Bobby Hutcherson Boxed Set

[jazzbo]

On 7/3/2024 at 2:15 AM, Daniel A said:

Please share your impressions of the Stanley Cowell composition ("Photon...") when you get there.

Daniel,

"Photon" is a nice composition, more "straight ahead" than most of the material within that album, so that and its length may be the reason it was not included in the original release--certainly the quality of music and performance are not lacking.

[felser]

1 hour ago, jazzbo said:

Daniel,

"Photon" is a nice composition, more "straight ahead" than most of the material within that album, so that and its length may be the reason it was not included in the original release--certainly the quality of music and performance are not lacking.

I hope Amazon or somebody eventually offers a download of that track.  I'd pay my $1.29 or whatever to hear it.  Are there any huge differences (such as much longer running length) on any of the new alternate takes in the box.

[romualdo]

13 minutes ago, felser said:

 Are there any huge differences (such as much longer running length) on any of the new alternate takes in the box.

most are longer whilst a couple are shorter, "Verse" significantly

West 22nd St: mst 04:46, alt 05:48

Aquarian Moon: mst 07:44, alt 10:50

Bouquet: mst 08:10, alt 08:16

Rojo: mst 06:04, alt 06:47

Una Muy Bonita: mst 06:29, alt 06:18

Black Circle: mst 06:57, alt 07:43

Verse: mst 09:30, alt 05:57

[cliffpeterson]

Just received notice that my box is being prepared for shipment.  Yeah!! However on the Mosaic website a few days ago I sent a message concerning shipment to which I have not yet received a response. 

[Daniel A]

On 7/8/2024 at 2:49 AM, jazzbo said:

Daniel,

"Photon" is a nice composition, more "straight ahead" than most of the material within that album, so that and its length may be the reason it was not included in the original release--certainly the quality of music and performance are not lacking.

Thanks, Lon.

I am tempted to get the set, mainly for the added material, and to some extent for everything else (remastering, liner notes, Cuscuna's last set etc). But what bothers me is that I know that I like to approach music by the original albums - which I already own - with original artwork and not split between discs. Hence, I fear that I will not play the set as much as I "should".

[Fred]

Just arrived (Italy) from Mark Sound - TYQ Music, Netherland. Great service.

Listening to disc 1, remastering is impressive.

Edited July 10, 2024 by Fred

[cliffpeterson]

Mine just arrived

[RiRiIII]

On 7/8/2024 at 3:49 AM, jazzbo said:

Daniel,

"Photon" is a nice composition, more "straight ahead" than most of the material within that album, so that and its length may be the reason it was not included in the original release--certainly the quality of music and performance are not lacking.

I received my set yesterday from our Belgian store and played Photon. A very nice track indeed.

Edited July 11, 2024 by RiRiIII

[JSngry]

Do we have any color photos that show what color Bobby's turtleneck was?

[Rooster_Ties]

On 7/11/2024 at 10:55 PM, JSngry said:

Do we have any color photos that show what color Bobby's turtleneck was?

Good question!!

[JSngry]

My money would be on yellow, but don't ask me why.

[T.D.]

The collar looks similar to the one on the San Francisco cover, which I'd call a pale tan color. The turtleneck on the Inner Glow cover is yellowish but seems to be a different weave.

Edited July 20, 2024 by T.D.

[Daniel A]

Back when Mosaic had all those Frank Wolff pictures available on their site, I downloaded them. There were several color shots of Bobby, however the turtleneck only appeared on B/W photos.

[Rooster_Ties]

6 minutes ago, Daniel A said:

There were several color shots of Bobby, however the turtleneck only appeared on B/W photos.

The world may never know!! 

[JSngry]

I think it's safe to say that Bobby always looked sharp.

[ghost of miles]

Man, I’d forgotten what a strong record Happenings is. Relishing this set, which is inspiring me to revisit some other mid-1960s Blue Note records that I haven’t spun in many years. That particular era of the label sremains a sweet spot in my love of jazz. 

[colinmce]

13 hours ago, ghost of miles said:

Man, I’d forgotten what a strong record Happenings is. Relishing this set, which is inspiring me to revisit some other mid-1960s Blue Note records that I haven’t spun in many years. That particular era of the label sremains a sweet spot in my love of jazz. 

Yes, I discovered this upon revisiting it a couple years ago. For whatever reason I remembered Happenings to be a little slight, and Oblique to be the stronger of the two. I found that I had it completely flipped. There's some very deep & outre stuff on there!

[jazzbo]

I've always preferred Oblique (Stinson pushes it over the edge for me) but I love Happenings as well.

[hopkins]

The sound quality of this Hutcherson set is really good. I don't have any of the LPs to compare to, but compared to some of the previous CDs, the sound is much more pleasant.

[Daniel A]

From Downbeat in 1970.

[HutchFan]

Thank you for sharing this, @Daniel A.   

 

[soulpope]

7 hours ago, Daniel A said:

From Downbeat in 1970.

 

🧐👍 ....

[sidewinder]

Just ordered the Hutcherson set from TYQ. I have most of the music on LPs and older CDs but it will be great to have the best CD masterings on one set, plus the additional tracks. I really like these Mosaic Blue Note sets and it is sad that there will be no more of them initiated and supported by Mr Cuscuna.

I was really tempted with the new Vanguard set but that will have to wait !

Edited January 10 by sidewinder