seperate Goodman V-Disc set and not sure how large it would be and whether their would be other material included.

https://www.radioechoes.com/?page=play_download&mode=play&dl_mp3folder=A&dl_file=afrs_v_disc_collection_194x-xx-xx_kay_kyser_and_his_orchestra_-_bye_bye_blues.mp3&dl_series=AFRS V Disc Collection&dl_title=Kay Kyser And His Orchestra - Bye Bye Blues&dl_date=194x.xx.xx&dl_size=479.6 KB Sounds like White Glenn Miller to me...

Never saw the movie, but have had the soundtrack since the early 80s. Just played it last night. RIP

He sang one of the most ravishing ballads in pop music: "Many Rivers to Cross" This song and Cliff´s soulful way in which he intonated it remains forever. RIP Jimmy Cliff

Eric Alexander & Vincent Herring - Spli Decision (Smoke Sessions). Excellent live date from these two sax players.

All three of his Blue Note albums have been great but Passage is my favourite.

Jonathan Blake “My Life Matters” Blue Note cd Different from this great drummer’s last release, but I’m enjoying it.