Face of the Bass Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 I mean it in a good way. Of the currently in print Mosaics, I'd like to know which people like to listen to when they want to hear something that is more contemplative or melancholy, the kind of music you want to listen to while pouring yourself a stiff drink and pondering the futility of human existence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 When I'm feeling melacholy, I put on the Paul Desmond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free For All Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 The Four Freshmen. Those f*ckers make me want to put a bullet in my head. No, just kidding. Actually for me the most "contemplative" Mosaic is the Tristano/Konitz/Marsh. Not depressing, just very "heady". It always puts me in a specific place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalo Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 Most depressing for me is the Freddie Redd on vinyl. The reason is that I found it used for a very good price (at Stereo Jack's BTW), but scratched it badly the first time I listened to it! Just one track, but it still stings. (Tick... tick... tick... ) That was a long time ago, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Larsen Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 I've always found a lot of Andrew Hill's work to be very contemplative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soul Stream Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 Mildred Bailey with a Four Freshman chaser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Lightning Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 Some Johnny Hodges Blues always does it for me, so I'll say one of the two Hodges sets. The Master Jazz Piano set is also a good candidate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownie Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 No longer in print on vinyl! When I'm in THAT mood, I turn to the Bill Evans Final Village Vanguard box. And wish I had the opportunity to listen to Evans at the VV when he was still alive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 There's a whole bundle of them on vinyl. The first Johnny Hodges, Bill Evans and Master Jazz for sure. Also two of the Miles - Miles/Gil and Plugged Nickel. Strangely, some of the Thad/Mel set also hits that mood too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Magnificent Goldberg Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 Anita O'Day - because it went before I could get it. MG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sal Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 Some Johnny Hodges Blues always does it for me, so I'll say one of the two Hodges sets. Agreed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 The Master Jazz Piano. One of the best Mosaics ever put out IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeBop Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 There are several. When I think of what I paid for them on eBay... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 I mean it in a good way. Of the currently in print Mosaics, I'd like to know which people like to listen to when they want to hear something that is more contemplative or melancholy, the kind of music you want to listen to while pouring yourself a stiff drink and pondering the futility of human existence. Hmmmmmm.... They don't HAVE a Hank Williams Mosaic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free For All Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 I mean it in a good way. Of the currently in print Mosaics, I'd like to know which people like to listen to when they want to hear something that is more contemplative or melancholy, the kind of music you want to listen to while pouring yourself a stiff drink and pondering the futility of human existence. Hmmmmmm.... They don't HAVE a Hank Williams Mosaic... ......or a Leonard Cohen........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie87 Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 Trying to picture which one Debbie Downer would like best... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free For All Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 .....and of course nothing communicates the desired "downer" effect better than the descending trombone glissando/plunger mute combination. Or, in the case of Charlie Brown's teacher, the harmon-muted "talking" trombone. Such a noble instrument. Now where the hell are my big clown shoes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost of miles Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 Leaving aside the "one that went OOP before I could buy it" rejoinder, I'd say the Charles Brown. I like to throw that one on late at night when I'm in a funk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 Mildred Bailey with a Four Freshman chaser. I think the Mildred Bailey is one of the finest of their sets, actually. For me, when I want to be contemplative and have that stiff drink. . . Herbie Nichols. Even when swinging it's ass off, this music is deep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandrill Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 I mean it in a good way. Of the currently in print Mosaics, I'd like to know which people like to listen to when they want to hear something that is more contemplative or melancholy, the kind of music you want to listen to while pouring yourself a stiff drink and pondering the futility of human existence. Hmmmmmm.... They don't HAVE a Hank Williams Mosaic... ......or a Leonard Cohen........ Leonard Cohen Complete Columbia Recordings- 6 CD with 48 pages booklet including all the lyrics. I'd buy something like that in a snap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 Leaving aside the "one that went OOP before I could buy it" rejoinder, I'd say the Charles Brown. I like to throw that one on late at night when I'm in a funk. I'm jealous! The Charles Brown is at the top of my list of Mosaics I regret not getting. I saw him at the 1991 New Orleans Jazzfest, and he was much better than I expected. I grew up hearing Please Come Home For Christmas each year on the radio, and in '89 I got a tape of the album it came from. I think it cost $2.99! So at the Jazzfest I didn't expect much, but I thought for old times' sake I would check him out. And he was great! If I had had the moolah at the time I would have gotten the Mosaic for sure, but I guess all of us can say that about one Mosaic or another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connoisseur series500 Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 The Four Freshmen. Those f*ckers make me want to put a bullet in my head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tranemonk Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 I've always wondered about this set... No ONE talks about this... Convince me I should get this when it hits running low.... -_- -_- -_- -_- -_- The Master Jazz Piano. One of the best Mosaics ever put out IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 I've always wondered about this set... No ONE talks about this... Convince me I should get this when it hits running low.... -_- -_- -_- -_- -_- The Master Jazz Piano. One of the best Mosaics ever put out IMHO. Its oop... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tranemonk Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 I thought he meant this one... http://mosaicrecords.com/prodinfo.asp?number=199-MD-CD I've always wondered about this set... No ONE talks about this... Convince me I should get this when it hits running low.... -_- -_- -_- -_- -_- The Master Jazz Piano. One of the best Mosaics ever put out IMHO. Its oop... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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