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Not to discount Elvin's impact on the Classic Coltrane Quartet. Elvin's work with Coltrane is a given. Three of my favorite titles, which would have not been the same without Elvin: McCoy Tyner - The Real McCoy Wayne Shorter - Speak No Evil Freddie Hubbard - Ready For Freddie Elvin did so much more than simply 'play' the drums.

I ordered my copy of the Elvin Jones Mosaic last night. Today, the timing of my order seems quite ironic.

I purchased the Elvin Jones Mosaic last night. Something just told me it was time to get the Elvin box. I'll be listening to plenty of Elvin this weekend.

I think, after you get enough Mosaics in your pile, nobody really knows if you've added more to the stack. But, I could be wrong.

This is a good point and, now that I think about it, the reason I would prefer the metal-spined boxes. I like that I can place them on the shelf with the rest of my Miles Davis CDs since the metal-spined boxes are about the same size as a regular CD case. I do like the looks of the new packaging, too, for ease of reading and the CD snap-in storage. The new packaging provides for more of a 'true' CD holder. Whereas, the original packaging offered only cardboard/paper inserts to store the CDs. The original packaging doesn't provide for a 'good' way to store the CDs. Especially when you consider that the original packaging was not a frugal investment.

Whoops! No, you are correct. The 'In A Silent Way' box does NOT have the metal spine. It's the 'original' without the metal spine. I got it confused with the Jack Johnson metal-spined' box.

Guess again! Is it not the original? Oh well... it was 'the original' in my colletion of CDs. The first 'In A Silent Way' metal-spined box that I'd ever seen.

Up, for Tuesday. What's new in the stores today, 5/18/04?

After all my whining, I placed my Johnny Hodges order, via the Mosaic site, only a few minutes ago. Fek! Fek you, Matthew. You and DrJ are the worst.

If you 'really' can't afford the pleasure, stay far away from the discussion Mosaics. However, if you can afford (monetarily, that is) to play, now & again... The Mosaics are fun, educational, entertaining, collectable, discuss-able, a good pass time, and are not dangerous nor illegal.

Yeah, the Teddy Wilson just ain't talking to me (yet). The Bobby Hackett was talking to me last night. Then, for some reason, Hackett, suddenly, went silent.

Okay, I did it. My latest Mosaic order, complete. Order Date: 5/17/2004 10:12:28 PM 169-MD-CD J.J. Johnson (7 CDs) $112.00 195-MD-CD Blue Note Elvin Jones (8 CDs) $128.00 200-MD-CD Johnny Hodges Verve (6 CDs) $96.00 Cart Total $336.00 Discount - $0.00 SubTotal $336.00 Tax $0.00 Shipping $16.00 TOTAL $352.00 I'm feeling so much better.

Hmmm... let's see. I'm home for the evening. I've got my stomach full of some of Tucson's best Mexican food and, baby, I'm ready to order. I'm going to purchase the JJ Johnson box and what else? Should I add the Elvin Jones, the Johnny Hodges or both?

Okay. This means I'll need to place my order tonight. I'm going to buy the JJ Johnson box. And, what else? Should I add the Elvin Jones or the Johnny Hodges?

I was thinking Mosaic could re-package both Vee Jays into a single six-disk set, leaving out all the alternate takes. In this way, Mosaic can offer a sort of 'Best Of Vee Jay' box. This will let Mosaic offer a combined set at a lower price. Also, this will let Mosaic not duplicate the OOP individual Vee Jay sets.

garthsj: Regarding item #2. You're supposed to keep that item stored under the plastic CD tray, between the tray and the storage box.

Man, no kidding.

Shaddup. I spent my $200 a few weeks ago. I'm now forwarding my mortgage and electric bill to DrJ on a monthly basis. I assume he's paying them. I've received no response.

Wise you are young Jedi; swing it does and essential it is! Yeah, it's always smart to ask one's elders. Ooooh....a smart ass this one is....not sure is Yoda... Smart ass is better than dumb ass? Mmm... well, no, maybe not. I think I'll go hide (from my elders).

I have the original 'In A Silent Way' metal-spined box. I'll not be buying a copy of the same music just for new packaging. The music (remastering) is the same as the original box, I believe? I do prefer the more practical CD holders of the new packaging. The original box has the CDs crammed into some paper liners at the back of the metal-spined booklet. On the other hand, the original box is still very nice.

Wise you are young Jedi; swing it does and essential it is! Yeah, it's always smart to ask one's elders.

Here I was, wanting to get the metal spine boxes because I'd read so much good about them. From the picture in this thread, it looks like the 'cheaper' packaging may be more user-friendly and practical.

I don't, necessarily, believe the Hackett Mosaic is 'bad.' However, something tells me to not order it yet. I've read a couple of reviews saying that Hackett plays well but the arranging, at times, is quite horrid. This set will be available for a while. I might, instead, spend those same dollars on the Capitol Jazz Sessions (some Hackett contained there too). The Four Freshmen is the one Mosaic I'd not purchase based on Malcolm Addey's name.

Interesting, it looks like even Scatman Crothers does some singing on the Capitol Jazz Sessions. I don't know much about Scatman except that I've seen him in the movies. I've always wondered if his name had a jazz connotation. Now, I know.