tranemonk Posted April 15, 2005 Report Posted April 15, 2005 Come on folks... I don't think I've heard a peep for this one... I grabbed this one as soon as it came out... and loved it. This is one of the Mosaics that the first time I listened I loved it... Haven't listened to the set in a few months again until now... Right now listening to Disc 2 and a beautiful version of My Ship... Does our silence lead one to Mr. Turrentine is even underrated by the mighty minds on this board???? Quote
John L Posted April 15, 2005 Report Posted April 15, 2005 A lot of us love it. There is a thread in here somewhere where we had a love fest over this one. Quote
Free For All Posted April 15, 2005 Report Posted April 15, 2005 I had to cover mine in plastic wrap I love it so much. Quote
RDK Posted April 15, 2005 Report Posted April 15, 2005 Yep, it's been discussed. I think everyone thought it pretty terrific, though the sound is wonky on a couple of the discs. Quote
Noj Posted April 15, 2005 Report Posted April 15, 2005 Got it playin' right now! "Fine Lil' Lass" B-) Quote
clandy44 Posted April 15, 2005 Report Posted April 15, 2005 Listened to 2 of the 5 discs today. Are you serious? Quote
Jim R Posted April 16, 2005 Report Posted April 16, 2005 Come on folks... I don't think I've heard a peep for this one... It was discussed in at least two different threads, probably before you joined the board. I never bought the set, mainly because I already had almost all of the music in it on LP and CD. There's no doubt, though, he deserved the Mosaic treatment. One of the great tenor voices of all time, IMO. Quote
jazzbo Posted April 16, 2005 Report Posted April 16, 2005 It's one of my least played Mosaics. Mainly that's because I have nearly all of it on other discs and I reach for those instead. . . ! Quote
Brad Posted April 16, 2005 Report Posted April 16, 2005 I like this set and play it occasionally. I think the criticism from some quarters comes from the sound. I have no problem with the sound but I know others do. Quote
connoisseur series500 Posted April 17, 2005 Report Posted April 17, 2005 Yep, it's been discussed. I think everyone thought it pretty terrific, though the sound is wonky on a couple of the discs. which discs have wonky sound? I'd like to know as i'm considering buying the set. I've got most of the individual titles, so I would like to know which of the sessions have the wonky sound. Quote
wesbed Posted April 19, 2005 Report Posted April 19, 2005 which discs have wonky sound? I'd like to know as i'm considering buying the set. I've got most of the individual titles, so I would like to know which of the sessions have the wonky sound. I can't find where the sound gets 'wonky.' I've yet to learn how & where McMaster compromised Turrentine's sound. Quote
jazzbo Posted April 19, 2005 Report Posted April 19, 2005 To me on my system the whole set sounds thinner and "more tart" than the separate cds I have. . . . Quote
blue-note-ojc Posted April 24, 2005 Report Posted April 24, 2005 Can anyone tell me how the Lee Morgan tracks on this set are? I like Turrentine, but it is an otherwise unavailable (to my knowledge) Lee Morgan sideman deal that really interests me. Tom Quote
Noj Posted April 24, 2005 Report Posted April 24, 2005 Can anyone tell me how the Lee Morgan tracks on this set are? I like Turrentine, but it is an otherwise unavailable (to my knowledge) Lee Morgan sideman deal that really interests me. Tom They're from an album called Mr. Natural, and are my favorite tracks in the set--particularly "Shirley." Quote
tranemonk Posted April 24, 2005 Author Report Posted April 24, 2005 Can anyone tell me how the Lee Morgan tracks on this set are? I like Turrentine, but it is an otherwise unavailable (to my knowledge) Lee Morgan sideman deal that really interests me. Tom this was one of the (many) reasons I was originally intrigued by this set. To my knowledge (and I may be wrong) this was one of the few (if not only) time they recorded together... (Another board member may be able to verify or correct that...) My sole disappointment with the set is that there are only together on 4 tracks they play on together. They are based off the album Mr. Natural. The tracks are great... esp. Track 8 on Disc 4 (a ten minute tune - Shirley)... I only wish there were more... Quote
John L Posted April 25, 2005 Report Posted April 25, 2005 I had heard most of the box before I bought it. But the session with Thad Jones was new to my ears, and turned my head around. Fantastic music. Quote
ralphie_boy Posted April 25, 2005 Report Posted April 25, 2005 which discs have wonky sound? I'd like to know as i'm considering buying the set. I've got most of the individual titles, so I would like to know which of the sessions have the wonky sound. I can't find where the sound gets 'wonky.' I've yet to learn how & where McMaster compromised Turrentine's sound. Me either. I listended to Discs 1 and 2 over the weekend and couldn't notice anything bad or peculiar. Quote
sidewinder Posted April 25, 2005 Report Posted April 25, 2005 (edited) Glad to hear it. My set is still 'in the mail' with the Amos Milburn LP set and I had been wavering over ordering the set as a result of some of the reservations over sound. Frankly, anything Mosaic issue with Stanley's name on the front of, I'm going to buy. Can't wait to hear this one B-) Edited April 25, 2005 by sidewinder Quote
RDK Posted April 25, 2005 Report Posted April 25, 2005 which discs have wonky sound? I'd like to know as i'm considering buying the set. I've got most of the individual titles, so I would like to know which of the sessions have the wonky sound. I can't find where the sound gets 'wonky.' I've yet to learn how & where McMaster compromised Turrentine's sound. Me either. I listended to Discs 1 and 2 over the weekend and couldn't notice anything bad or peculiar. The first two discs sound very "bright" to me, though whether due to the mastering or the original recording I don't know. The other discs sound much better, which is partly why the first two stand out. I forget who it was who first raised this issue on the ol' BN board, but after comparing the first two discs with the others I had to agree. But as they say, your mileage may vary... Quote
jazzydaddy Posted April 25, 2005 Report Posted April 25, 2005 I guess it's time for me to update my Avatar. Mine is starting to look pretty dumpy compared to some of the other characters around here Quote
wesbed Posted April 25, 2005 Report Posted April 25, 2005 Glad to hear it. My set is still 'in the mail' with the Amos Milburn LP set and I had been wavering over ordering the set as a result of some of the reservations over sound. Frankly, anything Mosaic issue with Stanley's name on the front of, I'm going to buy. Can't wait to hear this one You will enjoy the Turrentine set. My most-played sets, recently, have been the Turrentine Mosaic and the Horace Parlan Mosaic. To be fair to various other posters to this Board, I've never heard the Turrentine material in any version except for what's offered in the Turrentine Mosaic. Alas, I have nothing to compare to the sound quaility of the Mosaic. I enjoy Stanley Turrentine's soulful saxophone. I enjoy Ron McMaster's remastering work. I believe the Turrentine Mosaic sounds extremely good. I find no fault in Turrentine's or McMaster's sound. None. Quote
connoisseur series500 Posted April 26, 2005 Report Posted April 26, 2005 I ordered the Turrentine Mosaic yesterday. Had a few beers in me, but I don't think I'll regret the decision. Quote
RDK Posted April 26, 2005 Report Posted April 26, 2005 "Wonky" sound or not, this is a wonderful set. I can't imagine anyone not liking it. Anyone who dislikes it has no soul and is dead to me... Quote
tranemonk Posted April 26, 2005 Author Report Posted April 26, 2005 I ordered the Turrentine Mosaic yesterday. Had a few beers in me, but I don't think I'll regret the decision. I've done that once or twice... but I don't think you will regret it... Quote
John Tapscott Posted April 26, 2005 Report Posted April 26, 2005 I ordered the Turrentine Mosaic yesterday. Had a few beers in me, but I don't think I'll regret the decision. Oh boy, I buy too much cold sober. I can't imagine what would happen with a few beers. I'd be clicking every "buy it now" icon I could find!!! In any case, I don't have the Mr. T. set, but I have at least half the set on LP. You're going to love it!!! Quote
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