jazzbo Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 Ah, you already have plenty to listen to! (So do I, but I know that's besides the point!) Good decision though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeweil Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 I won't regret it, I'm sure. But thanks for your empathy - such are the worries of a jazz nut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul secor 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. You'll enjoy the Ellington and Hampton for the rest of your life. When they arrive, sit down, listen, and enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erwbol Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 I'll admit to being ignorant and having largely ignored Ellington's own recordings until now (I currently only have the underwhelming Impulse album with Coltrane). Will I regret not getting this later on? I generally prefer quartets/quintets over big bands and orchestras. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 (edited) This will depend on how much you are into 'thirties music I think. This is some of the best music of the decade, and these sides have rarely sounded better, and have never been assembled in this way with consistent mastering any better, not even close. I'd sample some tracks, and if you feel you'll grow into really enjoying the music, this is a set to target, certainly. You have some good choices though if you're a vinyl player or will be moving in that direction--the Smithsonian LP collections of this material sound very very good imo. And are not that hard to gather reasonably priced. Edited January 2, 2015 by jazzbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul secor Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 I'll admit to being ignorant and having largely ignored Ellington's own recordings until now (I currently only have the underwhelming Impulse album with Coltrane). Will I regret not getting this later on? I generally prefer quartets/quintets over big bands and orchestras. If you decide to explore Ellingtonia, you'll find a world of great music there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erwbol Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 I promised myself to get a new amp and speakers by June. Any Mosaics that are on my list going last chance before then could spoil that party. I guess I'll take Lon's advice and find a way to preview some of the music. I do love Billy Holiday on Columbia, but my collection really begins with Thelonious Monk and Charlie Parker in the forties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles65 Posted January 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 The John Carter Bobby Bradford Select is now on the running low list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeweil Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 In the latter case this forum might be responsible, at least in part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erwbol Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 This forum specializes in running low, yet has a pretty high opinion of itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesnik Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 The Lionel Hampton set is now on last chance. Duke Ellington 1936-40 Small Group Sessions is now running low. Lucky me: I acquiered both recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 This forum specializes in running low, yet has a pretty high opinion of itself. Can you explain what you mean by that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 Just ordered the Hampton. I've always put off getting it but figured it's now or never. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeweil Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Good move! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin V Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 I picked up the old RCA two-disc Hampton set to try out some of the material. I had a stash that I had set aside for the upcoming Beehive box, but I ended up ordering the Hampton and Ellington sets. I'm disappointed and delighted by my lack of self-control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles65 Posted January 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Back on last chance: The Complete Verve Gerry Mulligan Concert Jazz Band. Complete Roy Eldridge The Complete Verve Tal Farlow Sessions The Complete Mercury Art Farmer/Benny Golson Jazztet These are Universal sets with a Universal number on the back, but are part of the limited number of sets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjzee Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Back on last chance: The Complete Verve Gerry Mulligan Concert Jazz Band. Complete Roy Eldridge The Complete Verve Tal Farlow Sessions The Complete Mercury Art Farmer/Benny Golson Jazztet These are Universal sets with a Universal number on the back, but are part of the limited number of sets The Jazztet and Farlow sets are excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul secor Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 The Eldridge is Great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Werf Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 I thought the Jazztet went out of print a few years ago?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
street singer Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Back on last chance: The Complete Verve Gerry Mulligan Concert Jazz Band. Complete Roy Eldridge The Complete Verve Tal Farlow Sessions The Complete Mercury Art Farmer/Benny Golson Jazztet These are Universal sets with a Universal number on the back, but are part of the limited number of sets Since the others have already been recommended...I'll jump in and recommend the Mulligan. It's fantastic! And the mastering, by Malcolm Addey, is superb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmonahan Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 All excellent sets. The Farlow is something of a hidden gem, I think, and I really like the Jazztet set. gregmo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles65 Posted January 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 I thought the Jazztet went out of print a few years ago?? From reading the Mosaic site I think they have gotten their hands on unsold Universal stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFrank Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Here's what the Mosaic site says about these sets that suddenly re-appeared: A number of years back we issued a few sets jointly with Universal Music; we retained U.S. distribution rights and Universal released the sets at retail throughout the rest of the world. These sets were part of their retail distribution. The music and the booklet are exactly the same and are part of the same limited edition. Please note the following caveats about these sets: Each set has a Universal number on the spine. The CDs also carry this catalog number. None of the booklets from these sets have an individual limited edition number but state that the set is one of 10,000 copies. None of the CDs are shrink-wrapped The same booklet that accompanied the regular Mosaic set is included. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romualdo Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 Back on last chance: The Complete Verve Gerry Mulligan Concert Jazz Band. Complete Roy Eldridge The Complete Verve Tal Farlow Sessions The Complete Mercury Art Farmer/Benny Golson Jazztet These are Universal sets with a Universal number on the back, but are part of the limited number of sets Since the others have already been recommended...I'll jump in and recommend the Mulligan. It's fantastic! And the mastering, by Malcolm Addey, is superb. Caveat Emptor!! I purchased the Farlow Universal/Mosaic a few years back -> the first track of Disc 6 "Lean On Me" has distortion/clicking for the first 30secs I was not able to do an exchange through Mosaic as I did not purchase it from them - I didn't bother returning it as I sourced it quite cheaply here in Brisbane (from a record shop) Alternatively I had the Verve Elite version so still had a good copy of "Lean On Me" I'm wondering how many other sets were affected similarly - anyone with a Universal set have a listen? (what about the standard Mosaic) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 The Eldridge....I love that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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