bluesForBartok Posted February 24, 2004 Report Posted February 24, 2004 So I came into some birthday money (thanks btw for the bday mention in the misc. forum for those that did) and I decided to take a chance and go for the Anita O'Day box. Now I'm probably like a lot of you on here and not a huge jazz vocal lover but I've been reading some very nice reviews of her records from that period and I've liked the bit of stuff that I've heard. Anway, I'm looking for some support from you people here. BTW, for insurance I picked up the Shank/Cooper and Curtis Amy Selects. Quote
vibes Posted February 24, 2004 Report Posted February 24, 2004 I don't have the box, but the album she did with Cal Tjader (which is in the box) is a nice one that I come back to often. Let us know what you think of the box - the Tjader album has definitely got me interested in hearing more. Quote
Pete C Posted February 24, 2004 Report Posted February 24, 2004 I don't have the box, but the Verve period is the high point of a great career. I consider her to be easily in the top 10 female jazz vocalists of all time, and my personal preference puts her ahead of both Sassy & Ella, as heretical as that might seem. I think Carmen McRae might be her only real rival in the "time" department. Quote
andersf Posted February 24, 2004 Report Posted February 24, 2004 I like jazz vocals, but I don't like all kinds of jazz vocals. Far too easy for it to become moored in easy listening territory, and then there are the singers who screech... But the Anita O'Day Verve sessions are very good examples of a jazz musiician performing well at her craft. She's both musical and swinging. In other words, I hope the set won't disappoint you; but I it don't see why it should. Quote
BruceH Posted February 24, 2004 Report Posted February 24, 2004 You did good!!! I have the O'Day box and I would be very surprised if you aren't blown away by it (pleased as punch at the very least). A pile of good-to-great stuff by a major artist. Go forth, my son, and feel not guilty; thou hast NOT sinned! Quote
Dave James Posted February 24, 2004 Report Posted February 24, 2004 To coin a phrase from Seinfeld, "It's gold, Jerry, gold." You should not be disappointed. Up over and out. Quote
clandy44 Posted February 25, 2004 Report Posted February 25, 2004 My favorite female (the NKC box is numero uno) Mosaic vocal set. And that is saying something, since my affection for music of the 1930s should prompt me to pick the Mildred box. I also bought the O'Day Proper box to get a solid slug of her sound from the early 40s. She was definitely in her prime in the Verve years, and a few of the albums are stupendous. Guess you could call me a fan. Quote
Jazzmoose Posted February 25, 2004 Report Posted February 25, 2004 Well, since the arrival of the Anita O'Day set was the catalyst for my finally sending for the Mosaic brochure, I'm probably the wrong one to ask, but in my opinion, how can you go wrong with this? Quote
neveronfriday Posted February 25, 2004 Report Posted February 25, 2004 It's near the top of my list. I've just had too many birthdays these past weeks which cost me dearly, so Anita's gotta wait a bit. The way I've been buying CDs lately, I have to wait until the various Mosaic sets go on that dreaded "Last Chance" list ... enough impetus to actually plunk down the cash for them. Hope I don't go wrong that way ... Cheers! Quote
LAL Posted February 26, 2004 Report Posted February 26, 2004 (edited) Haven't unwrapped my Anita box set yet but can tell just by holding it that it's jam-packed with great music which you will return to again and again. But seriously, Anita is in top form during this period, willing to shift from her 40s big band vocal style and chart new directions in her music. Given the vast amount of material, you may want to listen to 1 (or 2) disc at a time to slowly savour the music. Edited February 26, 2004 by LAL Quote
bluesForBartok Posted February 26, 2004 Author Report Posted February 26, 2004 Thanks for all the support and recommendations. I've listened to Discs 1 & 2 and I really love it so far. The small group stuff w/ Barney Kessel and Tal Farlow is really outstanding! Quote
Brad Posted February 19, 2005 Report Posted February 19, 2005 I'm interested in getting this and from what I've heard so far, looks good. Any more reviews? Quote
tranemonk Posted February 19, 2005 Report Posted February 19, 2005 So I came into some birthday money (thanks btw for the bday mention in the misc. forum for those that did) and I decided to take a chance and go for the Anita O'Day box. Now I'm probably like a lot of you on here and not a huge jazz vocal lover but I've been reading some very nice reviews of her records from that period and I've liked the bit of stuff that I've heard. Anway, I'm looking for some support from you people here. BTW, for insurance I picked up the Shank/Cooper and Curtis Amy Selects. I'm going to follow this thread carefully and please give us your complete thoughts once you've recieved and listened to the set... I'm kinda in the same boat as you are ... not that familiar with her stuff..... I haven't bought the box yet but am curious... FYI... I bought and DID not like the Curtis Amy stuff... The cuts with the organ were the worst... I am much happier with the Carmell Jones select set... Buy that! Quote
tranemonk Posted February 19, 2005 Report Posted February 19, 2005 It's near the top of my list. I've just had too many birthdays these past weeks which cost me dearly, so Anita's gotta wait a bit. The way I've been buying CDs lately, I have to wait until the various Mosaic sets go on that dreaded "Last Chance" list ... enough impetus to actually plunk down the cash for them. Hope I don't go wrong that way ... Cheers! It's amazing how many birthdays/celebrations/my wife messed up (so buy me off with a Mosaic gift card) moments you can have???? I too have been a CD binge lately... but okay... I'm gonna commit heresy here... When my wife was pregnant with our daughter last year, I deliberately went on a binge and called in almost every favor since I knew when was our daughter was born... my disposable cash was gone.... At the moment I'm savoring in several unopened to be listened to Mosaic sets.... And I actually DO have a birthday coming up this year Can you imagine that??? Quote
vajerzy Posted February 20, 2005 Report Posted February 20, 2005 Mine is up on Ebay so you have a chance to get it for less than a new set. Quote
tranemonk Posted March 3, 2005 Report Posted March 3, 2005 So I came into some birthday money (thanks btw for the bday mention in the misc. forum for those that did) and I decided to take a chance and go for the Anita O'Day box. Now I'm probably like a lot of you on here and not a huge jazz vocal lover but I've been reading some very nice reviews of her records from that period and I've liked the bit of stuff that I've heard. Anway, I'm looking for some support from you people here. BTW, for insurance I picked up the Shank/Cooper and Curtis Amy Selects. You're a RED SOX Fan in NYC?????????????? Brave Soul!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote
Guest Chaney Posted March 3, 2005 Report Posted March 3, 2005 Mine is up on Ebay so you have a chance to get it for less than a new set. You did pretty well on your sale. I meant to bid myself but got busy doing other things (oh, that work thing really DOES get in the way) and so missed out. Anyway, in the end it went for more than I could currently afford. Quote
vajerzy Posted March 4, 2005 Report Posted March 4, 2005 Well Tony- we could have worked a deal..... It's going to the UK. The Kenton Presents is going to New Zealand. Quote
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