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It looks legit. It even comes up as $.23 when you put it in your cart. Too bad I already have it.

Alice Coltrane - A Monastic Trio Bill Evans - Alone Again, Montreux III Tamba 4 - We and the Sea Booker Ervin - The Freedom Book Korn - Issues Soundgarden - Superunknown Stone Temple Pilots - Shangri-La Dee Da, Purple Beck - Sea Change Cannonball Adderley and the Poll Winners Nat Adderley - Work Song Blue Mitchell - The Thing To Do (the Mosaic is finally growing on me!)

Um, that was the first time I'd seen "Soundin' Off." At least I got that much out of it.

You don't necessarily have to listen to them non-stop to like them, but I would definitely hold on to the CD's. Like Harold, I never get rid of anything (unless it's something I have duplicated, like with a box set or something). I have come back to many CD's after initially not liking them very much, and have learned to enjoy them a great deal. The Mingus 1959 Columbia set is a good example of this, for me. Wasn't too impressed with it at first, but kept it and came back to it a few years later, and now I love it. Sometimes the time just isn't right for a particular artist or style of music, but who's to say the time won't be right later?

I was thinking about how long some sets have been on or were on the "last chance" part of the Mosaic site, and was wondering if anyone knows which sets have been the fastest and slowest sellers. I've heard it mentioned many times that sets sometimes don't reach their limit, either (the Bud Shank set is a recent example). What other sets have gone OOP before reaching their limit? It seems like the Andrew Hill set was another example, but I can't remember for sure.

"Unity" is a no-brainer, of course. I'm still amazed by this album each time I listen to it. It's a permanent part of my car CD collection, as is Grant Green's "Street of Dreams." Both are great examples of Larry's playing, but with totally different moods and vibes to them. On "Unity," my favorite tracks are "Zoltan" and "Beyond All Limits." "Somewhere in the Night" is my favorite on "Street of Dreams." I've also listened to "Mother Ship" several times this week, as I've been trying to listen more to albums I feel I've neglected (the CD collection grew a bit too quickly in the last year - about 25 Mosaics and 400-500 other new CD's ). Anyway, I've been enjoying it immenseley, with "Visions" being my favorite track. I haven't heard too much of Larry's non-Blue Note work, but I did recently pick up "Lawrence of Newark," which I've had a little more trouble getting into. I haven't seen this one mentioned too often, so maybe I'm not alone.

It's been the same for me...

Unwanted CD's sent from the the major music distributors are left in boxes where I work. The people that work in music usually take the good stuff first, then throw everything else in boxes. It's usually junk, but today as I was sifting through the hundreds of CD's in these boxes, I stumbled upon a sealed copy of the "A Love Supreme" SACD. I bought the 2-disc release of this album a couple weeks ago, and thus hadn't planned on buying the SACD. I'm listening to it now, and it sounds great - especially the bass and cymbals.

HUGE thumbs up! This is my favorite Lee Morgan album because not only is the band great, but the compositions played on the album are truly outstanding as well. I play this one all the time - in the car, at work, anywhere. I put this one off for a long time too, and ended up buying it during my "must have everything Bobby Hutcherson ever recorded" phase. Don't keep putting it off - you're missing out on some great music.

I've been trying to spend more time on CD's that I've never given the attention they deserve. On the playlist for today: Gerald Wilson - The Golden Sword Grant Green - Carryin' On, Am I Blue Lou Donaldson - Good Gracious Keith Jarrett - Shades Jackie McLean - Destination Out (actually, I listen to this all the time ) Elvin Jones - Mr. Jones Hank Mobley - Hank Mobley and his All-Stars Tamba 4 - We And The Sea (this one also gets a lot of attention) Cal Tjader - Plays the Contemporary Music of Mexico and Brazil Sam Rivers - Contours

I much prefer Brian Johnson. Bon Scott was dead long before I had my first cassette tape, so the AC/DC I grew up with was the Brian Johnson version. I've heard plenty of both, and I think Brian has a stronger voice, more power in it. I like that. "Back in Black" is an absolute classic. "The Razor's Edge" is also a favorite of mine, as is the 2-disc "AC/DC Live" that was released not long after "The Razor's Edge."

What's the story behind this blacklisting? Sounds interesting...

I love Booker Ervin! The guy had an amazing, fat tone and amazing chops. I much prefer his later work over his work with Mingus, but that's good too. This reminds me - I still need to get "The Song Book" to complete the "Book" series (Tower didn't come through after 30 days - weird!). Anyway, "The Space Book" and "The In Between" are probably my favorites. Mingus recordings, Prestige and Blue Note dates are pretty much all I have. Where should I look next?

Don't kick yourself too hard - I paid $360 for that set. It's great music, don't get me wrong...but does it feel like it's worth $360 to me? I guess not. Did I mention I'd never heard any of it before I bought it? Ah, the insanity!

Grant Green - Idle Moments sessions Lee Morgan - Live at the Lighthouse recordings (I've really been digging these lately) Dizzy Gillespie/Sonny Rollins/Sonny Stitt - Sonny Side Up/Duets sessions (great tenor battles!) Stan Getz - Focus sessions Any of the Lionel Hampton/Oscar Peterson Quartet/Quintet sessions Herbie Hancock - The Prisoner sessions

No additional recommendations, but I did pull this album out and listened to it again after reading this thread. It was very enjoyable, with "Go Down Moses" being my favorite of the tracks. Strangely enough, my wife recognized about half the songs on the album as songs she sang in her high school choir. I'm not familiar with any of them!

"Boss Tenors in Orbit" isn't as greasy as "The Natural Soul," but it's still a good album....especially if you're a Stitt fan. I haven't had it too long and have only listened to it a few times, but I like it. If you're going to pick between the Donaldson and the Ammons/Stitt, I say go for the Donaldson. It's a lot of fun, nice and greasy.

"Let 'em Roll" will not be included in the set, per the email I received from Mosaic (although, it wouldn't have bothered me - that's my favorite Patton session )

My tastes are relatively diverse. Here's a taste of what I've listened to in the last week: Gerald Wilson Lionel Hampton Dizzy Gillespie Archie Shepp Megadeth Metallica Beastie Boys Bee Gees KC and the Sunshine Band Minor Threat Slayer Morbid Angel Atheist Beck Dr. Dre Hank Mobley Herbie Hancock Miles Davis Lee Morgan June Christy Korn Fear Factory Soulfly Sinch Queensryche Grant Green ...and on and on and on. I love variety - I've got music for just about every possible mood, and can listen at almost any time. What more could a guy want?

Right now: MINOR THREAT - COMPLETE DISCOGRAPHY Anyone here like these guys? I was never much into punk, but this music has always entertained me quite a bit.

I just got "Attica Blues" and think it sounds incredible. Is there something different about the way this particular album was recorded, as compared to other jazz albums from the period? There is more depth and space to this recording than any music from any genre I've heard from the 60's/70's...

Listening to some stuff I just got: Steve Kuhn - October Suite Byrd-Gryce Jazz Lab/Cecil Taylor - Live at Newport Archie Shepp - Four for Trane Bill Perkins - On Stage with Octet Jimmy Smith - Crazy Baby Three Sounds - Live at the Lighthouse Gerry Mulligan-Paul Desmond Quartet

I just heard back from Mosaic. Here's what they wrote: The John Patton will be issued as a 3CD Select. There is no firm release date; probably Oct/Nov of this year. MOSAIC SELECT - JOHN PATTON DISC ONE 1. The Silver Meter (A) 5:39 (Ben Dixon) EMI Unart BMI 2. I'll Never Be Free (A) 5:00 (G.D. Weiss-B. Benjamin) Abilene Music c/o The Songwriters Guild/Claude A Music c/o Jack N. Albert ASCAP 3. Spiffy Diffy (A) 6:00 (Ben Dixon) EMI Unart BMI 4. Along Came John (A) 6:00 (John Patton) EMI Unart BMI 5. Gee Gee (A) 5:59 (John Patton) EMI Unart BMI 6. Pig Foots (A) 5:42 (Ben Dixon) EMI Unart BMI (A) Fred Jackson, Harold Vick, tenor saxophones; Grant Green, guitar; John Patton, organ; Ben Dixon, drums. Originally issued as ALONG CAME JOHN (Blue Note BST 84130). Produced by ALFRED LION Recording engineer: RUDY VAN GELDER Recorded at the Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey on April 5, 1963 Cover photograph by FRANCIS WOLFF Cover design by REID MILES 7. The Rock 7:24 (John Patton) EMI Unart BMI 8. The Way I Feel 8:29 (John Patton) EMI Unart BMI 9. Jerry 6:41 (John Patton) EMI Unart BMI 10. Davene 7:20 (John Patton) EMI Unart BMI 11. Just ¾ 6:47 (John Patton) EMI Unart BMI (B) Richard Williams, trumpet; Fred Jackson, tenor & baritone sax; Grant Green, guitar; John Patton, organ; Ben Dixon, drums. Originally issued as THE WAY I FEEL (Blue Note BST 84174) Produced by ALFRED LION Recording engineer: RUDY VAN GELDER Recorded at the Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey on June 19, 1964 Cover photo by FRANCIS WOLFF Cover design by REID MILES DISC TWO 1. Fat Judy © 7:40 (Ben Dixon) Lay-up Music Co BMI 2. Oh Baby © 6:17 (John Patton) EMI Unart BMI 3. Each Time © 5:39 (John Patton) EMI Unart BMI 4. One To Twelve © 7:51 (John Patton) EMI Unart BMI 5. Night Flight © 6:34 (Harold Vick) EMI Unart/Second Floor Music BMI 6. Good Juice © 6:32 (John Patton) EMI Unart BMI © Blue Mitchell, trumpet; Harold Vick, tenor sax; Grant Green, guitar; John Patton, organ; Ben Dixon, drums. (Originally issued as OH BABY! (Blue Note BST 84192) Produced by ALFRED LION Recording engineer: RUDY VAN GELDER Recorded at the Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey on March 8, 1965 Cover photo by RONNIE BRATHWAITE Model: BRENDA DEAVER (Grandassa Models) 7. String Bean (D) 5:51 (John Patton) Johnsier Music Publ. Co.-BMI 8. I Want To Go Home (D) 8:30 (John Patton) EMI Unart-BMI 9. Early A.M. (D) 7:17 (John Patton) EMI Unart BMI DISC THREE 1. Dirty Fingers (D) 6:07 (John Patton) Johnsier Music Publ. Co.-BMI 2. Minor Swing (D) 6:32 (John Patton) EMI Unart-BMI 3. Daddy James (D) 6:36 (Jimmy Watson) Johnsier Music Publ. Co.-BMI (D) Junior Cook, tenor sax; Jimmy Ponder, guitar; John Patton, organ; Clifford Jarvis, drums. Originally issued as THAT CERTAIN FEELING (Blue Note BST 84281) Cover photo by JOEL BRODSKY Cover design by FORLENZA VENOSA ASSOCIATES Recording by RUDY VAN GELDER Produced by FRANCIS WOLFF Recorded March 8, 1968 4. Ding Dong (E) 5:28 (Harold Alexander) Jazz Bo Alexander Pub. Co. BMI 5. Congo Chant (E) 9:05 (John Patton) Johnsier Publ. Co BMI 6. Alfie's Theme (E) 4:40 (Sonny Rollins) Ensign Music BMI 7. Soul Man (E) 6:13 (D. Porter-I. Hayes) Walden Music/Birdees Music ASCAP 8. Understanding (E) 6:52 (M. Nash-S. Gary) Cissi Music Inc. BMI 9. (E) Chitlins Con Carne 6:30 (Kenny Burrell) Elliot Music Co BMI (E) Harold Alexander, tenor sax & flute; John Patton, organ; Hugh Walker, drums Originally issued as UNDERSTANDING (Blue Note BST 84306) Recorded October 25, 1968 at the Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. Produced by FRANCIS WOLFF Recording by RUDY VAN GELDER Photos by FRANCIS WOLFF

I just emailed Mosaic about this set. I'm very interested in this one as well. I remember reading a thread related to this in the old days, and I don't recall "Let 'em Roll" or "Steppin' Out" ever being mentioned as being in the set. I could be wrong, however. Either way, hopefully Mosaic will reply to my email and give me all the details. I'll post the reply here when I get it.

Up - any help with this would be greatly appreciated.