Ron S Posted August 13, 2005 Report Share Posted August 13, 2005 Another picture of Anita wearing high heels. I was born at the wrong time. ← I keep telling you guys: she's still around, and probably available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted August 13, 2005 Report Share Posted August 13, 2005 My J.J. Johnson set (#4412) arrived on Wednesday. A number of comments, several of which have been made before, but are worth repeating. 1. Thanks for the running low alert. This community, my friend, is quite an Organ-i-zation (best pronounced with long "i"). 2. That Mosaic customer service still impresses. Ordered Monday evening, on my doorstep Wednesday afternoon. [better than my recent experiences at J&R and alldirect.] 3. Together with Byrd/Adams, Jazztet, and a tall stack of OJCs (from J&R and alldirect), I have plenty of new material to enjoy before Bird/Diz arrives. 4. My amazon order for Bird/Diz just got pushed back to October. I guess I won't be listening to this before it cools down a bit outside (hopefully this will be sooner than when hell freezes over). 5. I need to pause now for a bit from acquiring. 6. That O'Day lady sure photographs well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed S Posted August 14, 2005 Report Share Posted August 14, 2005 5. I need to pause now for a bit from acquiring. ← Resistance is futile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr jazz Posted August 14, 2005 Report Share Posted August 14, 2005 hey honey, you know that Anita O' Day set from mosaic is almost sold out, maybe we should grab it. How much is it, uh...only $144. Yes I know I have lots of those Mosaic sets already and a 1000cds but.... Ok Ok. to be continued Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron S Posted August 14, 2005 Report Share Posted August 14, 2005 hey honey, you know that Anita O' Day set from mosaic is almost sold out, maybe we should grab it. How much is it, uh...only $144. Yes I know I have lots of those Mosaic sets already and a 1000cds but.... . . . but she looked so great in those gloves and high heels--naaah, on second thought, better not try that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesbed Posted August 14, 2005 Report Share Posted August 14, 2005 . . . but she looked so great in those gloves and high heels--naaah, on second thought, better not try that one.← Did somebody say high heels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesbed Posted August 15, 2005 Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 When the Anita O'Day set went to Last Chance on the Mosaic site I was not in the mood to purchase the set. It's a set that I'd planned to purchase 'some day.' Anita O'Day is my second favorite female jazz singer. Make no mistake, this is a set I've desired but just hadn't had the enough desire to purchase yet. I was planning to make the purchase when my mood was right or when the set was moved to Last Chance. My Anita box arrived last week (or was it the week before?). I played the first couple of disks and a middle-of-the-set couple of disks. The music is good and Anita is good as expected. For whatever reason, I've not been in the mood for vocal jazz in recent days. I don't know why. My report on the set, so far... The first disk, while it does sound like Anita, has more of an easy-listening, jazz, pop edge. For example, Anita covers two songs that don't seem real jazz-like. These songs are 'Rock & Roll Blues' and 'Vaya Con Dios.' While Anita does well with these tunes, they aren't exactly jazzy. As the set progresses, starting 'round the middle of disk two, Anita evolves into more of a jazz singer. While playing one of the disks from the middle of the set I got a smile on my face. I thought, "Yeah! Her name is Anita O'Day, with a capital 'O.' The one and only." I believe this is a good set of music. This is a Mosaic set that I'd definitely been disappointed to have missed. Unfortunately, I'm not in the mood for vocal jazz as I type these words. I look forward to finding deeper revelations in the weeks to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tranemonk Posted August 15, 2005 Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 hey honey, you know that Anita O' Day set from mosaic is almost sold out, maybe we should grab it. How much is it, uh...only $144. Yes I know I have lots of those Mosaic sets already and a 1000cds but.... . . . but she looked so great in those gloves and high heels--naaah, on second thought, better not try that one. ← yes you can... just add she's 80+ now... and YOU (honey) look much better in high heels... Or how about....It's REALLY great music and I'll be a very sad, unhappy person if I don't get it... OR.... Do what I Do.... Order online, hide receipt, intercept DHL (or UPS) delivery while she's in the bathroom. hide box in closet... She'll never know....!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tranemonk Posted August 15, 2005 Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 I completely understand what you're saying... Sometimes you're in the mood for vocals, sometimes not... but the beauty of this set.. is that I suspect it will grow on you.. not only over weeks but years.... Good purchase! When the Anita O'Day set went to Last Chance on the Mosaic site I was not in the mood to purchase the set. It's a set that I'd planned to purchase 'some day.' Anita O'Day is my second favorite female jazz singer. Make no mistake, this is a set I've desired but just hadn't had the enough desire to purchase yet. I was planning to make the purchase when my mood was right or when the set was moved to Last Chance. My Anita box arrived last week (or was it the week before?). I played the first couple of disks and a middle-of-the-set couple of disks. The music is good and Anita is good as expected. For whatever reason, I've not been in the mood for vocal jazz in recent days. I don't know why. My report on the set, so far... The first disk, while it does sound like Anita, has more of an easy-listening, jazz, pop edge. For example, Anita covers two songs that don't seem real jazz-like. These songs are 'Rock & Roll Blues' and 'Vaya Con Dios.' While Anita does well with these tunes, they aren't exactly jazzy. As the set progresses, starting 'round the middle of disk two, Anita evolves into more of a jazz singer. While playing one of the disks from the middle of the set I got a smile on my face. I thought, "Yeah! Her name is Anita O'Day, with a capital 'O.' The one and only." I believe this is a good set of music. This is a Mosaic set that I'd definitely been disappointed to have missed. Unfortunately, I'm not in the mood for vocal jazz as I type these words. I look forward to finding deeper revelations in the weeks to come. ← Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzmoose Posted August 15, 2005 Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 Unfortunately, I'm not in the mood for vocal jazz as I type these words. I look forward to finding deeper revelations in the weeks to come. ← Yeah, just wait until you're in the mood for it, and you'll love it. This was my first Mosaic, and is still the one that I return to the most, but I still avoid it when I'm in one of those "no vocals" periods. But I've noticed that they hit less frequently now that I have this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFrank Posted August 15, 2005 Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 Unfortunately, I'm not in the mood for vocal jazz as I type these words. I look forward to finding deeper revelations in the weeks to come. ← Yeah, just wait until you're in the mood for it, and you'll love it. This was my first Mosaic, and is still the one that I return to the most, but I still avoid it when I'm in one of those "no vocals" periods. But I've noticed that they hit less frequently now that I have this... ← The way I look at a large, "complete" set like this is that I can take my time listening to it. There is certainly no hurry to get through all 9 disks. This is an investment in "future enjoyment" as much as current $$. I could say that for all my Mosaics, actually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesbed Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Yeah, just wait until you're in the mood for it, and you'll love it. This was my first Mosaic, and is still the one that I return to the most, but I still avoid it when I'm in one of those "no vocals" periods. But I've noticed that they hit less frequently now that I have this... ← Yes. This will happen to me regarding the O'Day set. It will happen when I least expect it. I will have a treasure trove of new music to explore. It will be a good day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesbed Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 (edited) I believed the Anita O'Day box would have gone OOP many days ago. Yet, it's still available on the Mosaic site. Get your copy while you can (I guess). Edited August 17, 2005 by wesbed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulstation1 Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 it IS kinda pricey $$1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulstation1 Posted August 18, 2005 Report Share Posted August 18, 2005 (edited) i might be able to swing this next week monday or tuesday What Cha Gonna Do Brotha When The Anita O'day Goes OOP? - Brother Edited August 18, 2005 by Soulstation1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted August 19, 2005 Report Share Posted August 19, 2005 Gonna have to let it go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKE BBB Posted August 19, 2005 Report Share Posted August 19, 2005 Gonna have to let it go ← Same here, Brad. Budgetary restrictions: I´ve been filling too many gaps in my Tete Montoliu and Duke Ellington collections lately... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesbed Posted August 19, 2005 Report Share Posted August 19, 2005 Gonna have to let it go ← Same here, Brad. Budgetary restrictions: I´ve been filling too many gaps in my Tete Montoliu and Duke Ellington collections lately... ← I'm going to have the only Anita set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted August 19, 2005 Report Share Posted August 19, 2005 ..... Not quite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clunky Posted August 19, 2005 Report Share Posted August 19, 2005 What is going on ordered O 'Day over three weeks ago and it's still not here ( sent by airmail !!!!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tranemonk Posted August 19, 2005 Report Share Posted August 19, 2005 Did you CALL them??? What is going on ordered O 'Day over three weeks ago and it's still not here ( sent by airmail !!!!!) ← Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clunky Posted August 19, 2005 Report Share Posted August 19, 2005 Did you CALL them??? What is going on ordered O 'Day over three weeks ago and it's still not here ( sent by airmail !!!!!) ← ← new airmail service to UK is quoted as taking 3-5 weeks. That is really poor considering the price I am not happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted August 20, 2005 Report Share Posted August 20, 2005 If it's 3 to 5 weeks, that's not airmail but economy. I've been selling some cds lately and they get over to the continent in less than a week. Shipping couldn't be more than $20 although I don't know what you're paying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clunky Posted August 20, 2005 Report Share Posted August 20, 2005 If it's 3 to 5 weeks, that's not airmail but economy. I've been selling some cds lately and they get over to the continent in less than a week. Shipping couldn't be more than $20 although I don't know what you're paying. ← $30 for ultra slow delivery, as I said not good, billed by Mosaic as being "airmail" and not "economy". This speed of delivery is what I'm used to getting from surface shipments ( which they no longer offer on orders over $100)- that would have cost around $18 !!! I guess I'll relax if and when I actually get it in my hands but none the less it's not what I'd expect from Mosaic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A.W. Posted August 20, 2005 Report Share Posted August 20, 2005 If it's 3 to 5 weeks, that's not airmail but economy. I've been selling some cds lately and they get over to the continent in less than a week. Shipping couldn't be more than $20 although I don't know what you're paying. ← $30 for ultra slow delivery, as I said not good, billed by Mosaic as being "airmail" and not "economy". This speed of delivery is what I'm used to getting from surface shipments ( which they no longer offer on orders over $100)- that would have cost around $18 !!! I guess I'll relax if and when I actually get it in my hands but none the less it's not what I'd expect from Mosaic. ← Are you saying the delayed delivery is Mosaic's fault? How exactly? Once the parcel is out of their hands, there's nothing they can do about it. It could be the carrier's fault, or the parcel could be held up by Customs (which, in the Netherlands, could take weeks). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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