Vinyl Me Please Classics

Unless something new happened in the last week or so (I haven’t been keeping up) I think all it was, was Storf doing some coy anigif reply to something in the discord a few months ago but never any explicit confirmation or acknowledgement.

It probably is Transfiguration but don’t be too surprised if we end up get something else
 
Selaws said:
Funnily enough I just popped into a local shop on my way to the office and saw a nice looking Japanese copy of Teo for sale.

Any London based people, it’s at Reckless Records in Soho.

Edit: I swear my thumb isnt that stumpy. Its perspective. Honest.
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Mole Jazz and Reckless. Good memories there from trips years ago. Incidentally, Reckless is also my local, hah hah.
 
keylime_5 said:
eh, AAA cut by Ryan Smith, tip-on jacket, insert booklet.....the going rate for vinyl like this is $35-40 anywhere, only places cheaper are direct from label pressings, not 3rd party labels.

Not for nothing, VG+ originals of this album go for over $100
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Ok, I'm not sure if you are being sarcastic given the tone of a lot of the posts here but my comment was directed more towards the music, not the artifact.
 
In my house, this is actually the type of jazz that gets the most spin-time so $36 for something like Teo is good to me. It will 1000% get spun more often than something like Gary Bartz because I can listen to it in a dedicated environment or while I’m cleaning the house or cooking or working or hosting friends for dinner!
 
Ghost said:
In my house, this is actually the type of jazz that gets the most spin-time so $36 for something like Teo is good to me. It will 1000% get spun more often than something like Gary Bartz because I can listen to it in a dedicated environment or while I’m cleaning the house or cooking or working or hosting friends for dinner!
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I respect this. Nothing wrong with it if you enjoy it.

IMO there is much, much better and so much more to explore that it doesn't merit for me. But sure, if it is in your wheelhouse, go for it.

IMO there are two types of listening. One is for a background, a chill. The other is for transportation. I'm in the transportation zone.

I often tell people (only if they ask) about listening. I often listen by closing my eyes and focusing on the rhythm - the kick drum, or the bass, or both. I let the horns float on top. Get inside the music. I find this very rewarding.

Of course, in doing so, I sometimes find there is nothing there inside.

The legendary conductor, Sir Thomas Beecham, was often accused of being a 'top line' conductor, focusing on the melody line, but missing the inner beauty. Same applies to jazz - some is 'top line' but a basic or uninteresting inner core, and I watch out for that.

That, again IMO only, sums up 'Teo', and it is also worth noting that Macero essentially gave up his playing career to become a producer after what is really his only true record as a tenor player. I didn't sell, which is why it can be pricey on Discogs. Not many copies back in the day.
 
Hemotep said:
Ooof, my copy of Little Touch of SCHMILSSON sounds like hot garbage. Lots of loud pops throughout It Had To Be You and sibilance throughout Always and Making Whoopee!

Kind of a painful listen for this style of music.
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Remember when the idea of Classics was high quality pressings on black wax with Tip-On jackets?

At least the black wax has been consistent throughout I guess.
 
Take with a a grain of salt since it’s a random Reddit user but I found this post from less than a month ago…

“Actually, all classic series albums come in a tip-on sleeve minus the following: Archie Shepp's "Attica Blues," Miles Davis "Star People," Miles Davis & John Coltrane "The Final Tour," (and I believe) Koko Taylor's "I Got What It Takes." Otherwise, the other tracks have various types of jackets, and the Classic series is primarily tip-on.”
 
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