Brad

Not to check out Eric Alexander is a mistake in my opinion. He's one of the better ones around today. I'd recommend him on The First Milestone and in Steve Davis' cd, The Jaunt, which is a very nice hard bop album. I've already put my money where my mouth is and have an order into Hiroshi for this Junior Mance album. Eric Alexander is not the reason I want this album; Junior Mance is.

Winchester Special is a favorite of mine. I knew he had an early demise but not like this. Had he lived, I think his vibes playing would have ranked him with some of the great players.

He's not one of my favorites. I have the Mosaic and quite enjoyed the Phillips. Ventura was ok. Yes, I agree he was a good saxophonist but not much more than that. I once had the Pasadena concert and that didn't do much for me, especially Jackie and Roy. Not my cup of tea. Someone mentioned the Three Deuces material. Volume One is the best. Ventura is actually pretty good there but if you're going to get it, get it for Bill Harris, one of the underrated masters of the trombone, in my opinion. That was also a highlight of the Mosaic: Bill Harris.

Well, I got one right . After reading the answers, my hat or whatever is off to Jim. He nailed a lot of these suckers. I guess that's the difference between a musician and a fan (or fanatic). I'll be honest. I never heard of Continuum but their version was very, very good. In the opening statement they almost sounded like Dameronia but then I realized they weren't. I'll be on the computer later to Hiroshi (today is recycling night) for number 13. He'll probably be wondering why he's getting so many orders for this cd. I can only say that I'm privilged to see Junior Mance on a semi regular basis at Shanghai Jazz here in Madison, NJ. Again, my thanks to Dan for picking out a good selection. One more comment. I think it was Soul Stream who said that we shouldn't resort to AMG or other help since an artist usually has to pick it right on the spot. I agree with that. In that case, I would have gotten the big bagel

I've only been listening to jazz for 4 years so I don't know how I feel when I get 10 years under my belt. However, I'm enjoying it as much as I ever did. My wife thinks I'll get jaded after awhile but it hasn't happened. I've amassed about 1,000 cds, not counting about 35 or so Mosaics. I wonder if I should get rid of some of my cds but unless I absoulutely hate I keep it. I do have some things I haven't listened but maybe twice and I don't know if I'll listen to them again but I'm going to keep them. I've always sort of viewed my collection as a library that I'll dip into to hear. I used to be fanatic about looking at ebay all the time and I have to say I built up a good part of my collection that way. I don't have the time now and I used to get all worried that I missed something but my feeling is enjoy what you already have because there's lots that I have that I haven't listened to. I just listened to some Maggie the other day that I've never listened to like Dusty Blue. It was a real pleasure, let me tell you. I find this Board is invaluable and the tips about this or that recording likewise. I'll try to get it and somethings I like and some I don't. But I like listening to them. I'm not listening to jazz as much as I like when I'm home or reading about it all the time but maybe that's good in the end. Keeps it fresh. I also catalogue every cd I buy so I know what I have and use it to pick out things to hear. I like doing that. I'm probably meandering but don't let it go. And the advice by G A Russell is very good. We could be a dying minority and we shouldn't let that happen. Keep the flame going.

Bupkis, I'm afraid.

Solo Monk is a wonderful fanstastic album. Even if you're not crazy about Monk or solo albums in general, you will after this as you hear him weave through the material. While I like these reissues, why not try Live at the It Club. That's pretty fantastic. I agree that Monk is not somebody you can always listen to in lengthy doses but I love to listen to some of his material every couple of weeks.

I can't say I've really done this. I've come close a few times and didn't pull the trigger and then later on (usually much later on, since it went back on the shelves), relistened and said "damn, I'm glad I didn't get rid of that." One of those which might fall into this category is McCoy Tyner's 13th House. I didn't like it the first time I heard it but now that some time has passed, I'm going to relisten to it before ebaying (a new verb!) it.

I've got 7 of these. My favorite is probably Paul Quinichette's the Vice President, with one of the highlights being Count Basie on organ. Jimmy Cleveland is also up there, especially since there's not much of his around. A similar trombonist like that would be Mathew Gee', whose Jazz By Gee is a must in my book, which should still be available from Fantasy.

I have heard that these won't ship for a couple of weeks.

I read a review of the series in last Sunday's NYT and it indicated this is not really for newcomers but people experienced with the blues since it assumes that you know somethings about the legends, whereas that wasn't the case with Burns, where he tried to do too much and wound up with not enough. This (knowing something about the blues) probably takes in a good lot of us and on this basis there shouldn't be the same kind of criticism. I'm not bursting at the seams to watch this but I definitely want to see it so it should be interesting.

Sounds like something I'll want to pass on as well.

So, you're conceding that's the correct answer?

If I take this to a store and they don't honor it, I'd definitely ask to see the manager. However, if asked the question, "how do I know this is legit?", how do I answer. Any suggestions?

I think the reaction to #13 is amusing or interesting to say the least. Either you love it or you hate. I loved it myself. This is the kind of song that you'd hear in a club and would get down with. It grabs your attention, especially the beat laid down by the drummer and the pianist's extended solo. The bass solo does seem out of place a bit. I was actually surprised it was not a live performance. I'm very curious to see who this was.

Anybody care to translate ?

It's probably a little of both, an attempt to create the jam session before a live audience but how could you not love it. The music is darn good. There are some tremendous solos and you get to hear some musicians that you might not otherwise hear. Tommy Turk, the trombonist comes to mind. One of my great pickups.

Weizen's children's sue their father for ruining their inheritance

Great to be back at home.

No, according to AMG. Better off to get the Select.

Yes, I did spend a lot of money on that Blue Train, that's true. Can't deny it. I'm glad to see that you've indoctrinated, oops I mean, that your kids have learned to love jazz. Mine, he can tolerate it. And he accuses me of loving Bird more than him. Don't think that's true but..... My attitude on selling JRVGs is this. Well, as an example the RVGs sound as good as the JRVGs. So if the Night at Birdland comes out on RVG and it has more songs on it than the JRVG and the sound is equally the same, plus I have limited space, which am I going to get rid of, especially if I can use the JRVG to get something else or in trade (I think that's how you got one of those JRVGs ), even another JRVG? To me, it's an easy answer.

Weizen, How do you know your kids will want them. Plus might the technology be outdated by then? Now for the sealed ones you have, do you have unsealed ones you listen to? I don't begrudge anyone wanting to collect these, like you and grey. But I get 'em to listen to and if I get them in some other format (like the LD Mosaic), I've sold the JRVGs. I don't buy them to collect, per se. It just seems odd to me that's all, but like I said if that's what you like and that's your hobby and makes you happy, I guess that's what counts. Of course, that is prett expensive, I would think. You got any duplicates you want to sell? BTW, thanks to everybody for posting that. Very useful and helpful.

It's good to see you guys are making productive use of your time.

They appear to have lost a lot of threads not to mention posts. I posted something there just to see and looks like about a third of my posts. Not that anything that was lost would have changed the world, as we know it

$50 is not bad. I'd get it. I got principally for Sonny. I wanted to see how his playing was with Miles. Overall, it's a worthwhile pick up. Sound is good. Music is outstanding. Those French discs sound like I need to check those out.