bebopbob Posted March 29, 2020 Report Posted March 29, 2020 I understand that everything has come to a standstill with COVID-19, but in trying to keep optimistic and looking ahead to better times, has anyone heard what’s happening with Mosaic issuing the Paul Desmond Toronto Quartet recordings with Ed Bickert? Moments after posting this question, I realized that I should have posted this question on the “Mosaic-Box sets” thread, but perhaps the “Offering and Looking for” thread is just as appropriate now as we’re all looking for something good and positive in our future. Safety and good health to all. Bob Quote
Backwhat Posted March 29, 2020 Report Posted March 29, 2020 (edited) Not directly the Desmond Set, but to where Mosaic is in regards to the upcoming Louis Armstrong set. Probably similar to the Desmond ... Edited March 29, 2020 by Backwhat Quote
JSngry Posted March 29, 2020 Report Posted March 29, 2020 At some point, won't the files be digitized? And then you wouldn't have to leave home if you had the right setup at home? Scattershooting while wondering what the post-pandemic "workplace" can look like vs what it will look like? Quote
sgcim Posted March 29, 2020 Report Posted March 29, 2020 (edited) There's a ton of brethren jazz guitarists hungering for that PD/EB Mosaic set, so if this is a limited series, it will probably go quick. EB has assumed Sainthood status since his death, and PD is equally revered (although he wasn't in his prime like EB was; I don't know if illness played a role). Since learning about Don Thompson's habit of recording many of his gigs, I've been running into other examples of 'live' recordings that were done at some gigs that had nothing to do with record companies. At Birdland, someone rented out the office space directly above the stage, and drilled a hole in the floor there. Then, they would dangle a mic that would record whomever was playing. We have them to thank for the 1948-1952 Stan Getz.Jimmy Raney 'Live at Birdland' sides. A lot of the Tubby Hayes 'live' recordings were done at Ronnie Scott's started by the omnipresent Tubbs fan, Les Tompkins, in 1963. When Tompkins asked Ronnie Scott if it was okay with him, Scott replied, "Well, look- you've got the machine right there. Bring it down anytime you like, and we'll see what you can get." It makes you wonder if there are any treasures recorded at Birdland and Ronnie Scott's that were never made into vinyl or disc that are part of some jazz 'black market' in tapes being sold on the web somewhere... Edited March 29, 2020 by sgcim Quote
mjzee Posted March 29, 2020 Report Posted March 29, 2020 18 minutes ago, sgcim said: It makes you wonder if there are any treasures recorded at Birdland and Ronnie Scott's that were never made into vinyl or disc that are part of some jazz 'black market' in tapes being sold on the web somewhere... Max Gordon's memoir "Live at the Village Vanguard" mentioned that, in the '60's at least, he was recording shows. Surprised none of these tapes have surfaced; maybe they no longer exist. Quote
gmonahan Posted March 30, 2020 Report Posted March 30, 2020 21 hours ago, mjzee said: Max Gordon's memoir "Live at the Village Vanguard" mentioned that, in the '60's at least, he was recording shows. Surprised none of these tapes have surfaced; maybe they no longer exist. I've always wondered the same thing about Buddy Rich's night club in New York. I read somewhere years ago that performances there were taped. I saw Dizzy there with a big band (Milt Jackson as a "special guest") back around 1975 or so. Would love to have a record of that! gregmo Quote
bebopbob Posted April 25, 2020 Author Report Posted April 25, 2020 Anyone hear anything new on upcoming Desmond and Armstrong Mosaic sets? stay safe Quote
gmonahan Posted April 25, 2020 Report Posted April 25, 2020 18 hours ago, bebopbob said: Anyone hear anything new on upcoming Desmond and Armstrong Mosaic sets? stay safe I assume that until the lockdown ends, there will be no progress on much of anything. gregmo Quote
medjuck Posted April 30, 2020 Report Posted April 30, 2020 Holy shit! I just got an e-mail from Mosaic saying "This set is in the warehouse & ready to ship" Quote
ghost of miles Posted April 30, 2020 Report Posted April 30, 2020 ...and shipping as well! Paul Desmond Live In Toronto Quote
ghost of miles Posted April 30, 2020 Report Posted April 30, 2020 2 minutes ago, medjuck said: Holy shit! I just got an e-mail from Mosaic saying "This set is in the warehouse & ready to ship" Yep! Paul Desmond Live In Toronto Quote
tranemonk Posted April 30, 2020 Report Posted April 30, 2020 yeah I just saw this... Caught me completely off guard... Gotta check which of the previously released material I already have but I'm going to get this one given all the new stuff!!! Very excited. I hope the set lives up to the concept. I've always wished Mosaic would do more live unreleased stuff. Quote
medjuck Posted April 30, 2020 Report Posted April 30, 2020 I just ordered it. I wonder what number I'll get. Quote
gmonahan Posted April 30, 2020 Report Posted April 30, 2020 1 minute ago, medjuck said: I just ordered it. I wonder what number I'll get. Me too. This was sudden, though, wasn't it?! No pre-order pleas, no upcoming. Just popped up! Thanks to Ghost for cluing us in! gregmo Quote
gmonahan Posted April 30, 2020 Report Posted April 30, 2020 11 minutes ago, Brad said: Only 2,500 being made. Well, one of them will soon be on its way to me! gregmo Quote
Brad Posted April 30, 2020 Report Posted April 30, 2020 Just now, gmonahan said: Well, one of them will soon be on its way to me! gregmo 2,499 and counting Quote
pglbook Posted April 30, 2020 Report Posted April 30, 2020 Thanks for the notice, I was not expecting this set to come out so soon. I also just ordered a copy. P.S., I have been a long-time reader of this forum (especially the Mosaic Box Set thread) and recently was finallly able to successfully register (thanks, Jim) after numerous past attempts. I am very happy to now "officially" be part of such a great group. Thanks again. Quote
Backwhat Posted April 30, 2020 Report Posted April 30, 2020 Also just ordered ... surprised it is ready to ship too! Quote
Clunky Posted April 30, 2020 Report Posted April 30, 2020 18 minutes ago, pglbook said: Thanks for the notice, I was not expecting this set to come out so soon. I also just ordered a copy. P.S., I have been a long-time reader of this forum (especially the Mosaic Box Set thread) and recently was finallly able to successfully register (thanks, Jim) after numerous past attempts. I am very happy to now "officially" be part of such a great group. Thanks again. Welcome .... I’ve ordered it too.. Quote
Jim Duckworth Posted April 30, 2020 Report Posted April 30, 2020 Thanks for the heads up! I'm in! Quote
Brad Posted April 30, 2020 Report Posted April 30, 2020 For the $2 you might want to go for UPS. Media mail is iffy these days. Quote
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