Daniel A

Thanks, everybody! It's quite a time-travel to go back in this thread that started 13 years ago (back when I was awaiting "cable connection" etc). It's a different world now, in many respects. Life is good to me, anyway. Wonderful family (kids now aged 4 and 6), new job since a month and still time for an occasional jazz gig.

Happy birthday!

I hear Sonny Clark in early Herbie Hancock.

"Got to post this recording session on Instagram!"

I still find it hard to keep track of the different releases and re-releases. As an example I'll take Bobby Hutcherson's 'Happenings'. TYCJ-81027 [SHM-CD] was released on Nov 20, 2013. That was the original BN75 release. UCCU-99154 [CD] was released on Sept 30, 2015. I assume that was not the same mastering as the excellent BN75 release. UCCU-5700 [SHM-CD] was released on Sept 28, 2016. Did it have the same mastering as the TYCJ release? UCCQ-9233 [SHM-CD] - yet another version released on Dec 14, 2016. I assume this a re-release of the RVG CD, judging from the item description on CDJapan. Any thoughts?

Thanks Lon, great info! Somehow I had missed that.

Unfortunately, if you prefer CD and want the alternate takes you will have to shell out even more; a used copy of one of the Japanese CD releases is almost $100.

Could they both really have been "very young"? There are nine years between Zeitlin and Evans.

Is anybody relying on allmusic these days? I would think that Discogs is a better bet, and it can be updated by anyone: https://www.discogs.com/artist/5017378-Organissimo

I'm not sure I should post in this thread, but it makes an uncomfortable read. Here in Sweden we've already had our first local "Weinstein" thanks to the #metoo campaign. It's all too familiar; a popular television program host has for years been molesting women that have in one way or another been dependent on him. Network executives (both men and women) knew, but it was all kept quiet because he was "worth too much". It's terrible when innocent people are accused and convicted (in court or "just" in the eye of the public) for crimes they didn't commit, be it sexual related or otherwise. But women have had to endure so much oppressive behaviour and sexual harassment from men for so long that something needs to change, radically. And if men are feeling uncomfortable by this "movement" it's nothing compared to how many times women have had to feel (rightly) uncomfortable because of a man in the room. Regarding cross-gender relations in a work environment, it's perfectly possible to have a great professional *and* personal relation with a colleague without bringing looks into the picture. I have fun at work almost every day, and I don't feel puritanical at all. As for holding up a door for someone, it doesn't seem like a big deal to me. If the person behind me is lecturing me about it I would assume that he/she is having a bad day or possibly other problems in life.

Among the first jazz albums I bought when I started out in the 80s were "Red in Bluesville" and "All kinds of weather" on OJC vinyl. Haven't spun those in 25 years, so I'll do that as soon as possible!

Yes, Chick was still Blue Mitchell's pianist on "Boss Horn" where those two compositions were recorded for the first time. Duke Pearson was the arranger for that Mitchell date and scaled them up for his own big band. BTW, I think the piano solo on Mitchell's recording of 'Tones for Joan's Bones' was Corea's best up to that date. I urge everyone who has 'Boss Horn' to spin it again.

A minor comment regarding the Dave Pike version of "Why Not"; on my copy of 'Pike's Peak' it's not credited to LaRoca, but to Pike himself (Regent Music, BMI).

Downloads are for the middle-aged - youngsters prefer streaming. As for the question of PD material I may be missing the point entirely, but I suspect that when Universal et al are reissuing material in Europe that is PD there they don't pay more fees than necessary, even if they actually do own the material. However, as far as these 5 CD sets are concerned there seem to be individual albums that are actually not in the PD in Europe.

I beg to differ. It just has to be the guy holding the LP. The colors of the spotlight reflections are all wrong.

I agree. Rooster, if you haven't heard Paris you should get it. It is one of the most affecting performances I've heard.

On many sides, many sides...

The Apollo single by the Gospel All Stars is mentioned in the April 14, 1958 edition of Billboard, so it may be that it was actually recorded after the Ray Charles tune. "At Apollo there is also increased activity, with a record by the Gospel All Stars," That's Why I Love Him So", released last week and more to come." Apollo had previously (ca 1955) been sued for infringement in another case, although it might not mean anything.

Don't miss "Brazilian Impressions" on Command. It has a nice semi-authentic rhythm/percussion section and Clark Terry on flugelhorn. Dick Hyman himself sounds mainstreamingly pianistic in a way that suits his somewhat eccentric but pleasant arrangements for a woodwind-heavy ensemble.

After almost two decades on the fence (this set came out in 1998!) - because I had most of this material in some form - I ordered the Hank Mobley 50s Mosaic set in the aftermath of the alarming reports about Mosaic a few months back. I chose the cheaper air mail option without tracking info; though my PayPal account was billed instantly it took a month before the set shipped and then two more weeks to get here, but anyway, now it's here. The set has number 7037!

Johnny Depp could afford to save Mosaic Records just by switching to a less expensive wine... But maybe you can't get a decent wine at just $300 a bottle these days?

"The main reason for doing this rather major project was to put my collection into some kind of compendium form that would attract my children to the music that had been of such significance in my life. " Unfortunately there are speed problems on these tapes. I sampled the (a?) Sinatra collection and 'New York, New York' was in Db.

Hi folks! I guess I can't really envision the risk of "going digital" leading to total surveillance of my music listening. I agree with those who look upon a downloads more or less as antiquated as compact discs. They just represent two different means of storing a data file, of which the CD is easily the least durable. A cload storage solution is infinitely less susceptible to data loss than a layer of aluminium on a plastic disc. Now, this distinction is partly becoming obsolete as streaming has all but replaced legal downloading, except for niche markets like hi-resolution files. There will always be artists and albums, especially for a jazz fan, not available on many or any streaming services. To the extent that LP, CD, reel-to-reel playback and so on is not feasible, we're left to transfer our outdated media to some suitable digital platform on our own. Since there's now a royalty mechanism for YouTube (although I don't know how well it works) there may be some collective effort (compare to discogs.com) where we could all upload our private transfers of OOP LP:s and whatnot to a big cloud from which everything can be streamed. If the title is the digital equivalent of "in print", the "offical" version is streamed and appropriate lincence fees are being paid. If the title is not officially available some kind of arbitrary royalty/licence mechanism will be used. I'm not saying this is better for the artists, better for the industry or even better for the consumers compared to the "old" model, but it's a possible development. It seems that the LP cover/CD booklet is a big factor for old-school music listerners (like myself), just like there's still a market for printed magazines. I expect this to change. There will be functional and inexpensive digital solutions for displaying text and pictures. The annual production of paper today exceeds 400 million tonnes, which doesn't seem like a sustainable use of natural resources.

Even so, the playing time of several sides would have to exceed 25 minutes each, which is what prompted Kevin's comments.

Again, many thanks to you all for taking the time to dig into this test and sharing your thoughts. That you find the selections amazing is more than I ever would have hoped for. Yes, I forgot to add a smiley! It was more than 10 years I watched it, but this theme (not the Harold Land solo) is heard faintly in the background during a scene from some kind of political cocktail party. Yes, I forgot to add that! I've edited the initial post. You're welcome! I was initially uncertain if the Legrand track wasn't enough jazz, but I'm glad I included it now. So very true! :-)