BFS Posted January 18, 2004 Report Posted January 18, 2004 Can anybody give me the low-down on the RVG of Cool Blues? I remember reading something when it came out about improved sound quality from the first issue but that the liner notes had errors in terms of who was playing on which track. And, is this one of those live sets that has a lot of distracting noise from the band humming along, talking in the background, etc? I'm a Jimmy Smith fan but only want to jump on this one if it is a good-un! Quote
kh1958 Posted January 18, 2004 Report Posted January 18, 2004 This is a mono recording from Small's Paradise. Hence, it doesn't have perfect sound. However, this is one of my favorite Jimmy Smith recordings. He sounds on fire to me, plus you've got Lou Donaldson and Tina Brooks (sounding great). It's a must have recording for a jazz organ afficiando. Quote
CJ Shearn Posted January 18, 2004 Report Posted January 18, 2004 BFS, Cool Blues is a great album, all you really hear is the audience havin a good time. Quote
John B Posted January 18, 2004 Report Posted January 18, 2004 get it. You'll love it. This is a great disc! Quote
Brad Posted January 18, 2004 Report Posted January 18, 2004 No offense, but I can't imagine not picking this one up, if you love Jimmy Smith. It's a good-un. The problem with the first one was pitch problems (I think) and it was fixed. This is just a fabulous session all around. I always like a bit of crowd noise, makes you feel like you're in the audience. Quote
paul secor Posted January 18, 2004 Report Posted January 18, 2004 Were there pitch problems on the original LP issued in the 1980's? Quote
Brad Posted January 19, 2004 Report Posted January 19, 2004 (edited) Were there pitch problems on the original LP issued in the 1980's? Yes, but not on the LP, on the CD. I forgot exactly what they were but my recollection of what people said back at the BNBB (any my memory is a little hazy about this) is that when Blue Note realized there were problems they didn't make any more copies, making it a very hard to get cd. When ebay came along, it obviously fetched good price, nothing like Mobley's Straight No Filter, but in the $50-60's range. Edited January 19, 2004 by Brad Quote
Jazzmoose Posted January 20, 2004 Report Posted January 20, 2004 I'm sure many will disagree, but I enjoy this one more than The Sermon or House Party, the other two CDs I own. At least I reach for it more often than the other two. And yes, I know I should get more, but for some reason, Jimmy Smith brings out my "if I buy it, it'll be remastered next week" fear, which doesn't occur with any other artist. Can't explain it... Quote
CJ Shearn Posted January 20, 2004 Report Posted January 20, 2004 JazzMoose, I think of this session as a nice compliment as a nice compliment to The Sermon and Houseparty, I understand your feelings, it is a great session but personally, "The Sermon" is my favorite of the thre, b/c it's just a record I've always listened to. Quote
Bright Moments Posted June 4, 2004 Report Posted June 4, 2004 just picked up the rvg of this and it is excellent! highly recommended!!! B) Quote
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