What's Next for RVG/Connoisseur Re-issues?

[Peter]

Having consumed the recent RVG & Connoisseur re-issues I find myself wondering, what's next? Anybody know? Would especially like an RVG of Jackie Mac's "It's Time!" It's the only one I'm missing from the Mosaic.

[Guy Berger]

Having consumed the recent RVG & Connoisseur re-issues I find myself wondering, what's next?  Anybody know?  Would especially like an RVG of Jackie Mac's "It's Time!"  It's the only one I'm missing from the Mosaic.

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I'm guessing that one will be coming out pretty soon as an RVG since it is available internationally, but have no insider knowledge. Andrew Hill's Smoke Stack should be getting a domestic issue soon as well.

Guy

[Claude]

Will RVG continue the Blue Note series while doing remasters for Fantasy (the upcoming Prestige RVG series)?

On the other hand, the sound of some titles of the last two Blue Note RVG batches makes me wonder if Rudy is still behind the controls for those remasters. As far as "Night dreamer" and "Fuego" are concerned (I haven't heard the other reissues), I almost could not hear a difference to the previous McMaster remasters.

Anyway, it's good to see Blue Note albums back in print.

[Morganized]

On the other hand, the sound of some titles of the last two Blue Note RVG batches makes me wonder if Rudy is still behind the controls for those remasters. As far as "Night dreamer" and "Fuego" are concerned (I haven't heard the other reissues), I almost could not hear a difference to the previous McMaster remasters.

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I have found this to be the case on many of the RVGs. But for.. the increased volume, I cannot always discern a significant change.( Not trying to re-plow old turf just stating my opinion!!!)

On the other hand...... I recently decided to pick up the RVG of Hank Mobley's Hi Voltage. It is one of my favorite Hank dates and after listening to the McMaster I thought it could use some improvement. The RVG is much improved IMHO. In the McMaster Hank is very deep in the mix. The RVG seems much more balanced. As I said, just my opnion. I would welcome other comments. Maybe we need to start a new thread. Do not want to hijack Peter's thread. I am curious as to what may be coming down the pike as well.

[Chuck Nessa]

In the McMaster Hank is very deep in the mix. The RVG seems much more balanced.

I'd really like some explaination of the meaning of these sentences.

[Morganized]

In the McMaster Hank is very deep in the mix. The RVG seems much more balanced.

I'd really like some explaination of the meaning of these sentences.

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Hello Chuck,

Now I think I know how it must feel to be a member of the panel on the McGaughlin Report. Just waiting for Chuck to chime in with a ........WRONG!!!! No harm intended here Chuck. Just an opinion. I apologize if I was not clear.

On the McMaster during some of Hank's solo's the rhythm section seems much more prominent/pronounced than on the RVG. IMHO.

To ME the RVG of this one sounded more life like.

That is all.