Chuck Nessa

Exactly.

The label started as a lame imitation "new age" concern in the early '80s. It grew some to escape the beginning. I was so turned off by the beginnings I didn't follow. Sorry to see any label die.

Thanks for the report. I hate this about a dozen ways.

In my world, nothing is hipper than Szigeti. :tup :tup (Do you know his Beethoven sonatas with Arrau? Bad sound, but the music ... ! Waiting for the Bartók/Szigeti disc right now, I bet it's amazing, too!) u are in for a treat.

In my world, nothing is hipper than Szigeti. 20th and 21st Century children working with ancient instruments, or reproductions lose music as they search for technique.

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1-0QA+19, Duet, Colors In Thirty-Third, Family Talk, Song For All Muhal was at the top of my list (with Julius) so I'm overjoyed I was afraid they wouldn't do a full Abrams set - looks like these are mostly large group/orchestra sessions Sightsong with Malachi is missing as is Duets and Solos but I figured that would be included in a Mitchell box.

Not me.

The Muhal is incomplete. I can think of 5 missing titles off the top of my head.

Not sure this will help but here is a note from Cuscuna that was stuck inside my box. Yes, I got a promo.

The two RCAs are the same recordings. I suggest the Mercury because of its reputation, not personal experience.

I attended the recording of For Trio.

didn't know this reissue existed.

National House of Pancakes - as told to me by Nils Winther.

Just playing Nielsen's Symphonic Rhapsody, drifted off and then thought I was listening to Dvorak. Sorry if this is obvious to all but I just connected.

No doubt the set will be amazing but...... In January I received a solicitation letter looking for "shareholders". A single "share" is $5000 with a promised return of $6000. The projected expenses were over $90,000. Good luck to all involved; musicians, producers, shareholders, customers. I do understand the difficulty in a project like this but I just don't..........................

FWIW, the release of ncd-29 completes the remastered reissue of the material in the Art Ensemble 1967/68 box.

Same here. Whats the difference between the older and newer artists? Just guessing, but the difference some hear between bop/hard-bop and neo-bop? The difference between the music when it was fresh and the music when it was recreated by astute students of it? I got into the music just as the neo-boppers came out in force and I had/have no problem listening to both, but ... Dan is undoubtedly correct about this.

I just finished the notes and all necessary info for the packaging of: Art Ensemble Early Combinations ncd-29 Roscoe Mitchell – alto, soprano, clarinet, flute Joseph Jarman – alto, sopranino, clarinet, flute, bassoon Lester Bowie – trumpet, flugelhorn Malachi Favors – bass Charles Clark – bass (track 1) Thurman Barker – drums 1. A To Ericka 21:39 (Favors/Mitchell/Jarman) 2. Quintet 22:47 (Jarman) Recorded by Terry Martin in the Bowie home 1 recorded September 2, 1967 2 recorded November 2, 1967 Digital transfer and mastering by Steve Wagner Photography by Terry Martin and Bill Abernathy Art Direction & Design: Carla Nessa Produced by Chuck Nessa This material first issued in The Art Ensemble 1967/68 box set. And Hal Russell NRG Ensemble ncd-21 1. Uncontrollable Rages 18:20 2. Kit Kat 5:40 3. Linda Jazz Princess 18:10 4. Seven Spheres 5:05 5. Lost Or? (previously unpublished) 11:50 6. C Melody Mania (previously unpublished) 13:05 All compositions by Hal Russell Hal Russell – drums (1 & 4), vibes (2, 3 & 5), C melody sax, shenai, cornet, zither Chuck Burdelik – tenor, alto, clarinet, flute Brian Sandstrom – bass, trumpet, gong (1-4) Curt Bley – bass Steve Hunt – vibes (1 & 4), drums (2, 3, 5 & 6) Recorded 5/11/81 (1-4) and 1/10/81 (5 & 6) Solid Sound Studios Engineer: Judd Sager Digital transfer & mastering: Steve Wagner Photos: Ann Nessa Art Direction and Design: Carla Nessa Produced by Chuck Nessa The official release date is 10/16/12 which means I will have stock a couple of weeks earlier. I will keep you informed.

I did not see the show and didn't know it ever existed.

Better they should do a "Complete Prestige" disc including both takes of Yesterdays.

Isn't this an advertising gimmick started by Audi?

Seems reasonable to me for one cd. If you order more, not so much.

FWIW, the Teddy Wilson Mosaic set is 5 cds.

Some of the set reissued on Black Lion vinyl. The solo material is very fine.