The Complete Commodore Jazz Recording Vol. 2Mosaic MR23-128
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This is the complete second volume of this limited 3 volume set. The volume was originally priced at $250.00 a set but are very difficult to find at that price anymore. For the true Jazz lover, I'm starting the bid at $100 because I believe music should be heard, not stored away. The storage box has a little wear, but the records have never been played and are in new condition. Included is the Commodore Story book, unopened and new condition Brochure Number 9 and a coupon for 20% off Volume #3 with proof of purchase of Volumes 1 or 2. 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.
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