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I know it doesn't make a difference with the sound, however, I do prefer the blue & white disks. I just like 'em better.

I purchased the Woody Herman Capitol Mosaic. I'll agree that Woody is a good singer. To my ears, Woody's voice is old timey, modern, bluesy, swingy, country-ish, and jazzy. His voice fits 'just right' with his music. I enjoy the vocals interspersed between the intrumentals.

I like knowing this. Thanks.

Jackie Mclean is VERY recognizable for me.

Thank you, sir.

The Stanley Turrentine Mosaic is a 5 disk set. Is this the 'thicker' style Mosaic box where one CD case will hold three disks and the second will hold two disks? Or, does the Stanley Mosaic set exhibit the 'thinner' style box where each CD case holds only two CDs?

I remember re-doing my bathroom with my Dad back in 2000. We took all the old fixtures, tub, and cabinets out, then replaced them with all new (tub, tile, floor, cabinet, mirror, drywall, paint). We'd completed the kitchen in 1997. I enjoyed the projects very much. It was a good time, improving my property and spending time with my Dad. We drank lots of coffee, told stories, listened to music... quite a good time. I'm glad the projects are done but I'm kind of sad about it at the same time. All of my major house projects are complete. I can't ever sell the house because it has, literally, the blood of my Dad and I under the new floor, behind the new walls, under the tub. Congrats, b3-er, on a job well done. It brings great satisfaction to complete a remodel project on your own property. Especially when you do it yourself.

The Organissimo board is active enough that it seems odd to visit the board and see only a few of Today's Active Topics. There are four active topics as I type these words.

I was able to really 'watch' the NASCAR race today. No perusing the Organissimo board and missing parts of the race.

I'm going to see 'The Village' this evening. Tomrrow morning, Saturday, I'm looking forward to getting out of bed late. Once out of bed I plan to enjoy some coffee, bacon, eggs, and toast.

I've spent so damned much money in the last several months as a result of discussions on this board. I've purchased several Mosaics and all the recent RVGs. The ridiculous thing, I haven't had time to listen to most of what I've purchased. I have issues.

The majority of this set is Peggy Lee tunes. While I enjoy the entire set, June Christy has become, unexpectedly, the preferred singer, to my ears. It's unfortunate there wasn't more June Christy material to release.

Maybe the In A Silent Way box?

Get the Columbia, Louis Armstrong, Hot Fives & Sevens box.

I've spent a couple of weeks with the Woody Herman Capitol Sessions. I've still not listened to the entire set. Yes, I've said it before and I'll say it again. This is another terrific Mosaic set. I'm glad to have discovered Woody Herman, via this set, but kind of sorry that it took me till now to learn of Herman's music. There is a certain something about Herman's sound that, to me, sounds 'just right.' I enjoy other big bands but Herman has something special. When I think of what a big band should sound like, I can't describe my thoughts, specifically, but Herman's band is the closest to what my mind expects. I was concerned about liking (or not liking) Herman's vocals. Like another post in this thread expressed, however, Woody Herman is a fine singer. Sort of modern and sort of old timey. Sort of jazzy, sort of swingy and a little bluesy. I'm reminded of the vocal styles of Donald Fagen and George Strait. I admit that a combination of Fagen and Strait seems odd. I'm thinking Woody Herman had enough influence on both Fagen and Strait that they might sound something like Herman. At the same time, though, Fagen and Strait have really nothing in common in the modern day. Woody Herman, Donald Fagen, and George Strait all sound, to me, kind of modern, kind of swingy, and kind of old timey. The Woody Herman Capitol Mosaic offers a very nice mixture of instrumentals, vocals (male & female), swing, funk, and good times. The Dixieland selections are not the best but very far from the worst.

ss1: Here's the guy I go to. I do like and respect the man. He put me at ease and I freaking hate dentists. They scare me. Gordon K. Roediger, DDS 5190 E. Farness, Suite 100 Tucson, AZ (520) 795-3773

I wonder if dentists give free quotes?

Are you still in pain? Did the dentist give you some drugs?

What did the dentist have to do to your tooth?

I'm curious to learn of Soulstation1's thoughts on needles after his dental appointment today. B-)

Sometimes I get in the mood for a bass session. At other times I forget about my enjoyment of bass sessions. I always enjoy Paul Chambers' Bass On Top. The Chambers session has a nice, warm, sublime, classy feel to it. I purchased this gem about two weeks ago and finally listened to it tonight. Jazz Cello contains some very nice playing by Ray Brown. Brown is backed by a sort of big band arrangement in the same flavor, to me, as Art Pepper's Plus Eleven. Instead of getting Art Pepper's horn dancing in the foreground, you get Ray Brown's bass playing. Brown is warm, inviting, fun, and interesting. The selection of songs is good. All the tunes give Brown plenty of playing-around space.

I didn't go to the dentist for 10 years. Finally, the anxiety and worry overcame my dislike for the dentist and, last year, I went to the dentist. I had no pain and knew of nothing to be wrong. It simply felt like it was time for me to go. The dentist found nothing wrong. He pleaded with me to not wait another 10 years. The dentist said it's not the teeth he was concerned about. He said teeth, with current technology, can be fixed. He said his main concern was the gums. I'm a really good tooth-brusher. However, the dentist said I was very lucky to have no problems, except for a lot of plaque buildup, after so many years of not visiting a dentist. Since last year's visit to the dentist, I've been going every six months for a cleaning (my medical insurance covers most of the cost). The moral of my story... I will continue to get regular check-ups with my dentist. I can't take the 10 years worth of anxiety again. Good luck to you. At the same time, I learned that modern dental practices are MUCH improved over those of the past.

My pick for best song from this set, so far, is June Christy's version of You're Blase. It's unfortunate the song is not available to sample via the Mosaic website.

I purchased the Peggy Lee/June Christy Mosaic a couple of weeks ago. Yes, I do enjoy jazz vocals. Before purchasing the set I'd heard of both Lee and Christy but I was not familiar with the style of either. I trusted Mosaic (as usual) and welcomed the experience of enjoying some new jazz tunes. Peggy Lee & June Christy Mosaic Initially, I enjoyed the set but found myself more drawn to Peggy Lee than June Christy. Peggy Lee, to my ears, on this set, has a crisper/snappier voice than June Christy. As so often happens with jazz, however, upon repeated listening, June Christy's voice has inserted itself into my brain. I was listening to Christy during the wee hours and 'heard' her. Her voice maintains a very subtle coolness. Christy's vocal style sneaks up and you catch yourself saying, "Damn. She is just... cool." Yeah, and Malcolm Addey's remastering is present as well.

I purchased my copy of the Buddy Rich & Edison title a couple of weeks ago. I've purchased so much music in the last few months that I've not listened to most of it in detail. I played, for the second time, the Rich/Edison Verve. It is a good session. It is my first experience with Harry Edison. I'm not yet enough familiar with Edison's playing to 'get' what makes him great but I did enjoy his playing on this set. As well, I'm not much familiar with Buddy Rich. Yes, I know who he is and what he's known for. But, short of seeing Buddy Rich on Johnny Carson's 'Tonight Show,' I don't have much listening time spent with Mr. Rich. I've read many negative opinions of Rich's playing style on the Bird & Diz (with Thelonious Monk) title. However, Buddy Rich shows his talent and plays well with Sweets Edison. I got no complaints.