T.D. Posted January 30, 2007 Report Posted January 30, 2007 (edited) Ok, I went completely overboard and picked up something called the Schoenberg Ensemble Edition -- 23 CDs and 4 DVDs of contemporary classical music by the Schoenberg Ensemble. Don't think there is a real source in the States yet. This was the cheapest source for me (still in the UK): MDT website It will probably be something I listen to all the way through once, then will listen to selected CDs more frequently. I do hope I don't see it cheap a couple of years down the line though. All things considered, that's not a bad price. Damn, that's a great-looking set. Price seems favorable to me. And a 600-page book! I've heard some Kagel discs (on Montaigne) by the Schoenberg ensemble. Noticing the Claude Vivier disc on the MDT page, I'm going to have to research this further. US buyers can only hope it'll show up at Berkshire Record Outlet some day... Edited January 30, 2007 by T.D. Quote
mikelz777 Posted January 30, 2007 Report Posted January 30, 2007 (edited) With Christmas money and other windfalls, I went on a spree over the last couple of weeks before a self-imposed ban on buying new music. Starting Feb. 1st, I want to go at least 6 months without a new purchase and spend some time getting to know the music I already have a bit better. I'll have to do this in parts. PART 1 A Little Horace Silver Edited January 30, 2007 by mikelz777 Quote
mikelz777 Posted January 30, 2007 Report Posted January 30, 2007 (edited) PART 2 A little Benny Golson Edited January 30, 2007 by mikelz777 Quote
mikelz777 Posted January 30, 2007 Report Posted January 30, 2007 (edited) PART 3 Some tasty Lucky Thompson Edited January 30, 2007 by mikelz777 Quote
mikelz777 Posted January 30, 2007 Report Posted January 30, 2007 (edited) PART 4 MISCELLANEOUS DVD-> Edited January 30, 2007 by mikelz777 Quote
paul secor Posted January 31, 2007 Report Posted January 31, 2007 A few OJCs - before they disappear: Paul Quinichette, Buck Clayton, Shad Collins, Jack Washington, et. al.: Basie Reunion Jaki Byard: Here's Jaki Joe Newman: Jive at Five Quote
The Magnificent Goldberg Posted January 31, 2007 Report Posted January 31, 2007 Oh wow! Just came through the door! MG Quote
GA Russell Posted January 31, 2007 Report Posted January 31, 2007 Starting Feb. 1st, I want to go at least 6 months without a new purchase... You're making me laugh, Mike! I think ss1 should have a grid with squares for us to pick the date you break down and buy a CD! Quote
mikelz777 Posted January 31, 2007 Report Posted January 31, 2007 (edited) Starting Feb. 1st, I want to go at least 6 months without a new purchase... You're making me laugh, Mike! I think ss1 should have a grid with squares for us to pick the date you break down and buy a CD! It'll be interesting to see what happens. I'd be curious to know how long some think I will make it. Today is my last day and I'm really tempted to pick up some Jimmy Heath before my ban. Hmmmm..... I'll keep people posted here with my progress. Edited January 31, 2007 by mikelz777 Quote
GA Russell Posted January 31, 2007 Report Posted January 31, 2007 I would pick Easter! That's about two months away. Good luck! Quote
paul secor Posted January 31, 2007 Report Posted January 31, 2007 Starting Feb. 1st, I want to go at least 6 months without a new purchase... You're making me laugh, Mike! I think ss1 should have a grid with squares for us to pick the date you break down and buy a CD! It'll be interesting to see what happens. I'd be curious to know how long some think I will make it. Today is my last day and I'm really tempted to pick up some Jimmy Heath before my ban. Hmmmm..... I'll keep people posted here with my progress. Strange that you should mention Jimmy Heath. Just got Jimmy Heath: Really Big! in the mail, along with: Willis Jackson: Please Mr. Jackson - grabbing those OJCs before they end up in the Concord cemetery Stan Getz: The Steamer Gillespie/Getz/Hawkins/Gonsalves: Sittin' In Quote
mikelz777 Posted January 31, 2007 Report Posted January 31, 2007 I would pick Easter! That's about two months away. Good luck! If I were to make it to Easter, it would be the longest time I've gone without buying a CD in the last 2-3 years. Then again, up until now, I haven't been trying to not buy CDs. Any other predictions I will/won't make it to at least 6 months? Quote
mikelz777 Posted January 31, 2007 Report Posted January 31, 2007 (edited) Strange that you should mention Jimmy Heath. Just got Jimmy Heath: Really Big! in the mail, along with: Willis Jackson: Please Mr. Jackson - grabbing those OJCs before they end up in the Concord cemetery Stan Getz: The Steamer Gillespie/Getz/Hawkins/Gonsalves: Sittin' In I 'm pretty sure I'll be getting at least a couple of Jimmy Heaths ordered before midnight tonight. I'm looking at "On The Trail" for sure. After that, one or both of "Triple Threat" and/or "The Thumper". I may also be throwing "The Fabulous Frank Strozier" into the mix as well. Stan Getz's "The Steamer" is excellent as are the other west coast sessions he did, "Award Winner", "Cool Sounds" and "West Coast Jazz". They're overdue for a play. I'll have to give them a spin tomorrow. Edited January 31, 2007 by mikelz777 Quote
alocispepraluger102 Posted February 1, 2007 Report Posted February 1, 2007 http://www.oxingale.com/ Quote
T.D. Posted February 1, 2007 Report Posted February 1, 2007 Recently filled in a couple of gaps in the collection through eBay. This just arrived: Quote
BruceH Posted February 3, 2007 Report Posted February 3, 2007 A CD of Glass Bead Games that includes both volumes on one disc, finally. Quote
J Larsen Posted February 3, 2007 Report Posted February 3, 2007 Miles Davis/John Coltrane Columbia box (a few years too late) Django in Rome JSP box Jelly Roll JSP box Mingus - Mysterious Blues (Candid) Cecil Taylor - NYC RNB And I still haven't gotten through the Cellar Door box or the Complete Billie Holiday on Columbia box. BTW, if anyone is looking for that now OOP Holiday box, J&R has one left on the shelf for the relatively good price of $150. Unfortunately, it looks like it has been dropped on the floor from about six feet once or a dozen times, but it is sealed and you're hard pressed to beat the price. Quote
The Magnificent Goldberg Posted February 3, 2007 Report Posted February 3, 2007 Had a long day in the shops. Spent far too much time in Virgin - I had a Christmas voucher to use there - finding their stock far less satisfactory than usual. Hardly anything in stock - but many multiple copies, making the racks LOOK full - in jazz, blues or world music (yuck!). I very nearly took a tour into the Hip Hop section, to see if anything grabbed me, but instead got Upgrading from a Pathe Marconi LP to an RVG of this. I wonder if I'll notice the difference when I compare them directly? Wynton sounds very nice, I must say, on a first listen. and Not bad, but I was wishing it were a little better than it was. MG Quote
Matthew Posted February 4, 2007 Report Posted February 4, 2007 Nat King Cole: Benny Goodman: Love these ten cds boxes that are out there. Quote
BruceH Posted February 4, 2007 Report Posted February 4, 2007 Didn't actually buy it today, but the Mosaic single Woody's Winners just came in the mail. It kicks ass! Quote
tonym Posted February 4, 2007 Author Report Posted February 4, 2007 To go with my Borodin Quartet recording. Quote
J Larsen Posted February 4, 2007 Report Posted February 4, 2007 I'm out of control. The seven Ellington OJCs that I didn't already have. The three Yusef OJCs that I didn't already have. Pepper Adams 10 to 4 at the 5 Spot. Don Ellis - New Ideas and How Time Passes. Jimmy Woods - Conflict. Quote
Uncle Skid Posted February 4, 2007 Report Posted February 4, 2007 That's OK... we all feel your pain, brother. Some good selections in that batch! I finally ordered two that have been on the "want list" for a LONG time: Lacy/Waldron: Live at Dreher 1981 Lacy/Waldron: Sempre Amore Quote
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