Music Matters Definitive Blue Note 45 RPM and 33 & 1/3 RPM vinyl series (pt7)

Maybe I'm just used to the stereo Blue Train.

 

Why do you say that?

I mean, the vinyl noise and or non-fill problems seem to be random. Perhaps they might be able to do a more careful job?

And I'm wondering if there is anything inherently less problematic about pressing records cut at 45rpm, since they seem to have had fewer problems.

 

I highly doubt that the issues were widespread enough to make RTI change anything they're doing. If it was a case on par of what Rainbo did with The Beatles stereo LPs, maybe MM would push for a serious change of some kind. Steve mentioned way back in the thread that the 45rpm format isn't as prone to non-fill and why. I can't remember the reasons, but it should pop up in a search.

 

If anyone knows where those comments of Steve's are, I'd appreciate seeing them.

 

Quick question, does RTI press all the music matters releases?

 

Yes

 

As far as I am aware it is being repressed because it sold out! There are no "noise issues". I strongly recommend folks get these whilst they can...

 

I have both too, great music whatever version you get ;-)

 

There were noise issues, though. If you go back and search, there were a number of people who expressed having problems with their 33 of Idle Moments. I was one who got a copy which was fine.

 

Post #3154 on this page: http://forums.stevehoffman.tv/threa...d-33-1-3-rpm-vinyl-series-pt7.361195/page-127

 

Re Idle Moments, this was never a MM release, so from a MM perspective I guess the word 'repress' is not correct . I have the AP version, which is fine, but will buy this from MM if only to get the nice jacket.

 

Yes, it was and is a Music Matters release. It's a 33 1/3 LP. It has been available since later last year.

 

You are right. I stand corrected and I have a purchase coming up

 

I got Idle Moments here in the UK last month and it was flawless. I assume It'll be a later pressing. It's wonderful.

 

I have an early pressing and its perfect too. Great music.

 

Listening right now.

 

It may turn out that pressing flaws may be random. It's great to get one that's perfect, and it sucks to get the rare one full of noise, and then there are the ones with a few ticks and pops or even some non-fill.

It's nice that we can hear from all about their copies without getting individually judged personally. Oh, wait....

 

I'm really loving Hank Mobley's Soul Station. I find it easily accessible, upbeat, and good for pretty much any occasion.

Can you recommend some other records in the same vein?

 

Youd probably like more soul/blues jazz than bop or hard bop. Thats where I started also. An easy listen for me due to more blues and rock background.

Explore all of Hanks stuff . Probably will enjoy a lot of it .

Hank Mobley- Roll Call
Dexter Gordon - Doin Alright
Tina Brooks- True Blue
Horace Silver- Blowin The Blues Away (Hard bop w/ soul leanings)
Horace Silver- Songs For My Father
Cannonball Adderly- Know What I Mean? (Hard bop w/ soul leanings)
Lou Donaldson- Blues Walk

And though more hard bop than blues you might like John Coltranes very accessible "Blue Train".

Lots of Coleman Hawkins is bluesy

Also check out Ike Quebec

May I suggest before you spend 40-50$ that you find these online and live with them for a few days. That way you know for sure they are your thing. Note: not all are BNs.

 

I always audition on spotify prior to purchasing and will do the same with your suggestions.

I own Blue Train and Adderly's Somethin' Else (both MM 33) and they sound spectacular. I really like Blue Train but I adore Somethin' Else. Also have True Blue...excellent as well!

 

Cool. I added somemore in that earlier post. Im a fairly new guy to jazz also. Ive had to take the real hard bop stuff pretty slow. My brain doesnt always work that detailed and fast lol.

I love Coleman Hawkins. Though I believe he is more on the Prestige label?

Also Gene Ammons (I almost typed Simons) "Boss Tenor" is one of the finest sounding and most enjoyable groove/soul albums I have. Yes, its not complicated and I guess to tame for jazz veterans but I still love it.

Again, some of these are not BNs. My apologies for that.

 

Well, finally sat down and listened to Ike Quebec's Blue and Sentimental.

WOW it's a stunner! The dynamics are phenomenal... there's more "room" in the recording (more reverb?), and Grant Green is phenomenal as always.
The bite to his tenor is just so realistic sounding. I'm loving it. Surprised to not see more praise for it on this thread?

 

Also, would love some advice from you all:

I'm trying to pare down my vinyl-spending habit, and the 2-per-month of these releases is just killing me. I bought 100% of the first 33 series, but can't justify all of the new series.

Which of the two April releases would you recommend I buy?
Love the Turrentine brothers... but haven't ever heard the Three Sounds record.
I generally value "mellow"/"blue" style jazz (not bebop)... or more challenging abstract stuff (Mingus, McLean, etc.)

Thoughts?

 

It's on my list to order next along with Empyrean Isles. I've been listening to Isles, the Mastered for iTunes version, and really diggin' it.

I planned on cherry picking from this year's series, too. I was gonna go with The Three Sounds LP over Parlan, but I'm a fan of Turrentine and I'm not that familiar with Speakin' My Piece yet.

 

Isles is literally next on my listening stack! Can't wait! Have always loved that album, but can never find decent copies, until now. The quality of the sleeve print is top notch.
...I sound like some PR guy for MusicMattersJazz, but I don't care. It's nice to see a company care for their product.