Most recordings you own by a single artist, group, or composer

thecarpathian ...

• "Frank, do you have a favorite Dave Brubeck album? I need to add to what little I have of him..."

Yes, and thanks for asking.

My favorite was never released in stereo, so ... mono only. BUT ... the sound and performance are really good. It is the type of mono record that will have you asking ... "who needs stereo?" It’s "Jazz Impressions of The U.S.A."

This looks like a good one:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Jazz-LP-DAVE-BRUBECK-Jazz-Impressions-of-the-USA-Orig-6-eyes-CL-984-NM/362975912949?hash=item54830ce3f5:g:IzgAAOSwtYxeSKmq

Next in line would be "Further Time Out." Here’s a promo "six-eye" stereo copy. If you look at your CD collection, you’ll find "Further Time Out" in there. :-)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/DAVE-BRUBECK-QUARTET-TIME-FURTHER-OUT-COLUMBIA-6-EYE-STEREO-LP-PROMO-VG/164156367728?hash=item26387b6370:g:GvAAAOSwxzhekGtp

The "Jazz at Oberlin" album is mono only and has somewhat of a compromised sound compared to the two above, however, Paul Desmond is especially inspired on the album. There are Brubeck fans out there who think it was his best effort.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/VG-Dave-Brubeck-Jazz-At-Oberlin-Paul-Desmond-Fantasy-3-11-1953-Vinyl-LP-10-DG/183982407790?hash=item2ad634c06e:g:GLoAAOSwP~Fdl1PO

You should look for original pressings on the Columbia label. Heavy vinyl and very good sound-wise too

The Brubeck albums on the Fantasy label, in my opinion, aren’t up there with the Columbia’s sound-wise, so I would opt for the Columbia’s.

Also, as a side note, it isn't Brubeck, but if you can find a stereo version of this on red vinyl, snap it up:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Conte-Candoli-All-Stars-LITTLE-BAND-BIG-JAZZ/253955509774?epid=44375329&hash=item3b20ed8e0e:g:6mwAAOSwnHZYUPxb

Take care ...

Frank

If we’re counting single artists appearing with other groups, Ray Brown would be up there in my collection. Other than that, the Dave Brubeck section is starting to crowd out the Chet Baker and Cannonball Adderley section.

In the classical closet, Bach seems to be overtaking Beethoven.

Frank

tpreaves ...

Thanks for the heads up on Boxcar Willie. Been playing his stuff on Spotify. Love it. Great music to follow along with on the harmonica. Good old down-home country music. Two thumbs up.

Frank

Just a shout-out to all of you guys who are donating your CDs to the thrift stores, or blowing them out at your garage sales. Like the LP folks that preceded you, I, and several of my friends, thank you from the bottom of our ever-lovin' hearts. :-)

Frank