Kevin Bresnahan Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 (edited) http://www.bluenotereview.com/ Expensive at $200, but I guess their thinking is that the limited nature of the material in the set will garner the collectors out there. To my thinking, $200 for 2 CDs, 3 LPs, a booklet, a couple of photos, a cork turntable mat and a scarf (??) is asking a bit too much. My guess if if they made this a box with Tyrone Washington's "train wreck" session or that unissued Jazz Messengers session, a lot of us would be opening our wallets. Edited November 8, 2017 by Kevin Bresnahan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul secor Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 I know I'm a cynic, but there's nothing there that would induce me to pay $2, let alone 200. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 I don't think I'm the target audience for this, although "peace, love, and fishing" is definitely a concept I can get behind with my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Bresnahan Posted November 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 1 hour ago, JSngry said: I don't think I'm the target audience for this, although "peace, love, and fishing" is definitely a concept I can get behind with my thoughts. I don't think I'm their target audience either... but then again, if not us, then who? Like I said, given the limited nature of this and the stated fact that it won't be available outside of this set, why not make it unissued stuff that avid jazz listeners have clamored for? So what if it the material is "not ready for release" - you're not releasing it. Besides, I have heard that unissued Jazz Messengers date and I would love it if someone would edit it down to a releasable set of tunes, minor flubs and all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 I think it's a "boutique" thing, object and content in presumably equal measure. Some people are into that these days. But $200.00? GEEEEEEEEE-SUSSSSSS!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 (edited) Can’t we just buy the posh LP reissue of ‘Step Lightly’ separately?  (and not for $200) Edited November 8, 2017 by sidewinder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kh1958 Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 The scarf seals the deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 I'm thinking that the inclusion of a Zebco 33 would make it the perfect Christmas gift for the beginning fisherperson/jazz enthusiast in your life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 Yawn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Kevin Bresnahan Posted November 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 Maybe if I look at it this way... Double LP set - $35 Blue Mitchell "Step Lightly" - $20 Double CD set - $20 Booklet - $10 Photos - $20 Cork turntable mat - $10 Scarf - $85 $200! Sold! Oh wait, I don't wear a scarf, at least not one that looks like that. I don't need that booklet. I don't need a turntable mat. I have "Step Lightly" on LP & CD. I don't need those photos. Hmmm... so $200 for ~$55 worth of music? Nah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pim Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 Ridiculous and not interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Bresnahan Posted November 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 Looking at these LPs, I'm really beginning to wonder if the art of cutting vinyl is dead. Look at the deadwax on these LPs. These are supposed to have ~20 minutes per side. Whoever cut these unnecessarily compressed the music to fit it into an area smaller than he (or she) had to work with. I am seeing this more & more with modern cuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 Are we talking fly fishing here? I've never done that type of fishing, neither that nor whale harpooning. But the latter is not of interest. Fly fishing, otoh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel A Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, Kevin Bresnahan said: Maybe if I look at it this way... Double LP set - $35 Blue Mitchell "Step Lightly" - $20 Double CD set - $20 Booklet - $10 Photos - $20 Cork turntable mat - $10 Scarf - $85 $200! Sold! Oh wait, I don't wear a scarf, at least not one that looks like that. I don't need that booklet. I don't need a turntable mat. I have "Step Lightly" on LP & CD. I don't need those photos. Hmmm... so $200 for ~$55 worth of music? Nah. Why 2 CD:s If it's 80 minutes of music? Maybe it's 80 minutes and a half... But maybe the comic strip with Stanley Turrentine and Alfred Lion could be something? Edited November 8, 2017 by Daniel A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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chewy-chew-chew-bean-benitez Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 Don Was might of produced Love Shack so I should trust him, but I kind of dont..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewy-chew-chew-bean-benitez Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 (edited) wait why didnt they make a cool bn turntable mat,i could of designed a betterone i thought it was an "onion" style thing at 1st,that "jazz is not a crime" mat says it all.....that has zero blue note casche. did you see that? there must be some 1%'er type market out there somewhere that we dont know about, that is going to get this. real fans want new vault tapes.  Edited November 8, 2017 by chewy-chew-chew-bean-benitez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted November 9, 2017 Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 Real fans want newer better music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmitry Posted November 9, 2017 Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 (edited) 18 hours ago, JSngry said: What's a thread without Jim posting a comic strip, photo, or other visual aid?! That's right, it's just a thread. Edited November 9, 2017 by Dmitry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted November 9, 2017 Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 Fishing. Cannonball. Jazz. If you find a better real-world deal than that, take it. (scarf not included) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmitry Posted November 9, 2017 Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 Actually, if IÂ got this set from my wife as a Christmas or b-day present, I would've been like WOW. But I won't... 2 hours ago, JSngry said: Fishing. Cannonball. Jazz. If you find a better real-world deal than that, take it. (scarf not included) Whatcha got for fishing jazz tunes? And don't bring up Kurt Weil! Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Bresnahan Posted November 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 2 hours ago, Dmitry said: Actually, if IÂ got this set from my wife as a Christmas or b-day present, I would've been like WOW. But I won't... You might get it from her if you tell her that she can have the scarf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmitry Posted November 9, 2017 Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 2 hours ago, Kevin Bresnahan said: You might get it from her if you tell her that she can have the scarf. The thought had crossed my mind... But the scarf is just a too monochromatic for my lady. BTW, you were spot on. Varvatos' scarves sell for $75-$90. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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