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“While Mosaic never does wrong, this set is absolutely perfect. Three CDs of Andrew Hill, almost all of it previously unheard by the public. While these sessions probably sat in the vaults to lack of commercial viability at the time, they are every bit as good as Hill's contemporary Blue Note releases that have been released. Some of the lineups are chock full of heavy hitter sidemen- Sam Rivers, Lee Morgan, Woody Shaw, etc. Overall the set is a good indicator of the diversity of Hill's compositonal ideas in the late 60s. He is heard in large group settings, trio settings, and most amazingly working with a string quartet. I find the string quartet sessions to be the most remarkable on the set.” - Customer Review

Mosaic Select: Andrew Hill

"A remarkable burst of creativity over a two week span. Of course the Chet Baker reunion is marvelous. The Vinnie Burke strings are a great complement to Mulligan. I have to admit I was a bit worried about it. To be honest, while I love Gerry, I really bought this set for the Annie Ross session. Just fantastic! Her version of "I Feel Pretty" was worth the price for me. Transcendent.” - Customer Review

Mosaic Select: Gerry Mulligan

“ I've been purchasing Mosaic sets since the 90s and this is among my top five. Tyner's vision comes into focus on these sessions--powerful piano, extended modal songs, Eastern influences, and beautiful melodies. Remastering is top-notch as are the sidemen throughout.” - Customer Review

Mosaic Select: McCoy Tyner

Mosaic Singles
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“This is such a great session. It is still so surprising that this lineup of the Messengers is overlooked and underrated. This lineup deserves to be heralded as one of Blakey's best alongside the Golson/Morgan/Timmons/Merritt '58 and the Shorter/Hubbard/Fuller/Walton/Merritt or Workman '61-'64 lineups. And, of course, this set has all of Mosaic's usual exemplary production hallmarks.” - Customer Review

Art Blakey - Hard Bop

“ The mastering on this disc is fantastic. Excellent sonic clarity all around. That, combined with Lloyd's great sense of melody and forward-thinking songwriting make for a satifsying listening experience. Lloyd's cool and progressive style is a joy, and the interplay between all the band members is superb. Tony Williams was one of the funkiest jazz drummers around, too! Buy this and you will find yourself seeking out more Charles Lloyd. Not to be missed! ” - Customer Review

Charles Lloyd - Of Course, Of Course

Mosaic Select: McCoy Tyner (MS-025)

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"An innovator in the current abstract/modal style, McCoy can play with dazzling speed and power and then temper his fiery brilliance with his own brand of lyricism." - Billy Taylor, original liner notes Cosmos

Limited Edition: 5000 copies

3 CDs - $44.00

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An Identity Emerges
This set covers the last two years of McCoy Tyner's tenure with Blue Note, beginning with the pianist's Expansions, the first album on which his own identity as a leader-composer-pianist came ringing through.

With Woody Shaw, Gary Bartz, Wayne Shorter, Ron Carter (on cello), Herbie Lewis and Freddie Waits, he fashioned a new sound, inspired by, but not mimicking his work with the John Coltrane Quartet. McCoy blended modality, Eastern music, African elements and spirituality into a music that was unmistakably his own.

Unfortunately neither this album nor its extraordinary follow-up Extensions with Bartz, Shorter, Alice Coltrane (on harp), Carter and Elvin Jones received the recognition they deserved at the time. So three more superb dates sat in the vaults Asante, with Andrew White, Ted Dunbar, Buster Williams, Billy Hart and Mtume was issued in 1974. The rest of the music on this set was finally issued on the 1976 double album Cosmos. One session features a sextet with Bartz, White and Hubert Laws; the other is a magnificent date which adds two reeds and string quartet to Tyner's trio and includes the first version of "Song For My Lady."

In 1972, McCoy signed with the Milestone label and gradually his fortunes began to change. McCoy's new sound had found a receptive audience; record sales increased and McCoy was able to keep a band together and working. By the late seventies, he was one of the most popular and best-paid acoustic jazz artists in the world. The music in this set, five brilliant, innovative sessions over a 25-month period, represents the seeds of that success.

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	*One of my favorites*
I love McCoy Tyner's music. I noticed this set is on back order. Why does Mosaic stuff stay on back order so long?

	*A Gem*
I've been purchasing Mosaic sets since the 90s and this is among my top five. Tyner's vision comes into focus on these sessions--powerful piano, extended modal songs, Eastern influences, and beautiful melodies. Remastering is top-notch as are the sidemen throughout.

	*Pleasing jazz music*
This collection is an outstanding compilation of McCoy's work. I recommend checking out one of his earlier albums "Inception." http://thecelebritycafe.com/cd/full_review/13880.html

	*Song For My Lady*
This song alone warrants a full "5 Notes" -- so beautiful. I love the sessions with strings and the lovely harp work by Alice Coltrane.

	*Mostly enjoyable*
If you are a McCoy Tyner fan, you will enjoy most of the music on these three CDs. If you are new to McCoy Tyner, this is not the place to start. Less than 5-stars for me, due to not entirely successful "artistic add-ons": cello by Carter, strings, flute, harp, even some (mostly wordless) vocals. Not surprising that only half of this was issued when recorded. Once again, the basics - Piano, saxophones, trumpets - work best, excellent, enjoyable.

	*Absolutely beautiful*
I was expecting these albums to be good, to be interesting, and maybe to be a little flawed. But this entire set is simply exceptional. So much good playing, so many great compositions. Even tricky propositions like strings and the harp work wonderfully here. Any jazz fan with open ears will dig this stuff, and for fans of the Hill/Hutcherson/Moncur side of Blue Note, this set is a must. Why did I wait so long to hear these sides?

Mosaic Select: McCoy Tyner (MS-025)
Limited Edition: 5000 copies
3 CDs - $44.00

Customer Reviews:

"Any jazz fan with open ears will dig this stuff, and for fans of the Hill/Hutcherson/Moncur side of Blue Note, this set is a must."
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