GA Russell Posted February 27, 2005 Report Posted February 27, 2005 I already own Saxophone Colossus, Tenor Madness and Plus Four on CD. I also years ago bought an LP of Worktime which I haven't opened yet. Is that all of the best music on the Rollins Prestige box? Would it be worthwhile for me to spend a little bit at Your Music for the box, or do I already have just about everything worth having? I'm not a completist. Just because there is something available in the box doesn't move me to want it. Your suggestions are appreciated! Quote
undergroundagent Posted February 27, 2005 Report Posted February 27, 2005 I'm actually looking forward to getting the "Freelance" box much more than the Prestige box. A fellow board member has these on hold until my tax return comes next week. Boy, I am looking forward to getting into these boxes. Please discuss more. Quote
Chuck Nessa Posted February 27, 2005 Report Posted February 27, 2005 years ago bought an LP of Worktime which I haven't opened yet. If you haven't opened and loved Worktime, you're not worthy. Forget it. Quote
Nate Dorward Posted February 27, 2005 Report Posted February 27, 2005 You have the strongest LP-length sessions from the box, yes (though Plays for Bird & Tour de Force are also strong dates you'd probably want to hear, even if I find Tour de Force's two ultrafast pieces offputting). If the box is at a good price it's well worth getting. Though much of the best material on the first few discs is also available under the names of Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, Art Farmer or JJ Johnson. Quote
GA Russell Posted February 27, 2005 Author Report Posted February 27, 2005 years ago bought an LP of Worktime which I haven't opened yet. If you haven't opened and loved Worktime, you're not worthy. Forget it. Chuck, I figure it's been so long I should sell it on eBay to an audiophile! Quote
Brad Posted February 27, 2005 Report Posted February 27, 2005 years ago bought an LP of Worktime which I haven't opened yet. If you haven't opened and loved Worktime, you're not worthy. Forget it. It's over for you, dude. Turn in your Organissimo card. Quote
JSngry Posted February 27, 2005 Report Posted February 27, 2005 Personally, I think that all the pre-WORKTIME material is just dandy, and worthy of inclusion in any collection. Quote
MartyJazz Posted February 27, 2005 Report Posted February 27, 2005 (edited) It's kind of a PARADOX that someone who professes a liking for Rollins' Prestige material could take a RAINCHECK on listening to such an important recording. But I guess THERE ARE SUCH THINGS in this world. Look, IT'S ALL RIGHT WITH ME and perhaps a few other members on this board who are not as fervent in their well-founded opinions as Mr. Nessa, but do yourself a favor and at least have a listen to perhaps the only jazz recording ever of THERE'S NO BUSINESS LIKE SHOW BUSINESS. (That post was a bit tortured but fun to do ). Edited February 27, 2005 by MartyJazz Quote
GA Russell Posted February 27, 2005 Author Report Posted February 27, 2005 You guys are too much! Don't think of my failure to open Worktime as procrastination. Think of it more like self-discipline!!!! Yeah, that's the ticket! Quote
wolff Posted February 27, 2005 Report Posted February 27, 2005 I'd leave it sealed and get the OJC vinyl. You will have to open it to varify it's an original before selling. Quote
GA Russell Posted February 28, 2005 Author Report Posted February 28, 2005 Nate Dorward, you remind me that I already have the Miles Dig and Oleo sessions, as well as all of the Monk sessions. It looks like I'm right in the middle, having more than half the box already. That may be too much to justify buying the box, instead of just the two albums you mention. Thanks everyone for your input! You too, Chuck! Quote
Nate Dorward Posted February 28, 2005 Report Posted February 28, 2005 Oh, jeez, if you've already got the Monk & Davis sessions, plus you have so many of the original Rollins albums, there's little point in getting the box unless you're getting a great deal. Just buy the original albums separately. Make sure you get Collector's Items under Davis's name, by the way--the version of "In Your Own Sweet Way" on there with Rollins is better than that with Coltrane, I think. Quote
Peter Posted March 1, 2005 Report Posted March 1, 2005 (edited) You can get the Rollins Prestige box at www.yourmusic.com for $35 including shipping if that makes your decision any easier. They also have some of this & Freelance years material as single discs remastered with SACD or 20 bit. Edited March 1, 2005 by Peter Quote
GA Russell Posted March 1, 2005 Author Report Posted March 1, 2005 Thanks, Nate. I think I needed someone to tell me that. Peter, for that price it may be worth it to just go ahead and get it, but now that I know that I already have most of it, I suppose that there are other things to spend my money on first. Quote
JSngry Posted March 1, 2005 Report Posted March 1, 2005 Just make sure you get the pre-WORKTIME stuff. It's readily available, and is pretty darn fine, especially the quartet session w/Kenny Drew & the session w/Monk as a sideman. Quote
MartyJazz Posted March 2, 2005 Report Posted March 2, 2005 Another pre-Worktime session that I've always loved is the '54 date with Kenny Dorham, Elmo Hope, Percy Heath & Art Blakey. Four excellent tracks of which "Moving Out" is just terrific! Quote
Chuck Nessa Posted March 2, 2005 Report Posted March 2, 2005 I think his first priority should be listening to Worktime. This might be my favorite Sonny session. If you don't want to open your precious vinyl, spend 10 friggin' dollars and LISTEN! Sometimes I wonder why I bother with this stuff. Quote
wesbed Posted March 2, 2005 Report Posted March 2, 2005 It's kind of a PARADOX that someone who professes a liking for Rollins' Prestige material could take a RAINCHECK on listening to such an important recording. But I guess THERE ARE SUCH THINGS in this world. Look, IT'S ALL RIGHT WITH ME and perhaps a few other members on this board who are not as fervent in their well-founded opinions as Mr. Nessa, but do yourself a favor and at least have a listen to perhaps the only jazz recording ever of THERE'S NO BUSINESS LIKE SHOW BUSINESS. Bravo! Quote
chris olivarez Posted March 2, 2005 Report Posted March 2, 2005 Just like any musician with such a tremendous recorded output there will be something in the discography that won't be-well-tremendous. You cant go wrong with the Prestige box and a whole lot of other things that Sonny has done for various labels through the years. Quote
GA Russell Posted March 2, 2005 Author Report Posted March 2, 2005 OK, Chuck, you've convinced me! I'll plan to open Worktime on Easter. It will be a good way to celebrate the day. By the way, my LP is an OJC I bought about '93. Is there any reason to think it's a collector's item? If so, I really will offer it on eBay, but if not I'll just play it. Quote
Jim Alfredson Posted March 2, 2005 Report Posted March 2, 2005 I think his first priority should be listening to Worktime. This might be my favorite Sonny session. If you don't want to open your precious vinyl, spend 10 friggin' dollars and LISTEN! Sometimes I wonder why I bother with this stuff. Because you are filled with love, Chuck. Quote
wolff Posted March 2, 2005 Report Posted March 2, 2005 (edited) By the way, my LP is an OJC I bought about '93. Is there any reason to think it's a collector's item? Nope. You have cigars worth more than $9.98 price tag on this LP. All this fuss over an OJC. This LP is still in print if you want to order another sealed copy. Edited March 2, 2005 by wolff Quote
Soulstation1 Posted March 2, 2005 Report Posted March 2, 2005 shame to admit i've had this set 2 years and still haven't made it through disc #1 Quote
Peter Johnson Posted March 2, 2005 Report Posted March 2, 2005 It's kind of a PARADOX that someone who professes a liking for Rollins' Prestige material could take a RAINCHECK on listening to such an important recording. But I guess THERE ARE SUCH THINGS in this world. Look, IT'S ALL RIGHT WITH ME and perhaps a few other members on this board who are not as fervent in their well-founded opinions as Mr. Nessa, but do yourself a favor and at least have a listen to perhaps the only jazz recording ever of THERE'S NO BUSINESS LIKE SHOW BUSINESS. (That post was a bit tortured but fun to do ). The Zagat Guide to jazz! Quote
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