jmjk

Are the recordings transferred at 24-bit?

Did someone say "enabler"?

This thread has taken an uncomfortable turn.

Jim, I have an HK-CDR 20 stand alone burner and I have NEVER had a problem with any home audio cdrs I've ever tried. I've had some duds in batches of cdrs in the past, but in these cases, I've just started over again with another disc in the same batch and I've been fine. I don't really stick to one particular brand of cdr, though I've never had a problem with the Maxell Gold series (only by Japanese manufacturer). As long as they're made in Japan, I'll buy them (I've been told to stay away from Taiwanese cdrs). As to the difference between blue-green-gold inks---I've never noticed. (afterthought) Jim, since we have the same burner, we could co-ordinate some tests, if you'd like. Let me know if there's any way I could help. Also, I just read the link that couw posted, and now I'm freakin' out about how long some of my music is going to last! Apparently, questions of quality run deeper than the Japan vs. Taiwan thing.

If I remember correctly, it's $4.99 standard, $5.99 priority.

What a co-ink! I just did the same at the same place for the same price and for the same titles---Jeez, Peter, I hope they don't send you my package.

I agree. Jim's posts are always engaging, and chock filled with info--not just opinions.

True or not, it's aboout time the Scots had some press besides golf and Dolly the cloned sheep.

I'll get working on that essay, but I will not delete the post. Squawk all you'd like. I am entitled to my suspicions, and if voicing them causes mayhem, well then, it's more to do with the fragility of the members of this barnyard than it's to do with my cavalier opinion. If Passing Ships is as good as Dance With Death (I happen to love DwD; others here may not), I'll write an extra 1000 words on the societal benefits of roosters.

Update- I picked up a copy yesterday. It doesn't blow me away, but I don't think it's bad by any means. Repeated listenings will shed more light on its successes and weaknesses, I'm sure.

AWWWWWWW! A startling thought just woke me from my laziness! Could the hype about the previously unreleased Passing Ships cloud our judgement as to its real quality? I love Andrew Hill's playing as much as anyone, but I'm starting wonder if the session is as good as we hope it will be. I fear that any session with a nine-piece group could easily get outta hand!

Past few days- Lee Morgan - Standards Howard Rumsey - Jazz a la Lighthouse, Vol 1 Serge Chaloff - Blue Serge Allan Holdsworth - Metal Fatigue June Christy - June's Got Rhythm Cooper/Rosolino/Holman Mosaic

Jazzdog, you're dead on! I like music too. It's just that I prefer it without muddy bass and distorting horn ensembles that one can find on certain McMasterings. The equipment on which these are played may have something to do with my muddy sound, though. Which reminds me...I need to check on who did the transfers for some Kenton cds I've been suspicious about. Nearly everything distorts on those!! Maybe it was Stan's plan all along (bless him). Soul Stream- Stop with all this Patton talk. Your relentless hype stands to keep me up nights in anticipation.

Very excited and curious to take in the Patton vibe! I know his work as a sideman, and I even have a few of his own dates, but I'm not well versed in the Patton ways yet. It will be a nice adventure, I suspect. And Bertrand, thanks for the post about the Blakey-Chambers duets. May just save me some money if I can find Drums Around the Corner (is it still in print? I haven't seen it for a while).

Patton is not my favorite organist, but I'm going for his Select anyway. Gotta broaden my outlook, ya know? The organ universe is not just Jack McDuff and Freddie Roach (sadly ). I read Cuscuna's blurb about how the Chambers-Blakey duets came out of the Sonny Clark session, and that did it for me! Even though I have nearly all of the Chambers material in other formats, now I'm going to have to get the Select.

Man, now I need a third job! September and October will leave me penniless, between the RVGs, Conns, Verve Releases, and now this!.

Is that the one where they're having coffee or donuts, or something with Alfred Lion?

Anyone have any favorites? I think my one of my favorites has to be the shot of Joe Henderson and Kenny Dorham that's on the inside liner of the Una Mas RVG. Joe's looking at Kenny like he either just told a dirty joke, or he just finished a kickin' solo---to be a fly on the wall during THAT shot! Looks like they were having the time of their lives! I wish I had access to an on-line version to post.

And please...nothing you'd play in your office.

Thanks for bringing this thread to my attention, guys. I deleted my thread in the Recommendations forum.

I love this record dearly. I think it's her best Verve side. "East of the Sun" brings tears to my eyes every time---same with "You Turned the Tables on Me".

Why on EARTH would anyone use that picture of Rudy for promotional purposes? He looks as if his dog died 10 minutes before the shoot.

I have 54. As I scrolled thru the list, I started to get angry at some RVGs masterings I didn't have, but still do have in other formats or McMasterings...the money I wasted!!!

Congratulations, David! Best wishes

Thanks, Tony! Many of us who are lazy remain part of that silent majority thang...