33rd Annual Jazz Record Bash-South Plainfield, NJ

[sidewinder]

I went there once too about 20 years ago. Bought a Mosaic at discount from Scott at his stand (the O’Day).

I recall the drive to the location being a bit on the unnerving side.

[Dmitry]

1 hour ago, sidewinder said:

I went there once too about 20 years ago. Bought a Mosaic at discount from Scott at his stand (the O’Day).

I recall the drive to the location being a bit on the unnerving side.

Go back to the first page of this thread and read what a 18-year younger you had written. Sometimes I read myself and laugh...sometimes I cry.

[sidewinder]

7 hours ago, Dmitry said:

Go back to the first page of this thread and read what a 18-year younger you had written. Sometimes I read myself and laugh...sometimes I cry.

Ha - that’s funny. I’d forgotten that I’d commented in this one. Good to be reminded of details now forgotten.

[Stereojack]

I attended this year's bash. I've been going to this event since 1978. There was a three year hiatus because of the pandemic, but now it's back. It was nice to see a lot of the old faces, and there were quite a few new ones. Hopefully the new coordinator, Dave Weiner (a long time attendee), was able to end up in the black for the weekend. 

 

[Brad]

I was there on Friday and the number of sellers seems to have shrunk.  The selection of records seemed more swing oriented and there were quite a few 78 sellers. One thing I noticed was that unlike past years there were no exclusive cd sellers, except Mosaic and what they had were principally their sets (or partials) with a few odds and ends mixed in. 

Edited June 25, 2023 by Brad

[jazztrain]

The 34th annual bash starts tomorrow (Thursday) in Edison, NJ (Hilton Garden Inn).

Anyone else going?  If so, see you there perhaps.

[Stereojack]

I will see you there!

 

[jazztrain]

👍

[Brad]

The Bash is today and tomorrow (actually started yesterday). I will be heading there around midday. 

[Dmitry]

https://www.facebook.com/groups/796137344670947/
 

Can’t make it this year, but will 100% be there in 2026.

Please take and share some photos!

[Dmitry]

Dear Friends,

I regret to report that Barry Miller and I have decided not to run the Jazz Record Bash this June. It’s become more challenging to attract enough dealers and attendees to make the event financially worth holding.

 

It’s been a great run for nearly half a century, with Ken Crawford, Art Zimmerman Henry Schmidt others and at the helm. Barry and I have been proud to continue the tradition for the past three years. 

 

Barry & I would be delighted if one or more of you would like to take the reins and continue The Bash for this year and possibly into the future. We’d be happy to provide you with assistance and advice on how to handle the hotel arrangements and other preparations. Please let me know if you’re interested or need more information.

 

Take care, and many thanks for the memories.

 

Best regards,

Dave Weiner

On 6/20/2025 at 11:56 AM, Dmitry said:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/796137344670947/
 

Can’t make it this year, but will 100% be there in 2026.

Please take and share some photos!

Well, that prediction went up in smoke.

[Brad]

There’s a record show every month in Wayne. Not jazz specific though.