Chuck Nessa Posted August 22, 2023 Report Share Posted August 22, 2023 In 2004 RCA issued. 6 sets of "greatest hits" cds coupled with a dvd of period clips, soundies, etc. I collected them all. I'd almost forgotten them and have taken them off the shelf to watch the video stuff this week. Anyone out there have favorites? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted August 22, 2023 Report Share Posted August 22, 2023 I love the Waller release! I have the Ellington as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeweil Posted August 22, 2023 Report Share Posted August 22, 2023 I think I have all but the Hawkins. It positively changed my view of the Glen Miller band. Nice idea to add the DVD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost of miles Posted August 22, 2023 Report Share Posted August 22, 2023 Great series. I have the Ellington (which includes some live 1941 broadcasts iirc), the Shaw, and the Goodman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medjuck Posted August 22, 2023 Report Share Posted August 22, 2023 What was the video on the Hawkins? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeweil Posted August 22, 2023 Report Share Posted August 22, 2023 (edited) discogs has a list with all volumes. https://www.discogs.com/label/891985-The-Centennial-Collection As I don't have the Hawkins, I can't say what the videos are. Turns out I skipped the Goodman. I read on the web the choice of tunes on the CD was not convincing and the video material chosen wasn't either. Edited August 23, 2023 by mikeweil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Nessa Posted August 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2023 (edited) 7 hours ago, medjuck said: What was the video on the Hawkins? Indian Summer, Avalon and Jumpin' with Symphony Sid from Art Ford's Jazz Party, Wild Man Blues (faded) from the Sound of Jazz (faded) and Lover Man from an unidentified pilot with Cozy Cole, Milt Hinton, Johnny Guarneri. Edited August 23, 2023 by Chuck Nessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Garrett Posted August 28, 2023 Report Share Posted August 28, 2023 I only have the Ellington, and wasn't sure until now how many had been released. Might have to track down some of the others, since they appear to be available at bargain prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stompin at the Savoy Posted September 1, 2023 Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 I picked up a second hand copy of the Waller after reading this. Great sound on this, better than the JSP sets. I wish they would remaster the entire Waller catalog but I guess that won't happen any time soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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