wesbed Posted April 20, 2004 Report Posted April 20, 2004 I did a search and did not find a specific thread for the JJ Johnson Mosaic box. I've been reading rumors that the JJ box could be going to Running Low/Last Chance soon. Is this information verifiable? The Mosaic website provides the following information about the remastering: Transfer and remix engineer: Debra Parkinson Who is Debra Parkinson? Quote
jazzbo Posted April 20, 2004 Report Posted April 20, 2004 Debra Parkinson works for Columbia Records, or at least has done a number of great sounding remasterings for Columbia Records. The sound on this set is ---in my opinion---very very good. Like the porridge that Goldilocks settled on, "just right." Quote
ghost of miles Posted April 20, 2004 Report Posted April 20, 2004 I don't know about Debra Parkinson, but I do know that you should not hesitate if this set hits Running Low/Last Chance. One of my favorite Mosaics, and one of the more underrated ones, IMO. It captures J.J. in what I think of as his prime period in many ways, both as a player and as a composer/arranger. Quote
Jazzmoose Posted April 20, 2004 Report Posted April 20, 2004 I panicked and ordered the set in January, thinking it had to hit running low pretty soon. I was wrong with the prediction, but not with ordering the set! Very nice music, and (at least to my ears) not "just another hard bop Mosaic". You probably don't have to leap until it actually hits the list, but don't miss it! (But then, doesn't someone say that about every Mosaic? I can't wait until someone scares me into ordering the Four Freshman set... ) Quote
wesbed Posted April 20, 2004 Author Report Posted April 20, 2004 (edited) I can't wait until someone scares me into ordering the Four Freshman set. I passed on the Illinois Jacquet box. I can pass on the Four Freshman box. However, I don't want to pass/miss the J.J. box. Edited April 20, 2004 by wesbed Quote
John Tapscott Posted April 20, 2004 Report Posted April 20, 2004 I've been reading rumors that the JJ box could be going to Running Low/Last Chance soon. Is this information verifiable? This set has been out for 7-8 years. While there's no word that this set will soon be OOP, history dictates that it can't be around too much longer. I ordered it last week simply because of all the Mosaic sets in print it's the one I most wanted. Quote
AfricaBrass Posted April 20, 2004 Report Posted April 20, 2004 (edited) I really like this set. I've had it since '99. It was a real pleasure discovering Bobby Jaspar on this set. Edited April 20, 2004 by AfricaBrass Quote
jazzbo Posted April 20, 2004 Report Posted April 20, 2004 That's true: Bobby Jaspar is indeed just ONE good reason to order this set! I knew he was great before this from Mercury recordings of his as a leader, and sideman work with Hank Jones and others, but his prowess is really evident here; he's working HARD. As is Elvin and Tootie Heath. . . two great drummers, and two more good reasons to buy this set! Quote
wesbed Posted April 20, 2004 Author Report Posted April 20, 2004 I was thinking... if I purchase the J.J. box, I won't be able to come back to this thread and criticize McMaster, Addey or Van Gelder. Ms. Parkinson is in the same league as the names of McMaster, RVG, and Addey that we are accustomed to? Quote
jazzbo Posted April 20, 2004 Report Posted April 20, 2004 I think she's a very good engineer, yes. Quote
jazzbo Posted April 20, 2004 Report Posted April 20, 2004 Three examples of her work are "The Duke Meets the Count For the First Time," "Anatomy of a Murder" and "The Jazz Messengers" on Columbia cd. Quote
Free For All Posted April 20, 2004 Report Posted April 20, 2004 This one is by far one of my favorites Mosaics, and not just because I play trombone. JJ was/is a musician's musician- his solos transcend the perceived limitations of the instrument. They are beautifully constructed and thoughtful, and are interesting to learned ears while being accessible (and "transcribable") to younger players. JJ had some favorite signature licks, but he never "phoned it in" to my knowledge. He also possessed a sound that is to this day the "industry standard" of what constitutes a great jazz trombone sound. His programs are also more interesting and thought-out than most; he always features interesting and creative arrangements that don't seem to inhibit anyone's performances by being overly restrictive. And seldom will you ever hear a JJ project that sounds under-rehearsed. Don't let this one pass you by!! Quote
Brad Posted April 20, 2004 Report Posted April 20, 2004 Another big for this set and Bobby Jaspar. It's incredible that this set is still around. If you like Bobby Jaspar, don't miss his cd on the Jazz in Paris series. Quote
J.A.W. Posted April 20, 2004 Report Posted April 20, 2004 This is one of the best sets Mosaic ever put out, with excellent sound. Highly recommended! Quote
king ubu Posted April 20, 2004 Report Posted April 20, 2004 Another big for this set and Bobby Jaspar. It's incredible that this set is still around. If you like Bobby Jaspar, don't miss his cd on the Jazz in Paris series. There's two, the second ("Jeux de Quartes") flute only, but very good, with a flute/vibes frontline. I love the J.J.! One of the best, indeed! I've had it for years. Jaspar is great, the Flanagan-Little-Jones rhythm section is great. The all stars quartet with Flanagan, P.C. and Roach is great, the band with just brass frontline (J.J. and Nat Adderley) is great, Nat Adderley in general is great, Freddie Hubbard is great... so much great music on 7CDs... and the sound is great, for my ears, too! ubu Quote
neveronfriday Posted April 20, 2004 Report Posted April 20, 2004 Will everyone just S-H-U-T U-P already! Jeez, just stop using words like great, fantastic, awesome, etc. with these sets. I need clothes, I need to paint my place, I finally want to actually go on holidays this summer instead of just always talking about it, I want to finally invest some more into my drum kit, I need good connectors for my stereo ... AND NOT ANOTHER MOSAIC AGAIN! QUIET! SHUT UP! *please* Quote
king ubu Posted April 20, 2004 Report Posted April 20, 2004 Will everyone just S-H-U-T U-P already! Jeez, just stop using words like great, fantastic, awesome, etc. with these sets. I need clothes, I need to paint my place, I finally want to actually go on holidays this summer instead of just always talking about it, I want to finally invest some more into my drum kit, I need good connectors for my stereo ... AND NOT ANOTHER MOSAIC AGAIN! QUIET! SHUT UP! *please* Hey, easy! I only used the word "great" (although more than once ) ubu Quote
John L Posted April 20, 2004 Report Posted April 20, 2004 You tell 'em, Deus. The J.J. set is at the very top of my Mosaic want list. But I have been restraining myself proud for a long time. Like Hell I need a thread like this. Quote
wesbed Posted April 21, 2004 Author Report Posted April 21, 2004 (edited) It would be interesting to learn if sales of the JJ Johnson Mosaic go up, even if only slightly, this week, due to this thread. Reading the posts in this thread is making me want to purchase the JJ box. My intention, when I started this thread, was not to try to convince myself to purchase another Mosaic box. Fek! Fek you, wesbed. Edited April 21, 2004 by wesbed Quote
LAL Posted April 21, 2004 Report Posted April 21, 2004 Scott of Mosaic has confirmed that the JJ set is 'safe' from the Running Low list at least until well into 2005 (barring a sudden big surge in sales or unforseen licensing issues cropping up). So, no need to hit the panic button just yet. Quote
BruceH Posted April 21, 2004 Report Posted April 21, 2004 Wow, 2005? That's a heck of a run. At the risk of pissing people off, I've got to add my voice to the critical hosanas this box is getting. This is the kind of set that could change your mind about Johnson. If you ever thought that he was kind of facile but lacking in substance, give this a listen. All respect to Teagarden, Vic Dickenson, and Curtis Fuller, but J.J. was THE MAN. (Moose, you DON'T have the Four Freshman set? What's up with that??) Quote
Edward Posted April 21, 2004 Report Posted April 21, 2004 Scott of Mosaic has confirmed that the JJ set is 'safe' from the Running Low list at least until well into 2005 (barring a sudden big surge in sales or unforseen licensing issues cropping up). So, no need to hit the panic button just yet. Hmmm, this will be the second Mosaic set composed of Sony-owned recordings that will have been around for far longer than expected - 8 years this fall. (The first, of course, was the Woody Shaw set.) This set truly is wonderful. I was able to pick it up cheaply from Collectors' Choice Music several years ago when they were selling it as well as the Hank Mobley set at prices considerably lower than Mosaic's. Thanks again to (I want to say Tony Jerant) for alerting everyone on the BNBB at the time to this sale. Quote
Jazzmoose Posted April 21, 2004 Report Posted April 21, 2004 (Moose, you DON'T have the Four Freshman set? What's up with that??) Must...resist... Quote
Free For All Posted April 21, 2004 Report Posted April 21, 2004 Will everyone just S-H-U-TÂ U-P already! Jeez, just stop using words like great, fantastic, awesome, etc. with these sets. I need clothes, I need to paint my place, I finally want to actually go on holidays this summer instead of just always talking about it, I want to finally invest some more into my drum kit, I need good connectors for my stereo ... AND NOT ANOTHER MOSAIC AGAIN! QUIET! SHUT UP! *please* Hey, when every day is your birthday acquiring stuff you want should be no problem! Quote
Free For All Posted April 21, 2004 Report Posted April 21, 2004 If you ever thought that he was kind of facile but lacking in substance Quote
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