Tony Pusey Posted August 23, 2004 Report Posted August 23, 2004 Wesbed, it was not my intention to scare people off with the comment about Rossolinos quirky vocals , sorry if that is how the post read,Yes ,there are only 4 of them, yes the set is exellent! Quote
wesbed Posted August 23, 2004 Report Posted August 23, 2004 (edited) Wesbed, it was not my intention to scare people off with the comment about Rossolinos quirky vocals, sorry if that is how the post read,Yes ,there are only 4 of them, yes the set is exellent! Oh, I didn't think 'you' were scaring anybody off. I was agreeing with your comment regarding Rosolino's quirky vocals. They are quirky but I do like them. I had my own thoughts, not because of what you wrote, that too much discussion (I've mentioned Rosolino's vocals in regard to the Kenton Presents set before) might cause somebody to believe the Kenton box contains lots of vocals. I remember another discussion where certain members of this board didn't like the Woody Herman Capitol box due to too many vocals. Rosolino has his own vocal style. I don't know that I'd say that Rosolino is a 'good' jazz singer when compared to a 'good' jazz singer such as Ella Fitzgerald. However, Rosolino sounds like he's having such a damned good time when he's singing (and goofing around) that I enjoy hearing him. I've often thought jazz is an art form that's meant to be enjoyed and not fretted over so much (yes, I admit, I've done my fair share of fretting over the music ). I enjoy Rosolino's approach to doing what feels is natural and what he enjoys. He makes it seem just fun as hell even if he's not the best jazz singer. Rosolino's singing gives me visions of some old-timey, west coast, carefree, driving along the coast, jazz dream. Edited August 23, 2004 by wesbed Quote
billyboy Posted August 23, 2004 Report Posted August 23, 2004 Another quick move to Last Chance! I guess I should bite on this one... Quote
Sundog Posted August 23, 2004 Report Posted August 23, 2004 One less to be had, just ordered mine. That was a quick move to "Last Chance" status. Quote
sidewinder Posted August 24, 2004 Report Posted August 24, 2004 Incredibly quick. Looks like there's a frenzy on this set, I've just stuck my order in just to be safe.. Quote
kazak Posted August 24, 2004 Report Posted August 24, 2004 Placed my order Friday and got the set today - #3501. Only on disc 1 but sounds great so far. Quote
sidewinder Posted August 24, 2004 Report Posted August 24, 2004 Can't wait to hear this set. I like all of the people on this set, especially Bill Holman (who is a real class act and a nice guy to boot). I went for the Teddy Wilson LP set also - I'd never forgive myself if I missed that one. Quote
king ubu Posted August 24, 2004 Report Posted August 24, 2004 Can't wait to hear this set. I like all of the people on this set, especially Bill Holman (who is a real class act and a nice guy to boot). I went for the Teddy Wilson LP set also - I'd never forgive myself if I missed that one. Those previously unissued Holman dates will be to your likings! What a great musician! Quote
sidewinder Posted August 24, 2004 Report Posted August 24, 2004 Can't wait to hear this set. I like all of the people on this set, especially Bill Holman (who is a real class act and a nice guy to boot). I went for the Teddy Wilson LP set also - I'd never forgive myself if I missed that one. Those previously unissued Holman dates will be to your likings! What a great musician! Quote
marcoliv Posted August 25, 2004 Report Posted August 25, 2004 just placed my order for this set along with the jazztet one! Marcus Quote
ajf67 Posted August 25, 2004 Report Posted August 25, 2004 I'm going to commit Organissimo heresy, because I've decided to skip this one. Quote
cliffpeterson Posted August 25, 2004 Report Posted August 25, 2004 when I called yesterday afternoon, I was told there were over two hundred of these sets available Quote
Bol Posted August 25, 2004 Report Posted August 25, 2004 (edited) Just got my Kent Presents and J.J. sets. (Thought the J.J. set might soon go on the running low list as well). The Rosolino vocals are oddly affecting. They don't sound like things you should play in polite company though. Edited August 25, 2004 by Bol Quote
Jazzmoose Posted August 26, 2004 Report Posted August 26, 2004 Damn, I'm still on the fence. I've been doing very well lately with holding down the music purchases, and it's almost like it's a choice between the Talking Heads rerelease and this...and I know which one I'd listen to more... Quote
Jazzmoose Posted August 27, 2004 Report Posted August 27, 2004 Ah, hell...the peer pressure is too much! I sure hope the Peggy Lee and HRS sets don't hit running low any time soon! Quote
take5 Posted August 27, 2004 Report Posted August 27, 2004 I gave this one listen-through and it haven't really caught on to it yet. It's pleasant enough and I am enjoying Bill Holman's playing the most of the three so far, but it hasn't sinked its hooks in me, so to speak. Quote
desertblues Posted September 3, 2004 Author Report Posted September 3, 2004 Set # 3561 arrived yesterday-I agree the Holman tracks are great and actually find the few Rosolino vocals kind of fun. Another worthy set of West Coast Jazz from Mosaic, IMHO! B-) Quote
sidewinder Posted September 3, 2004 Report Posted September 3, 2004 The yellow slip says that Kenton Presents set #3565 is apparently on its way (but has yet to hit my front porch) along with Teddy Wilson LP set #4956, to keep it company. Quote
gslade Posted September 4, 2004 Report Posted September 4, 2004 well I didnt want to pass on this one so I orderd the Kenton presents along with the Capital Jazz (been saving for that one) and the Prima and Manone Yep Im broke now! Quote
Jazzmoose Posted September 10, 2004 Report Posted September 10, 2004 Mine finally arrived today; it had been sitting at the local DHL center since the first of the month. I've only listened to the first disc so far, but I'm ah...underwhelmed so far. Naturally, I'm not going to make up my mind on just one listen to the first disc, but... Quote
wesbed Posted September 10, 2004 Report Posted September 10, 2004 I've only listened to the first disc so far, but I'm ah...underwhelmed so far. Naturally, I'm not going to make up my mind on just one listen to the first disc, but... The set improves with the Holman and Rosolino material. I've grown to like the Holman/Rosolino tunes very much. I'd buy the set, again if necessary, to add the Holman/Rosolino sets to my jazz collection. Quote
Jazzmoose Posted September 10, 2004 Report Posted September 10, 2004 You're probably right. The last few tunes on the first disc were, I felt, the best on the disc. I see that that's where the Holman stuff started. Maybe I'm just not cut out to be a Cooper fan. The only thing I liked much on the Cooper stuff was the baritone work. Since I just checked and see this is Bud Shank, I'm not surprised! Quote
wesbed Posted September 10, 2004 Report Posted September 10, 2004 Maybe I'm just not cut out to be a Cooper fan. The only thing I liked much on the Cooper stuff was the baritone work. Since I just checked and see this is Bud Shank, I'm not surprised! I used to think I didn't like Bob Cooper. Then I caught myself listening, more and more, to the Shank/Cooper Mosaic Select. Cooper, to me, has a real easy-going and pleasant sound to his tenor. Cooper isn't full of lots of wild playing but he is full of lots of very nice playing, great tone, and smooth style. Quote
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