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  1. Whoo hoo!!!! It's time for a trip to Border's.
  2. I just noticed that the Johnny Hodges Small Group Sessions Mosaic has a Universal Music Special Markets label on the CDs.
  3. With the exception of The Four Freshman Mosaic, I believe ALL the still-available Mosaics are worth getting. I'm finding reasons to obtain all of them. Of course, the Django box is worth getting and enjoying. You get Django on the guitar, Stephane Grappelli on the violin, and Malcolm Addey in the remastering studio. The first time I listened to the Django Mosaic, it was good but, at the same time, was too much of a good thing. There is lots of playing on string instruments... violin, two or three guitars, and a bass. The music becomes a little tiring at times, to me, because I want to hear a couple of horns, maybe a piano, or a drum. When I received my Django Mosaic, I listened to the first couple of disks, enjoyed them, then placed the box back on my shelf for about a year, still happy with my purchase. As is always the case when it comes to jazz and me, I had an odd thought, a couple of months ago, and decided I needed to hear some Django. I don't know why, my brain just decided it needed to hear Django. I started the first disk on my stereo, the Mosaic booklet in one hand, a good beer in the other, and listened, straight through to the first five disks. I'd never really 'heard' Django before. He's an incredible player... sometimes, while listening, it's possible to forget that he's playing an acoustic guitar. Django's playing, to me, was way ahead of it's time. He was playing things, in the 1930s, that are still being played today. Stephane Grappelli is my favorite jazz violinist, however, his playing gets a little old, at times, when listening to too many of the Django Mosaic disks in a row. Sometimes I want to hear more Django and less Grappelli (not that there is any real problem with Grappelli). When reading the Mosaic booklet, listening to Django, and thinking of what was happening, in Europe, while Django was playing in Paris, provides for a very rewarding experience. The music is good, Django is, most of the time, amazing, and Addey does his usual magic with the remastering. This is a box that is fun to listen to and learn about. At the same time, while listening, don't be surprised if you find yourself craving the sound of a jazz horn, a piano, or a drum. Is the Django Mosaic box worth getting? Yes. Is it too much of a good thing all at once? Yes. But, isn't this why we purchase Mosaic boxes... to get ALL the output, the Complete set? Here is a Django Mosaic thread I attempted to start at All About Jazz on the weekend that the storms hit Michigan. >AllAboutJazz Django Mosaic link<
  4. I haven't made my June Mosaic purchase yet.
  5. I've been in and out of jazz, more in than out, since circa 1986. I remember buying several Columbia re-issues in the late 1980s.
  6. This has become so true for me. The more I learn about jazz, the more I like and appreciate it. The more I like and appreciate jazz, the more I learn about it.
  7. I'm in total agreement with you, man.
  8. AfricaBrass: Hopefully, you'll find time to enjoy all the new Mosaics you've recently aquired.
  9. I'm self-limited to the jazz that has been issued on CD. I'm even more self-limited to jazz that has been remastered AND issued on CD. There is too much jazz to purchase, too much jazz that I would like. I can't buy ALL of it so I've limited myself to buying only those titles which have been remastered and issued on CD. On my own, as time, money, interest, and enthusiasm permit, I'm s-l-o-w-l-y discovering, learning about, enjoying, and appreciating all kinds of jazz. More jazz than I'd have ever though I'd like. During this year of 2004, I've 'discovered' Cotrane's Ascension (and enjoyed the hell out of it), Louis Armstrong's Hot Five and Seven Recordings (and enjoyed the hell out of them), Art Pepper's dancing-out-in-front-of-the-group saxophone (and enjoyed the hell out of it), the jazz music of New Orleans (the screaming clarinet of New Orleans jazz -- whoohooo!), the electric period of Miles Davis, and on and on. My jazz interest has taken me on a trip that I'd never have guessed I'd embark on. My appreciation of, interest in, and knowledge of jazz continues to bloom, as time, interest, and enthusiasm permit. I agree with Chuck, that to better-appreciate the music of Lee Morgan, it's good, if one has the interest, to know what came before. I hope I have the time and money to discover and appreciate ALL of it before I have to call it quits. Every lover of art must make his/her own adventure of it. To take whatever time & space is required to learn, appreciate, and enjoy. I suppose those who have the interest and desire will find the hidden and lesser known parts of the history of jazz (I hope to be one). However, said person must find the gems on their own and in their own time. The person can't be 'forced' or 'dragged into' an appreciation (as much as I wish it were possible to do so).
  10. Thanks, Chuck Nessa. I found a single copy of 'The First Day' at my local Border's store. I continue to not purchase the disk because I don't know what to expect from the sound quality. I'm always thinking to myself, "Is it a copy of the Mosaic? Is it a new remaster by Blue Note?" Either way, with your comment in mind, I may have to purchase this disk (if Border's still has it in stock) tonight or tomorrow night.
  11. I'm not much help. Here is my non-jazz collection. Other, better, ideas may be found by clicking here.
  12. On session 'G,' the Blowin' Country session. The Mosaic booklet says Mutual Admiration Society, Blowin' Country, and Dinah feature both Bud Shank and Bob Cooper on tenor sax. Does anybody know which man plays first on each song?
  13. Thanks for the information, Kevin. The Mosaic Vee Jay disks do say 'Rhino' on them. The limit placed on the Vee Jay Mosaic sets is all the greater reason that I'm glad I have my copy of the Vee Jay material on a Mosaic disk. Thanks, Mosaic.
  14. It's Friday!!! I have no plans for the weekend. However, I am on my way home (from work) as soon as I make this post. I don't have to think about my job till Monday morning. Heh.
  15. We've only just begun...
  16. I'm glad I'm not alone. I agree with all the negative opinions toward Creed. Who will survive from the Creed breakup? Hopefully, nobody.
  17. A lot of people spend much time watching TV and think nothing of it. For me, the TV is a bore and I get very little enjoyment from it. On the other hand, I do get very much enjoyment from listening to and learning about jazz. I'm always taken-a'back when a friend, who can spend an entire evening watching the TV, will think it strange that I can spend the same amount of time listening to music. I get so much more from the music. The music is historical (I've learned much about American and European cultural history from this music). These are real people as opposed to actors. Mostly, I simply enjoy the music and the environment from which the music developed.
  18. Is one of these worth more or less than twenty-five cents?
  19. I can't make a Mosaic wish list with an effective priority system. First, I desire ALL the Mosaics (except for The Four Freshmen). Second, the Mosaics I desire the most can change as my mood changes. For example, I was recently enjoying the Louis Armstrong Hot Five and Seven Recordings along with the Bix/Tram/Tea Mosaic. As a result, I wanted the Venuti/Lang Mosaic. Then Elvin died and I purchased the Elvin Jones Mosaic. I never wanted the Illinois Jacquet Mosaic so I didn't purchase that one. I didn't plan to get the Vee Jay boxes, then purchased them when they went to Last Chance (I'm very glad I got the Vee Jay boxes!). I kind of got into a guitar mood and wanted the Joe Pass Mosaic. It never ends.
  20. There are certain Mosaics that I desire more than others. The Mosaics I desire will change with my mood and any recently acquired jazz knowledge/experience. The only Mosaic I don't want is The Four Freshmen box. I nearly purchased the Bobby Hackett on my last Mosaic order, then decided against it, that there were other, much more desireable Mosaic boxes available. I never thought I'd be interested in the Hackett set. I've come to the realization, due to my great interest and enjoyment of the music, that I'd like to hear/experience/own ALL the available Mosaic boxes. However, I don't care if I never hear The Four Freshmen box (sorry, Malcolm !). Mosaic boxes remind me that the world is a good place. That it's still worth taking the time to enjoy things. That there are still fine things in the world that need to be examined, learned about, and appreciated. A couple of weeks ago, when an order of three new Mosaic sets arrived at my front door, I spent TWELVE HOURS, straight, listening to the music, reading the manuals, looking at the pictures, and scanning the Organissimo forum on my computer.
  21. I'm going to have to get in the mood to beat the Stitt outta somebody if they don't shut the freak up. I figured out, several years ago, that if you enjoy something, especially with a hobby, you can NEVER get enough of it. I can never get enough Mosaics even though I have several Mosaic disks that I've not yet listened to. But, do I have 'issues?' Most definitely not.
  22. I'm already feeling inadequate because AfricaBrass got his Stitt while I don't yet have my Stitt. Now that I think about it, though, who gives a Stitt? Ya know?
  23. Suggest all you want on the HRS box. I already own it, hehe... I'm safe. B)
  24. Shaddup! Shut the fek up, all of you!!! I don't need another Mosaic box on my want list. Fek me.
  25. I'm sure you'll be hearing from DrJ soon. You shaddup, Free For All. It ain't free for me, this Mosaic stuff. The same goes for you, Jazzmoose. Just, shut the hell up. Zip it. I'm still holding DrJ personally responsible if I can't make my mortgage payment. Bwwaaaahhhhh hhhhaaaaaaaa hhhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!
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