skeith

thanks guys for your comments.

Apparently, on CD what is available is a german import with no extra tracks or a UK version dated 2003 which has alternate takes and claims to be recently remastered. Are the alternates valuable? Has anyone compared these sonically?

My thanks to everyone that commented.

Wondering if they sound a lot better than the US versions?

Dmitry, I have gone to several and the setting is really beautiful and the sound system is very good. I remember particularly memorable gigs with Sam Rivers, the Paul Motian Trio, Joe Lovano Quintet, and Steve Lacy. Some people get good seats under the tent, others sort of picnic on the lawn and talk. If it is very hot, the tent can get a bit hot and I remember sweating a bit one year. The concerts used to be from about 1:00 to about 10:00pm with four or five acts. so it's a long day, but they have clean bathrooms and good food. Also, for those without cars, they have a shuttle bus that runs from the Metro North train station to Caramoor, however it only runs at the beginning and the end of the concert. I would say if you like the lineup, you may enjoy it!!

Can anyone tell me how to do that?

This is a rare, excellent sounding audiophile version of what is available by RCA in the US. Unlike the US version, this japanese Cd (jewel box, not mini-lp) has the original color photo form the LP of Duke in front of the band and the original liner notes as formatted on the LP. I haven't compared it sonically to the US version, but my general experience is the Japanese are superior. I will offer it at twenty five dollars delivered in the US.

These are the Signature CBS Special Products cds, not the Collectables. These are two cds, catalogue number AGK 39137 and 40012. Great live Ellington. Offer them for twenty five dollars us delivered anywhere in the US.

I wish to offer this set for the best reasonable offer. It is in excellent conditio: the 2 cds, the booklet and the box. The two cds contain: Complete Communion, Symphony for Improvisors, and Where is Brooklyn?