Teasing the Korean

That's pretty much what I do, and the cover art is at least one of the reasons. Every once in a while, though, I spend five bucks on a used CD, assuming they used the original cover art. For some of us, the presentation is important.

I'm interested in music more than commerce. But I'm interested in the cover art at least as much as the music. Which is why I don't buy reissues with bad cover art.

I have an extra spleen lying around here if anyone wants it...

Must have been a long commute from the sewers of Manhattan...

Ella Wishes You a Swingin' Christmas - Verve (stereo) Extra points for using the original lyrics to "Have Yourself a Merry Little Xmas." The only swingin' version I've heard that uses them.

I have an 80s vinyl reissue of it. It's in glorious out of phase mono. When you hit the mono button, it sounds like it's coming from inside a phone booth. If you can remember what a phone booth was.

Who cares what the record sounds like with that great cover art!

That was my understanding from other things I've read, but I could be wrong. All my Coltrane is on vinyl, so I can't address the sound quality issue either way.

That predates the disco jazz period by a couple of years.

So in other words the individual CD releases have better sound and bonus tracks. If that's true I think I'll pass on this one, even though the price is tempting. I have most of these on LP anyway.

Fair enough. Right off the bat, since you like Gabor Szabo, I would recommend you getting ASAP both "Impressions of the Middle East" and "The Wailing Dervishes," both on Atlantic, circa 66-67. They both have a groovy eastern vibe to them that I think you'd love. Also, the early bossa LPs - one on UA, and the other, "Do the Bossa Nova" are worthwhile. Generally, though, most of his LPs from the 60s - if not exactly groundbreaking or surprising - feature nice latin grooves and vibe work by Roy Ayers. Considering what these LPs go for (i.e. cheap), they've rarely disappointed me. Agree that his late 60s and 70s output is on the commercial side of the spectrum.

I'm tempted to say no, just to see if word got around and someone in control would accidentally reissue it. But yeah, wishful thinking on my part.

Jobim - Tide - A&M/CTI stereo

Blue Note Records is proud to announce the twofer reissue of "Jungle Jazz" and "African Jazz" by the great Les Baxter, featuring Plas Johnson on tenor sax and alto flute, and Larry Bunker on vibes. 24 bit remastered. January 2008 release.

Did anyone pick up the expanded Syd Barrett "Piper" set? Has the mono and stereo mixes, along with some singles. Is it worth it? How is the packaging, book, etc.

Why not the others?

He was more "rock" with Julie Driscoll & Trinity. The first couple of Oblivion Express albums have a proggy edge to them, but most of the others have more of a jazzy/funky/groovy aspect. Knowing your taste, I think you would like the "Closer To It" album.

Still looking for "Stress," his collaboration with Marius Constant...

Which albums are included in this set?

Toqinho e Vinicius - Personalidade - Philips collection

Henry Mancini - Two for the Raod - RCA Dynagroove mono. Great breakfast music - EZ, jazzy, with a continental bent.

That one is generally considered one of his best, and it may be my favorite.