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[Kevin Bresnahan]

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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

[paul secor]

I know I'm a cynic, but there's nothing there that would induce me to pay $2, let alone 200.

[JSngry]

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.

[Kevin Bresnahan]

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.

[JSngry]

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!!!!

[sidewinder]

Can’t we just buy the posh LP reissue of ‘Step Lightly’ separately?  (and not for $200)

Edited November 8, 2017 by sidewinder

[kh1958]

The scarf seals the deal.

[JSngry]

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.

[jazzbo]

Yawn.

[erwbol]

[Kevin Bresnahan]

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.

[Pim]

Ridiculous and not interesting 

[Kevin Bresnahan]

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.

[JSngry]

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...

[Daniel A]

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

[felser]

[JSngry]

[chewy-chew-chew-bean-benitez]

Don Was might of produced Love Shack so I should trust him, but I kind of dont.....

[chewy-chew-chew-bean-benitez]

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

[JSngry]

Real fans want newer better music.

[Dmitry]

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

[JSngry]

Fishing. Cannonball. Jazz.

If you find a better real-world deal than that, take it. (scarf not included)

[Dmitry]

Actually, if I 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!

 

[Kevin Bresnahan]

2 hours ago, Dmitry said:

Actually, if I 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.

[Dmitry]

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.