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Fan ****ing tastic.... :tup At least now I know what to ask for come Xmas!!!!

Not a Newbury steal but Bestbuy.com has the 6cd Jackie McLean FreshSound/jazz Connections set on sale for a ridiculous $18.. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Complete+1955-1957+Quartet+Quintet+%26+Sextet+%28Box%29+-+CD/15586787.p?id=1636539&skuId=15586787&st=Keyword%20or%20Item%20#%20%20%20%20Complete%201955-1957%20Quartet,%20Quintet%20&%20Sextet%20Sessions%20%286%20Cds%20Box%20Set Sorry I know it's a rip-off the OJC series but at that price.. I couldn't pass it up...

Here's my review of it on amazon... "This book is an outstanding analysis of the person Duke Ellington was. Having followed his music to a modest degree I was intrigued about the author's focus on Ellington as a person and his socio-political views. The book is extremely well-written and easy to read. I disagree with the recent NYTimes review which argued that although they liked the book, their criticism was the lack of discussion about Ellington's music. In this case, I think it's completely appropriate and helpful NOT to go into technical discussions about Ellington's music. I am not a musician and I'm not interested in the specifics about technically what Ellington did. As Ellington himself would not, if the music moves you (e.g., the listener) then that's what matters. My personal feeling is that if you want to understand/hear Ellington's music, you buy the music and draw your own conclusions. Cohen's focus on Ellington's 1960's work was also very illuminative. I liked his analysis about how Ellington (to a fault) refused to acknowledge his age (and impending mortality). My ONLY significant wish about this book is that Cohen should have contrasted Ellington with other seminal African-American artists who were in similar positions to Ellington (although at different points in his life). For example there is virtually no discussion about the roles of Paul Robeson, Nat King Cole, Miles Davis, John Coltrane or Marian Anderson, all of whom held unique positions as African-American artists. The lack of comparison/contrast to particularly Robeson, Cole (and to a lesser degree Louis Armstrong - who Cohen does discuss a little more), creates the false impression that Ellington was truly alone as a prominent African-American artist. The sole compatriot which Cohen does draw an analogy to is Langston Hughes which is a thoughtful and insightful analysis. Another minor point of regret is I wish Cohen had discussed Ellington's relationship with Billy Strayhorn more. Although he does discuss how Strayhorn's death affected Ellington, there is a lot more which could be discussed. Overall if you want to understand who Duke Ellington was and his contributions to American culture (and obviously jazz) I would highly recommend this book."

Just started listening to the 1st of the 2 cds... Absolultely wonderful... Kinda got that Benny Golson/Jazztet feel to it.... :tup

Where'd you get that info??

CdUniverse says Disconforme Thanks for the heads up. Looked at the listing on Amazon. No record label mentioned that's reissuing this. Could be a Fresh Sounds (Spain) needledrop bootleg for all we know. Amazon UK says 'Solar Records'

Ditto.. I had to cave on the Bix Biderbeck.. once it went to running low... (You KNOW this puppy ain't going to be re-issued...) :blush2:

You're doing what I hope to be doing in 30 years... Keep it up!!!!!

I try to grab any and all Jackie McLean I could.. I've got it...

I would concur..VIjay Iyer is NOT a big name but interesting pick.. I loved his Newport Set (downloadable at nPR.org)

Disc 4 - OP - Exclusively For my Friends... Truly Gorgeous solo work here... :tup :tup

You just got my donation.... thanks for providing a great space!

Okay that's cool!!!

Do we have any better estimate on when these sets are going out??? I'm waiting impatiently!!!

Create a database of the CDs, back them up digitally and then decide... it depends if you are going to listen to them... I would keep all/most of them as my tastes over time has changed... Ten years ago there was NO way I would listen to (much less buy) Bing Crosby, Henry Threadgill , etc... It also depends on your age... If you think you will grow with the collection.. Keep it... If you were going to donate it.. I'd recommend a public library... that way other people can have access to it. When I donate my CD's that's where they go...

Only if it was an open bar...

Joe Pass Disc 5..

Very interesting... I'm happy they've got some co-sponsors (which is presumably helping the bottom line - which is what we are interested in)... Not sure what the price tag is but I'd be up for it if I had the $$$$ (and could get the wife and kid to go....) :mellow:

Haven't gotten it yet.. (Had Mosaic hold it to ship with the Jamal set...) Guess you're not a fan of the Herman?? ((either the Select or the full box?)

I forgot to tell you that I caved in on that one a month ago.... Now it's between the Artie Shaw/Woody Herman & Herman Select + Young/Basie

No but I know what it is,, So what should I get???? You lucky dog! You already got your gift?

Personally.. I'm still holding out for my Betty Carter Select, Cal Tjader box and some unreleased live Michel Petrucciani .... :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Complete Capitol Recordings of Woody Herman - _disc 5.. Trying to decide what to spend my upcoming Fathers Day present (Mosaic Gift Certificate.. :excited: ) on... 1_ Columbia Woody Herman 2. Artie Shaw OR 3. Woody Herman Select + Lester Young/Basie Set...... :unsure: :unsure: Any suggestions?????

I think the 2CD set live at the Blue Note is perhaps his best....

My Bad....