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JohnnyCashFan said:
Anyone have any experience on this Sonny set ?
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Yeah, I have this.

I think with all of Resonance Records releases you have to go in accepting that the majority of what they release consists of amateur recordings. This one is an exception to the rule in the sense that the first LP is a studio recording and a good one at that. The following 2 LP's are amateur recordings and the drop in recording quality is noticeable. The music itself is exceptional, but it is certainly not a high-quality recording, unfortunately.
 
Selaws said:
Yeah, I have this.

I think with all of Resonance Records releases you have to go in accepting that the majority of what they release consists of amateur recordings. This one is an exception to the rule in the sense that the first LP is a studio recording and a good one at that. The following 2 LP's are amateur recordings and the drop in recording quality is noticeable. The music itself is exceptional, but it is certainly not a high-quality recording, unfortunately.
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That's why they put them out on RSD, charging exhorbitant prices.
 
RHANDMJ said:
That's why they put them out on RSD, charging exhorbitant prices.
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Im always in 2 minds about Resonance's releases. In terms of the quality and detail that goes into the packages themselves, they are top-notch. The booklets are always comprehensive, with plenty of interviews with key players, and photos of additional material which were tracked down for the release. The sessions and usually worth of release from a musical perspective too.

Their downfall is the recording quality. I believe they do the best with what they get but are clearly limited by the tapes. RSD is another topic in itself but I imagine that Resonance almost has to rely on the ability to charge significantly more during this period because their overheads will be so high. From what I understand they make sure that the estates of the musicians (or musicians themselves if they are around) get a decent cut. They often cite their close relationships with the likes of Bill Evans and Wes Montgomery's estates and I imagine those relationships are partly built on them making sure everyone gets paid their dues. Plus the packages themselves are often luxurious with trifold sleeves, thick glossy booklets, etc.

It's a tricky situation for sure. Are they all worth their £80 asking price, not in my opinion. But when you then look at other RSD packages which clearly are cash grabs (with the artists likely getting little to no input) it puts it into perspective a bit more.
 
Selaws said:
Im always in 2 minds about Resonance's releases. In terms of the quality and detail that goes into the packages themselves, they are top-notch. The booklets are always comprehensive, with plenty of interviews with key players, and photos of additional material which were tracked down for the release. The sessions and usually worth of release from a musical perspective too.

Their downfall is the recording quality. I believe they do the best with what they get but are clearly limited by the tapes. RSD is another topic in itself but I imagine that Resonance almost has to rely on the ability to charge significantly more during this period because their overheads will be so high. From what I understand they make sure that the estates of the musicians (or musicians themselves if they are around) get a decent cut. They often cite their close relationships with the likes of Bill Evans and Wes Montgomery's estates and I imagine those relationships are partly built on them making sure everyone gets paid their dues. Plus the packages themselves are often luxurious with trifold sleeves, thick glossy booklets, etc.

It's a tricky situation for sure. Are they all worth their £80 asking price, not in my opinion. But when you then look at other RSD packages which clearly are cash grabs (with the artists likely getting little to no input) it puts it into perspective a bit more.
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I generally agree, and have to admit that I buy some despite the overpricing. Three actually - the Rollins (acceptable sound), Dolphy (worth its weight in gold) and the Coltrane Temple (marginal sound, but unique and essential).

But the Bill Evans - Ronnie Scott should never have been released. It really is unlistenable. It had all the hype - Grundman, RTI, the booklet - but none of that was worthwhile. Who cares about RTI pressing and Grundman remastering from a cassette player recording?

I don't buy in to the greater overheads, though. They likely pay usual royalty rates, although they may have to pay something to access tapes. But we are not talking huge sums in those cases. RTI and the packaging add to the cost, but the fact is these still are higher priced than typical audiophile product.

But you are right, they are not alone in the RSD cash grab free for all.
 
picked up the speakers corner of Here is Phineas for cheap on discogs pretty much as soon as VMP announced. it was the push i needed to finally order it. it's an excellent sounding reissue. hard to imagine it sounding much better. i'd highly recommend it if you can find a copy cheap and don't want to resub to VMP!
 
MikeH said:
@Ghost - my copy of the Blake Mills/Pino live album came in. it's awesome. Pressed at MPO but sounds great to me so far.
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Its a great pressing and great performance! Really happy I picked it up, I've had it for about 3 weeks now hahaha. I was buying some records down at ISC here in LA and mentioned to the guys there (happened to be the founders of ISC) that I pre-ordered and they were like

"They actually just arrived today, do you want to be the first person to own a copy?"

I obviously said yes. Been enjoying it a lot!
 
Ghost said:
Its a great pressing and great performance! Really happy I picked it up, I've had it for about 3 weeks now hahaha. I was buying some records down at ISC here in LA and mentioned to the guys there (happened to be the founders of ISC) that I pre-ordered and they were like

"They actually just arrived today, do you want to be the first person to own a copy?"

I obviously said yes. Been enjoying it a lot!
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it's just too short! my only complaint really.
 
thefsb said:
Who among you has read or plans to read Dave Chisholm's Chasin' the Bird? It's a comic book about Charlie Parker's time in California.
Gav and I reviewed it for the new Gas Giants and we both felt it is pretty good. We thought it accomplishes something that would be hard to do in any other format.
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Dave is a good dude. I got this commission from him like a year and a half ago:
 

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Heres an oldie but a goldie. I've seen this 2009 interview a few times over the years and it always blow me away as to how unaware Michael Garrick and Don Rendell were about the popularity of their music, especially to collectors.

It also really shows how much the demand has increased as well. At one point Don talks about how he was shocked to hear a really good copy of Dusk Fire can sell for upwards of £300. The last one that sold on ebay went for £930. Giles Peterson says he bought Shades Of Blue for a lot of money...£200. It last sold for $6000. Mad

 
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nolalady said:
I posted in the pre-order thread but I will post here too.
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Very much enjoyed my previews of this!

I wound up ordering two of this one - which has put me a staggering 3 albums ahead for one of my friends in my record club (I shouldn't need to buy another record for him all year!)
 
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