Comments on: Still More Adventures in Jazz Collecting, Part 4

By: Mattyman

Mattyman — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 02:42:08 +0000

My word, Al, it almost becomes unbearable to read a new chapter and wait for the next one. But it’s a joy to read, let me tell you that! 😉

By: ceedee

ceedee — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 12:45:57 +0000

Lennib-thanks for the info. This might even have me looking at “Meta World Peace” in a whole new light!(Nah..that’s not gonna happen)

By: Lennib

Lennib — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 11:20:20 +0000

I can answer the Michael Cosmic question. Michael and Phil Musra, two brothers out of Chicago, Il. AACM associated, very far out sytle of Jazz. They made two self produced records, Phil’s was titled, “Creator Spaces,” Michael, who changed his name to Michael Cosmic, titled his record “Peace in the World.” Both on a label called Intex. Totally handmade covers, etc., not unlike the Sun Ra Saturn records. They later lived in Boston, MA, I believe and put out a large ensemble record with another musician. I also believe Micahel made the transition. Phil, I think, is living in CA.and still putting out records.
To quote a Jazz Collector “admired” eBay seller,
these records are “Isanely Rare!!!”

By: Michel Jazz

Michel Jazz — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 09:57:09 +0000

I just emailed my wife with a link to the jazz collector. I told her she could read a fantastic vinyl story…

By: Henry

Henry — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 02:20:50 +0000

Lovin’ it. Keep it coming!

By: ceedee

ceedee — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 01:29:26 +0000

Hey Clifford-who the heck is Michael Cosmic???

By: Al

Al — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 23:39:02 +0000

I’m glad so many of you are liking the story. There will be four more chapters, believe it or not. Today we had the most page views in the history of Jazz Collector.

By: Clifford Allen

Clifford Allen — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 22:46:27 +0000

Ha, yeah this is pretty great. But if I were in your shoes I would have done exactly the same thing. Would I buy a collection of BYGs, ESPs and India Navigations just to get the Michael Cosmic? For sure.

By: Big Mike

Big Mike — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 22:01:56 +0000

I love stories like these even when I don’t share the passion for the same genre or item being collected. Im going to out on a limb and say there’s now way those records aren’t going home with you.

By: Neil

Neil — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 15:05:49 +0000

Really enjoying this story…and I can also relate to the telling-the-wife piece.