Ron S Posted February 9, 2006 Report Posted February 9, 2006 This just appeared on the "Future Projects" page: April/May 2006 MOSAIC SINGLES At Mosaic, we've been pretty good at conjuring concepts for box sets in order to rescue material that might not otherwise see the light of day. The Columbia Small Group Swing Session (MD8-228) and The Classic Columbia Condon Mob Sessions (MD8-206) are good examples. But there just are great records still waiting CD reissue that just don't fit into any box set concept. As the major labels do fewer and fewer straight reissues, the chances of a lot of excellent music falling into obscurity increases. So we decided that it was time to add another series to Mosaic Records, one that would be a home for wayward record dates. Our initial six titles, drawn from the Columbia and RCA Victor Vaults, cover the full spectrum of jazz style and each one has greatly improved sound and between two and four bonus tracks. In fact, Duke Ellington's The Cosmic Scene and Art Blakey's Hard Bop are issued in stereo for the first time. This new series of Mosaic products will feature original artwork and liner notes, new remastering and many of these classic albums will feature bonus tracks. Although it is subject to change, we are expecting to release the titles from this series to retail distribution within nine to twelve months of release. With this lineup, we have every hope that this will prove as interesting and worthwhile a project as Mosaic Select has been over the last few years. The first six titles are: (MCD-1001) Duke Ellington's Spacemen: The Cosmic Scene What makes this small group session unique is that it has a big sound to it. It features three soloists: Clark Terry on fluegelhorn, Paul Gonsalves on tenor sax and Jimmy Hamilton on clarinet. The rhythm section is Ellington, Jimmy Woode and Sam Woodyard. The larger ensemble feel is derived from adding Ellington’s three trombonists in a strictly supportive, arranged role. For this long overdue reissue, we returned to the three-track masters, beautifully recorded at Columbia’s legendary 30th Street Studio by Fred Plaut to construct a stereo master of the album. (MCD-1002) Bud Freeman: Chicago/Austin High School Jazz in Hi-Fi The performances contained herein of three sessions led by Bud Freeman on RCA Victor in 1957 are further proof that even the age of some of the participants hadn't diminished any individualistic fire or creative thought process. When initially released, four titles had been omitted due to time restraints and found their way onto Bread, Butter and Jam In Hi-Fi. This is the first time all fifteen tracks have been gathered together on one release. (MCD-1003) Al Cohn/Bill Perkins/Richie Kamuca: The Brothers Tenormen like Cohn, Perkins and Kamuca generated their intensity with a low flame and high heat. Their improvisations are meticulously driven by a rhythm section headed by Hank Jones. Material for this project was selected from Nat Pierce, Bill Potts and Bob Brookmeyer as well as the three saxophonists. The choice of these three outside writers was rather inspired since you’ll also get a hell of an arrangement delivered with a great tune. It is pleasure for us to restore this all-but-forgotten album to print and in the process, we found four previously unissued tracks that complete the sessions. (MCD-1004) J.J. Johnson: J.J.! In 1964, after leading his own small group and a quintet co-led by Kai Winding for more than a decade, J.J. Johnson marked his move from Columbia to RCA Victor with a dazzling album, brimming with beauty and growth. From the progressive swing of Swing Spring and So What to the lyricism of Stolen Moments to the pure modernity of Bemsha Swing and Stratusphunk, Johnson and company often break the rules of section writing and conventional voicings with marvelous results. While J.J. is the prime soloist through the sessions, Thad Jones, Clark Terry, Jerome Richardson, Oliver Nelson and Hank Jones are also heard from to great advantage.This CD is remixed from the original three-track master tapes with wonderful sonic results. (MCD-1005) Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers: Hard Bop After the dissolution of the original Jazz Messengers, Art Blakey formed a new edition with Jackie McLean, Bill Hardman, Sam Dockery and Spanky De Brest.The material from the December 12-13, 1956 session was more than enough for one album so five tunes were selected for Hard Bop, another three comprised side two of Blakey’s Drum Suite and Gershwin medley sat in the can until 1980. In addition to finally gathering this band’s December 12-13, 1956 output in one place at last, we also discovered that these sessions were recorded in an early (and successful from a sonic point of view) form of stereo and we have asembled the CD from those tapes. (MCD-1006) Charles Lloyd: Of Course, Of Course This album was recorded in May 1964 and March 1965, after Charles had left the Chico Hamilton fold, so these sessions were a welcome reunion for Gabor Szabo and him. The recording group was completed by another extraordinarily empathetic team, Ron Carter and Tony Williams. Bringing two of the most creative pairings in jazz together makes for a hell of a quartet. The album is as cohesive as it is varied. For this disc, the album was newly remixed from the original four-track tapes and includes three bonus tracks approved by the artist. Each title is priced at $15.00 Quote
tranemonk Posted February 9, 2006 Report Posted February 9, 2006 AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I don't know what to make of this.... Is the subtext here.. they are getting away from our treasured 8 CD boxed sets???? I'm afraid... Although these titles sound fab... I'm nervous about the next shoe dropping... Quote
Ron S Posted February 9, 2006 Author Report Posted February 9, 2006 Or, it might be a way to improve cash flow so they can continue to put out the boxes. Quote
The Magnificent Goldberg Posted February 9, 2006 Report Posted February 9, 2006 This just appeared on the "Future Projects" page: April/May 2006 MOSAIC SINGLES At Mosaic, we've been pretty good at conjuring concepts for box sets in order to rescue material that might not otherwise see the light of day. The Columbia Small Group Swing Session (MD8-228) and The Classic Columbia Condon Mob Sessions (MD8-206) are good examples. But there just are great records still waiting CD reissue that just don't fit into any box set concept. As the major labels do fewer and fewer straight reissues, the chances of a lot of excellent music falling into obscurity increases. So we decided that it was time to add another series to Mosaic Records, one that would be a home for wayward record dates. Our initial six titles, drawn from the Columbia and RCA Victor Vaults, cover the full spectrum of jazz style and each one has greatly improved sound and between two and four bonus tracks. In fact, Duke Ellington's The Cosmic Scene and Art Blakey's Hard Bop are issued in stereo for the first time. This new series of Mosaic products will feature original artwork and liner notes, new remastering and many of these classic albums will feature bonus tracks. Although it is subject to change, we are expecting to release the titles from this series to retail distribution within nine to twelve months of release. With this lineup, we have every hope that this will prove as interesting and worthwhile a project as Mosaic Select has been over the last few years. The first six titles are: (MCD-1001) Duke Ellington's Spacemen: The Cosmic Scene What makes this small group session unique is that it has a big sound to it. It features three soloists: Clark Terry on fluegelhorn, Paul Gonsalves on tenor sax and Jimmy Hamilton on clarinet. The rhythm section is Ellington, Jimmy Woode and Sam Woodyard. The larger ensemble feel is derived from adding Ellington’s three trombonists in a strictly supportive, arranged role. For this long overdue reissue, we returned to the three-track masters, beautifully recorded at Columbia’s legendary 30th Street Studio by Fred Plaut to construct a stereo master of the album. (MCD-1002) Bud Freeman: Chicago/Austin High School Jazz in Hi-Fi The performances contained herein of three sessions led by Bud Freeman on RCA Victor in 1957 are further proof that even the age of some of the participants hadn't diminished any individualistic fire or creative thought process. When initially released, four titles had been omitted due to time restraints and found their way onto Bread, Butter and Jam In Hi-Fi. This is the first time all fifteen tracks have been gathered together on one release. (MCD-1003) Al Cohn/Bill Perkins/Richie Kamuca: The Brothers Tenormen like Cohn, Perkins and Kamuca generated their intensity with a low flame and high heat. Their improvisations are meticulously driven by a rhythm section headed by Hank Jones. Material for this project was selected from Nat Pierce, Bill Potts and Bob Brookmeyer as well as the three saxophonists. The choice of these three outside writers was rather inspired since you’ll also get a hell of an arrangement delivered with a great tune. It is pleasure for us to restore this all-but-forgotten album to print and in the process, we found four previously unissued tracks that complete the sessions. (MCD-1004) J.J. Johnson: J.J.! In 1964, after leading his own small group and a quintet co-led by Kai Winding for more than a decade, J.J. Johnson marked his move from Columbia to RCA Victor with a dazzling album, brimming with beauty and growth. From the progressive swing of Swing Spring and So What to the lyricism of Stolen Moments to the pure modernity of Bemsha Swing and Stratusphunk, Johnson and company often break the rules of section writing and conventional voicings with marvelous results. While J.J. is the prime soloist through the sessions, Thad Jones, Clark Terry, Jerome Richardson, Oliver Nelson and Hank Jones are also heard from to great advantage.This CD is remixed from the original three-track master tapes with wonderful sonic results. (MCD-1005) Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers: Hard Bop After the dissolution of the original Jazz Messengers, Art Blakey formed a new edition with Jackie McLean, Bill Hardman, Sam Dockery and Spanky De Brest.The material from the December 12-13, 1956 session was more than enough for one album so five tunes were selected for Hard Bop, another three comprised side two of Blakey’s Drum Suite and Gershwin medley sat in the can until 1980. In addition to finally gathering this band’s December 12-13, 1956 output in one place at last, we also discovered that these sessions were recorded in an early (and successful from a sonic point of view) form of stereo and we have asembled the CD from those tapes. (MCD-1006) Charles Lloyd: Of Course, Of Course This album was recorded in May 1964 and March 1965, after Charles had left the Chico Hamilton fold, so these sessions were a welcome reunion for Gabor Szabo and him. The recording group was completed by another extraordinarily empathetic team, Ron Carter and Tony Williams. Bringing two of the most creative pairings in jazz together makes for a hell of a quartet. The album is as cohesive as it is varied. For this disc, the album was newly remixed from the original four-track tapes and includes three bonus tracks approved by the artist. Each title is priced at $15.00 Priced very competitively with OJC. Stone the crows! MG Quote
tranemonk Posted February 9, 2006 Report Posted February 9, 2006 okay I caved... Just preordered the Al Cohn, Ellington, Blakey and Charles Lloyd... I hope your right Ron.... My pessimisstic side is emerging... I hope their business plan reflects your line of thinking... Quote
ghost of miles Posted February 9, 2006 Report Posted February 9, 2006 Wow. I've already got J.J!, but will probably pop for it anyway, if they add extra tracks. Will go for the others as well... I see this as a good thing. There are a fair amount of stray albums around that could now make it to CD (between Mosaic and Mighty Quinn). Quote
Rooster_Ties Posted February 9, 2006 Report Posted February 9, 2006 There are a fair amount of stray albums around that could now make it to CD (between Mosaic and Mighty Quinn). And Water... Quote
jazzbo Posted February 9, 2006 Report Posted February 9, 2006 I'll order the Ellington, great lp! I've got the others in one form or another on cd except the Lloyd which I have on lp. . . may get the cd eventually. I had asked Michael Cuscuna about the possibility of issuing the unreleased album Sunny Murray did for Columbia and he told me "maybe if we ever get around to single releases." Maybe! Quote
jlhoots Posted February 9, 2006 Report Posted February 9, 2006 I had heard that something was in the works with the Lloyd Columbia material. I'll probably get the Blakey too. Quote
Big Al Posted February 9, 2006 Report Posted February 9, 2006 Should not have opened this thread. Should NOT have opened this thread! Quote
Sundog Posted February 9, 2006 Report Posted February 9, 2006 I wouldn't over think this too much. It's still all about creating new revenue and releasing great music. Large boxsets, 3 disc selects, and now single releases. It's all the same in my book. Bring it on! The "Ellington" and "Lloyd" are no brainers for me. Chang Ching! $30 just like that.... Quote
Quincy Posted February 9, 2006 Report Posted February 9, 2006 (edited) I agree with Sundog. Plus for those of us who like to get as close to the next shipping rate bracket without going over, it will be easier to add "just one more bite" without exceeding it. Great news! The orphans now will have homes. Edited February 9, 2006 by Quincy Quote
Rooster_Ties Posted February 9, 2006 Report Posted February 9, 2006 Can anyone discern any patterns to what they've chosen for the first six discs in this series?? I mean, its inevitable that we'll all start speculating about what "singles" they should do next -- and it'd be good to know what MC and Co are thinking - in terms of the scope and nature of the series. Quote
montg Posted February 9, 2006 Report Posted February 9, 2006 WORD I'll likely preorder those first three. Quote
montg Posted February 9, 2006 Report Posted February 9, 2006 (edited) Can anyone discern any patterns to what they've chosen for the first six discs in this series?? RCA and Columbia are now under one big SONY conglomerate. That apparently opened some doors. Edited February 10, 2006 by montg Quote
tranemonk Posted February 10, 2006 Report Posted February 10, 2006 Can we stick this discussion to 1 thread???? Quote
LAL Posted February 10, 2006 Report Posted February 10, 2006 (edited) I'll get a few but not the lot. My priorities would still be the box sets, then the Selects. If Sony/Columbia were to reissue the Ellington, it would have been priced at $9-$10? I believe the JJ is currently available at $10 as an import disc (no other details). Edit: Actually, I'll be getting only "Cosmic Scene" - been waiting a long while for this one Edited February 10, 2006 by LAL Quote
Rooster_Ties Posted February 10, 2006 Report Posted February 10, 2006 (edited) If Sony/Columbia were to reissue the Ellington, it would have been priced at $9-$10? Really? I would have guessed a list price of more like $14 or $15, or at the very least - $13. In any case, I'm not gonna dicker over a couple bucks for one or two titles that might have somehow been released cheaper elsewhere. What matters is that Mosaic has found another way to get more cool stuff out (and hopefully better keep themselves afloat), even if each and every title (or its price) isn't precisely the bee's knees. Edited February 10, 2006 by Rooster_Ties Quote
BFrank Posted February 10, 2006 Report Posted February 10, 2006 Man, this concept opens up a whole new can 'o' worms on reissue possibilities. Kinda scary. I have "Of Course, Of Course" on vinyl and it's nice to see that it's finally going to see the light of day on CD. Quote
B. Goren. Posted February 10, 2006 Report Posted February 10, 2006 Where do they think I'll bring all the money from???? Quote
brownie Posted February 10, 2006 Report Posted February 10, 2006 More money to be spent on Mosaic Records! I'll be looking for the Ellington, Blakey and the Al Cohn... Will the singles have the Limited Edition status? Quote
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