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and yet they don't sell for crap. so far, i can't even get an opening bid of 7.99 for a copy of neohippus on ebay, and this is the second time i've tried to auction it off!

there are no additional tracks on the rvg that were not on the 1997 mcmaster reissue. that 2cd set featured 5 tracks that were not on the original albums: Child's Play, Soulful Kiddy, Chant, Between The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea, and Theme From Mr. Lucky. interestingly, several online sources indicate that the track sequence on the rvg is different from that of the mcmaster. is this true?

who the heck chooses these sound clips? out of the four clips from pepper adams' cd conjuration, only one actually features pepper!

and they have jazz too!?!?!

Early Records sells his Venus discs for 2500 Yen (around $23.40). Shipping is quite reasonable, I hear. As to the question why these recordings are so expensive in the the U.S., what Japanese imports do you know that are reasonably priced here? The least expensive I've seen are the JRVGs Dusty Groove sells for $27. Of course, these discs aren't cheap in Japan either.

I'm looking forward to Verve's June 8th reissue of 'S Make It, originally released on the Limelight label and featuring John Gilmore along with Lee Morgan, Curtis Fuller, and John Hicks!

Well, I made it to all four shows. Whew! My favorite was Herwig's Latin Side of Miles. Conrad, Ronnie Cuber, and Dave Valentin were smokin'!!! I spent some time talking with James Spaulding before the Tolliver gig. He was very gracious and offered some fiery solos of his own. The Monksiland date was good, but not great imo. The Louis Hayes show was also excellent. It was great to finally see Vincent Herring in person, and hearing John Hicks play is always a treat. I scored several great titles at Academy and JRC. I also found quite a few unexpected and inexpensive gems on St. Marks Place in the Village. I even bought some Supreme Crates at the Container Store to put my albums in. All in all, another great visit to my favorite city in the world! In a week or two, it's off to Chicago and then Tucson. Beware jazz fans - I come to devour your best barbecue and pillage your favorite cd stores!

I'll second that recommendation. I was there over the weekend and they had quite a few titles for sale for $13. Email them at jazzrecordcenter@verizon.net.

i thought i'd bring this thread back up just in case anyone in the city was unaware of these fine shows this weekend. i'm off in a few hours. i hope the snow isn't too bad. but then, nothing is going to keep me away!

i just saw them in boston a couple of weeks ago. $26 a set. they are well worth that, and more, although i still prefer to see them at the fez.

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I bought the Japanese reissue of that date: The RCA box seems to be getting a few knocks on this thread. I'd be surprised if the sound wasn't an improvement over the earlier Mosaic. I also like the packaging of the RCA - sturdy construction, informative essays, etc. Also, the tracks are laid out so that each cd corresponds with one of the original albums, with additional bonus tracks - a definate plus in my book. Of course, in the past few years the original recordings have been reissued individually by BMG. No matter how you get it, get it! These recordings are wonderful.

sure there's time, especially if you use handy products like these: in the kitchen in the tub and for that sinner on-the-go:

You're correct, it is the Shirley Clarke/Living Theater film. I probably should have mentioned that in my post.

Has anyone ever seen the video of the play The Connection? It was released on vhs in 1987 by Mystic Fire and features Freddie Redd's quartet with Jackie McLean, Larry Richie, and Michael Mattos. The reviews are favorable, and I think it would be interesting to catch a glimpse of the music many of us know and love in its original context. Unfortunately, it's oop and I can't find it anywhere. Anyone out there have any...connections?

In case you didn't know, you can get the Japanese import of 2 Degrees East -- 3 Degrees West (aka Grand Encounter) from Dusty Groove.

dentist: okay, go ahead and rinse. patient: what? dentist: rinse? patient: how can i rinse when i don't have a bottom lip? (his lip is numb from novocaine) dentist: just give it a try. patient: okay (he dribbles all over himself) patient: i hope you are satisfied! this routine is indeed a classic. so is "chocolate cake for breakfast."

my answer would be: no one. there are plenty of under-recognized artists playing jazz with depth and quality that deserve my attention. why should i buy a "real jazz" recording from someone more famous when that fame is based on inferior work?

i own all of them. i bought second copies of vols. 1-4 used to replace my original copies which were quite worn. you can often get the older editions for a good price at half.com or on other websites. for example, currently you can get the first edition in "like new" condition for only $8 at half.com

Isn't that exactly the way it should work, pricing following demand? perhaps what he means is that there are no listings for mosaic sets in publications like goldmine that offer suggestions of the "going price" for these collectibles. instead, the immediate demand for mosaics (as reflected in ebay prices) seems to vary considerably from month to month, if not week to week. at least that's my interpretation.

i've enjoyed hall's warm, acoustic tone and lyrical approach to soloing for many years now. that's why i'm rather disappointed that he's using special effects like a flanger during his live performances these days. anyway, i spoke to someone who knows don thompson, the bassist on the live! recording. he said don recorded a week's worth of the trio's engagement at toronto's bourbon street (this is confirmed in the reissue's liner notes). i hope that more of this music will become available some day. in the mean time, if you ever see a copy of this oop cd, pick it up, it's really nice:

the adventures of nick danger - third eye or the 2cd compliation: shoes for industry what the little one doesn't understand can't hurt her! B)

I just saw an episode of Everybody Loves Raymond that originally aired last December. I'm sure you vinyl enthusiasts would appreciate the storyline. It seems that Raymond ruined his father's jazz record collection when he was a kid. "I used to look to Duke and Dizzy to take me away," his father muses aloud. "Away from her!" he adds, pointing to his wife. To make up for his past sin, Raymond gives his father a small cd sysytem for Christmas, along with some jazz cds, including Ben Webster Meets Oscar Peterson. So here's the part that should amuse you guys: his father and mother hate the cd technology. Remember, these are the folks that were traumatized by the "fruit of the month club" gift of last year. Ray's brother "saves the day" by giving their father an array of classic jazz vinyl he found at flea markets, garage sales, etc. Ray is outraged and tries to prove the cd's superiority by putting on the Peterson cd. It sounds great, but the father pulls the plug. Then they put on the vinyl, which is full of pops, clicks, and other obvious noises. The father exclaims something like: "Ah that's my jazz!" Ray asks, "So what am I supposed to do with these cds?" His father ironically replies: "Listen to them. You might learn to like them. You should keep an open mind!" Anyway, I hope you lovers of vinyl get a chance to see this episode some day. It was a hoot!

although i don't listen to them much anymore, i'd definately include the first few electric rtf recordings in that "legacy."

not true. many concord titles were 3.99 or 3/10.00 at barnes and noble last year during the liquidation/restructuring of that catalog. in my trips to the southwest a couple of years ago, i found many steeplechase cds for less than that at local chain stores after the label lost its u.s. distributor. there are similar stories elsewhere. it's not like they're going destroy all that stock - it has to go somewhere. btw, do yourself a favor and pick up creedence clearwater's chronical vol.1. i promise, it will enlighten.