The Complete Lester Young Keynote Sessions

[Late]

This Japanese import is available again ... for the budget price of 1000¥! I've never heard the original 1987 domestic pressing, but I think the current edition might have the same remastering. At any rate, the disc sounds good and the music sounds ... timeless.

If you don't already have this disc, I'd strongly recommend it. Superlative Pres.

I ordered my copy from Hiroshi, but CDUniverse has it for $12.09 right here.

16 tracks total. A lot of alternates, which I'm usually not crazy about, but in this case they're indispensable.

[ghost of miles]

Great music! And good to know that it's available again...still a shame that Mosaic wasn't ever able to get that Complete Keynote CD set off the ground.

[J.A.W.]

This Japanese import is available again ... for the budget price of 1000¥! I've never heard the original 1987 domestic pressing, but I think the current edition might have the same remastering. At any rate, the disc sounds good and the music sounds ... timeless.

If you don't already have this disc, I'd strongly recommend it. Superlative Pres.

I ordered my copy from Hiroshi, but CDUniverse has it for $12.09 right here.

16 tracks total. A lot of alternates, which I'm usually not crazy about, but in this case they're indispensable.

The 1987 pressing was Japanese as well.

I wouldn't be surprised if this reissue was 24-bit remastered by Universal, like most, if not all of their reissues in recent years.

Edited February 15, 2007 by J.A.W.

[Late]

There's actually no indication that I can see in the notes whether or not it's a 24-bit remaster. Even if it's "only" 16-bit, it doesn't matter of course. It was properly done to my ears — the surface noise is left in for the most part (there's not much), and this lets all the ranges (esp. the high range) come in with warmth.

This edition (UCCU 9276) was reissued in late '06. What I wonder is — why didn't the Japanese market re-release any of the other Keynote sessions? (I'm going on memory, but I think this was the only one.) It would be great to see the Coleman Hawkins, Lennie Tristano, and Roy Eldridge Keynote Sessions reemerge — especially because I don't have any of them!

[jazzbo]

Fantastic music! I've had this music on vinyl and in several different cd versions, and kept the Masters of Jazz cd version (and the Keynote vinyl box version).

Just doesn't get better than this. . . Pres. . .longtime favorite sessions.

[J.A.W.]

There's actually no indication that I can see in the notes whether or not it's a 24-bit remaster. Even if it's "only" 16-bit, it doesn't matter of course. It was properly done to my ears — the surface noise is left in for the most part (there's not much), and this lets all the ranges (esp. the high range) come in with warmth.

I have the 1987 CD and am happy with it.

[Harold_Z]

There's actually no indication that I can see in the notes whether or not it's a 24-bit remaster. Even if it's "only" 16-bit, it doesn't matter of course. It was properly done to my ears — the surface noise is left in for the most part (there's not much), and this lets all the ranges (esp. the high range) come in with warmth.

I have the 1987 CD and am happy with it.

Same here.

The thing is...this is a great opportunity for those that don't it have to GET IT !

Straight out - This is essential jazz.

[Late]

Agreed. I was about to purchase the 1987 edition used (for quite a bit more) when I discovered that this one was back out on the market.

Even for those who don't order from Hiroshi, that CDUniverse price is very fair.

[LAL]

Just placed an order - thanks!

[Chuck Nessa]

Great cd.

But I have an original 78. The cd/lp transfer robs the original of it's bass. The cd sounds good enough to make it the preferred medium but sometimes I play an original for the folks.

Edit to say I meant I have a number of the original 78s. The reduced bass is most noticable in the date by the Kansas City Seven. Do not let this comment deter you from the current cd. It is dandy.

Edited February 17, 2007 by Chuck Nessa

[JSngry]

Is there anything on the CD that wasn't on the Trip LP from back when?

[brownie]

The Japanese CD 'The Complete Lester Young' had previously unissued alternates of 'Sometimes I'm Happy', 'After Theater Jump' and 'Six Cats and a Prince'.

Edited February 16, 2007 by brownie

[John L]

Yes, there are alternates on this CD that were not on the Trip album, including a fine version of Sometimes I'm Happy.

That Trip album (Pres at His Very Best) was a trip for me at a time when I was just getting into Pres. Back in the day, I played the grooves of that album stone bald.

Edited February 16, 2007 by John L

[mikefok]

It's highly recommended as I have already got an earlier version of JP print.

[BruceH]

I also have this on vinyl and a couple CD versions. One of the crown jewels of recorded jazz. And yes, you will want all the alternates.

[jlhoots]

I'm convinced!!

[Peter Friedman]

I still love that well known quote by Brew Moore. This may not be the exact wording, but it's close enough.

"Anyone who does not play like Pres is wrong."

[mjzee]

I bought this CD in mp3 format, and it's missing discographical info. I know who plays on the dates, but can anyone tell me which takes were the masters and which were alternates?

Just You Just Me (2 takes)

I Never Knew (2 takes)

Afternoon Of A Basie-ite (2 takes)

Sometimes I'm Happy (2 takes)

After Theatre Jump (2 takes)

Six Cats And A Prince (3 takes)

Destination K.C. (2 takes)

[bichos]

I bought this CD in mp3 format, and it's missing discographical info. I know who plays on the dates, but can anyone tell me which takes were the masters and which were alternates?

Just You Just Me (2 takes) take 2 = master

I Never Knew (2 takes) take 2 = master

Afternoon Of A Basie-ite (2 takes) take 2 = master

Sometimes I'm Happy (2 takes) take 2 = master

After Theatre Jump (2 takes) take 2 = master

Six Cats And A Prince (3 takes) take 3 = master

Destination K.C. (2 takes) take 2 = master

or to make it more short: the last take is always the master.

Keep boppin´

marcel

[mjzee]

Thanks, Marcel!