John Coltrane "Complete Prestige" Box

[undergroundagent]

Does anyone have an opinion on this massive set?

I recently sold much of my collection and decided to get back into jazz slowly by buying box sets from artists that I haven't explored in depth. As such, I thought 16 CDs on Trane (though I've had half of these discs before...) should suffice for a few months.

Are the actual CDs in this box the OJC editions with liner notes or is it entirely new packaging?

I'm shopping around trying to get the best price possible. Any comments on this set would be greatly appreciated.

[JohnS]

It's all the Prestige Coltrane music less the Miles Davis Quintets in chronological order. Comes with it's own booklet. Imo it's the best way to own the Prestige Tranes.

Edited January 17, 2005 by JohnS

[MartyJazz]

If you're ever possibly considering the Trane Atlantic box set, PM me. I have an extra one for sale and AFAIAC it's just as essential, perhaps more so, than the Prestige box.

[jazzbo]

It's different and better (and cheaper in the long run) than buying the single OJC cds included in the set; the remastering is newer and quite nice really.

And Marty is right: the Atlantic Trane set is essential. . . . A killer set in its right.

[undergroundagent]

I thought I would give a heads up to those interested in this set. The last three have gone for less than $110.00 on Ebay. I just purchased one for $99 SEALED!

Get it now. I'm really looking forward to hearing this set and various others I will have purchased in the next few weeks! Heads up Marty!