connoisseur series500 Posted July 17, 2004 Report Share Posted July 17, 2004 Came across Wes Mongtomery, "Complete Riverside" box set (12cds) in a local store for only $70. There is no booklet however... The other issue to me is whether it's worthwhile to buy these box sets when these cds will be remastered as K-2s. What do you guys think? Also, is there anyway that I can get the booklet? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleM Posted July 17, 2004 Report Share Posted July 17, 2004 I don't have it, but if I saw it for that price.... I sure as hell would swoop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abution II Posted July 17, 2004 Report Share Posted July 17, 2004 A good set at a good price, although I know that you are not a big fan of box sets. I would give Fantasy, Inc. a call -- I don't remember whether I found their number on their web site or whether I used DexOnline and searched for them in L.A. They came through for me with a couple of booklets in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim R Posted July 17, 2004 Report Share Posted July 17, 2004 (edited) My feelings are somewhat mixed. I've come to realize that I generally prefer single CD's (assuming that the music content available is equal), and yes, I think you would do better sound-wise to go for some of the modern remasterings. However, we're talking about WES!! This is fantastic music, essential if you ask me, and $70 is highway robbery. If you don't have much of this material already, I would urge you to grab it (soon). If you already have a substantial amount on CD or vinyl, then you've got a dilemma. Edited July 17, 2004 by Jim R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheldonm Posted July 17, 2004 Report Share Posted July 17, 2004 I have it, I love it and I could copy the book for you if you would like! Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris olivarez Posted July 17, 2004 Report Share Posted July 17, 2004 I would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connoisseur series500 Posted July 18, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2004 Thanks for the advice everyone. It's clear that the price is good. I should have mentioned that I've got 10 or 11 Wes Montgomery recordings on OJC, so little of it will be new for me. Yes, I do prefer single cds as Abution mentions. Thanks Mark for offering to copy your booklet for me. I think I'll try and call Fantasy Inc, as Abution suggests. Anyone know the call letters to their website? I'm not sure if I'll buy this box set. Again, I've already got most of the music. Any other comments? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris olivarez Posted July 18, 2004 Report Share Posted July 18, 2004 Now under those circumstances I probably wouldn't unless it was a serious sonic upgrade. Even then I would have to think about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robviti Posted July 18, 2004 Report Share Posted July 18, 2004 I should have mentioned that I've got 10 or 11 Wes Montgomery recordings on OJC, so little of it will be new for me. Yes, I do prefer single cds as Abution mentions. fantasy has issued nine original cds by wes on cd, four of which have been reissued in k2 form. the rest of the cds in the catalog are compilations of alternate or unissued tracks that are available in the box set. unless you're hankering for these unissued tracks, i'd pass on the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connoisseur series500 Posted July 18, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2004 unless you're hankering for these unissued tracks, i'd pass on the box. I am not hankering for those unissued tracks, but am hankering for the 4 issued k-2s. I do have "incredible Jazz Guitar" on K-2. I've decided to pass on the box. Thanks everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robviti Posted July 19, 2004 Report Share Posted July 19, 2004 they're 12.98 at buy.com, with free shipping on orders over $25. from time to time you can find coupons for buy.com at 2save247.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardbopjazz Posted July 19, 2004 Report Share Posted July 19, 2004 Get it, I can make you a copy of the booklet if you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tjazz Posted July 19, 2004 Report Share Posted July 19, 2004 Let it go. Hopefully someone else will enjoy the music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connoisseur series500 Posted July 20, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2004 Thanks for the responses everyone. I've left it in the store for someone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted July 20, 2004 Report Share Posted July 20, 2004 At the risk of sounding stoopid, what's "K-2"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robviti Posted July 20, 2004 Report Share Posted July 20, 2004 from Fantasy's website: "Developed by JVC, the 20-Bit K2 Super Coding System integrates three important digital audio functions: 1. The JVC 20-Bit, 128 times over-sampling high resolution analog to digital converter. 2. The JVC K2 Super Coding resolves the high resolution 20-Bit signal to the 16-Bit compact disc format while retaining the integrity of the low level information. 3. The JVC K2 Interface effectively eliminates time base jitter in the digital data stream. The end result is a compact disc of extraordinarily higher resolution than that of today's conventional compact discs. The 20-Bit K2 Super Coding System allows the listener to hear every subtle sonic nuance from the breathing of the musicians to the explosive crack of the snare drum. Enjoy!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted July 20, 2004 Report Share Posted July 20, 2004 Thanks. Wasn't hip to the shorthand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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