Can't decide which mosaic sets to get

[Jazz Groove]

I am think of one of these, J J Johnson or Sonny Stitt or the Johnny Hodges.

Anyone that have these sets, what do you think of them?

[Chuck Nessa]

Unless you are not a fan of "pre-bop" styles, the Hodges set is the best by far.

[RDK]

On the other hand, the JJJ should be the next one to sell out...

[mgraham333]

I think of those 3, JJ would be my choice. It's actually on my short list. I just picked up the Parlan so I've got to wait a while.

[Kevin Bresnahan]

As big of a Stitt fan that I am, the Hodges set is pure bliss... not to be missed. Also, as much of a JJ fan that I am, I rarely find myself grabbing any of these CDs out of my case. That's it, tomorrow I'm spinning the "Blue Trombone" disc!

Later,

Kevin

[sal]

I own the JJ and the Hodges. Both are essential in my opinion, but if I had to choose one, I would pick the JJ, only because I am more of a fan of bop orientated music than I am of "pre-bop". Both sets are great.

[king ubu]

Once you get bitten by the infamous Mosaic-bug, you'll want to have as many of them as possible... (speaking from experience).

If money is a point (and therefore. time), get the J.J. first - it was one of those sets which for me was a real surprise. I didn't know much by Johnson, except for some early bebop sides and the BlueNotes with Brownie and Miles. The Mosaic has hours of great music.

Otherwise, I don't know the Hodges and the Stitt yet, but will sometimes get both of'em.

ubu

[pryan]

I'd be inclined to get all three eventually, but I guess, in this case, I'd choose the one that's most likely to go OOP first. So, go for the JJ.

[Clunky]

I have the JJJ and enjoy it but it's probably too long. I presume that is the problem with the Stitt set. Who really needs that much Sonny Stitt in a quartet setting ? Mind you I'm still tempted.

[Jazz Groove]

I'll most likely go with the JJ set. It appears to be out there for a long time, which means OOP soon.

Thanks for the infomation.

[DrJ]

I have the JJ and Hodges. I would have predicted my liking the JJ set more, and it is in fact outstanding, but the Hodges has turned out to be one of my favorite Mosaics. The music is stellar - I have a copy of the earlier Hodges Mosaic, and while it's good, I prefer this box of slightly later material by quite a large margin. Best Hodges I've heard as a leader, hands down. And the sound quality is gorgeous. A great box - don't miss it.

'Course, my REAL advice would be to buy the JJ first (next to the BN's, this is my favorite JJ), and THEN the Hodges and THEN the Stitt, since that's probably the order they'll go OOP and you'll eventually want them all.