Brad

Unfortunately, it is MC's decision that counts but I believe his view is that if it was rejected it shouldn't come out even though it may not be bad musically. I almost think it's a reflex opinion on his part. I'm sure that there are several rejected sessions that could be reissued such as the Art Blakey sessions talked about elsewhere. MC is looking to defend Alfred's place in history and not release material that Alfred didn't see fit to release. Not a bad concept but to adhere to it unflexingly doesn't seem to serve anybody. And what's wrong with Jazz Kat wanting to hear it. Absolutely nothing.

I can't say I am or am not a big fan but I have the Lem Winchester album on argo and it's pretty fantastic. I think if you dig the Sounds, you'll dig this.

I think I'd do the ebay route. Weizen just sold his and you may be able to get some people who really wanted the box or maybe you could ask him to do a second chance offer for you and you'd get the money quicker.

Looks like your right about only getting a refund. I received the email but I will pursue. I'd like to get the replacement set. We'll see.

Johnny Richards and Basie are musts for me. Don't really know Freddie Slack so I'll wait on this to see reaction.

Still nothing about Basie on the Mosaic site. It's not unusual for companies to share sales in different spheres (sometimes U.S. sales v. International, for example) so some sharing here wouldn't be that atypical.

I don't for the most part like to see anybody leave and I'm real glad Hans is back. I hope Brownie is too soon. And if I contributed to the ugliness of the Board last week, my apologies to you all.

I examined this great package today and it's bad enough that it's rusty but two of the cds had scratches and two had gouges. So I said, that's it. I left a message for customer service, not really expecting any satisfaction. While I was out, I got a message saying the rust was unacceptable as well as the scratches and that they would give a full refund or a replacement and would investigate the rust. How about that!

What was it about the Select that didn't move you?

Joe Pass is an ok set, not one of my faves. Johnny Smith I'd take a pass on myself. I picked up Moonlight in Vermont that was put out last year and as a one disc affair, it's ok. But to have a Mosaic of that would be way too much.

You have a good sense of humor

What's a reasonable offer? I'm willing to be reasonable. Something more than $99 but obviously less than $207.

This material is in print on a couple of labels out of the EU (where the copyright has run out). There isn't a whole lot of sales potential with them when these cheap copies are floating around. Sales would be tough. Who would pay $35-45 for a three CD set when you can get most of it for about $25 from Proper, Definitive, et al? Kevin PS. I E-mailed Michael Cuscuna about the "Consequence/High Frequency" two-fer idea. PPS. A good friend of mine tells me that his two CDs of Kenny Cox material (complete) only clocks in at 80:10. An early fade and it should all fit. It's either that or cut a track. Any votes for the track to cut? Kevin, That's true. Too bad. Fortunately, I have it.

Positive response here too. Love Jazz Red Hot and Cool.

7:45 am Saturday morning. Only 8 members on. Pretty quiet place.

Another great idea someday would be reissuing the Quebec-Hardee Mosaic. Not that easy to come by in compact disc and a truly great Mosaic. Only three cds.

The Count Basie Story that was issued on Roulette last year is great. Also love Birk's Works, one of my better acquisitions.

Did you see the price Weizen got. Damn! $207. Not bad. Guess I owe him an apology cause I'm going to do the same thing myself. Hope he doesn't mind if I steal his description.

Man, he's lucky.

yes, happy birthday indeed. Is Andrew coming to your party?

Sandy, I think you need to take the credit for this. Wasn't it your idea originally? Seem like great titles. I've never heard Where is Brooklyn so this will be my chance. Good titles.

Those Andersen and McKinsey guys, get rid of 'em.

WKCR has announced that from April 1 through April 15 they will be having a Billie Holiday. That's nothing but Billie around the clock for two weeks. Should be pretty special.

I've read through a few of these pages and I think this thread should be closed and deleted. Jim, can you please close it.

My goal wasn't to close that thread but if that's what did it fine. I don't usually use intemperate language and if I offended anyone my apologies. With respect to Che, what I said was probably out of bounds, so to him my apologies. My perception is that he isn't good for this board, that's he's divisive. An outcropping of this is the political board. I don't know how many times I and others have begged or pleaded for it's removal. But no, it continues. To let it continue will be the ultimate undoing of this board. Let's leave it at that and move on and try to speak each other in a more dignified manner.