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Yes, what are they using as the masters? When the Ella/Chick Webb box came out, Mosaic was very forthcoming about the provenance, admitting that some tracks came from prior CDs. At least we knew. How about now?

Check out the first few pages of the novel Galactic Pot Healer by Philip K. Dick; it's a game played by a worldwide band of bored clerks. Published in 1969! From Wikipedia: The protagonist, Joe Fernwright, is a pot-healer, one who can perfectly restore pottery to brand new condition. Joe finds himself constantly depressed and idle at the opening of the novel. He is unemployed and on a war veteran's social security benefit, given that ceramic pottery has been replaced by plastics, and his profession is not in great demand. He longs for purpose and meaning in life. His one entertainment is to call various friends on the worldwide telephone network and swap puzzles. These puzzles are based on imperfect translations of sayings and book titles obtained by using language translation computers available to anyone. The object of the game is to guess the original from the translation.

In going through the upcoming release section on CDJapan, I found two intriguing titles: Mitoho - Ornette Coleman From Google Translate: Unexplored peaks / Ornette Coleman Valuable record of the 1968 European tour by double bass quartet shocking. Above all Buddha Blues by Shahanai ultra rare track! <Personnel> Ornette Coleman (alto sax, trumpet, Shahanai), David Izenzon (bass), Charlie Haden (bass), Ed Blackwell (drums ) Sounds as Roach - Max Roach & Abbey Lincoln From Google Translate: Sounds-as-a-Roach / Max Roach and Abbey Lincoln Record of precious concert went with elite musicians Lacey Jae Europe, Kuhn et al Roach ~ Lincoln went to 1968 European tour. The play thrilling representative song of their "Merindi" "free Suite" and "drum defunct only". Also co-starring with big band also topic. <Personnel> Max Roach (drums), Abbey Lincoln (vocals), Steve Lacy (soprano sax), Steve Kuhn (piano), Red Mitchell (bass), Max Roach Big Band

I'm listening to John Patton's "Boogaloo," recorded in 1968. In the liner notes to the 75th Anniversary edition, Michael Cuscuna notes "Patton made his debut on Blue Note in 1963 and stayed with the label until 1970. But as the '60s progressed, he seemed more inclined to superimpose avant garde elements onto his brand of funk using musicians such as Harold Alexander and later James Blood Ulmer." Which got me to thinking... What was the reception of these "avant garde elements" in the jazz clubs around the country? Were the audiences in, say, Newark, hootin' and hollerin', or were they turned off? Are there any members here who attended one of these club dates, by Patton or someone else also experimenting, who can give a first hand account? I know Ornette made quite a splash in Manhattan clubs, but it's hard to picture him playing a club in, say, Newark or St. Louis. But that's Ornette, who's more on the "art" side of the music. I would imagine a John Patton fed off the vibe given back by the audience. Were they into it, or did they give the cold shoulder?

Happy birthday!

The first album I ever bought was a mono copy of Midnight Ride. RIP.

I've been going through the Elvin Mosaic box (bought as a download through iTunes). It's been very pleasing; surprisingly eclectic, strong compositions, nice arrangements.

Recycling!

Is the track Mr. Jones identical on the Poly-Currents and Mr. Jones albums?

But will the liner notes be in English or German?

I've got that Jonathan Richman too. I haven't thought about it for years, "Roadrunner once...." It was a great performance, the essence of Jonathan in those days.

I know, as soon as I have the time I will update the list - I'm sorry, but I'm very busy with my day job at the moment. That's OK, whenever you can...we appreciate the effort!

BTW, this thread is not listed in the pinned "Album Cover Threads List."

Hey Jude was about 7 minutes. MacArthur Park by Richard Harris was longer (7:23). I have a live version of Roadrunner by Jonathan Richman which was released on a British Beserkley b-side that's about 8 1/2 minutes.

I recently bought the Jim Hall in a reasonably-priced edition from Japan: http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/UCCU-6113 Back in the day, I had the Sun Ra and the Archie Shepp. I think it's the only Shepp album I've liked; very intense, though.

That would be a good Mosaic set: the complete Warwick sessions.

iTunes Radio on the computer doesn't sound too bad. Maybe we should create an Organissimo channel on iTunes Radio to highlight the music we listen to.

Is that "Metronome Presents..." album the same as "Sounds of Inner City" that was around on TCB?

RIP.

I do see your point. It's currently at a crazy price: $70.54 direct from ImportCDs. And when these boxes start to get scarce, they do shoot up in price: the Rubinstein box is now $394.95 on Amazon. I think I bought it not that long ago for $90.

OK, thanks. I saw that Amazon review; was wondering about the sound quality on the 2/3 not subsequently remastered.

How is the sound on the Toscanini box? I notice it uses 1992 masterings, and I wasn't thrilled by the sound quality of the Horowitz box from around the same time.

After 35 - 40 years of listening to this music, I still don't understand the relationship of the "tune" sections of Ayler's music to the free sections within the same composition. It still scares me while hearing it, as if someone's having a schizoid attack right in front of my eyes. I actually think she described the music on that album accurately; good for her that she made the attempt.

Cyrus Chestnut?