Late Posted December 18, 2004 Report Posted December 18, 2004 92 titles, for either $4.99 or $5.99, from our favorite bards. Here. Quote
John B Posted December 18, 2004 Report Posted December 18, 2004 (edited) If I were going to start exploring this series (I currently only own two discs: a Blakey and a Byrd) which discs should be at the top of the list? Keeping in mind I can in no way, shape or form afford to buy too many of these. I'm still interested in seeing people's top choices but, after doing a search, I've already gone ahead and placed an order for ten discs. Less than $6 a disc, shipping included, Thanks for posting this! Edited December 18, 2004 by John B Quote
mgraham333 Posted December 18, 2004 Report Posted December 18, 2004 I know I shouldn't look a gift-horse in the mouth.....but does anyone know to what we can attribute the price reduction? Is this just a DG thing or are other retailers set to follow? Quote
Late Posted December 18, 2004 Author Report Posted December 18, 2004 I'm guessing that the price reduction is due to ... these discs being on their way out? At any rate, of the many discs in this series, my favorites are the Don Byas discs (romantic; beautiful), and the Lucky Thompson discs. The Andre Hodeir discs are interesting, but probably not to everyone's tastes. Check out sound samples at amazon.fr — just plug in "collection jazz in paris," and you should get them all ... Also, check out the "Jazz et Cinema" discs, particularly the one with Kenny Dorham ... Quote
pryan Posted December 18, 2004 Report Posted December 18, 2004 I'm guessing that the price reduction is due to ... these discs being on their way out? At any rate, of the many discs in this series, my favorites are the Don Byas discs (romantic; beautiful), and the Lucky Thompson discs. The Andre Hodeir discs are interesting, but probably not to everyone's tastes. Check out sound samples at amazon.fr — just plug in "collection jazz in paris," and you should get them all ... Also, check out the "Jazz et Cinema" discs, particularly the one with Kenny Dorham ... I was going to ask about those Lucky Thompson albums. You just answered my question... Quote
brownie Posted December 18, 2004 Report Posted December 18, 2004 All those Bobby Jaspar, Rene Thomas, Sacha Distel, Bernard Peiffer, Django Reinhardt, Rene Urtreger are worth getting also. Plus numerous others. One of the best jazz reissues series produced. Good sound, good cover designs, good researching. And the prices are good too... And the new DeLuxe Edition series boxes (four of them) are also splendidly designed. Quote
Brad Posted December 18, 2004 Report Posted December 18, 2004 Here are some of my faves: Bebop - Don Byas and James Moody Laura - Don Byas Bill Coleman: From Boogie to Funk Mr. Blues pour Filter - Sonny Criss Saxophones a Saint-Germain des Pres La Dernier Message de Lester Young Quote
Brad Posted December 18, 2004 Report Posted December 18, 2004 As much as I hate to do this, I'm going to have drop some money on these. The price is just too good to pass up. Quote
jazzbo Posted December 18, 2004 Report Posted December 18, 2004 This is a very good series . . . I like an awful lot of these titles very much. The Stan Getz is wonderful. The Bernard Pfeiffers were a revelation to me. The Earl Hines and Mary Lou Williams and Wille the Lion are great. Quote
couw Posted December 18, 2004 Report Posted December 18, 2004 don't forget: Guy Lafitte Jacques Diéval Pierre Michelot Quote
kh1958 Posted December 18, 2004 Report Posted December 18, 2004 Thanks for the information. I ordered nine. Quote
Son-of-a-Weizen Posted December 18, 2004 Report Posted December 18, 2004 I also ordered a bunch......wish I hadn't listened to the clips of the Lou Bennett one over at AmazonFr though. That "Peter's Waltz" is pure roller rink gone nutso. Quote
Brad Posted December 18, 2004 Report Posted December 18, 2004 Just ordered 6, including one of the Lafittes. Quote
brownie Posted December 18, 2004 Report Posted December 18, 2004 The Bernard Pfeiffers were a revelation to me. Lon, Pfeiffer is Michelle (among others). The musician was Bernard Peiffer Great, forgotten pianist. The LPs he recorded for Decca when he exiled himself to the United States are hard to get but well worth the search. Don't think they were ever reissued! Quote
alankin Posted December 18, 2004 Report Posted December 18, 2004 Damn! I hate those bastards! I'm afraid to look... Quote
Late Posted December 18, 2004 Author Report Posted December 18, 2004 The title that was the biggest surprise for me was: Bernard Peiffer-Bernard Zacharias: Modern Jazz At Saint Germain Des Pres. Very light-hearted, humorous playing, though not at all slapstick or roll-your-eyes over-the-top. The only title I've been disappointed with (mind you I only have 14 titles from this series) and sold back was the Michel Legrand ... too sacharine for me. The Blue Stars titles will definitely not be to everyone's taste, but I like them when in the mood for that sort of thing. Quote
jazzmessenger Posted December 19, 2004 Report Posted December 19, 2004 Those bastards, indeed! I looked for these CDs at their website last weekend, but they only had a few. So, I opted to use Half.com promotion to grab five from this series. I would have bought more if I could get them at that price from DG. Well, not over-speding was a good thing. Maybe they are not bastards... Quote
Late Posted December 19, 2004 Author Report Posted December 19, 2004 Alright already ... tell us which ones you ordered! I haven't ordered any ... yet. Quote
Jim R Posted December 19, 2004 Report Posted December 19, 2004 What's up with the Sacha Distel (2 CD's) being listed at $21.99? Quote
couw Posted December 19, 2004 Report Posted December 19, 2004 What's up with the Sacha Distel (2 CD's) being listed at $21.99? it is not part of the regular series and was released later on. Maybe the 2 disk digipac is more expensive than 2 regular digipacs? Quote
Jim R Posted December 19, 2004 Report Posted December 19, 2004 it is not part of the regular series and was released later on. Ah, I keep forgetting that. Still seems rather steep, especially together on the "new arrivals" page with all of the $4.99, $5.99 and $6.99 discs... Quote
kh1958 Posted December 20, 2004 Report Posted December 20, 2004 Alright already ... tell us which ones you ordered! I haven't ordered any ... yet. I bought these: 37503j Art Blakey/Georges Arvanitas/JATP CD 5.99 1 5.99 --- Jazz In Paris -- Jazz Et Cinema Vol 2 -- Des Femmes Disparaissent/Les Tricheurs/La Bride Sur Le Cou 53836j Don Byas _________________________ CD 5.99 1 5.99 --- Jazz In Paris -- En Ce Temps-la 37457j Don Byas _________________________ CD 5.99 1 5.99 --- Jazz In Paris -- Laura 37458j Donald Byrd ______________________ CD 5.99 1 5.99 --- Jazz In Paris -- Byrd In Paris 37462j Donald Byrd ______________________ CD 5.99 1 5.99 --- Jazz In Paris -- Parisian Thoroughfare 52558j Lucky Thompson ___________________ CD 5.99 1 5.99 --- Jazz In Paris -- Lucky Thompson With Dave Pochonet All Stars 37499j Lucky Thompson ___________________ CD 5.99 1 5.99 --- Jazz In Paris -- Modern Jazz Group 37500j Barney Wilen _____________________ CD 5.99 1 5.99 --- Jazz In Paris -- Jazz Sur Seine 37502j Barney Wilen/Alain Gouraguer _____ CD 5.99 1 5.99 --- Jazz In Paris -- Jazz Et Cinema Vol 1 -- Un Temoin Dans La Ville/J'irai Cracher Sur Vos Tombes Quote
Son-of-a-Weizen Posted December 20, 2004 Report Posted December 20, 2004 Excited to hear Simmons/Bright and Goraguer!! Gerard Badini ____________________ CD 4.99 1 4.99 --- Jazz In Paris -- The Swing Machine 53840j Stan Getz Quartet ________________ CD 5.99 1 5.99 --- Jazz In Paris -- Stan Getz In Paris 51611j Alain Goraguer ___________________ CD 4.99 1 4.99 --- Jazz In Paris -- Go Go Goraguer 38524j Michel Legrand ___________________ CD 5.99 1 5.99 --- Jazz In Paris -- Paris Jazz Piano 45034j Art Simmons/Ronnel Bright ________ CD 5.99 1 5.99 --- Jazz In Paris -- Piano Aux Champs Elysees 37494j Zoot Sims & Henri Renaud _________ CD 5.99 1 5.99 --- Jazz In Paris -- Zoot Sims Et Henri Renaud 37498j Rene Thomas ______________________ CD 5.99 1 5.99 --- Jazz In Paris -- The Real Cat 37499j Lucky Thompson ___________________ CD 5.99 1 5.99 --- Jazz In Paris -- Modern Jazz Group 45125j Rene Urtreger ____________________ CD 4.99 1 4.99 --- Jazz In Paris --- Rene Urtreger Plays Bud Powell 62750vo Blossom Dearie & Les Blue Stars __ CD 5.99 1 5.99 --- Jazz In Paris -- Pianist -- Les Blue Stars Quote
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