JJ Johnson Mosaic

[Ron S]

although you probably will be able to piece together much of it from other sources.

Not sure about that. It seems that at least half the set is no longer available on cd. And what you can find is sold at high prices.

In that case, the defense rests. Act now.

Comes down to money.

What my wallet can't afford, I do not need.

On the other hand, you could just cut back a bit on the light beer for a while (it's not like you can really taste that shit, anyway).

[Guest]

Yeah, I got his set a week ago and have so far (so good) played the 3 first discs. I just love it. Very very nice

I'm glad I did not miss it.

[Soulstation1]

around 80 JJJ sets remain

[trane_fanatic]

around 80 JJJ sets remain

Didja get one, SS1?

[Soulstation1]

i'll have one in about a month

i put one on lawaway

[Ron S]

i'll have one in about a month

i put one on lawaway

Good move. I'm listening to it again right now, and it's a great one.

[Soulstation1]

i might have zero JJJ cds in my collection.....

[Aggie87]

Maybe you could get someone tp make you a B3 comp with JOS on it

In fact, maybe there's already one with your name on it!!

[Soulstation1]

BF was asked if he'd like a copy of those B3s comps and he declined....

Edited April 20, 2006 by Soulstation1

[Ron S]

i might have zero JJJ cds in my collection.....

You should also try to pick up the 2 "Eminent Jay Jay" CDs on Blue Note:

These recordings are a bit earlier than those on the Mosaic set, and also include some great sidemen, including Clifford Brown.

[B. Goren.]

i might have zero JJJ cds in my collection.....

You should also try to pick up the 2 "Eminent Jay Jay" CDs on Blue Note:

These recordings are a bit earlier than those on the Mosaic set, and also include some great sidemen, including Clifford Brown.

I agree with Ron. In addition, everything he recorded with Kai Winding is also recommended.

This is a good strat:

Edited April 21, 2006 by B. Goren.

[Soulstation1]

i bought the last 80 JJJ sets for $10 G's

[connoisseur series500]

i bought the last 80 JJJ sets for $10 G's

$$1 is saving one for me.

[Chuck Nessa]

i might have zero JJJ cds in my collection.....

You should also try to pick up the 2 "Eminent Jay Jay" CDs on Blue Note:

These recordings are a bit earlier than those on the Mosaic set, and also include some great sidemen, including Clifford Brown.

While in school, a room mate called these "the Enema-ed JJ Johnson".

[BruceH]

i might have zero JJJ cds in my collection.....

You should also try to pick up the 2 "Eminent Jay Jay" CDs on Blue Note:

These recordings are a bit earlier than those on the Mosaic set, and also include some great sidemen, including Clifford Brown.

Indeed, I actually have these two CD's filed with the Clifford Brown in my collection.

[Late]

I'd think that the Johnson Mosaic, when it finally does time out, will eventually be one of those sets that fetches absurd* prices on eBay.

* or ridiculous, insane, inflated ... you name it

[Uncle Skid]

Hmmm.... I'd think the exact opposite -- 7,500 copies, been on the endangered list for at least a year now (maybe more?), been in print for quite a long time now...

Of course, what really matters, is that this music ends up in the hands of those that really appreciate it, as opposed to speculators...

[Late]

Absolutely.

I guess I was just naively thinking: "The music's so good, and if it's out-of-print, people will pay anything for it!" (Insert optional dork laugh.)

[Uncle Skid]

Yes. The music is indeed quite good!

I think there will always be an (inflated) eBay market for OOP Mosaics, if only for those (like myself) that become interested in various sets long after they're gone.

I'm completely shocked by the $ amounts that the (fairly recently) OOP Morgan/Shorter set is fetching. I was lucky enough to have purchased that one before it was gone -- but I can say confidently that there is no way I would pay $200+ for that set now. It's good... but THAT good?? (The Andrew Hill set is another matter entirely!)

The JJ, however, has been in print for so long that I would hope that everybody that wants a copy already has one.

BUT, I can't say I'd be surprised if you are right. OOP Mosaics are instantly more valuable than in-print titles, and eBay prices have never made any sense to me!

[Late]

Dig.

I hope (trust) that at least all interested parties here have it, or purchase it very soon. The set does not disappoint. Even if you're not a big J.J. fan, but are a big Max Roach fan ... you'll want this one.

I remember wavering on the Andrew Hill set way back when (because I already had about half the set in different forms) ... and didn't buy it. Needless to say, that was one of the dumberer moves I've made.

As a result, I pre-ordered the Mosaic Select about .02 seconds after it was made available for pre-order. Easily my favorite Select.

[jeffrey r]

The JJ, however, has been in print for so long that I would hope that everybody that wants a copy already has one.

Seems like a valid point, but there are always people who come late to the party. For example, as of a year ago, my jazz collection consisted of a few Miles albums, and a few Coltrane albums. Didn't know that Rollins, Shorter, Mobley, Morgan, etc. existed.

Then through this board, the Hoffman forum, and other boards, I learned of Blue Note, Verve, and so many of the amazing jazz artists out there. Needless to say, I now own about 10 big Mosaic sets, about 10 selects, many Miles and Coltrane boxsets, a ton of Blue Note albums, etc.

Anyway, my point is, if the JJ set went OOP a year and a half ago, I wouldn't own it. Just like all of the other Mosaic sets that are OOP and which I don't own. But since I got in at the right time to own the JJ set, amongst others, it is a part of my collection. But there are always new people being turned on to jazz, and they're a ready market for the out-of-print sets that many of you probably took for granted when you were buying them up at regular prices. Me personally, I won't pay e-bay prices for OOP Mosaic sets. But I'm upset I don't have some of them in my collection.

[Quincy]

The JJ, however, has been in print for so long that I would hope that everybody that wants a copy already has one.

Seems like a valid point, but there are always people who come late to the party. For example, as of a year ago, my jazz collection consisted of a few Miles albums, and a few Coltrane albums.

Am I looking in the mirror?

I have a few years head start on you but not that many, and yup, that's where my jazz collection started too (as it does for many.) Once I got going there were still too many "basics" too pick up one disc at a time than to jump right into Mosaics.

There are continually new people coming to the party. Hooray hooray!

Then through this board, the Hoffman forum, and other boards, I learned of Blue Note, Verve, and so many of the amazing jazz artists out there. Needless to say, I now own about 10 big Mosaic sets, about 10 selects, many Miles and Coltrane boxsets, a ton of Blue Note albums, etc.

I'm telling ya, if we could convince Mosaic to give just a nickel a disc that came their way from organissimo it might be an amount one shouldn't sneeze at.

Nice post Jeffrey.

[Matthew]

I decided to order the J.J. set this morning, my first Mosaic box set purchase in three years. After three years of buying nothing from Mosaic, this week I bought all the singles and now this one. Yikes! What's happening to me.

[Guest Chaney]

I decided to order the J.J. set this morning, my first Mosaic box set purchase in three years. After three years of buying nothing from Mosaic, this week I bought all the singles and now this one. Yikes! What's happening to me.

Recidivist.

[medjuck]

Me too! Actually I only bought 3 singles. Blue Trumbone was one of the first Jazz albums I owned. (got it form the Columbia record club when it was new. ) Curious to see what number I get. Unfortunately I'll be in LA next week when they arrive here in Santa Barbara, so I won't find out my number until next weekend.