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  7. Rare straight ahead jazz guitar recordings

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    I like the regular guys, but I love the rare ones too. Especially someone who brought something unique to the table. Who do you recommend?

    When I look at the responses here, and then look back at your question, and then look again at the responses... I'm not sure if you're sure what you wanted, and whether you're getting what you asked for. Some very good suggestions here already, but quite a few of the players mentioned are anything but "rare" in terms of having considerable fame, and numerous recordings (some on major labels). I'm also not sure how "straight" you prefer your "straight ahead". At any rate, it's all good, I'm just not sure how much you've already heard, or what exactly you're looking for. The actual "rare" ones are kind of pointless to recommened, because... well, they're rare. :) You're not going to find them, most likely.

    I'll add these names, all highly recommended:

    Louis Stewart

    Ron Eschete'

    Joshua Breakstone

    Mark Elf

    Reg Schwager

    I don't mind the criteria being stretched a little. I've heard the work of the most famous jazz guitarists, but I have very spotty exposure to the rest of the field. I like it pretty strait ahead as opposed to fused with non-jazz genres. Rare stuff that I would have to work a little to find is good - I like the hunt. But you're right - if it's super-rare, such suggustions would just be a tease. Thanks to all who have replied and all who will!

  10. Pizzicato Chords on Upright Bass

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    Hello. I'm looking for recommendations on recordings where the upright bass player mixes in some pizzicato chords. Upright bass players usually play single note sequences, so when they introduce chords it creates a cool effect. Why is it so uncommon? Is it technically difficult?

    Ron Cater does it on the Charles Bell Quartet's "My Favorite Things" and Gary Peacock does it a lot on Paul Bley's Mr. Joy. What else is out there? Thank you for your help. -Colin

  15. iPod question.

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    I just did this an easy way this summer. Install iTunes on the new computer. Sign into your account on the new computer. If you are also singed onto iTunes on the old computer and iTunes is running on the old computer and both a connected to the net, then your old library should appear on the new computer. Then you highlight large sections at a time and select import. You need both computers to have somewhat recent versions of iTunes to have this home network funtion in play.

    Much easier than what I did 2 computers ago.

  20. Harpsichord in jazz

    in Re-issues

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    For a jazz album with harpsichord used throughout, try any one of these answers to "What if jazz had come about in a much earlier era?" I like each of them a lot!

    Eighteenth Century Jazz by The Jack Marshall Sextet

    Silhouettes in Jazz by Michael Coldin Septet

    Jazz 1755 by The Harris-Leigh Baroque Band and Brass Choir

    All are available in vinyl only.

  22. Alternative to Gruv Glide

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    I'm about to run out of my first can of Gruv Glide record cleaner. Often, a dry cloth is not enough, but deep cleaning (Nitty Gritty style) isn't necessary. I figure there must be something cheeper to spray on the Gruve Glide pads that will get the same results. Suggestions?

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