Jazz Groove Posted July 25, 2003 Report Share Posted July 25, 2003 I am think of one of these, J J Johnson or Sonny Stitt or the Johnny Hodges. Anyone that have these sets, what do you think of them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Nessa Posted July 25, 2003 Report Share Posted July 25, 2003 Unless you are not a fan of "pre-bop" styles, the Hodges set is the best by far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDK Posted July 25, 2003 Report Share Posted July 25, 2003 On the other hand, the JJJ should be the next one to sell out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgraham333 Posted July 25, 2003 Report Share Posted July 25, 2003 I think of those 3, JJ would be my choice. It's actually on my short list. I just picked up the Parlan so I've got to wait a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Bresnahan Posted July 25, 2003 Report Share Posted July 25, 2003 As big of a Stitt fan that I am, the Hodges set is pure bliss... not to be missed. Also, as much of a JJ fan that I am, I rarely find myself grabbing any of these CDs out of my case. That's it, tomorrow I'm spinning the "Blue Trombone" disc! Later, Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sal Posted July 25, 2003 Report Share Posted July 25, 2003 I own the JJ and the Hodges. Both are essential in my opinion, but if I had to choose one, I would pick the JJ, only because I am more of a fan of bop orientated music than I am of "pre-bop". Both sets are great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king ubu Posted July 25, 2003 Report Share Posted July 25, 2003 Once you get bitten by the infamous Mosaic-bug, you'll want to have as many of them as possible... (speaking from experience). If money is a point (and therefore. time), get the J.J. first - it was one of those sets which for me was a real surprise. I didn't know much by Johnson, except for some early bebop sides and the BlueNotes with Brownie and Miles. The Mosaic has hours of great music. Otherwise, I don't know the Hodges and the Stitt yet, but will sometimes get both of'em. ubu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pryan Posted July 25, 2003 Report Share Posted July 25, 2003 I'd be inclined to get all three eventually, but I guess, in this case, I'd choose the one that's most likely to go OOP first. So, go for the JJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clunky Posted July 25, 2003 Report Share Posted July 25, 2003 I have the JJJ and enjoy it but it's probably too long. I presume that is the problem with the Stitt set. Who really needs that much Sonny Stitt in a quartet setting ? Mind you I'm still tempted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazz Groove Posted July 25, 2003 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2003 I'll most likely go with the JJ set. It appears to be out there for a long time, which means OOP soon. Thanks for the infomation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJ Posted July 26, 2003 Report Share Posted July 26, 2003 I have the JJ and Hodges. I would have predicted my liking the JJ set more, and it is in fact outstanding, but the Hodges has turned out to be one of my favorite Mosaics. The music is stellar - I have a copy of the earlier Hodges Mosaic, and while it's good, I prefer this box of slightly later material by quite a large margin. Best Hodges I've heard as a leader, hands down. And the sound quality is gorgeous. A great box - don't miss it. 'Course, my REAL advice would be to buy the JJ first (next to the BN's, this is my favorite JJ), and THEN the Hodges and THEN the Stitt, since that's probably the order they'll go OOP and you'll eventually want them all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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