Stefan Wood

Saw the Acoustic Sounds website. Saw the sale items. Made the plunge! 5 Living Stereo items. I will listen and compare....

Yes the sound quality varies but so do the lp remasters. I am not a firm believer of current lp remastering, but I am willing to give a listen. I am eyeing the Classics Living Stereo version of Petrouchka, because it was never originally issued in stereo. And I am currently discovering a world of classical vinyl, both mono and stereo, that sound great.

I'm buying this! A friend of mine had the complete series on videotape (from tv, bootlegged), and seeing it a few years ago hasn't tarnished my memory of it. The music, the animation, and the crazy storylines are still enjoyable. I always preferred the ones done before the series was cancelled -- Ralsh Bashki seemed to go nuts with the psychedelic art and the stories were tossed out the window -- but that and Johnny Quest and Speed Racer have always remained the best 60's animated series for me.

I saw the site and it looks very interesting. I have heard mixed reports though, from their products, as well as from some other lp reissue companies. It varies from lp to lp -- some sound much better than the originals, others sound worse. But I might buy one of the classical living stereo reissues to try it out.

Thanks guys! It was my real birthday yesterday, so I appreciate it a lot. Especially after getting dumped by someone the evening before. After only two dates, and she thinks I'm the cat's meow, but no "spark." I hate when they say that. How the hell does one get any feelings toward someone after two dates? Moving right along...... Lots of beer consumed.

I'm sorry, but sweet lord, how many times are they gonna hit the consumer for the same product? I'll pass. Great album, and I am happy with the current remaster.

Prices reduced.

The cd contains the title theme to the show as well as jam sessions that were taken around the same time.

I'm not a Quincy fan myself. Nothing wrong with Cosby, tho......

Musicians include: Les McCann, Ernie Watts, Eddie Harris, Jimmy Smith, Milt Jackson, Arthur Adams, Ray Brown, Mony Alexander, Joe Sample, Paul Humphrey, Claire Fischer, and a few others less known. Tracks are: Hikky-Burr, Groovy Gravy, Oh Happy Day, Jimmy Cookin on Top, Toe Jam, Jive Den, Eubie Walkin, Monty, Is that You?, The Drawing Room, and a remix version of Hicky-Burr. These were taken from private transfers -- apparently the original masters have vanished, which explains a little the hard edge sound. But overall it sounds good. Good and funky!

An unexpected yet fun summer treat from Concord, of all labels. Thoughts? Opinions? On first listen this is toe tappin fun. The title track should have appeared on those miscellaneous funk compilations that used to come out on lp back in the early 90's.

More Dave Douglas.

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This is a pretty damn good release. I LOVE Pepper Adams. Buy it!!!!

For those classical labels you mention it is easier to compile longer cds according to artist or theme. Dances of Death conduced by Parray on Mercury is an example. The title is just an umbrella to include tracks from a couple of lps. It is a bit harder to justify cramming a jazz cd the same way, unless there are unissued tracks from the same session(s). Fantasy doubles up, sure, but a lot of times at the expense of deleting a track, which most jazz fans hate. So no, I don't think RVGs are overpriced.

Added more cds.

I'll put them on hold for you. No OBI for EMANEM -- never existed. Same for the Pavone. I'll check if it is a cut out. Leo Smith has OBI.

Billyboy, they're yours. Damn this email! Add $3.50 for shipping. Let me know if you received my reply -- it has my address to do paypal.

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Contemporary Records always was the finest sounding label of them all. Superb mastering on those lps. The more recent OJC cd reissues of the past few years on this label also sound great as well. "Checkmate" comes to mind, as well as "My Son the Jazz Drummer."

Whoever wanted the Leo Smith and Mario Pavone cds, please PM again. I can not seem to reply to you, for some reason.

Thanks guys. Then I guess the next question would be: what's the difference in sound between the two? Less rumble?

This question came to mind as I was browsing for a new turntable. I noticed a lot of them are belt drives. I have a Marantz direct drive turntable, which is fine. I'm just wondering what the difference is, and if direct drives are better, why are the high end models belt driven and not otherwise?

more additions. I also addred some stuff for ebay , please look for the seller kinggab

The following are for sale -- prices reduced again: Freedom of the City 2001 Large Groups - London Improvisors Orchestra, Evan Parker (EMANEM) 2 cd $15 Frank London - Scientist at Work (Tzadik) $7 Dave Douglas - Strange Liberation (Bluebird) $7 Dave Douglas - Freak In (Blue bird) $7 Wadada Leo Smith - Tao - Njia (Tzadik) $6 Shipping is $2.00 for 1-3 items, $3.50 for 4+. PM me for airmail shipping. I take paypal and money orders. Please PM if interested. XXXX=on hold