J.A.W. Posted October 27, 2008 Report Posted October 27, 2008 (edited) Mosaic's Scott Wenzel told me they are planning an Ahmad Jamal set for 2009, with probably 9 CDs. It will include these Argo and Chess albums: Argo LP-610 Count 'Em 88 Argo LP-628 But Not for Me Argo LP-636 Ahmad Jamal Trio – Volume IV Argo LP-2638 Portfolio of Ahmad Jamal Argo LP-646 Jamal at the Penthouse Argo LP-662 Happy Moods Argo LP-667 At the Pershing Argo LP-673 Listen to the Ahmad Jamal Quintet Argo LP-685 Ahmad Jamal's Alhambra Argo LP-691 All of You Argo LP-703 Ahmad Jamal at the Blackhawk Chess 2ACMJ-407 Sunset The "theme" is Jamal's piano-bass-drums trio, that's why Mosaic chose not to include his first piano-guitar-bass Argo album Chamber Music of New Jazz (LP-602). A couple of other interesting sets are currently in the early planning stages, but unfortunately the planned Erroll Garner set with his Columbia sessions is cancelled. Edited December 12, 2008 by J.A.W. Quote
jazzbo Posted October 27, 2008 Report Posted October 27, 2008 Thanks for the update Hans. This is wonderful, timeless music. Quote
Daniel A Posted October 27, 2008 Report Posted October 27, 2008 Very good to know that the previous contractual problems (can't remember specifics, but I believe they were once addressed by mark@verve) have been solved! Quote
blind-blake Posted October 27, 2008 Report Posted October 27, 2008 Too bad about the Garner. Would love to hear that stuff. Quote
Christiern Posted October 27, 2008 Report Posted October 27, 2008 Garner, at least, didn't adapt a Muslim name. So, he's ok. Quote
Stereojack Posted October 27, 2008 Report Posted October 27, 2008 I have it from a reliable source that this set will contain a fair amount of unissued material. Good news (bad news for the pocketbook) for those of us who already have the LP's! Quote
Nate Dorward Posted October 27, 2008 Report Posted October 27, 2008 Marvellous! But I'm really bummed about the Garner, which is a body of work that's been very badly served in the CD era. Quote
J.A.W. Posted October 27, 2008 Author Report Posted October 27, 2008 Marvellous! But I'm really bummed about the Garner, which is a body of work that's been very badly served in the CD era. So am I. Permission for the set was declined by the Garner estate. Quote
ghost of miles Posted October 27, 2008 Report Posted October 27, 2008 Many thanks for the update and specifics, J.A.W. Scott had mentioned this set about a year ago as a possible autumn 2008 release...glad to know that it's still in the works. Quote
Bill B Posted October 27, 2008 Report Posted October 27, 2008 Many thanks for the update and specifics, J.A.W. Scott had mentioned this set about a year ago as a possible autumn 2008 release...glad to know that it's still in the works. The set is coming March or April . Quote
Chuck Nessa Posted October 27, 2008 Report Posted October 27, 2008 The "theme" is Jamal's piano-bass-drums trio, that's why Mosaic chose not to include his first piano-guitar-bass Argo album Chamber Music of New Jazz (LP-602). The reason the guitar trios are not included is because some of them are owned by sony and cross label issues are not possible at this time. Seems smart to concentrate on the p/b/d sides since the bulk of the guitar trio stuff is available. Quote
J.A.W. Posted October 28, 2008 Author Report Posted October 28, 2008 (edited) The "theme" is Jamal's piano-bass-drums trio, that's why Mosaic chose not to include his first piano-guitar-bass Argo album Chamber Music of New Jazz (LP-602). The reason the guitar trios are not included is because some of them are owned by sony and cross label issues are not possible at this time. Seems smart to concentrate on the p/b/d sides since the bulk of the guitar trio stuff is available. I know, but I was referring to the Argo piano-guitar-bass album only. Edited October 28, 2008 by J.A.W. Quote
Chuck Nessa Posted October 28, 2008 Report Posted October 28, 2008 I know, but I was referring to the Argo piano-guitar-bass album only. Just meant to say they couldn't say complete. Thanks for the news. Quote
RDK Posted October 28, 2008 Report Posted October 28, 2008 This is the kinda thing that Mosaic was made for - complete sets and all - but I have to say that nine discs of this is gonna be a lot to take and pricey to boot. But, damn, getting this all together in one place is gonna be sweet! Quote
J.A.W. Posted October 28, 2008 Author Report Posted October 28, 2008 Many thanks for the update and specifics, J.A.W. Scott had mentioned this set about a year ago as a possible autumn 2008 release...glad to know that it's still in the works. The set is coming March or April . That's what Scott also told me Quote
J.A.W. Posted October 28, 2008 Author Report Posted October 28, 2008 This is the kinda thing that Mosaic was made for - complete sets and all - but I have to say that nine discs of this is gonna be a lot to take and pricey to boot. But, damn, getting this all together in one place is gonna be sweet! Well, you're going to get the "Complete Argo Ahmad Jamal Piano-Bass-Drums Trio Sessions" Quote
Teasing the Korean Posted October 28, 2008 Report Posted October 28, 2008 Ahmad Jamal LPs are always beat to hell when I find them in thrift stores. Quote
AllenLowe Posted October 28, 2008 Report Posted October 28, 2008 years ago I knew a bass player who worked with him and called him "I'm-mad Jamal." Quote
Christiern Posted October 28, 2008 Report Posted October 28, 2008 Call him by his original name, Fritz Jones, and you'll see him get real mad! Quote
JSngry Posted October 28, 2008 Report Posted October 28, 2008 (edited) This is the kinda thing that Mosaic was made for - complete sets and all - but I have to say that nine discs of this is gonna be a lot to take and pricey to boot. But, damn, getting this all together in one place is gonna be sweet! Well, you're going to get the "Complete Argo Ahmad Jamal Piano-Bass-Drums Trio Sessions" Doesn't sound like it...more like the complete Jamal/Crosby/Fournier trio sessions...there's other Argo/Chess/Whatever trio sides made after that trio broke up...they're quite good & break the "formula" more than a little bit. Edited October 28, 2008 by JSngry Quote
AllenLowe Posted October 28, 2008 Report Posted October 28, 2008 serious question, please don't hit me - but do you guys find Jamal's stuff listenable? he made some good stuff back in '54 before he was famous - but he's no Dexter Gordon - Quote
Larry Kart Posted October 28, 2008 Report Posted October 28, 2008 Listenable, yes, but I often find my attention wandering. And I'm not comparing him unfairly, I think -- I'd rather hear, say, Red Garland. On the other hand, a good many gifted pianists have said that from a pianistic point of view, there are depths to Jamal that I'm just not getting. So I'm still prepared for an eventual moment of revelation. Quote
JSngry Posted October 28, 2008 Report Posted October 28, 2008 I find the music infinitely more engrossing than the playing. Quote
RDK Posted October 28, 2008 Report Posted October 28, 2008 As I tried to imply above w/o offending, I enjoy the trio, but nine discs of it goes a long, long way for me. There's a reason why most of those Argo LPs are only about 30 minutes long. Quote
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