TheMusicalMarine

I'll tell you, Jazzists are unlike any other demographic group. My family, my friends, would be berating me for the "waste of money". Little do they know the joy our music brings to our lives. I wuv woo guys.

Hell, I could've just continued in that 'ensuing guilt' thread I began, but to be honest, right now I'm feeling anything but guilt. Just got home from Best Buy, and what was waiting for me? Complete HRS JJ Johnson Kenton Presents Elvin Jones Johnny Hodges I caved in a day later and got the following which also arrived. Joe Pass Johnny Smith Shank/Cooper Select Brookmeyer Select Whoo!

I currently have: Giant Steps Blue Train A Love Supreme Coltrane Plays the Blues My Favorite Things Lush Life Tenor Conclave Soultrane Ballads I'm particularly looking at some his later Impulse! work. Which of these are essential? Or if they all are, which are works that should be prioritized on the buying list? Thanks Dear Old Stockholm Live at Birdland Crescent The John Coltrane Quartet Plays Transition Kulu Se Mama Infinity Ascension Sun Ship Live in Seattle Meditations Expression Stellar Regions Interstellar Space

The ironic thing is that I drive a 77 Lincoln Mark V and gas is over 2 bucks a gallon. Thanks for the rub in. Sonny Stitt sounds pretty good right now.

Ghost, how essential is Gioia's book? I'll look into that Nocturne set

Firstly, I don't post often, but when I do, they come in flurries, so I apologize for clogging the board. My question: I'm a big fan of West Coast jazz. The following are out of print, but I have a mind to pick them up if the price is somewhat reasonable. Would it be worth it to pick these up? The Pacific Jazz Bud Shank Studio Sessions The Pacific Jazz Recordings of Chico Hamilton The Complete Capitol and Atlantic Recordings of Jimmy Guiffre The Complete Pacific Jazz Studio Recordings of Chet Baker The Complete Pacific Jazz Live Recordings of Chet Baker Thanks

Couw - I'm guessing your comment was made tongue in cheek, but you make an absolutely valid point. While I spend the vast majority of my free time listening, I think I get so caught up in researching/purchasing that I sometimes lose focus. Ghost - Darn tootin'!

Thanks, fellows. Mission accomplished. Hell, I'm already planning the next round of purchases. Might have to wait a couple months though.

Well, folks, I can't really afford it but here's the purchase: Artist Title Price Qty Total 169-MD-CD J.J. Johnson (7 CDs) $112.00 1 $112.00 185-MD-CD Cooper, Holman and Rosolino (4 CDs) $64.00 1 $64.00 187-MD-CD Hot Record Society (6 CDs) $96.00 1 $96.00 200-MD-CD Johnny Hodges Verve (6 CDs) $96.00 1 $96.00 195-MD-CD Blue Note Elvin Jones (8 CDs) $128.00 1 $128.00 Cart Total $496.00 Discount - $0.00 SubTotal $496.00 Tax $0.00 Shipping $16.00 TOTAL $512.00 Tell me I did good. It will make me feel better.

I've heard some mention of the Kirk, Washington, and Vaughan Boxes. I'm not too familiar with the label. I checked out the prices of these boxes at CDNOW, and most were sold out and very expensive used. Are they worth the money? Thanks

I just squirted soda out of my nose. You fellows are too much, really.

I don't own the MJQ box, but I have all the individual albums. I don't know if you're familiar with the Modern Jazz Quartet, but they were the guys that turned me onto Jazz. All of their work is excellent. You won't be disappointed if you decide to take the plunge.

Thanks much, vibes.

GA, you've talked me into it. Thanks, although my wallet feels otherwise. On Amazon, the description says the set encompasses 5 albums. Do you know which albums those five would be?

I've seen the said box set on both EBay and Amazon. Does anyone have this, or has anyone heard positive things about it? Another question: As of now I have several Mosaics, which I'm happy with, and the complete Ella Fitzgerald Songbooks, as well as the complete Miles Davis In Person at the Blackhawk and many Proper/JSP/Mosaic Selects box sets. At some point I'm sure I'll also pick up the Complete Live at the Plugged Nickel. That being said, are there any box sets that you've found to be absolutely necessary, versus buying the seperate albums? Whether that be the Complete Billie Holiday on Verve or Bill Evans on Riverside, please share your recommendations. thanks.