When I checked out the Byrd stuff on Amazon, all sorts of wonderful stuff came up. Box sets by Morgan, Brown and Silver. All dirt cheap. But I have most of the single CDs.
Byrd:
'8 Classic CDs' does not contain 'A New Perspective' or 'Black Byrd'. And after reading all the reviews I sensed that the sound quality was just ok. At my stage of the game, no music trumps bad sound.
The '8 classic' sets also have no notes or booklets. I hate that. '100 best jazz Tunes of the 1950's' remains the best value ever. Excellent sound, great tune selection, and notes / photos / booklet.
'The Complete Blue Note' seems to have better reviews as far as sound quality. After all, it is Blue Note. It does contain 'A New Perspective'. I think I might try it instead of the two single CDs.
Cheers
Byrd:
'8 Classic CDs' does not contain 'A New Perspective' or 'Black Byrd'. And after reading all the reviews I sensed that the sound quality was just ok. At my stage of the game, no music trumps bad sound.
The '8 classic' sets also have no notes or booklets. I hate that. '100 best jazz Tunes of the 1950's' remains the best value ever. Excellent sound, great tune selection, and notes / photos / booklet.
'The Complete Blue Note' seems to have better reviews as far as sound quality. After all, it is Blue Note. It does contain 'A New Perspective'. I think I might try it instead of the two single CDs.
Cheers