Tommy Flanagan's The Cats: a review of the OJC / Craft Recordings jazz vinyl reissue

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@drazenbabich 10 ай бұрын

I got my copy few weeks ago and must say my experience is a little different from yours. My setup is very different though, so that could be part of the reason. I agree Tommy's piano sounds a little muted on some tracks but not by a great margin, if you didn't mention it I wouldn't have noticed it. This is IMO one of those must-have jazz records in anyone collection, a true historical classic and what an outstanding ensemble and music it delivers. Anyway, stay well and keep producing these fantastic videos. Thanks!

@Orchestra101 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! Appreciate the informative video.

@bobmclaughlin3851 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for a great review of this record. I'm glad you mentioned the volume issue on side two of The Cats. I have a 1976 Prestige "specially priced two record set" (remember those)? release of Kenny Burrell with John Coltrane (record 1) & The Cats, (record 2). I just assumed the volume issue on side two of The Cats was specific to this particular pressing. In addition to The Cats, Kenny Burrell with John Coltrane (record 1/side 2 , track 1 "Freight Trane" has a couple of spots w/total sound drop out. I picked up OJC's pressing of Kenny Burrell with John Coltrane a couple of weeks ago, I waited for it, and it's gone. Makes me wonder if it's just on my '76 pressing, or if OJC added a little something extra to fill in the holes. In any case the OJC release of Kenny Burrell with John Coltrane is far better than my version, and I'm very happy with it. I'll be getting The Cats from OJC next.

@vandsss 10 ай бұрын

Serendipity! I stopped by my local shop today and found a clean copy of "Moodsville 9" (OJC, 1985) for a fair price, which I then bought on your recommendation. Much appreciated!

@ergloo6660 10 ай бұрын

Thank you, enjoyed, have bought this release, agree with you but still very enjoyable

@rsyalom 10 ай бұрын

Insightful video. I pulled out my 1977 Victor SMJ pressing and listened to it with your comments in mind. I know these are usually made from copy tapes, but the vinyl used and the care from the engineers often overcomes that. In this case some of the issues with volume between tracks and instruments have been corrected. Also, I think the Isrees Suliman Trumpet sounded very good and not thin. Watkins on bass was prominent enough as well. Burrell was brilliant. Yes Rudy's recording of the piano was as is typical a bit underwhelming on the tracks with horns but quite bright on the trio tracks. And quiet as hell. So you might give this one a try ...as it is really a superb session. Also I am now listening to Moodsville 8/Frank Wess. Yes also a blue Trident version. It's very glossy compared to some other I've seen but yes a faint crackle in the run in and quite part.. ....But You might enjoy this as Flanagan is prominently featured. Cheers, R

@Harrisongrey19 10 ай бұрын

This record is going to sound different on your set up in your room. I played it the other day and it sounded fantastic. if you know the KEF and MAC sound together you’ll realize why he heard what he did.

@bmwolverton 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback on this one. I felt the recording sounded very... what we think 1957 sounds like. However, after picking up the recent AS Coleman Hawkins Encounters Ben Webster release also recorded in '57, I have to say... this must just not be a good recording. I do have it on order though because for whatever reason I have decided that this new OJC series is the hill to die on so to speak lol, in other words I plan to be a completist.

@ibanezbuyer 10 ай бұрын

I agree with you about how good the coleman webster release was. I was amazed.

@trevorbartram5473 9 ай бұрын

Streaming from Amazon Music Unlimited the new remaster from Kirk Felton (2023 Craft Recordings) sounds very good. My John Coltrane Interplay CD boxset mastered by Joe Tarantino sounds brittle but so do other albums in this set. The new remaster is an excellent find, so thanks!

@nothingimportant4504 10 ай бұрын

Man this is on my wantlist.

@rtmattson7224 10 ай бұрын

1-Thanks for the recommendation of Moodsville 9, I streamed it after hearing your recommendation and look forward to finding a copy 2-i appreciate the feedback on the quality of the recordings as I always wrestle with if it’s the quality of the original recording or my pressing, when I have a bad sounding album. 3-do have any favorite albums of Tommy Fannigan as a side man? Thanks again for the information and have a good weekend

@jazzlyrics4988 10 ай бұрын

I have an old New Jazz copy and I don't hear any of the problems you mention. I think it's a fine session and a fine recording. I wouldn't expect a modern reissue to sound any better. In my experience, they very rarely do - if ever.

@worksbau 10 ай бұрын

Sounds like a 1957 recording? Like Blue Trane you mean? Thin? I disagree with your assessment there. Yes, RVG tended to shove the piano to the corner (literally and sonically), as he did here. I agree that it would be nice to give the piano equal footing, as I would have liked on many RVG Hackensack recordings, but this does not stand out to be any different in that respect. It sounds very good with a mono cartridge BTW.

@triumphrider9396 10 ай бұрын

I disagree as well. This albums sounds exactly as it should and I don’t think it’s “thin” anywhere. There are a ton of people that have reviewed this album with quite the opposite opinion expressed in this video. WCB lost some credibility with me on this one.

@rsyalom 10 ай бұрын

BTW what mono cartridges to you use or recomend? I have the Dennon 102 am not fully satisfied..

@worksbau 10 ай бұрын

@@rsyalom I have a Miyajima Zero that I like quite a bit. It can have a ground loop hum issue with certain phono stages. I had the problem and finally solved it with a dedicated Miyajima step up transformer and a dedicated mono phono stage. Look up Robin Wyatt, the gentleman who co-produced the Caelan Cardello record with Michael Fremer, if you are interested. I also demoed and burned in a My Sonic Labs Eminent Solo. It is fantastic too, and not as fussy as the Miyajima. All in though, the cost of the MSL alone is about the same as the Miyajima, the step up, and the mono phono stage. Keep in mind they are both low output MC’s with low compliance, so they need an arm on the heavy side.

@JerryDSouza-c8i 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for your insights which are always appreciated. I was thinking of buying it but now I am not

@triumphrider9396 10 ай бұрын

Look for other opinions before making a final decision. This review is askew.

@Thestereosteve 10 ай бұрын

Great Video! I appreciate your honesty. I bought a new OJC copy and was not super impressed with the sound quality. My copy was defective and had a lot of ticks and surface noise on track 2- even after an ultrasonic cleaning. I returned it and picked up a tone poet instead and never looked back. That is my honesty in return.