JSngry Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 I dig it for the writing and the ensemble. The solos are all fine, but (mostly) not the reason for digging the set. Back in the day, I always had minor reservations about the Akiyoshi/Tabackin band as having a little too much "studio player" tinge. But revisiting the material collectively like this finalized the realization that Toshiko had a voice, that this was it, and, really, it took players of that caliber to make those charts speak the way they did. People (including a few people I know who played in the band for a little bit) often call her writing "busy", and sometimes as a negative, and that it is, but there's a difference between "busy" and "cluttered", right? I find that in the end, it's a helluva lot of detail, none of it superfluous or gratuitous. Or, as one of my aforementioned friends said upon hearing Monday's 4 Seasons for the first time - "Man, that's a lot of things going on all at once...she comes by it honestly, that's for sure". It might not be for everybody, and it might not be the type of thing that hits you all a once...it's not easy music at all. But hell, buy it now, figure it out later if you have to do it like that. Because there is a "there" there, definitely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFrank Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 I ordered the Akiyoshi/Tabackin set and the Jazz Crusaders set. I've been on the fence for both of them for a while and just figured it was now or never. Kevin (or anyone else), how is the Akiyoshi/Tabackin set? I picked it up because I really didn't know anything about them, actually. I liked the clips and figured it would be a good way to get into them. I've only been through it once, so far. There's a diversity of music, but it all seems pretty interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmce Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 I have a couple of the albums on LP and really dig them. Like Jim said, it's a tad slick in spots, but has enough depth and character to surmount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFrank Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 I'll pass the Artie Shaw, never wa much of a clarinet fan.But I might go for the Hamp before it's too late ..... You better hurry. Hesitation can be fatal when Mosaics start "running low"! gregmo I picked up Artie's "Self Portrait" box that he assembled several years ago and got great reviews. I still haven't listened to it much, but am glad it's in my collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul secor Posted October 11, 2014 Report Share Posted October 11, 2014 I'll pass the Artie Shaw, never wa much of a clarinet fan.But I might go for the Hamp before it's too late ..... I said it before but it won't hurt to say it once again - don't pass up the Hampton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeweil Posted October 11, 2014 Report Share Posted October 11, 2014 I hear ya, Paul ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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erwbol Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 A different seller (jazzrecordcenter, 100% rating), but here is a 'like new' Cecil Taylor Mosaic, numbered 21. Bidding starts at $75, no PayPal. Five days to go. eBay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesoul Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 The Akiyoshi/Tabackin set appears to be gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin V Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 (edited) The Akiyoshi/Tabackin set appears to be gone. Dang! I had planned on buying it at the end of the month. Until I track it down, at least I own the RCA/Novus sampler. Edited October 24, 2014 by Justin V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Bresnahan Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 (edited) A different seller (jazzrecordcenter, 100% rating), but here is a 'like new' Cecil Taylor Mosaic, numbered 21. Bidding starts at $75, no PayPal. Five days to go. eBay What's funny is that if someone reports them, their listings will be pulled. When you sell on eBay, you can't refuse to accept PayPal. eBay put this rule in place years ago, shortly after they bought Paypal. Edited October 24, 2014 by Kevin Bresnahan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejp626 Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 A different seller (jazzrecordcenter, 100% rating), but here is a 'like new' Cecil Taylor Mosaic, numbered 21. Bidding starts at $75, no PayPal. Five days to go. eBay What's funny is that if someone reports them, their listings will be pulled. When you sell on eBay, you can't refuse to accept PayPal. eBay put this rule in place years ago, shortly after they bought Paypal. Maybe they accept payment in cash only, small bills, plain envelope. Sounds like a good deal all the way around... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 A different seller (jazzrecordcenter, 100% rating), but here is a 'like new' Cecil Taylor Mosaic, numbered 21. Bidding starts at $75, no PayPal. Five days to go.eBay What's funny is that if someone reports them, their listings will be pulled. When you sell on eBay, you can't refuse to accept PayPal. eBay put this rule in place years ago, shortly after they bought Paypal. Wonder if this will change now that they're spinning off PayPal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougcrates Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 Jazz Record Center has been an Ebay seller for years without offering Paypal because they don't have to. From Ebay's site: To make sure buyers on eBay have safe, convenient, online payment options, sellers are required to offer at least one of these payment methods: PayPal, credit card processing through an Internet merchant account, or ProPay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erwbol Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 (edited) It went for $102.50 after five bids, a good price. Only the $40+ international shipping would have been prohibitive. Edited October 24, 2014 by erwbol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesoul Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Andrew Hill solo is gone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erwbol Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Andrew Hill solo is gone Still €44.99 at Jazzmessengers, but this means they will likely raise the price soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr jazz Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Andrew Hill mosaic available on our sale thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeweil Posted November 23, 2014 Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 The Artie Shaw set is gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles65 Posted January 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 The Tony Williams Select and the Lionel Hampton set are now on last chance. Duke Ellington 1936-40 Small Group Sessions is now running low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeweil Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 OMG .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul secor Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 I hope that no one here who doesn't already have the Ellington Small Group Sessions misses out on it - beautiful classic music. And the Hampton isn't in that class, but it still is wonderful music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeweil Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 I gave in and ordered the Hampton .... the Duke will follow by the end of the month. I cross my fingers. I would hate to miss it, but if it goes last chance I stll have enough funds to pull the trigger earlier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 I hope that no one here who doesn't already have the Ellington Small Group Sessions misses out on it - beautiful classic music. And the Hampton isn't in that class, but it still is wonderful music. Right on Paul. Mike, your thinking cap is on straight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeweil Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 I'm crazy - let the Duke small groups follow. The shipping costs are about the same when I order both at once via UPS or separately via standard mail. Okay, that means no more CDs for the next four months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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