Classic Vanguard Jazz Piano Sessions New Upcoming Release March 25

[RiRiIII]

Coming.

https://www.mosaicrecords.com/product/classic-vanguard-piano-sessions-limited-edition-box-set-281-6-cds/

 

 

 

[miles65]

Just received an e-mail announcing the Classic Vanguard Jazz Piano Sessions a 6 CD set. With Tho Jo Jones Trio With Tommy Bryant, Sir Charles Quartet and Trio,Bobby Henderson solo, various Mel Powell groups and the Ruby Braff Ellis Larkins duets.

Classic Vanguard Jazz Piano Sessions Limited Edition Box Set (#281 - 6 CDs) -

[Kevin Bresnahan]

I haven't ordered or pre-ordered a set in a few years but this has a lot of music I never heard or even knew existed so I have my order in.

[hopkins]

Same here!

[Lino22]

Woo hoo, this is set I’ve been waiting for! As good as the small set is this one has the most gems, IMO. All the Mel Powell rank as his best, very swinging, creative and witty. The Braff and Larkins sessions are masterful. Although Mosaic has left things off like the Mel Powell “Bandstand” and the Nat Pierce session, which bewilder me. Nonetheless, this is a must have set for 1950 mainstream jazz and swing. I’m sure the sound will be the best ever. The last set topped previous releases of this material, even the Japanese ones.

[jazzbo]

I have had all these sessions on disc for years. . . great stuff. .  I've pre-ordered based on the amazing sonic quality of the previous Mosaic set.

[jlhoots]

Tempting.

[Stompin at the Savoy]

Ordered.

[mjzee]

I find it interesting that this is a limited edition of 5,000.  That number seems to be inching up again - a few years ago, it was only 3,000.  I wonder if they're just feeling more self-confident.

[tranemonk]

I might pass on this. I've got two Mosaic sets in the listening queue that I haven't even gotten to yet. I'm more tempted to save up for the Don Byas whenever it comes back into stock.

[jazzbo]

This music is worth exploring, and it should not be hard to find almost all of it on Vanguard cds that shouldn't cost too much I bet. (I have almost all of it on cds, with the exception of the Trio with Quinichette which I have on a Vogue 2 LP set). I love the Powell material.

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[romualdo]

2 hours ago, tranemonk said:

I'm more tempted to save up for the Don Byas whenever it comes back into stock.

Get It!! You won't regret it - one of my fav Mosaics

[mhatta]

Jo Jones Trio with Bryant brothers, Sir Charles Thompson, Mel Powell's "Thigamagig", Braff/Larkins Duos...I love these recordings, but for me the sound quality is okay, so I'm not sure whether to buy it or not.  Is there a clear improvement in sound quality?

[Joe Bip]

They've been nailing the cover art lately

[Lino22]

8 hours ago, mhatta said:

Jo Jones Trio with Bryant brothers, Sir Charles Thompson, Mel Powell's "Thigamagig", Braff/Larkins Duos...I love these recordings, but for me the sound quality is okay, so I'm not sure whether to buy it or not.  Is there a clear improvement in sound quality?

There certainly was a clear improvement to the sound quality on the Vanguard small group set. I have the American, French, and Japanese reissues and the Mosaic set tops them all and best captured the ambience from the original lp releases and the sound stage John Hammond was going for. The piano oriented releases were always the best sounding to me already so I am confident this set will be stellar and a worthwhile purchase.

[Dan Gould]

I need to figure out if I have the Nat Pierce recording as that would have probably pushed me over to "yes" on this set. I would guarantee that I am more interested in that set over the obscure pianist they gush about. And not at all obvious why six CDs couldn't have been seven.

[Lino22]

2 hours ago, Dan Gould said:

I need to figure out if I have the Nat Pierce recording as that would have probably pushed me over to "yes" on this set. I would guarantee that I am more interested in that set over the obscure pianist they gush about. And not at all obvious why six CDs couldn't have been seven.

I know I don’t understand why they left out the four track Nat Pierce session or the Mel Powell 7 track “Bandstand” session. However, IMO I would not let that deter you from this set. The Powell they did include and the Braff Larkins sessions make this set indispensable. For the Nat Pierce and Mel Powell, Bandstand sessions I highly recommend this cd to supplement this new Vanguard Piano Mosaic set.

 

https://www.discogs.com/release/10880164-The-Nat-Pierce-BandMel-Powell-Band-Easy-Swing

 

 

[Big Beat Steve]

24 minutes ago, Lino22 said:

I know I don’t understand why they left out the four track Nat Pierce session or the Mel Powell 7 track “Bandstand” session. However, IMO I would not let that deter you from this set. The Powell they did include and the Braff Larkins sessions make this set indispensable. For the Nat Pierce and Mel Powell, Bandstand sessions I highly recommend this cd to supplement this new Vanguard Piano Mosaic set.

https://www.discogs.com/release/10880164-The-Nat-Pierce-BandMel-Powell-Band-Easy-Swing

 

Amazng that this should be mentioned .-.. I have the contents of that LP/CD on ARS G-446 (record club pressing). Surprising indeed that they omitted this. As far as I can see, it was far less well-served by reissuers - contrary to many of the small-group piano Vanguard releases.

 

[Lino22]

14 minutes ago, Big Beat Steve said:

Amazng that this should be mentioned .-.. I have the contents of that LP/CD on ARS G-446 (record club pressing). Surprising indeed that they omitted this. As far as I can see, it was far less well-served by reissuers - contrary to many of the small-group piano Vanguard releases.

 

It’s interesting what Mosaic didn’t include in either set. Besides the missing Powell and Pierce they didn’t release the Urbie Green, Sam Most, and Don Eliot sessions. I know they said they wanted to stick to mainstream swing but not sure any of these sessions are that far off that mark. Maybe there were some licensing hold ups. Anyway I’m grateful for they are releasing!