PAUL DESMOND Quartet w JIM HALL Mosaic Jazz Box Set NM+
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THE COMPLETE RECORDINGS OF PAUL DESMOND QUARTET with JIM HALL, (Mosaic MR6-120)
LONG out-of-print and hard to find, this is a beautiful 6-LP record box set collection from Mosaic Records... includes 16-page oversized booklet with photos by Frank Driggs and Sue Singleton, "Remembering Desmond" essay by Doug Ramsey (author of the biography "TAKE FIVE: The Public And Private Lives Of Paul Desmond"), "A Portrait Of Paul" by pianist and friend Marion McPartland which include witty "Desmondisms", a chapter from Paul Desmond's unfinished autobiography, reprints of the original liner notes written by Paul Desmond, and session by session notes by Doug Ramsey, discography and album index.
This is the complete recordings of Paul Desmond with Jim Hall on guitar, Connie Kay on drums, and either Percy Heath, George Duvivier, Gene Cherico or Gene Wright on bass, from September 5, 1959 - June 1, 1965 which were released on Warner Bros. and RCA labels: the albums collected here are "First Place Again!", a song from the "Playboy Jazz Allstars Album", "Take Ten", "Bossa Antigua", "Glad To Be Unhappy", and "Easy Living"...and include 12 previously unissued performances which appear here for the first time. Brilliant sound from the original master tapes... wonderful music.
"***** - 5 Stars, ALL MUSIC GUIDE (Ken Dryden)
"Although the RCA recordings featuring the Paul Desmond Quartet with Jim Hall were eventually reissued by the original label (also in a boxed set) after the last copy of this limited edition Mosaic box was sold, it is the Mosaic collection which will be remembered as a classic. Only that set includes the initial studio collaboration of Desmond & Hall for Warner Bros.; also present are reprints of Doug Ramsey's warm memorial tribute to the alto saxophonist, as well as Marian McPartland's brilliant portrait (written for Downbeat in 1960) and Desmond's own side-splitting article written for Punch about a Brubeck gig that went slightly haywire, all helping to unfold a portion of the mystery behind this man. The lyrical alto saxophonist found a kindred spirit and musical equal in the guitarist, and discovered that Hall was the perfect substitute for a pianist, a role left purposely unfilled on nearly all of Desmond's record dates as a leader. With Connie Kay on drums and a rotating cast of first call bassists, including Percy Heath, George Duvivier, Gene Cherico, and Gene Wright, Paul Desmond's cool toned alto sax explores a number of timeless standards, lesser known tunes, a few of the leader's originals (though none became remotely as well known as his hit "Take Five"), along with Hall's "All Across the City" and Wright's "Rude Old Man." There are no disappointing tracks within this collection, and the only minor flaw was the accidental omission of one track previously issued (and subsequently reissued) by RCA. If you haven't already acquired this now rare set, prepare to pay a fortune, but it is a very sound investment, which will likely provoke squabbles among any of any heirs who are jazz collectors. ."
This is a hard one to part with--I am the original owner and it has had a prized place in my jazz library, but I am finally letting someone else enjoy this Mosaic collection. The set is near mint: the large booklet and box are near mint, the LP records are pristine -- prior to playing, these albums were treated with the LAST Record Care System (to clean and preserve the vinyl) and the LPs were played on audiophile turntable only and archived to tape -- and are protected in the original rice paper poly sleeves: they are beautiful... This set is one of an edition limited to 7500 copies...
International bidders are always welcome, but I will NOT end this auction early with any "Buy It Now" offers... This box set will be very carefully packed and will cost $16 to ship to US, $18 to Canada, $30 to the rest of the world. I only accept PayPal and I will ship promptly upon payment. Please check my feedback and bid with confidence... I will be listing many more cool jazz items from my collection so check back for more!
