kh1958 Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Charlie Parker on Dial, volume 4 (Spotlite) All that wonderful stuff! The October 28 1947 session. Yes, I'm very happy to have the Spotlight box set of the Complete Dial studio recordings. Is this the best reissue on LP of this material? Or were there other earlier issues of this material with better sound? Wouldn't know about that. Just bought the albums when they came out in the 70s. Anyone know how does the sound quality of the 1970s Spotlite LPs compare with their 4CD reissue? I'm tempted to get the CDs.. Spinning - 'Bite Hard - De Wolfe Sessions' (Barely Breaking Even Records) I have a four CD Japanese issue of the Dial recordings, and it sounds like it is a copy of the Spotlite box. I haven't heard the current combined Savoy/Dial CD box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clifford_thornton Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 The Individualism of Gil Evans - (Verve, stereo) Whoops, sounds incredibly crime-jazzy on 45. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Haven't heard the Spotlites on CD, but I can say this. I first bought some Parker Dial tracks in 1959 on a French Guilde du Jazz 10" LP and, as I recall, the sound was so dire that when the Spotlites emerged, they sounded like a revelation. Thanks Bill and kh1958 - sounds like I either need to get all of the LPs or a CD set. I've got a couple of the Lps. The Individualism of Gil Evans - (Verve, stereo) Whoops, sounds incredibly crime-jazzy on 45. Ha ! For some reason my turntable 45rpm has been misbehaving of late and playing at 33rpm, which has really peeved me off with Music Matters and the Tubby EP. Back to dealer ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clifford_thornton Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 I just left my belt on 45 because I was spinning 45s last night. No TT issues; rather brain issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clunky Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Charlie Parker on Dial, volume 4 (Spotlite) All that wonderful stuff! The October 28 1947 session. Yes, I'm very happy to have the Spotlight box set of the Complete Dial studio recordings. Is this the best reissue on LP of this material? Or were there other earlier issues of this material with better sound? Wouldn't know about that. Just bought the albums when they came out in the 70s. Anyone know how does the sound quality of the 1970s Spotlite LPs compare with their 4CD reissue? I'm tempted to get the CDs.. Spinning - 'Bite Hard - De Wolfe Sessions' (Barely Breaking Even Records) I have a four CD Japanese issue of the Dial recordings, and it sounds like it is a copy of the Spotlite box. I haven't heard the current combined Savoy/Dial CD box. The Stash 4CD set sounds good. Pretty comparable to Dial/Parlophone (ie UK pressings) 78s of the same material. 78s have slightly more vibrancy but also more surface noise (but that may be my set-up) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillF Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 (edited) Haven't heard the Spotlites on CD, but I can say this. I first bought some Parker Dial tracks in 1959 on a French Guilde du Jazz 10" LP and, as I recall, the sound was so dire that when the Spotlites emerged, they sounded like a revelation. Thanks Bill and kh1958 - sounds like I either need to get all of the LPs or a CD set. I've got a couple of the Lps. I seem to remember hearing that the dreadful quality of the Parker Dials on early vinyl was due to his widow's unpreparedness to release the masters, but that Tony Williams got access for his Spotlites. (This needs confirmation, though.) Sidewinder, having visited Ray's yesterday, I wanted to follow up your report on it, but can't locate the thread. Can you direct me to it? Thanks. Edited October 7, 2009 by BillF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffcrom Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 Earlier: Hollywood Saxophone Quartet - Sax Appeal (Oh, please!) (Liberty - "Transistorized spectra-sonic-sound"). Not jazz with a capital "J," but pretty good. Now: Randy Weston - Little Niles (Blue Note). Disc 2 - the "Live at the 5 Spot" record. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clifford_thornton Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 New Orleans Jazz at the Kitty Halls - (Arhoolie) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 (edited) Sidewinder, having visited Ray's yesterday, I wanted to follow up your report on it, but can't locate the thread. Can you direct me to it? Thanks. I've brought it back up in today's posts Bill. It's the 'Last Record Store standing' thread (or something like that). Edited October 8, 2009 by sidewinder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 Frank Rosolino Quintet. Mode/VSOP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcy62 Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 Frank Zappa - Over-Nite Sensation - Bizarre, from the "OLD MASTERS" vol 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 Red Garland; Rediscovered Masters. Prestige twofer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinlps Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 Ruby Braff - Braff!! (Epic DG)... love the sides with Coleman Hawkins and the baritone of Ernie Caceras (not familiar with him) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinlps Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 ...polar opposite now Gary Burton - Good Vibes (Atlantic). Not sure about this one. First listen in a long time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinlps Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 This is more like it... The Jazztet and John Lewis (Argo DG) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 Yusef Lateef 'The Centaur and the Phoenix' (Riverside, DG stereo). Back cover notes by Christiern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clifford_thornton Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 Sahib Shihab - Sahib's Jazz Party - (Debut/Fontana Japan) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffcrom Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 Steve Lacy/Steve Potts - Live in Budapest (West Wind) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 Zoot Sims 'Down Home' (Parlophone, mono) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durium Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 FATS WALLER Fats Waller Memorial No. 2 A five LP set ( RCA) Keep swinging Durium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
six string Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 Soul Mates - Ben Webster & Joe Zawinul (Riverside) OJC pressing Very quiet vinyl and really good sound too for an inexpensive reissue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kh1958 Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 Richard Twardzik/Russ Freeman--Pacific Jazz After finding this LP this week, I now realize I messed up by not getting the Pacific Jazz Piano Trios Select. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clunky Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 (edited) Michael Brecker - Pilgrimage- Mobile Fidelity- nice session but avearge sound and pressing quality - good music, unimpressive product from Mob Fi - avoid it I would suggest and get the CD. Background noise, groove rubbing , mutliple crackles- nothing really bad , just not what you expect from an audiophile release. More like an average 80s pressing in mint condition if you know what I mean. Pity as the other two Mob Fids I have ( Art Pepper The Way it Was and Milt Jackson Invitation) are really excellent Edited October 10, 2009 by Clunky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasing the Korean Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 Q - Around the World - Mercury (white label promo, mono). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kh1958 Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 Jimmy Smith--The Sermon (Blue Note stereo, NY USA, deep groove on first side only) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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