JJ Johnson Mosaic

[David Ayers]

And the JJ set sounds as good or better than many of the 24-bit CDs in my collection. So there!

I tend to agree. This set reflects a pre-mp3 age of remastering! A little soft-grained by today's in-your-face standards, but very musical.

[Daniel A]

The sound of the JJ set is splendid. I have a Japanese "Blue Trombone" CD, but haven't seen any reason to play it that often since getting the Mosaic.

[J.A.W.]

(...) A little soft-grained by today's in-your-face standards, but very musical.

For me, that's a big plus.

[Bluerein]

Wasn't that a Chevrolet?

[Son-of-a-Weizen]

I can only speak for the Mosaic JJ LP set but the music is fantastic,

Same here....

[connoisseur series500]

although you probably will be able to piece together much of it from other sources.

Not sure about that. It seems that at least half the set is no longer available on cd. And what you can find is sold at high prices.

In that case, the defense rests. Act now.

Comes down to money.

What my wallet can't afford, I do not need.

[Ron S]

although you probably will be able to piece together much of it from other sources.

Not sure about that. It seems that at least half the set is no longer available on cd. And what you can find is sold at high prices.

In that case, the defense rests. Act now.

Comes down to money.

What my wallet can't afford, I do not need.

On the other hand, you could just cut back a bit on the light beer for a while (it's not like you can really taste that shit, anyway).

[Guest]

Yeah, I got his set a week ago and have so far (so good) played the 3 first discs. I just love it. Very very nice

I'm glad I did not miss it.

[Soulstation1]

around 80 JJJ sets remain

[trane_fanatic]

around 80 JJJ sets remain

Didja get one, SS1?

[Soulstation1]

i'll have one in about a month

i put one on lawaway

[Ron S]

i'll have one in about a month

i put one on lawaway

Good move. I'm listening to it again right now, and it's a great one.

[Soulstation1]

i might have zero JJJ cds in my collection.....

[BFrank]

i might have zero JJJ cds in my collection.....

That's the same number of JOS CDs I have!

[Aggie87]

Maybe you could get someone tp make you a B3 comp with JOS on it

In fact, maybe there's already one with your name on it!!

[Soulstation1]

BF was asked if he'd like a copy of those B3s comps and he declined....

Edited April 20, 2006 by Soulstation1

[Ron S]

i might have zero JJJ cds in my collection.....

You should also try to pick up the 2 "Eminent Jay Jay" CDs on Blue Note:

These recordings are a bit earlier than those on the Mosaic set, and also include some great sidemen, including Clifford Brown.

[BFrank]

Maybe you could get someone tp make you a B3 comp with JOS on it

In fact, maybe there's already one with your name on it!!

Nahhhhhh. I don't think there's anyone here who's into him.

[B. Goren.]

i might have zero JJJ cds in my collection.....

You should also try to pick up the 2 "Eminent Jay Jay" CDs on Blue Note:

These recordings are a bit earlier than those on the Mosaic set, and also include some great sidemen, including Clifford Brown.

I agree with Ron. In addition, everything he recorded with Kai Winding is also recommended.

This is a good strat:

Edited April 21, 2006 by B. Goren.

[Soulstation1]

i bought the last 80 JJJ sets for $10 G's

[connoisseur series500]

i bought the last 80 JJJ sets for $10 G's

$$1 is saving one for me.

[BFrank]

i bought the last 80 JJJ sets for $10 G's

$$1 is saving one for me.

And he'll be happy to sell it to you for $200.

[Chuck Nessa]

i might have zero JJJ cds in my collection.....

You should also try to pick up the 2 "Eminent Jay Jay" CDs on Blue Note:

These recordings are a bit earlier than those on the Mosaic set, and also include some great sidemen, including Clifford Brown.

While in school, a room mate called these "the Enema-ed JJ Johnson".

[BruceH]

i might have zero JJJ cds in my collection.....

You should also try to pick up the 2 "Eminent Jay Jay" CDs on Blue Note:

These recordings are a bit earlier than those on the Mosaic set, and also include some great sidemen, including Clifford Brown.

Indeed, I actually have these two CD's filed with the Clifford Brown in my collection.

[Late]

I'd think that the Johnson Mosaic, when it finally does time out, will eventually be one of those sets that fetches absurd* prices on eBay.

* or ridiculous, insane, inflated ... you name it