Monk/Coltrane Riverside 2-CD set

[bertrand]

I'm thinking of getting this with the 30% Borders' Coupon.

I know they unearthed tracks that were not on the Riverside Box (plus they included 'Monk's Mood'). Are there any tracks they missed? I know that more may surface in the future, I just want to make sure that everything known as to this day is included.

How's the sound? Is the booklet worthwhile?

Thanks,

Bertrand.

Edited September 23, 2006 by bertrand

[GA Russell]

Where have you been, Bertrand? LOL!

Here's a lengthy discussion of the sound:

http://www.organissimo.org/forum/index.php?showtopic=27290

[mjzee]

This has to be the most absurd price I've ever seen: $1.37, plus $2.98 shipping, for a new copy:

Monk/Coltrane Riverside

[Norm]

This has to be the most absurd price I've ever seen: $1.37, plus $2.98 shipping, for a new copy:

Monk/Coltrane Riverside

Thanks for bringing this to our attention (at least those of us who don't have it). I read through the entire related thread and while I trust Chuck that the K2 monos sound better, it seems both are now out of print so for $4.30 this seems like a no-brainer (for someone who doesn't have any previous versions).

[ejp626]

This has to be the most absurd price I've ever seen: $1.37, plus $2.98 shipping, for a new copy:

Monk/Coltrane Riverside

Thanks for bringing this to our attention (at least those of us who don't have it). I read through the entire related thread and while I trust Chuck that the K2 monos sound better, it seems both are now out of print so for $4.30 this seems like a no-brainer (for someone who doesn't have any previous versions).

I wasn't planning on getting this at all, since I have the Riverside box, but at this price it is worth it for the two extra tracks (also curious about the Monk-less jam). Of course, while I was at it I got one of Newbury's Art Pepper Hollywood boxes. I gotta stop coming around here.

[spinlps]

I gotta stop coming around here.

Ya know... I had my music spending under control until I came back last month. I bet I've spent more on music in the last month or so than in the previous 7 - 8 months combined... On the plus side, I have co-workers randomly stopping by my office just to chat and see what's playing.

[ejp626]

I gotta stop coming around here.

Ya know... I had my music spending under control until I came back last month. I bet I've spent more on music in the last month or so than in the previous 7 - 8 months combined... On the plus side, I have co-workers randomly stopping by my office just to chat and see what's playing.

Too true. On the flip side, when I feel the need to part with some CDs (and I am very close to that now), this is a good place to offer them before practically giving them away at Reckless (or Dusty Groove). Totally unrelated, but Vijay Iyer is going to be doing a week-long stand in St. Louis in January. If you haven't heard him live, you should check him out. I'm trying to come up with a plausible reason to make the trip down...

Edited October 17, 2009 by ejp626

[JSngry]

Call me crazy, but to catch a Vijay Iyler gig sounds like plausible enough reason to me.

Seriously, a week long gig? Is this a club (nah, couldn't be...) or a university residence, or a New Music Circle production, or just what?

[spinlps]

I gotta stop coming around here.

Ya know... I had my music spending under control until I came back last month. I bet I've spent more on music in the last month or so than in the previous 7 - 8 months combined... On the plus side, I have co-workers randomly stopping by my office just to chat and see what's playing.

Too true. On the flip side, when I feel the need to part with some CDs (and I am very close to that now), this is a good place to offer them before practically giving them away at Reckless (or Dusty Groove). Totally unrelated, but Vijay Iyer is going to be doing a week-long stand in St. Louis in January. If you haven't heard him live, you should check him out. I'm trying to come up with a plausible reason to make the trip down...

All my trips to Chicago and I still haven't stepped foot in DG! Where is he playing? At Jazz at the Bistro?

[ejp626]

Call me crazy, but to catch a Vijay Iyler gig sounds like plausible enough reason to me.

Seriously, a week long gig? Is this a club (nah, couldn't be...) or a university residence, or a New Music Circle production, or just what?

I guess actually 4 days (Jan 20-23) at the Jazz Bistro, but still that's pretty decent. I am partly waiting to see if he manages to get Chicago date around then. Anyway, I'll post in the appropriate thread closer to the time.

[JSngry]

A four day club booking? Impressive!

[mjzee]

Got my copy of the Monk/Coltrane today. Perfect copy too: sealed, no cutout, no scrape along the barcode.

[Free For All]

Got my copy of the Monk/Coltrane today. Perfect copy too: sealed, no cutout, no scrape along the barcode.

Same here.

[Jay]

Call me crazy, but to catch a Vijay Iyler gig sounds like plausible enough reason to me.

Seriously, a week long gig? Is this a club (nah, couldn't be...) or a university residence, or a New Music Circle production, or just what?

I guess actually 4 days (Jan 20-23) at the Jazz Bistro, but still that's pretty decent. I am partly waiting to see if he manages to get Chicago date around then. Anyway, I'll post in the appropriate thread closer to the time.

Um - you know that his trio is playing next Friday at Symphony Center, right?

[mikeweil]

This set was offered at similar giveaway prices in Germany - I got me one although I have the big Riverside box, and find the sound to be very good, with a very natural soundstage.

[Norm]

Got my copy of the Monk/Coltrane today. Perfect copy too: sealed, no cutout, no scrape along the barcode.

Same here.

*crossing fingers* Did you guys happen to order them from Newbury Comics? I happened to order a copy from Newbury today through the Amazon marketplace (before reading your posts here).

Edited October 24, 2009 by Norm

[mjzee]

Got my copy of the Monk/Coltrane today. Perfect copy too: sealed, no cutout, no scrape along the barcode.

Same here.

*crossing fingers* Did you guys happen to order them from Newbury Comics? I happened to order a copy from Newbury today through the Amazon marketplace (before reading your posts here).

I got mine from Newbury through Amazon.

[Free For All]

Got my copy of the Monk/Coltrane today. Perfect copy too: sealed, no cutout, no scrape along the barcode.

Same here.

*crossing fingers* Did you guys happen to order them from Newbury Comics? I happened to order a copy from Newbury today through the Amazon marketplace (before reading your posts here).

I got mine from Newbury through Amazon.

As did I.

[Ron S]

Got my copy of the Monk/Coltrane today. Perfect copy too: sealed, no cutout, no scrape along the barcode.

Same here.

*crossing fingers* Did you guys happen to order them from Newbury Comics? I happened to order a copy from Newbury today through the Amazon marketplace (before reading your posts here).

I got mine from Newbury through Amazon.

As did I.

Rarely, if ever, is there a problem with Newbury--one of the absolute best Amazon Marketplace sellers.

[papsrus]

wow. what a bargain. ... on order.