Sold Date: July 10, 2015
Start Date: July 2, 2015
Final Price: £135.00 (GBP)
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Mosaic - The Complete Commodore Jazz Recordings Volume 2

MR23-128

Here is a wonderful out of print set of 23 LP vinyl records from the fabulous Commodore Jazz archives.

This was released on the prestigious Mosaic label known for their high-quality box sets.

"The second of three "volumes" put out by Mosaic that reissues the entire Commodore catalog is, like the first, a 23-LP set; all of the music in this massive box was recorded within 13 months. The limited-edition series is a must (although it will be quite difficult to locate) for collectors of Chicago jazz and small-group swing for it is literally overflowing with classics. The first box is the most essential but Volume II is pretty close with recording sessions led by Sidney and Wilbur DeParis, Albert Ammons, Eddie Heywood, Hot Lips Page, Sid Catlett, Billie Holiday, the Kansas City Six with Lester Young, George Zack, Muggsy Spanier, Miff Mole, Joe Bushkin, Max Kaminsky, Edmond Hall, George Wettling, Bobby Hackett, Hot Lips Page, Pee Wee Russell, Red McKenzie, Jess Stacy, Jack Teagarden and Wild Bill Davison. In addition to the usual performances (many of which were previously hard-to-find), there are quite a few previously unissued alternate takes and some selections (including an entire Joe Bushkin Trio date) that were never out before. This set (if it can be found) will be expensive but worth it." - Scott Yanow, AMG

Also included is the 50-page booklet that features MANY black and white photographs, detailed session production notes, and a 9-page interview with Milt Gabler, the Commodore Records founder. This set is one of an edition limited to 2500, but it's not individually numbered.

Condition:

The records look like they have never been played. The vinyl is graded near mint as that is the highest grading that I give to opened lps.

Cover is in clean and excellent condition

Booklet is in mint condition

ALL REASONABLE OFFERS CONSIDERED

I sell worldwide. This very heavy item (4kg) has the following signed for Postal Charges

UK £16.95

Europe £45-65

Rest of The World £85