jazzbo

I don't mind if the thread ends. It's been an interesting read. I think I'm closer in viewpoint to Joel's.

These CDs faithfully reproduced the sound of the master tapes, in this respect this was one of the best series. But OTOH they didn't care to consult the Savoy discography, thus failed to add bonus material or correct discographical errors. Some of these play for less than 35 minutes - two LPs on one CD would have been appropriate in most cases. Well .... each to his own. It was a Japanese series, and alternate takes* and "two-fers" were just not part of what they wanted to do. They had the lp artwork well reproduced, they had some of the best digital jazz sound, and they weren't fabulously expensive. They're tops in my book. I'd welcome another series like them done this well. I think it's really silly to think they didn't consult discographies. *And really as time goes by I'm less and less interested in having every second of most material.

Probably more than what you wish to pay, but available, paypal possible: http://jazzrecordrevival.com/html_index.cfm?page=item_page&itemoid=68463

That would be this series (the one with the violet-blue back leaflet with the track listing)? Marked "Nippon Columbia" in my case, though. Edit to confirm that apparently it is (as Mikeweil's post just beat me to it). Too bad we did not jump on these earlier to pass them on later as this series seems to be in demand ... about 10 years ago a lot of these were available cheaply at the "2001" shops here. Steve, Nippon-Colubmia and Denon are/were the same company or closely affiliated; the cds were released by Denon in Japan and the US before the more recent WEA series of cds. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nippon_Columbia I collected these as they came out in the US in the nineties as well as buying some of the Japanese imports that did not see US release. I have nearly all released, having passed over some of the gospel and blues ones. One of the best reissues series on cd ever, imo.

Well, the balance between r-section and front line is certainly different on these in comparison to the Prestige, BN, etc. But that seems to be a producer's choice. . . or may be. Anyway to say they are inaudible, muddy etc. . . NOT on my system. That's all I can say. I hear the balance difference, but the recorded quality seems to come out just fine on my system. I agree the music is great. Anyway, sorry Hans, didn't mean to steer the thread elsewhere really. Hope someone comes through for you. Unfortunately I only have one copy and won't part with it.

I beg to differ, I enjoy the sound of many Savoy recordings. RVG recorded them a bit differently, but there are many with great sound. Just my opinion of course. I love the way the horns czn have a huge, almost supernatural sound and image on some of the Savoy stereo sides (for example some of the Hardin-Coltrane and the Curtis fuller session with Lateef.) I find the Denon cd series of Savoy titles to be very good sounding.

Yes, that's right. http://www.jimihendrix.com/us/music/winterland-4cd-and-8lp-box-sets

Some more information about the upcoming live Brubeck recording from Columbia Legacy: http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/showpost.php?p=6959092&postcount=71

Not out til November 1, but two of the "Complete Album" collections sold by Pop market are bargain priced for pre-order. http://www.amazon.com/Columbia-Masters-Earth-Wind-Fire/dp/B005L12SH6/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1316219361&sr=1-1 http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Albums-Collection-Nina-Simone/dp/B005LTDPFW/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1316219443&sr=1-1

Unless you went with the free shipping option. Then a few days later.

Jazz Thrash, just want to say welcome to the board!

This season is even better viewed on disc. (And the Blu-Ray is beautiful in sound and picture). So much I missed on broadcast or didn't "hit me" . . . . Great season. Looking forward to next.

That's pretty easy to determine with an internet search. Here you go: http://www.music-news.com/showreview.asp?H=Jimi-Hendrix-Experience%3Cbr-/%3EWinterland-(4-x-CD-Set)&nReviewID=7408 That discussion is really marred by one member who goes on and on about how the six cd version by "the Jeffry Estate" isn't a bootleg and how terrible it is for Experience Hendrix to not release the whole thing, to leave off one particular performance, to edit performances, and just plain hates the Experience Hendrix releases in general. Some of these posts have been deleted.

But not necessarily if there is a direct correlation between footfalls and skipping.

I received this Wednesday. Excellent sound. There's been editing done to some tracks, and they did remove most of the chaff from what could be six cds to make four. . . that upsets some people but not me. The extra disc is most of a Dagger Records release and is very nice. (There's a bit more on the Dagger release itself). Sound is decent, some nice performances. A new version of In the West is out, without the tracks from Royal Albert Hall, and with other tracks from San Diego in their place and as expanded material. It really doesn't work as In the West, but that said, it's a kick ass release, killer sound.

Can you put a shelf on the wall? Is it on a nice and sturdy rack of any kind?

That story about the Like a Rolling Stone session is also in the "No Direction Home" cd liner notes. Great story.

I like Ewell a lot. And Morton, and Jones. And Guarnieri. And HODES--love that guy. I'm a big fan of pianists.

Many happy returns!

That's okay. That will help me to get crackin' on my plans for world domination.

T-Bone Waler, John Lee Hooker and Jimi Hendrix are my blues guys. Never have been big on Bloomfield (I know that's a fighting phrase here, but it's just what it is).

Many many happy happy returns!

You do what? Maybe you could quote the post you're responding to, that would be easier for dummies like me. Quoting all the time is pretty boring. There was no post in between mine and Larry's when I hit add reply, and I thought it wouldn't be hard to figure out. It may be boring, but sometimes the reply appears several posts later than the post it's a response to and its relevance and/or logic gets lost in the mist of a topic. Okay, I didn't think it was that hard to figure out, but I would have done the quote thing if there were posts in between mine and JLHoot's when I hit "add reply." Joel, thanks for clarifying. I sometimes feel really frustrated when I read these posts that seem to be so negative and yet I know they serve a purpose too. Best wishes on the release, I think it's going to be a good one!

You do what? Maybe you could quote the post you're responding to, that would be easier for dummies like me. Quoting all the time is pretty boring. There was no post in between mine and Larry's when I hit add reply, and I thought it wouldn't be hard to figure out.

I do.