J.A.W. Posted February 10, 2009 Report Posted February 10, 2009 (edited) The Peggy Lee/June Christy, Tal Farlow, Columbia Small-Group Swing sets are running low. They're discounted until the end of February 2009. Edited August 14, 2009 by J.A.W. Quote
sal Posted February 10, 2009 Report Posted February 10, 2009 Can't believe the Farrow is going to be gone already...didn't it just come out a few years ago? Really wanted that one. Oh well. Can't do it. Quote
Guest Bixieland Posted February 10, 2009 Report Posted February 10, 2009 Anybody thinking of getting these? None of them were on my list. Tal was kind of on there awhile ago...and I was sampling the Peggy Lee set a month ago but didn't feel the need. I've never even sampled the Columbia Small Groups. There's just too many other ones I want right now. Quote
jazzbo Posted February 10, 2009 Report Posted February 10, 2009 I've had all of them for a long time. (Farlow has been out for a while). Get 'em, they're good. Quote
J.A.W. Posted February 10, 2009 Author Report Posted February 10, 2009 Can't believe the Farrow is going to be gone already...didn't it just come out a few years ago? Really wanted that one. Oh well. Can't do it. The Farlow set was released in 2004. Quote
sidewinder Posted February 10, 2009 Report Posted February 10, 2009 (edited) I'll probably spring for the Lee/Christy. Great timing ! The Columbia Small Groups and the Tal are both really nice by the way. Edited February 10, 2009 by sidewinder Quote
John L Posted February 10, 2009 Report Posted February 10, 2009 The Farlow set is exceptionally good. That is one that I go back to constantly. Quote
J.A.W. Posted February 10, 2009 Author Report Posted February 10, 2009 I'll probably spring for the Lee/Christy. Great timing ! I'm not sure about that one. I'm not a June Christy fan, but I do like Peggy Lee's recordings with small groups. The Columbia Small Groups and the Tal are both really nice by the way. They're great, especially the Farlow - it's a must in my opinion Quote
king ubu Posted February 10, 2009 Report Posted February 10, 2009 I'll need the Columbia! Got the Farlow (great!) and the Lee/Christy (very nice if you like those cool-voiced singers from the 50s!). Quote
mjzee Posted February 10, 2009 Report Posted February 10, 2009 I'm curious about both the Columbia Small Groups and the Lee/Christy. The CSG seems to have a lot of Ruby Braff, though. Is the material varied across the box set, or does it all have kind of a Pablo-ish feel? As for the Lee/Christy, how would one compare it to, say, "Something Cool"? Quote
jazzbo Posted February 10, 2009 Report Posted February 10, 2009 It doesn't have a "Pablo" feel at all to me, it's not at all recorded in that manner, and it doesn't seem to have the same producer and production values throughout. . . . Pablo has a wide variety of "feels" if you ask me, so does this set, there's quite a bit of variety here. The Christy is more "big band vocalist" to me than "Something Cool." I like it. The Peggy Lee is awesome. Quote
Van Basten II Posted February 11, 2009 Report Posted February 11, 2009 (edited) Picked up the Columbia Small Groups, not a big jazz guitar fan nor Farlow fan either , already own the Lee/Christy, would have love more Peggy Lee. Finally pulled the trigger on the Braxton and the Akiyoshi/ Tabackin and Tolliver sets. Is it me or Paypal screws Canadians in terms of rates, they were offering about 78 cents while we're worth about 81 cents. Does not look big but on a 300 $ bill it makes a difference. By the way, are you able to play the samples on the Mosaic site, my Windows Media Player says it does not recognize the files. Edited February 11, 2009 by Van Basten II Quote
J.A.W. Posted February 11, 2009 Author Report Posted February 11, 2009 By the way, are you able to play the samples on the Mosaic site, my Windows Media Player says it does not recognize the files. No problem here with the samples on my Windows Media Player. Quote
BeBop Posted February 11, 2009 Report Posted February 11, 2009 I've been trying to stifle this thought, but can't. What does this sale say about Mosaic and about the economy? Typically, when things hit "Running Low" and "Last Chance", the hold-out buyers jump in, getting while the getting is good. Or rather "possible". And yet here they're offering a discount. Is one or more of these well short of the 10,000 (or whatever) limit, but running out of time on the license? (Obviously, I don't know the particulars of any license Mosaic may have; and, frankly, I don't know much about the mechanics of such things generally). Or are things that tough. (Not just here at the O'Board!) Quote
BeBop Posted February 11, 2009 Report Posted February 11, 2009 By the way, are you able to play the samples on the Mosaic site, my Windows Media Player says it does not recognize the files. No problem here with the samples on my Windows Media Player. I couldn't play the samples when behind my workplace firewall. Quote
Guest Bixieland Posted February 11, 2009 Report Posted February 11, 2009 (edited) The farlow sounds nice...great sq. But I have the Johnny Smith, and am not feelin' the need for another set of the same, even though I like it a lot. I'd rather swap the Smith for the Farlow to be honest. The Peggy Lee set has been tempting me, but again no dire "need." But the Columbia Small Groups...hmm. I've been sampling it now...this i could go for. Who did the mastering? I do like the variety sets! Edited February 11, 2009 by Bixieland Quote
Free For All Posted February 11, 2009 Report Posted February 11, 2009 Can't believe the Farrow is going to be gone already... Yes, keep your eye on the Farrow. Quote
Bol Posted February 11, 2009 Report Posted February 11, 2009 (edited) I highly recommend the Lee/Christy. I got this set mainly for Peggy Lee's small group tracks, and they are very very nice. I myself can't listen to them continuously. But I've copied a couple of CDs onto my iTunes and iPod, and when a song of hers comes on, it is quite something. I feel the same way about Derek Bailey's solo recordings -- I can't sit through many of them continuously; but like them one by one mixed in with other recordings. You might think that Peggy Lee and Derek Bailey are an unusual pair. But supposedly, Bailey really admired Dave Barbour, who plays throughout these Peggy Lee tracks. Edited February 11, 2009 by Bol Quote
mjzee Posted February 11, 2009 Report Posted February 11, 2009 I've been trying to stifle this thought, but can't. What does this sale say about Mosaic and about the economy? Typically, when things hit "Running Low" and "Last Chance", the hold-out buyers jump in, getting while the getting is good. Or rather "possible". And yet here they're offering a discount. Is one or more of these well short of the 10,000 (or whatever) limit, but running out of time on the license? (Obviously, I don't know the particulars of any license Mosaic may have; and, frankly, I don't know much about the mechanics of such things generally). Or are things that tough. (Not just here at the O'Board!) If I had to guess (without having any direct knowledge), I'd say they're running out of time, so why not sell a few more before the deadline. I'd think that if one was selling out, they'd have no reason to discount. Quote
king ubu Posted February 11, 2009 Report Posted February 11, 2009 I highly recommend the Lee/Christy. I got this set mainly for Peggy Lee's small group tracks, and they are very very nice. I myself can't listen to them continuously. But I've copied a couple of CDs onto my iTunes and iPod, and when a song of hers comes on, it is quite something. I feel the same way about Derek Bailey's solo recordings -- I can't sit through many of them continuously; but like them one by one mixed in with other recordings. You might think that Peggy Lee and Derek Bailey are an unusual pair. But supposedly, Bailey really admired Dave Barbour, who plays throughout these Peggy Lee tracks. Ha, interesting observation there - I can relate to that! Had no idea Bailey admired Barbour, but it somehow makes sense, if only soundwise (I mean with all the "avant" and "whimsicality" and experimental-ness of Bailey, he always had a "true", marvellous tone on his guitar, and he seemed to really love those old-fashioned hollow-body guitars, too!) Quote
Ron S Posted February 11, 2009 Report Posted February 11, 2009 Speaking of guitar, the Herb Ellis and Kenny Burrell sessions in the Columbia Small Group box are real gems, especially the Ellis. It's been a while since I listened to that box, but I remember enjoying the Ellis sessions quite a bit. Quote
jazzbo Posted February 11, 2009 Report Posted February 11, 2009 The farlow sounds nice...great sq. But I have the Johnny Smith, and am not feelin' the need for another set of the same, even though I like it a lot. I'd rather swap the Smith for the Farlow to be honest. The Peggy Lee set has been tempting me, but again no dire "need." But the Columbia Small Groups...hmm. I've been sampling it now...this i could go for. Who did the mastering? I do like the variety sets! Andreas Meyer did the transfers, remixes, and presumably the remastering and mastering of the Columbia set. Excellent sound. I must say. . .I like both the Smith and Farlow equally. . . these were two very different guitarists in sound and technique and "taste". . . these are two very different sets musically. Quote
Free For All Posted February 11, 2009 Report Posted February 11, 2009 Can't believe the Farrow is going to be gone already... Sadly, soon it will be M.I.A. Quote
gmonahan Posted February 11, 2009 Report Posted February 11, 2009 The farlow sounds nice...great sq. But I have the Johnny Smith, and am not feelin' the need for another set of the same, even though I like it a lot. I'd rather swap the Smith for the Farlow to be honest. The Peggy Lee set has been tempting me, but again no dire "need." But the Columbia Small Groups...hmm. I've been sampling it now...this i could go for. Who did the mastering? I do like the variety sets! Andreas Meyer did the transfers, remixes, and presumably the remastering and mastering of the Columbia set. Excellent sound. I must say. . .I like both the Smith and Farlow equally. . . these were two very different guitarists in sound and technique and "taste". . . these are two very different sets musically. I actually prefer the Farlow to the Smith. I think Tal stretches out a lot more, and I like the sound of his guitar. Not that I don't like the Smith, but I find myself returning to the Farlow set far more often. Also, save for the Concords recorded later, these are some of his only dates as a leader (not that Smith recorded that much either!). greg mo Quote
tranemonk Posted February 11, 2009 Report Posted February 11, 2009 The Farlow is far superior to the Smith... (I have both and I agree with about the Smith...) I think I'm one of the few who has not enjoyed the Columbia sessions... :mellow: The Lee/Christy has intrigued me... but I think I'm gonna pass.... The farlow sounds nice...great sq. But I have the Johnny Smith, and am not feelin' the need for another set of the same, even though I like it a lot. I'd rather swap the Smith for the Farlow to be honest. The Peggy Lee set has been tempting me, but again no dire "need." But the Columbia Small Groups...hmm. I've been sampling it now...this i could go for. Who did the mastering? I do like the variety sets! Quote
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