connoisseur series500 Posted August 15, 2006 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 i dig this cover yeah, I miss having this cover. I sold my copy when I bought the Mosaic box set. "Off to the Races" is a cool cover too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Shearn Posted August 15, 2006 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 (edited) that new Mobley cover is great! though its odd they added a BN logo to The Cooker, where the original had text. I'm not going to grab this probably as I have the Mosaic and made a single CDR of the album way before the RVG was announced. The sound on the Mosaic is a little bright, but good. Edited August 15, 2006 by CJ Shearn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceH Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 i dig this cover Me too. One of my favorite BN covers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 that new Mobley cover is great! though its odd they added a BN logo to The Cooker, where the original had text. I'm not going to grab this probably as I have the Mosaic and made a single CDR of the album way before the RVG was announced. The sound on the Mosaic is a little bright, but good. Man, if I ever see that Mosaic cheap somewhere, I'm gonna snag it. Just based on THE COOKER alone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkertown Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 I'd be interested in how "The Cooker" sounds in this new mastering. The JRVG says it's stereo, but it's been narrowed or folded in so much it sounds like mono. The TOCJ is nice 'n wide, with the bass sounding like it's coming from beyond the right speaker. But I'm really interested in the the first track, "A Night In Tunisia." On all versions I've heard, the two above plus the Mosaic, the solo coda Lee does at the end features a real hard staccato note towards the end that just "pings" against the echo plate that RVG used. I've never heard this on vinyl, so I can't say if this is a "digital" problem. But it bugs the shit out of me...I wonder if it's been tamed? And I can't believe they altered the cover.... egads! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 I'd be interested in how "The Cooker" sounds in this new mastering. The JRVG says it's stereo, but it's been narrowed or folded in so much it sounds like mono. The TOCJ is nice 'n wide, with the bass sounding like it's coming from beyond the right speaker. This must be the JRVG mastering, because it's quite narrow, if it's in stereo at all (the altered cover says so! Gotta agree with you on that one.... bleah!) Having said that, it still sounds fantastic to these ears. And anyway, I prefer a narrower soundstage than a wide one. But I'm really interested in the the first track, "A Night In Tunisia." On all versions I've heard, the two above plus the Mosaic, the solo coda Lee does at the end features a real hard staccato note towards the end that just "pings" against the echo plate that RVG used. According to the note on the back of the CD case: The stereo version of this LP (BST) was issued years after the initial mono release (BLP). For the stereo master of “A Night in Tunisia” on this album and on The Best of Lee Morgan, the wrong out theme insert ending was edited onto the master take. It has been corrected for this release. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkertown Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 Ah, crap...now I'll have to hear it. Does anyone know if this is the only version with the corrected out theme? I relistened to the JRVG last nite, and the ping on that last hard note is actually quite minimized. But on the TOCJ, it sounds bad. Who's gonna step up and do all the comparisons? : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeweil Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 Check out the new cover for Another Workout: ..... although it looks a bit like the mike wires were wrapped around the sax neck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Englewood Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 They had the following in a couple of stores in Dublin today; Royal Flush Trompeta Toccata Another Workout The Cooker Might As Well Be Spring but strangely no; The Congregation Anyway none, and I repeat none, had the C.C. info on the labels so.... we're back where we started and what did we gain??? Answers on a postcard.................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ayers Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 Who's gonna step up and do all the comparisons? : That's going to be you, I'm afraid! The TOCJ is hard panned with horns and piano on the left and bass drums right, with some seepage between channels. I'm not surprised the new edition doens't go with that. That said, the TOCJ is pretty good, IMO and I won't be getting the (ahem) 'upgrade.' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 Two impressions so far. Another Workout sounds ALOT better than the earlier CD version. The rhythm section is more distinct and the bass and drums are punchier. The Congregation has WAY too much treble. The stereo spread is nice, but the cymbals are just plain ridiculous. I think I'll be keeping my old Conn in this case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyo Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 The Congregation has WAY too much treble. The stereo spread is nice, but the cymbals are just plain ridiculous. Noooo! Not another one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Englewood Posted August 17, 2006 Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 Since we're talking about the excellent new cover for "Another Workout", with the fantastic shot of Mobley, it's worth mentioning that there is an even cooler photo of Philly Joe inside. It is upsetting to know I'll never be that cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted August 17, 2006 Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 Take heart, my friend: very few of us ever will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted August 17, 2006 Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 And I take back what I said about Another Workout. It sounds pretty good after all, especially when played back-to-back with Workout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Englewood Posted August 17, 2006 Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 Take heart, my friend: very few of us ever will. Not even if I start smoking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ayers Posted August 17, 2006 Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 Take heart, my friend: very few of us ever will. Not even if I start smoking? Maybe. Can you blow it out your ears? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted August 17, 2006 Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 Take heart, my friend: very few of us ever will. Not even if I start smoking? Maybe. Can you blow it out your ears? I've been told to blow it out my ass before. Does that count? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Magnificent Goldberg Posted August 17, 2006 Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 Take heart, my friend: very few of us ever will. Not even if I start smoking? Maybe. Can you blow it out your ears? I've been told to blow it out my ass before. Does that count? Only if it leaves nicotine stains on your pants. MG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ayers Posted August 17, 2006 Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 Take heart, my friend: very few of us ever will. Not even if I start smoking? Maybe. Can you blow it out your ears? I've been told to blow it out my ass before. Does that count? Only if it leaves nicotine stains on your pants. MG Those icons of cool. They're a breed apart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Magnificent Goldberg Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 Take heart, my friend: very few of us ever will. Not even if I start smoking? Maybe. Can you blow it out your ears? I've been told to blow it out my ass before. Does that count? Only if it leaves nicotine stains on your pants. MG Those icons of cool. They're a breed apart. I've forgotten what this bit's all about, now... MG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjzee Posted August 19, 2006 Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 In the CD booklet for Trompeta Toccata, two pages are mistakenly from the Ike Quebec release. I have the first page of Blumenthal's "A New Look at Trompeta Toccata," but the next two pages are the second page of Blumenthal's notes for the Quebec, and the song list for the Quebec. Blue Note quality control strikes again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connoisseur series500 Posted August 19, 2006 Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 In the CD booklet for Trompeta Toccata, two pages are mistakenly from the Ike Quebec release. I have the first page of Blumenthal's "A New Look at Trompeta Toccata," but the next two pages are the second page of Blumenthal's notes for the Quebec, and the song list for the Quebec. Blue Note quality control strikes again! I didn't bother to buy the RVG, rather electing to keep my JRVG mini-lp. They didn't fuck up the booklet on that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Magnificent Goldberg Posted August 19, 2006 Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 In the CD booklet for Trompeta Toccata, two pages are mistakenly from the Ike Quebec release. I have the first page of Blumenthal's "A New Look at Trompeta Toccata," but the next two pages are the second page of Blumenthal's notes for the Quebec, and the song list for the Quebec. Blue Note quality control strikes again! I guess it is no consolation that the booklet for the Ike Quebec DOESN'T have part of the Kenny Dorham notes included. MG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkboughtlunch Posted August 20, 2006 Report Share Posted August 20, 2006 Is the Aug. 15 batch actually in stores? I haven't seen them at Tower or Borders this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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