Tom 1960

Much thanks to Soul Station. I'm really looking forward to receiving this guys. I'm very fortunate to get this being this is OOP and fetches some serious bucks. Will post my impressions soon.

I'll buy it!!!

Thanks Paul for sharing. Man, that was great. When you get the opportunity please post this on the "other forum". Thanks.

I figured it was now or never when it came to the Blakey "At The Jazz Corner Of The World". I've been reading alot of good stuff on this one recently. Didn't want to miss out.

I've been listening to his playing with Charlie Parker and enjoying it alot. He also recorded a number of dates with Ira Sullivan during the 1980's and are highly regarded, at least according to All Music Guide. I was just wondering what your thoughts are concerning some of these recordings? Your favorites and possibly any other dates Rodney led you feel are worth considering? Thanks as always.

I used to visit a friend in San Diego for close to 10 years. While in town I always made a point of visiting the Tower Records store located next to the Sports Arena. It was just a simple one floor store which had a great selection of music. A good number of jazz titles I bought from that store. I usually stopped by at least 3 times while I was in town. Maybe not the highlight of my whole trip, but it ranked pretty damn high. Nowadays, the only thing that comes close to matching the same level of excitement is visiting Newbury Comics in the Boston area. Otherwise, it's pretty much online these days. Not the same.

Hi guys.I haven't quite figured what I'm going to do yet, although I do appreciate the input from all. I don't want to appear as some sort of pariah wanting to feed off her dad's music collection. Right now, I'll leave the ball in her court and let her decide if she wishes to part with the set or not? She knows I'm interested, that's enough for now. In the coming days/weeks if she asks for some sort of offer, I'll offer something along the lines suggested here. If she doesn't mention it, I'll let it go. If I hear anything, I'll let you guys know.

Anyone else care to add some thoughts on this release? I see it's OOP although still available through Amazon Marketplace.

Right now till 7PM eastern

As some of you guys already know, I became good friends with an elderley gentleman the past year or so who happened to be a huge jazz fan. Recently he passed which brought great sadness. Since his passing his daughter has invited me to drop by and pick out some music from his collection. I dropped by yesterday and brought home half a dozen recordings or so. While I was there I commented on the Herbie Nichols Mosaic that was sitting on a shelf among other various box sets. I expressed an interest in it, although I was very upfront that it was probably worth some decent amount of money and I wouldn't consider just taking it for free. I just couldn't do that based on my frienship with her dad. I'd feel like a piece of crap. I guess what I'm asking is what would be an acceptable offer for the set? To be honest, I probably could spend alot less just purchasing the Blue Note 3 cd collection which seems to be running around the $40 mark. Is the Mosaic collection that much better? I imagine the music is probably the same. Your thoughts are appreciated.

Chet Baker in New York would probably rank high on alot of lists.

When I first started listening to jazz music over 20 years ago, I was pretty amazed at how many classic dates from the 50's/early 60's these two played on. You always kind of figured if these 2 guys were teamed up it had to be a pretty decent session. I was just recently listening to Kenny Dorham's "Whistle Stop" a 1961 date and got to thinking when and why this dynamic team ceased recording together? Also, to make this fun what are some of your favorite dates that Chambers and Jones played on? That's a tough one for me.

Since I already owned the T-Bone Walker box set, I asked if there was a possibility they could do something with Lightnin' Hopkins? They did release a Candid Otis Spann/Hopkins set which is now OOP. Seriously doubt I had any influence though.

I was never a big fan of Art Farmer until I heard this set. Great collection. If you've got some extra cash lying around, grab it.

I'm sure they're a few out here that have had the unfortunate luck to have someone access there credit card and make unauthorized charges against it. I had that luck today. When I had gotten home from work, there was a message on my answering machine from my credit card company requesting me to call them for a security check. As it turned out someone in the past few days had gained access to my account and made a number of charges. One was for over $300 along with a few other smaller charges. The one real interesting thing was that there was a charge on 2/25 for an order from Concord Music Group for nearly $100. I explained to the operator at the card company that while I've dealt with Concord prior, it must have been a few months since I last made a purchase. I was told to call Concord to verify the order and as it turns out, no order was ever placed on the 25'th. In fact Concord confirmed what I told the credit card operator that my last purchase was back in December. Really weird stuff. I called the credit card company back and again she confirmed the purchase for me. As for now, no action is required on my part. Needlees to say, everything is now frozen and I'm waiting for a new card. I did thank her though for picking up on this. Anyone else here willing to share similiar stories?

For those who missed it, WNYC broadcast live last night a tribute to the music of Thelonious Monk featuring Charles Tolliver and other musicians from the Town Hall celebrating Monks legendary performance 50 yrs. ago. Thought you guys might be interested. Monk Tribute

Listening to the Charles Tolliver Big Band 50'th anniversary tribute to Thelonious Monk live from the Town Hall, New York City on WNYC.

Cliff, this set has already exceeded my expectations. Really happy to have made the purchase.

Art Pepper- The Hollywood All-Star Sessions, Disc 1

Discs 2 & 3 Pretty much what I expected and that's a good thing. Bennie Green, surprised this guy didn't get more noteriety. Fine work. Nice personnel on this collection which also includes Gene Ammons who played on the Soul Stirrin' date. Thanks to those who recommended this collection.

Any thoughts on this release? Gets a pretty good review from AMG.

Happy birthday, Hans!

Bennie Green Mosaic Select, Disc 1 Some nice Charlie Rouse on disc 1.

Charles Tolliver Big Band - With Love Yourmusic.com said the availability of this album was limited. I figured it was now or never to get this at such a cheap price.