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PM if interested. Paypal only, please. Prices include shipping to anywhere in the U.S. Jazztet Mosaic 7 CDs: $80 Like-new condition Herbie Hancock Box (Columbia comp) 4 CDs: $30 This is the cool (or weird 'n' wacky, however you choose to look at it) cube packaging. The CDs are in EX+ condition- no scratches The box itself has some scuffs on the inside, from sliding the CDs in and out and sometimes missing the groove that holds them. When I send it out, I'll put the CDs in protective sleeves, seperate from the box, to keep them safe.

That "jam session" thing with Dinah Washington singing some tracks and Maynard Ferguson giving me a headache ain't my style (I'm not fond of those all-star get-together things where they just fool around; probably fun to attend and listen to once, but not something I want to listen to over & over again), vocalist sessions, and chunks of repetitive alternate takes got me to substitue the Emarcy set with other things. His work with Lou Donaldson, Gig Gyce, Max Roach, and Art Blakey is all the Brown I ever find myself reaching for.

What's this Lonehill business? I know nothing about them- are they one of those re-issue labels that are so hated on music messageboards or something, like a certain other such label that I happen to adore?

Depends on the album. RVGs get bashed a lot, I think partly 'cause they sometimes deserve it, and partly 'cause they're so ubiquitous. In some thread a while back, don't remember if it was this forum or another one, everyone was bashing on the RVGs. So then I said well what about this one? and they said oh yeah that one's good... what about this one? oh that one's good.. etc. So I just happened to pick all of the exceptions? Right... A lot of these arguments tend to focus on what sounds "closer to the original source material." Well, sometimes the original source material sounds like crap. At the time, they didn't necessarily know they were recording a future masterpiece classic, it was just another record date, and they didn't necessarily treat the tapes preciously. Some of the albums have a general consensus as to which versions are preferrable, and some result it discussions that look like there is no way the people talking about have been listening to the same thing.

The Miles Blackhawk is still available.

I don't know... that's actually kind of my point. He put so much effort into composing (which includes his soloing) and rehearsing and finding the best talent... and then so many times it sounds like just shits on it. It's not always but it's enough to make me wary of putting some Zappa on. Maybe he was afraid of seeming pretentious. Maybe he would be bored on the road without heaping piles of juvenile "humor" on it. Roxy & Elsewhere was mentioned and it's a pretty good example- when the band is playing, holy crap, watch out, awesome! But then there's some "sketch" about smoking a diploma and ordering room service that goes on forever and then a 15 minute visual gag- on a record!- to end it all. And don't even get me started on the Volman/Kaylan era, or Thing Fish.

I went through a hardcore Zappa phase but have backed off a bit. It took me a long time and a lot of listening to reach this conclusion: Zappa was a supremely talented guy who didn't respect his own music enough. God, how often it is that I'm listening to some Zappa and the band is jamming out some awesome tune (vocals or no vocals) and then they chime in with their stupid jokes and screw it all up. B Wana Dik. ram it up you poop shoot... HAR HAR... whatever. I still like some of his stuff a lot... One Size Fits All is the perfect album of cool songs, great composition, killer performance, and yes, comedy as part of the music. Overnite Sensation is cool but then that stupid Dinah Moe Hum ruins the whole thing. I'm not PC or anything, but come on... bovine perspiration? I'm not offended 'cause it's insulting to women, I'm offended because he thinks it'll make me, a person older than 12, laugh. There's just this attitude like he doesn't give a shit. "Oh, I could just throw some stupid words on top of this bullshit" or whatever... like it's all a big joke to him. One popular theory is that he was frustrated at not being able to be a "composer," so he "had" to do rock music. Well I don't know if that's true but it would sure explain why he insults his own music. I happen to be listening to Charles Mingus now, someone who is often described similarly to Zappa- composer, brilliant band leader and discoverer of talent, mad genius, quirky, kind of a jerk, pigheaded, etc. But I can *feel* the love and awe that Mingus has with the art he's producing. He really pours his heart into it, putting himself out there, while Zappa is just constantly saying "fuck you and fuck me," which can be entertaining at times, but is ultimately empty.

If I wasn't into jazz, I'd think Miles Davis was the only jazz musician ever, the way he's constantly re-marketed.

Prices include shipping. Condition of all sets are, unless otherwise noticed, EX+, with no scratches on the CDs and minor shelf wear on the outer boxes (more noticeable on cheaper packaging like the Selects). Packaging is always complete- booklets, etc. Prices include shipping to U.S. (add $10 for international buyers) Please PM if interested. Hank Mobley Mosaic, 6 CDs- $70 SOLD Dizzy Reece Mosaic Select- $20 SOLD (One very light surface mark on each on discs 1 and 2) Carmell Jones Mosaic Select- $20 SOLD Roland Kirk Complete Mercury Recordings- $100 SOLD Miles Davis Seven Steps, The Complete Columbia 63-64, metal spine- $30 SOLD (disc 2 has a noticeable surface scratch that does not effect play. some of the rest have fingerprint marks and easily cleanable dirt and such, probably from struggling to get the damn things in and out of those sleeves) Miles Davis In Person Friday and Saturday Nights at the Blackhawk- $20 (disc 4 has a light surface scratch, very small) Ray Charles Complete Atlantic fancy schmancy suitcase-like box set thingy- $80

yes, on Lonehill. Thanks. Where can I buy it?

Is this live album available in its entirety, or close to it, outside of the Complete Mercury box set?

Apologies to the mods for the double thread. Please ignore the other one. Thank you Lon for posting that discography. I have so far received no PMs regarding the Jacquet, so the set is still available.

Paypal buyers only. PM if interested. Prices include shipping anywhere to U.S. Add additional $10 for international buyers. Condition of all CDs boxes, booklets, and cases are near-mint unless otherwise noted. Illinois Jacquet Mosaic 4 CDs- $80 Max Roach Mosaic 7 CDs- $90 SOLD Elvin Jones Mosaic 8 CDs- $100 (discs 3 and 5 have a light surface mark on each)

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$60, including shipping to anywhere in the U.S. Paypal only, please.

All sets are open and used but in excellent condition. CDs may have a bit of dust or a couple of fingerprints, but no damage unless otherwise noted. Prices include shipping to anywhere in the U.S. PayPal only. Interested parties, notify via PM. Mosaic Selects: $20 each Grachun Moncur (disc 3 has a small black line that does not effect play) Bennie Green (disc 2 has one light surface scratch) Randy Weston John Patton Curtis Amy Johnny Hodges 7-disc big Mosaic- $90 (This one was just played once and is in really beautiful condition)

I dunno, I'm not familiar with those guys so I'm not going to completely dismiss the very notion of bowed bass. It's possible it's just him. Then again, I'm not too crazy about any bass solos... except very very short ones.

My last OOP Mosaic win was the Andrew Hill (not the select, the big one). I was realliy looking forward to it, having never heard his music before, but it seemed like those who liked his music liked a lot of other stuff I did, but I confess I just don't get it... it seems like most of the time he's not really going anywhere. I'll give the more famous sessions a shot but this one will probably be going. I'm also not enthralled with maybe half, or more, of the material on the Tristano/Konitz/Marsh set, and I don't think I need 7 CDs of Johny Hodges, since a lot of that stuff is too same-y. I also realise I rarely, if ever, listen to most of the selects. Love the Carmell Jones and Dizzy Reece, dig most of the Weston, had to sell the Paul Chambers because I can't stand bowed bass solos, don't like disc 3 of the John Patton (and not that big a fan of organ music, though I like it when its funky in small doses), only really listen to Katanga from the Curtis Amy, and Moncur's music is too "hard" for me.

Awesome, thanks!

Mosaics I've bought and sold: New Orleans Teddy Wilson Duke Ellingtons (both) George Shearing Capitol Jazz Anita O'Day Charles Brown Bud Shank Woody Herman Columbia Krupa / James Holman / Rossalino / Cooper Lee / Christy Getz w/ Raney Armstrong Decca 1957 Jimmy Smith Kid Ory Four Freshmen Yes, I went through a "must get all Mosaics" phase. No regrets- got to hear a bunch of music, and a lot of the stuff I got rid of is good, just not "good enough" to still have around. Some of them, like the O'Day and the Wilson, had enjoyable music but I just didn't want that much of it.

They're very pretty

They're very pretty

Yeah, great stuff. It's just a funky good time; musical ear candy. Though the last session is not quite successful, the rest if straight-on organ blues/jazz, with a more gutbucket feel than any other organ player I've heard (not that I've heard that many as I'm not a connoisseur of organ jazz). I'll mull on the Stitt and LD decisions for a while... I'm sure the Jazztet set will keep my quite busy for a while. The three selects I'm left pondering are: 1. Andrew Hill I just got the old full box set of his earlier work and after listening to the first four albums (which include the famous Black Fire and Point of Departure), I am sad to say that they haven't yet caught me. When I read about his music it seemed like exactly what I'd really dig but so far I just can't get into it. Some of the compositions seem more "clever" than genuinely interesting and his playing is like Monk-lite + wannabe-Hancock or something... I'm gonna listen to various sessions every day for a while but won't consider the Select unless I fall in love with this music first. 2. Art Pepper My Pepper collection is pretty much non-existent so I dunno if I should jump in withe Select. 3. Dexter Gordon Dex is the man! His Blue Note and Prestige recordings get regular rotation here so I'm sure I'll get the Select eventually, though I may seek out the Steeplechase recordings first. Like most folks here I lean on bop for most of my listening pleasure so I only have some interesting in old-timey jazz and big band music. I think the Basie Mosaics are a bit much, and as I already have enough of his pre-1950 material I think I'll just pick up his best post-1950 albums (Atomic Basie and April in Paris to start with). Gerry Mulligan looks interesting but don't know enough about him to decide if I want any of the Mosaics yet. And then there's the set with Bix and Jackie T... again, I definitely need representation of these guys in the collection...

condition on both items EX+ prices include shipping inside U.S. Miles Davis & John Coltrane Complete Columbia 6 CD box set, metal spine packaging: $50 Miles Davis Complete In A Silent Way Sessions 3 CD box set, smaller cardboard-spine packaging: $25 Discount price for buying both: $70

I'm on the fence with the Lou Donaldson set myself. On the one hand, I listened to him play with Blakey and Brownie on that Birdland concert and he was smokin'. But on the other hand, I've read pretty negative things about the sound quality. Also undecided about the Stitt set due to all the alternate takes... though for some reason I had no problem with them on the VeeJay Mosaics, I guess because I was already a fan of those musicians before I bought the box sets and I don't really know much about Stitt. Today I'm ordering the Jazztet set. Re: the Paul Chambers Select- I bought it and sold it because I can't stand bowed bass solos. Yes, I know, I should have thought of that before buying the set. Oh well.