Harbour Posted April 26, 2021 Report Posted April 26, 2021 https://merurido.jp/topic.php?srcbnr=48760 All getting mini lp reissues next month! Dollar Brand - Anatomy of A Quiet Village Paul Bley - Touching Dewey Redman Quartet - Looking for The Black Star Ted Curson Quartet - Tears For Dolphy Quote
felser Posted April 26, 2021 Report Posted April 26, 2021 Nice. Especially love that Curson. Bill Barron alert on that one! Quote
Late Posted April 26, 2021 Report Posted April 26, 2021 Excellent! I wonder why these aren't yet showing up on CD Japan. I'd have placed a pre-order. Patience ... The whole Marte Röling series should see reissue! And don't forget the tote! Quote
Late Posted April 26, 2021 Report Posted April 26, 2021 Whoa. I just checked Muzak's site. Scroll down to see an upcoming list of reissues (in Japanese). And with the help of Google Translate, it looks like we'll be seeing these titles this summer: May 26, 2021 MZCB 1434 • Charles Tolliver: The Ringer MZCB 1435 • John Tchicai: Cadentia Nova Danica MZCB 1436 • Stanley Cowell: Brilliant Circles June 23, 2021 MZCB 1437 • Dave Burrell: High MZCB 1438 • Noah Howard: The Black Ark MZCB 1439 • Art Ensemble of Chicago: The Spiritual July 21, 2021 MZCB 1440 • Andrew Hill: Spiral MZCB 1441 • Dudu Pukwana: Diamond Express MZCB 1442 • Jym Young’s San Francisco Avantgarde: Puzzle Box MZCB 1443/4 • Anthony Braxton: The Freedom Years (2 CD) I'd never even heard of Jym Young: 43 minutes ago, Late said: And don't forget the tote! Quote
Rooster_Ties Posted April 26, 2021 Report Posted April 26, 2021 5 minutes ago, Late said: MZCB 1436 • Stanley Cowell: Brilliant Circles Serious question: does any CD version of Cowell’s Brilliant Circles sound decent?? According to discogs, it’s only been on CD twice (is that right?)... I have the 1995 German Black Lion CD, and despite the material being amazing, the mix and/or mastering is just horrid. A buddy burned me a copy of his LP (and it’s better) — but I’ve always wondered if the 1994 Japanese CD issue was any better. If this is a substantial upgrade, I’d be very interested — but I’ll be waiting for some first feedback before I drop any dime on a new copy. Quote
JSngry Posted April 26, 2021 Report Posted April 26, 2021 44 minutes ago, Rooster_Ties said: Serious question: does any CD version of Cowell’s Brilliant Circles sound decent?? According to discogs, it’s only been on CD twice (is that right?)... I have the 1995 German Black Lion CD, and despite the material being amazing, the mix and/or mastering is just horrid. A buddy burned me a copy of his LP (and it’s better) — but I’ve always wondered if the 1994 Japanese CD issue was any better. If this is a substantial upgrade, I’d be very interested — but I’ll be waiting for some first feedback before I drop any dime on a new copy. The LP does not "sound great". Not every sessions got recorded well or mixed well. Those, we just have to live with. Quote
Rooster_Ties Posted April 26, 2021 Report Posted April 26, 2021 10 minutes ago, JSngry said: The LP does not "sound great". Not every sessions got recorded well or mixed well. Those, we just have to live with. Yeah, but of all the dates to have been recorded THAT sub-substantially. Not expecting miracles, but something decidedly “noticeably better” might be worth it, maybe (depending on the price-point). Quote
colinmce Posted April 26, 2021 Report Posted April 26, 2021 Are these legit? I see the series that did Dogon, NTU, Under The Sun, Porto Novo, and Hamba Kahle advertised below them, and I'm nearly certain those are bootlegs. Is this is the same label? Quote
Rabshakeh Posted April 26, 2021 Report Posted April 26, 2021 That may just be an advert. I think that the Japanese just says something like "recommended products for this topic:". Quote
clifford_thornton Posted April 26, 2021 Report Posted April 26, 2021 2 hours ago, Late said: MZCB 1442 • Jym Young’s San Francisco Avantgarde: Puzzle Box I'd never even heard of Jym Young: yeah, I have this LP and love it. Quote
mjazzg Posted April 26, 2021 Report Posted April 26, 2021 (edited) But will they reissue/issue the mysterious Rod Levitt Orchestra album 'Dynamic Sound Patterns' from the Marte Rolling series, that's the big question for me... I don't know about the tote but the 'Blood' T-shirt does it for me Edited April 26, 2021 by mjazzg Quote
colinmce Posted April 26, 2021 Report Posted April 26, 2021 4 minutes ago, mjazzg said: But will they reissue/issue the mysterious Rod Levitt Orchestra album 'Dynamic Sound Patterns' from the Marte Rolling series, that's the big question for me... I don't know about the tote but the 'Blood' T-shirt does it for me This came out on Riverside, there's an OJC CD. Quote
mjazzg Posted April 26, 2021 Report Posted April 26, 2021 Just now, colinmce said: This came out on Riverside, there's an OJC CD. Yes, I have the LP of the Riverside. But I'd like the Marte Rolling cover just to complete the set. Just checked Discogs and it appears two copies of that edition of the LP sold last year, none beforehand. I'd read previously that it had never been printed, ho hum. That'll teach me not to update my wantlist Quote
colinmce Posted April 26, 2021 Report Posted April 26, 2021 3 minutes ago, mjazzg said: Yes, I have the LP of the Riverside. But I'd like the Marte Rolling cover just to complete the set. Just checked Discogs and it appears two copies of that edition of the LP sold last year, none beforehand. I'd read previously that it had never been printed, ho hum. That'll teach me not to update my wantlist Gotcha, makes sense! I have a couple friends who are on the same quest. Quote
mjazzg Posted April 26, 2021 Report Posted April 26, 2021 3 minutes ago, colinmce said: Gotcha, makes sense! I have a couple friends who are on the same quest. I'm pleased it makes sense to someone else! The CD reissue would be a temporary compromise, I guess Quote
Late Posted April 26, 2021 Report Posted April 26, 2021 1 hour ago, colinmce said: Are these legit? I see the series that did Dogon, NTU, Under The Sun, Porto Novo, and Hamba Kahle advertised below them, and I'm nearly certain those are bootlegs. Is this is the same label? Same label, MUZAK. They're legit as far as I know. Manufactured in Taiwan for the Japanese market. The mini-LP jackets aren't as thick as most Japanese mini-LP's. The remastering, in my experience, is good to excellent. I don't know, however, where the transfers come from (original tapes, etc.) 58 minutes ago, mjazzg said: But will they reissue/issue the mysterious Rod Levitt Orchestra album 'Dynamic Sound Patterns' from the Marte Rolling series, that's the big question for me... Marte Röling - 15 titles total? 51 minutes ago, mjazzg said: But I'd like the Marte Rolling cover just to complete the set. Do you have the George Russell Fontana? There was also supposed to be an Albert Ayler record with a Röling cover. 13 minutes ago, Late said: There was also supposed to be an Albert Ayler record with a Röling cover. Found here. Quote
mjzee Posted April 26, 2021 Report Posted April 26, 2021 5 hours ago, Late said: Same label, MUZAK. They're legit as far as I know. Manufactured in Taiwan for the Japanese market. The mini-LP jackets aren't as thick as most Japanese mini-LP's. The remastering, in my experience, is good to excellent. I don't know, however, where the transfers come from (original tapes, etc.) Muzak has been releasing Black Lion titles in Japan. They seem legit. I own some (off the top of my head: Monk's The London Collection, Johnny Griffin's Hush-A-Bye, and Lee Konitz's Storyville material), and sound quality has been amazing. I'm not saying that Brilliant Circles will sound amazing, but it will probably sound as good as can be attained. Quote
jazzbo Posted April 26, 2021 Report Posted April 26, 2021 (edited) I have those Muzak as well as Griffin, Webster, Gordon, Simms/Brookmeyer, Bud Powell, and Jackie and Roy. All sound superb! Edited April 26, 2021 by jazzbo Quote
romualdo Posted April 26, 2021 Report Posted April 26, 2021 8 hours ago, Late said: Whoa. I just checked Muzak's site. Scroll down to see an upcoming list of reissues (in Japanese). And with the help of Google Translate, it looks like we'll be seeing these titles this summer: Lost in Translation!! Paul Bray Ted Carson John Chikai Dave Barrel Julius Henfil 9 hours ago, Late said: Excellent! I wonder why these aren't yet showing up on CD Japan. I'd have placed a pre-order. Patience ... The whole Marte Röling series should see reissue! And don't forget the tote! Same here - I checked CD Japan & HMV Japan last night & no mention on either site - from my experience CD Japan tends to lag with certain releases - they just suddenly appear on the day of release I would really go for (akin to the Mosaic wish list) a box set (CD &/or vinyl) of the complete Roling covers - they are my no 1 fav jazz LP covers - i'm sure it will eventually happen Quote
Late Posted April 27, 2021 Report Posted April 27, 2021 37 minutes ago, romualdo said: I would really go for a box set of the complete Röling covers — they are my no. 1 fav jazz LP covers ... I'd love to see that box too. This should be the cover! (Same typeface.) 9 hours ago, Late said: I'd never even heard of Jym Young. And I just now realized that he plays on Dewey Redman's Look For The Black Star. D'oh! Good record, though I could do with a little less vocalizing. Quote
mjazzg Posted April 27, 2021 Report Posted April 27, 2021 12 hours ago, Late said: Same label, MUZAK. They're legit as far as I know. Manufactured in Taiwan for the Japanese market. The mini-LP jackets aren't as thick as most Japanese mini-LP's. The remastering, in my experience, is good to excellent. I don't know, however, where the transfers come from (original tapes, etc.) Marte Röling - 15 titles total? Do you have the George Russell Fontana? There was also supposed to be an Albert Ayler record with a Röling cover. Found here. Yes,I have the Russell. The only ones that I don't have that are shown on the back of the covers are the Levitt and Ayler. Quote
Harbour Posted April 27, 2021 Author Report Posted April 27, 2021 8 hours ago, romualdo said: Same here - I checked CD Japan & HMV Japan last night & no mention on either site - from my experience CD Japan tends to lag with certain releases - they just suddenly appear on the day of release I would really go for (akin to the Mosaic wish list) a box set (CD &/or vinyl) of the complete Roling covers - they are my no 1 fav jazz LP covers - i'm sure it will eventually happen they are up for sale on Amazon.Jp, i find that certain releases seem to be more available from specific sites in Japan weirdly, often either in HMV.jp or Amazon.jp but not both. Quote
Pim Posted April 27, 2021 Report Posted April 27, 2021 10 hours ago, jazzbo said: I have those Muzak as well as Griffin, Webster, Gordon, Simms/Brookmeyer, Bud Powell, and Jackie and Roy. All sound superb! Hope for the best then with the Cowell. If it sounds even a little better than the Black Lion I would definitely buy it. Anyone who’s willing to try it out? I read bad things about the sound quality of the Dogon A.D. reissue but that might be an exception. Quote
romualdo Posted April 27, 2021 Report Posted April 27, 2021 23 minutes ago, Pim said: I read bad things about the sound quality of the Dogon A.D. reissue but that might be an exception. The International Phonograph Inc 2011 edition is the definitive CD version IMHO Quote
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