Comments on: . . . And a Few More Non-Blue Notes

By: dottorjazz

dottorjazz — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 11:04:29 +0000

wanna share a couple of comments ’bout this late enough issue, as Rudolf says, maybe at least the fourth.price is too high, it would have been a bargain for a first edition, but the fact that someone has offered so much reminds me of several similar records sold by the well known Bob.
none of us would have paid such money, simply because we do know what is and what isn’t an original. but the market is not always knowledgeable, so ignorance (Socratic?) can lead to false and expensive starts.

By: Rudolf

Rudolf — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 06:59:21 +0000

ceedee: you are right with respect to this Mingus album on Candid, priceless music and such a nice presentation (sleeve, notes and everything else). Also with respect to pastime253’s question.
Pastime253: the Helen Merrill came in at least four versions:
drummer label with and without silver lininng, small and big drummer label and the Mercury label without drummer.
Then the rear of the cover in blue print, or in black.
This seller does not give any information. What copy do you have?

By: Michel

Michel — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 06:09:32 +0000

The Booker Ervin album on Candid is fie if you like this kind of jazz…

By: ceedee

ceedee — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 04:22:32 +0000

pastime253-your question should be in the READER FORUM area so it can be seen by ALL viewers. These comments are specific to this column. Just an FYI…

By: pastime253

pastime253 — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 01:05:41 +0000

Can someone help me out with the pressing information on this Helen Merrill?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/helen-merrill-S-T-lp-MERCURY-EMARCY-mono-DEEP-GROOVE-clifford-brown-/370616647638?pt=Music_on_Vinyl&hash=item564a793fd6

I have a copy of this and want to find out more information. Especially since it went for this much, which I ‘m sure is only because of the other listings, but still.

By: ceedee

ceedee — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 21:21:52 +0000

Rudolf-I saw this Mingus on Candid recently which surely qualifies as a classic. The price is a comparative bargain(if the rarity you’re comparing it to is on Blue Note). From the cover image to the music within…priceless.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&hash=item564a797586&item=370616661382&nma=true&pt=Music_on_Vinyl&rt=nc&si=RJhq1Gm0Kxa3CkBfSSouiTDAhhY%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

By: Michel

Michel — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 21:03:41 +0000

Right Rudolf. last record i listened today was New Horn in Town by Richard Williams. Not bad.

By: Rudolf

Rudolf — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 16:26:00 +0000

Candid albums fetch far below their musical and artistic value. Unfortunately Nat Hentoff’s adventure did not last, but the small production he made is always first class: the Mingus albums, Booker Little, Cecil Taylor, Booker Ervin, a wealth of talent. I advise to buy this label as long as prices are low.