connoisseur series500 Posted May 7, 2004 Report Posted May 7, 2004 I'll let it go for a little less than retail. I've played the set a few times, but not much. Shoot me an offer... Quote
doubleM Posted May 7, 2004 Report Posted May 7, 2004 (edited) Does it suck? Or did you run out of shelf space? Or better yet, why are you selling this puppy? Edited May 7, 2004 by doubleM Quote
J.A.W. Posted May 7, 2004 Report Posted May 7, 2004 Does it suck? Or did you run out of shelf space? Or better yet, why are you selling this puppy? Maybe I misunderstood Conn's post, but I thought he gave a reason: I've played the set a few times, but not much. Quote
doubleM Posted May 7, 2004 Report Posted May 7, 2004 My interpretation of that qualification of Conn's is that it's gently used (condition). Not that it matters, I'm sure someone will pick it up. I'm just trying to get some f/b about the music. Quote
jazzbo Posted May 7, 2004 Report Posted May 7, 2004 MM, the music is very good, in my opinion. I'm one of the few people here that likes the "How Insensitive" lp included, and "The Phantom" is a highlight, and so is "It Could Only Happen with You." Duke here explores Brazilian bossa nova with Airto Moreira and Flora Purim on board and I think his explorations have found fertile musical lands. There is also "Merry Ole Soul" included, which is my favorite Xmas session, period. I must say however that if one already had Japanese remasterings of those titles in this set released in Japan, there would be no need to purchase this Select. The remastering is the downside. . . just plain ole McMaster, not his best work. Quote
connoisseur series500 Posted May 7, 2004 Author Report Posted May 7, 2004 Does it suck? Or did you run out of shelf space? Or better yet, why are you selling this puppy? I think the music is terrific. I'm going back to purchasing the individual sessions. "How Insensitive" is still available on JRVG and "The Phantom" is about to be reissued. I've still got my Rare Groove of "I Don't Care Who Knows It," and I never cared for "Merry Ole Soul," so I won't pick that one up again. I'll just be missing "It Could Only Happen With You." I don't like the Mosaic format much at all; and as mentioned in a Mosaic thread, I am one of the few people who prefer to buy the individual sessions than own them in Mosaic format. You just can't beat the sound of JRVG in my opinion. Still up for bids... Quote
J.A.W. Posted May 7, 2004 Report Posted May 7, 2004 Maybe I misunderstood Conn's post... Oops, I guess I did... Quote
connoisseur series500 Posted May 8, 2004 Author Report Posted May 8, 2004 The set has been sold. Special thanks to the three people who responded. Quote
connoisseur series500 Posted May 9, 2004 Author Report Posted May 9, 2004 No, I didn't; nor did I expect to. Why pay full price from me when you can just order it from Mosaic. I sold it for $37 with shipping included. I'm not involved in the game of marking up Mosaics. I don't plan to buy another Mosaic again. We'll let the Mosaic fanatics bid each other up. Personally, I believe everything will eventually be reissued with superior mastering. I'm more than happy with the sonically superior single sessions. Quote
jacknife Posted May 9, 2004 Report Posted May 9, 2004 I don't plan to buy another Mosaic again. Well, at least that's one less bidder on all those OOP Sets that I'm desperate to get my hands on! Seriously though, Conn don't give up on Mosaic after only one questionable Select Set. Try the real thing, the TKM set on last chance is quite tasty, worth every penny in my humble opinion. Giving up on Mosaic sets after only trying the Duke Select set is like giving up on beer after only drinking Old Milwaukee! Quote
Soulstation1 Posted May 9, 2004 Report Posted May 9, 2004 i don't like the vocals on the pearson set ss1 Quote
Rooster_Ties Posted May 9, 2004 Report Posted May 9, 2004 Giving up on Mosaic sets after only trying the Duke Select set is like giving up on beer after only drinking Old Milwaukee! This is probably a correct statement. I've heard from a few people who've said the Duke Pearson Select was not quite to their liking. And, more specifically, this has come from the very same people who have otherwise been quite happy with other Mosaic sets (both the tradition "non-Select" kind, as well as many of the "Selects"). I wouldn't give up on Mosaic just yet. Quote
chuckyd4 Posted May 9, 2004 Report Posted May 9, 2004 I didn't get the impression that Conn was giving up on Mosaic after only trying the Pearson Select. Seems to me that he's very knowledgable about them, and personally prefers to collect individual sessions. I don't agree (or I'm not as picky, perhaps), but I can understand his logic... Quote
connoisseur series500 Posted May 9, 2004 Author Report Posted May 9, 2004 I didn't get the impression that Conn was giving up on Mosaic after only trying the Pearson Select. Seems to me that he's very knowledgable about them, and personally prefers to collect individual sessions. I don't agree (or I'm not as picky, perhaps), but I can understand his logic... You're giving me too much credit here, Chucky. I am not as reasonable about this as you might assume. Old Milwaukee has convinced me to give up on Mosaic without trying any other. I just like the Japanese and RVG sonic upgrades. Really makes a difference to my ears. No McMaster stuff for me, thanks! Quote
connoisseur series500 Posted May 9, 2004 Author Report Posted May 9, 2004 i don't like the vocals on the pearson set ss1 How can you not like the vocals of Flora Purim? (sp?) I love the vocals on the Duke Pearson set, and I'm jumping on the upcoming reissue of "The Phantom." Quote
J.A.W. Posted May 9, 2004 Report Posted May 9, 2004 Personally, I believe everything will eventually be reissued with superior mastering. I'm more than happy with the sonically superior single sessions. No McMaster stuff for me, thanks! Talking about superior mastering: Malcolm Addey remastered several Mosaics, and the ones I've heard sound absolutely wonderful, at least to my ears. Quote
jazzbo Posted May 9, 2004 Report Posted May 9, 2004 I agree, Addey's work is very neutral and musical. Hard in some instances however to tell if it is his "mastering" or the "tape transfers" of others (both most likely) that should get big credit. Conn, there are many Mosaic sets that are wonderful to have, that have sound that rivals the Japanese . . . . The new Mulligan set for example sounds so much better than any other release of the music, original or reissue, I've ever heard! (Ellen Fitton tape transfers, Malcolm Addey mastering engineer). Great music as well, wonderful jazz! Quote
connoisseur series500 Posted May 9, 2004 Author Report Posted May 9, 2004 I'll keep that in mind, Lon. Appreciate the advice. Quote
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