B. Goren. Posted July 13, 2004 Report Posted July 13, 2004 According to the search results there is no thread here dedicated to Teddy Wilson, so I'll raise the question: Any Teddy Wilson recommendation except of the Mosaic set? Few weeks ago I bought the 2 CDs set of the French label Fremeaux with Wilson recordings between 1933-1950 and I really enjoy it. I can imagine his recordings for Verve are his best trio recordings, but what about other formats like the orchestra he had during the 30's??? Thank you in advance. Quote
jazzbo Posted July 13, 2004 Report Posted July 13, 2004 I honestly think the best way to get the thirties work is the HEP cds, there are about six or so maybe seven, they have incredibly good sound thanks to work by the late J. R. T. Davies, and they have the celebrated sides with Billie Holiday AND the lesser known instrumental sides and sides with other singers, as well as the first several dozen of his big band sides. . . . Great series of cds! Quote
ralphie_boy Posted July 13, 2004 Report Posted July 13, 2004 While we're on the topic, how is the Mosaic? I've never heard Teddy Wilson, but I am a fan of piano trios (Wynton Kelly, Ahmad Jamal, Weston, etc..). Thanks. Quote
jazzbo Posted July 13, 2004 Report Posted July 13, 2004 If you are a fan of piano trios, you'll like the Mosaic set. . . . It's piano trio through and through (one appearance by Mulligan with the trio excepted). It's deeper music than it may appear on the surface I would say. . . . Quote
brownie Posted July 13, 2004 Report Posted July 13, 2004 One absolutely essential Teddy Wilson album is the 'Pres And Teddy' session with Lester Young! Quote
A Lark Ascending Posted July 13, 2004 Report Posted July 13, 2004 I have half-a-dozen of the Chronological Classics series. I'm no expert on remastering but they all sound great to me. Quote
Pete C Posted July 14, 2004 Report Posted July 14, 2004 This Collectables disc of 2 late-50's Columbia trio albums is really excellent. Quote
Larry Kart Posted July 14, 2004 Report Posted July 14, 2004 I agree with Pete C about that Collectables disc. Don't miss its subtle version of "'Round Midnight," which quite naturally moves Monk closer to Wilson's world than you'd think possible, and the majestic version of "Artistry in Rhythm." The Gershwin stuff is great too. Quote
Leeway Posted July 14, 2004 Report Posted July 14, 2004 I honestly think the best way to get the thirties work is the HEP cds, there are about six or so maybe seven, they have incredibly good sound thanks to work by the late J. R. T. Davies, and they have the celebrated sides with Billie Holiday AND the lesser known instrumental sides and sides with other singers, as well as the first several dozen of his big band sides. . . . Great series of cds! Jazzbo, any 1 or 2 particular HEP CD titles to start with? Quote
jazzbo Posted July 14, 2004 Report Posted July 14, 2004 They're almost all equally good, but Fine and Dandy and Blue Moods I may reach for a tad more often. . . . Quote
B. Goren. Posted July 14, 2004 Author Report Posted July 14, 2004 Thank you for the info jazzbo. Quote
BERIGAN Posted July 15, 2004 Report Posted July 15, 2004 (edited) This Collectables disc of 2 late-50's Columbia trio albums is really excellent. this and another 2fer is on sale for $6.98 at oldies.com! http://www.oldies.com/search/music.cfm?res...=teddy%20wilson EDIT...well, I typed in Teddy Wilson, for some reason a Fatha Hines 2fer is next on the list, oh well....it's only $6.98 as well! Edited July 15, 2004 by BERIGAN Quote
pryan Posted November 30, 2004 Report Posted November 30, 2004 Just today picked up the vinyl version of AND THEN THEY WROTE... Can't wait to get home and spin this one. Quote
Chuck Nessa Posted November 30, 2004 Report Posted November 30, 2004 I bought that one around 1962. Quote
Chuck Nessa Posted November 30, 2004 Report Posted November 30, 2004 Storyville did 2 great trio sessions with Teddy in 1968 and 1980. Find 'em and love 'em. For me, these are the best "late" TW recordings. Quote
pryan Posted November 30, 2004 Report Posted November 30, 2004 I bought that one around 1962. Wow, that's like forty-two years ago. 20 years before I was born. Thanks for the later TW recs, Chuck. I'll see if I can track them down. Quote
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