So, when are you going to get the J.J. Johnson Mosaic set?

[Daniel A]

The J.J. Johnson is such a fine set that I'm astonished that it has lasted this long. Much of this will probably never be out in any disc-based form again, and some of it perhaps not even as downloads.

Year after year I continue to regard this as one of the most enjoyable Mosaic sets because:

* it features fine tune selections

* ( which consistently are presented in near-perfect small-group arrangements)

* J.J. solos great throughout the complete set

* the rhythm sections are all stellar

* it contains a slice of the all-too-small Bobby Jaspar discography

* it's remastered in very good sound

So, if you haven't got it already - when will you get it?

(And if any of you have all of the original LPs in good shape, you'll still have to vote "never"; the sessions are presented so nicely in this set I think you could get it anyway)

[Free For All]

I was "on it" the moment it became available. But that's just me.

And I heartily agree with each of your selling points, Daniel!

Even if you're not "trombone-centric" I think you'll enjoy this set.

[ejp626]

I was a bit on the fence but bought it when it moved to Running Low. It was probably sal who said I couldn't live without it.

[AllenLowe]

I think I'll wait until it's overpriced on Ebay -

[rostasi]

Daniel's right.

Absolutely incredible set!

[J.A.W.]

Daniel's right.

Absolutely incredible set!

Absolutely, one of Mosaic's best.

[Dave James]

Hands down, one of my top five Mosaics.

Up over and out.

[John Tapscott]

I have it and I would say that if you thinking about it at all, you should get it. You won't be sorry. There is some mighty fine music on it.

[JohnS]

Essential.

[jazzbo]

BOBBY JASPAR!

Got it about a year after its releases.

[Noj]

I better start saving and grab a copy while I can. My JJ section is woefully small.

[Daniel A]

If the votes so far are representative of all of the globe, over 5 billion sets have been sold worldwide.

[BruceH]

Got it ages ago, and damn glad I did.

[Quincy]

And I heartily agree with each of your selling points, Daniel!

I'll say. I almost went to order another one!

[J.A.W.]

The set just moved to "last chance" - see also this thread.

[J.A.W.]

Mosaic's "last chance" page

[sidewinder]

I'll be sad to see this one leave the catalogue. JJ was a great craftsman on the 'bone with impeccable taste - which shines through right throughout this wonderful set. Particular fave is the 'Satin Doll' session.

[Sundog]

I like it so much I bought two sets.

[jazzmessenger]

The set just moved to "last chance" - see also this thread.

Time for me to pick one up. My wife won't be happy...

[Eric]

I like it so much I bought two sets.

Me too, sold it during a rough period and have since bought it again.

Great set, it *all* sounds good!

[Chuck Nessa]

Not me.

[Sundog]

I like it so much I bought two sets.

Me too, sold it during a rough period and have since bought it again.

Great set, it *all* sounds good!

No, I have two sets.

[BFrank]

Looks like I'm going to have to order this one.

(It's all YOUR fault, Free For All!)

Edited April 1, 2006 by BFrank

[Free For All]

Looks like I'm going to have to order this one.

(It's all YOUR fault, Free For All!)

You will NOT regret it my friend!

[Free For All]

Not me.

Not a JJ fan, Chuck?