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What do you think, is it time for the Grateful Dead to have their own "Corner" thread? I confess that about a decade, the whole nineties, went by and I hardly heard the Dead. I was deep into jazz, gave up playing drums in rock and roll bands (I mean how many times can you really pack your station wagon full of equipment with gusto to go out and make gas money playing for drunken frat boys?) and really only Hendrix showed up on my radar from my earlier rock listening world. . . . But in the last year suddenly (and I solidly place the blame on ORGANISSIMO.ORG!) I'm buying Dick's Picks and the box set and the Garcia box set (TWICE! anyone needing a copy cheap pm me!) and . . . well. . . I'm back to being a Deadhead! What is it about them? I haven't really put my finger on it, but I think it's part Garcia's eclectic mastery of the guitar, part Billy Kreutzman's wonderful drumming, and part Weir's quirky guitar, voice and songs. . . those are the top three ingredients that keep me going back to the Dead . . . . So chime in if you're a fan and it's too bad Jeff isn't posting nowadays!

Aw ain't dey cute!

I had that cd and sold it when the Miles at Newport stuff appeared on US cd in better sound. . . don't remember the squeeling per se, but do remember the sound was not as good as later editions of the Miles set from Columbia/Sony (the two cd DSD remastering of the Miles/Monk has the complete material from both in great sound!

My guess is: only M-O were three track masters that needed to/could be remixed; the others were were mono and two track transfers, all the remastering and transfers by Addey.

I forgot to report on this one: MAN I DIG THIS CD. It's not entirely true that it has NO bossa nova rythm etc. to it. But it has mainly a Keith Jarrett Trio swing and pulse to it like that on "Changeless" for example (perhaps my favorite of the Trio's works!) There ar no bossa nova CLICHES within. It has a wonderful sound and feel, as the melodies are explored in a sort of Wayne Shorter way on the alto sax and a Jarrett or Solal way on the piano. . . . I'm glad to have it!

I've been enjoying this one today: A hard bossa session I'd say!

When was the last time you were disappointed in a Mosaic set? I haven't listened to this one a lot though I've had it nearly since it was released. That has more to do with the amount of material I HAVE to listen to and the choices I make. A nice set, although it's not at all the SAME thing, I think if you like the Pacific Jazz material contemporaneous to these sessions you'll enjoy these.

I have Boss Guitar and Diamond Life. I wouldn't put either in a top 25 list, but glad to have them. The others. . . well. . . the compiler's welcome to them!

I'll agree that Reggie Lucas deserves some props. That cat played mean rhythm guitar!

Thanks for the headsup on the Monk Hyena, I'd forgottent that was due out. Yes, I agree with your suggested releases, and think they would make great Water reissues. I don't have any news about their upcoming plans. . .wish I did; they have never answered any emails I've sent their way. . . .

Wow. I am enjoying these two new Water Records Blue Note reissues! The sound is excellent. Booklets and tray cards feature really nice photos. There are new notes (okay) and original notes. Here's hoping they continue to lease and release items that EMI may not!

Doesn't look as if we have any "insiders" here! Maybe you should post this at audioasylum.com and see if Greg has heard anything from "indno" Belden about these being released on cd (but ask first about SACD release to get his attention!)

Could be Kenny Wheeler trumpetin', could be Phil Seaman on drums. . . I'd say this is about 1965-6.

Happy Birthday Stefan! Woo woo!

I'm sure he wishes he could!

Yes.

I do have four Sinatra cds . . .sort of. The one at the Sands with Basie. The Francis A. and Eddward K. one. The one with Jobim. And a Tommy Dorsey Clambake one that he sings on a few selections. I would say the Jobim is the best of the lot. I enjoy his singing on the Dorsey better than his Capitol era singing. I hate the one with the Ellington band with outside arrangement. And the one with Basie at the Sands has its moments both ways. Don't spin these too often.

I have the same cover you do Harold. Thanks for the information on the book.

I'm waiting for the Big Audio Dynamite box set!

I'm really happy with what I have too!

Ah. . .finding your name links to an actor portraying a soap opera vampire! Priceless!

Grey, welcome back to posting!

Wow, I didn't even know about THAT book. When I have a chance I may look for that (though my pile of books "to read" right now is so high that it LITERALLY fell over last weekend when I added one to the top!)

PLUS the Ellen Fitton/Malcolm Addey engineering combination should yield wonderful sonics!

Matthew, I don't think you'll be disappointed in the music in the least. I have nearly all this material on other releases. It's wonderful music played by master musicians for the most part. Farlow's technical virtuosity can be astonishing, but it's not on at 11 all the time for showing off, he has real heart and soul in his music. The matereial with Costa on board may be my favorite, but there is plenty of swinging and lyrical jazz there to explore.