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Hello Joe, Do you know where and when Joe McPhee will be playing while visiting the Pacific NW? Thanks! Alejandro

Charlie Rouse featuring Red Rodney: Social Call Re: 9Winds I just picked up John Rapson: Deeba Dah-Bwee and will be spinning that one this afternoon. I'm not too sure if their early catalog made it to CD. The only 9Winds CD I have is Bert Wilson: Live at the Zoo. I recently picked up a bunch of Vinny Golia--great stuff. I'm sure you've checked their Web site out, but just in case here is a link. 9winds

Mine arrived in today’s mail and I just popped it into the CD player. Thanks Nate and Catesta!

Just returned from a record show at the Seattle Center. First up: Sonny Stitt: The Champ

Marshall Stack

Piano, Brass & Blues: A Collection of Classic Blues Accompaniments on Riverside

Again, thanks for the recommendations. With the research I did on the Internet and your advice I think I'll find some choice sides. If there happens to be a nude record sale I think I'll just pay the regular price.

Thanks for the great recommendations!

Grachan Moncur III: Some Other Stuff

The Braxton Quartets on Leo are good gateway Braxton. Emusic Braxton Quartet If you have a turntable I suggest tracking down the Arista Braxton sides. They aren’t that hard to find and the music is very, very enjoyable. Also, check out the Six Monk’s Compositions (1987) on Black Saint.

I’ll be heading to Vancouver, BC in July for a quick weekend getaway. Anyone here familiar with the area? I’ve been there a few times but mostly stayed in the downtown core and Stanley Park area. Looking for any record (vinyl) shops tips or recommendations about cool neighborhoods off the tourist track. Thanks! Alejandro

Is it to late to sign up for this one? I haven't had time to contribute in the past due to some crazy work hours. I'll make sure to contribute on this time around.

Over the past month I have purchased a large batch of LPs from Paul — great records in excellent condition, cool selection, and all shipped with the utmost care. Another . Thanks! Alejandro

Making my way through the excellent batch of records I ordered from Paul Secor. First up: Thanks for the records!

Yes, that is a great service and it has also influenced me to purchase a few CDs from their American Classics series.

Congratulations on your new home and what sounds like a great deal in a great neighborhood! The market out here in Seattle is still crazy. My wife and I are also looking to buy a house but haven’t yet found anything in our price range that resembles a sound structure. I only wish I had been smart enough to buy when I first moved out here in the early 1990s. For now it’s weekdays searching the real estate Web sites and weekends driving around and on the look out for that diamond in the rough. Ghost: Yes they still have a yearly jazz festival in Port Townsend. Here’s a link to the festival Web site: Centrum's Jazz Port Townsend I might try to catch the Buster Williams Quartet on July 31. Alejandro

Hello Jim, Here are a few ideas. I hope they help. Rent a car. You will get a better feel for the city and have more freedom to venture out of town and see stuff like Snoqualmie Falls and just drive up into the mountains. With a car you can also take a ferry ride to either Vashon or Bainbridge Island. The views on the return trip are just amazing. And if Mount Rainer is out then you are in for a treat. The downsides with driving are parking, traffic, and high gas prices – just like in any bigish city. As for hotels, June is a pretty busy month and you might have a hard time getting great deals downtown. I’ll ask around and get back to you re: moderately priced, great location hotels. Sometimes the no thrills hotels around the Seattle Center (SC) have good prices. It’s about a mile north of Downtown and usually had ample parking. You can catch the Monorail into downtown from the SC. I personally wouldn’t recommend the Experience Music Project, also at the SC, unless you are a huge Jimi Hendrix fan – to me it’s not worth the $20 price of addmission. Capitol Hill Area This is where they coral most of in Seattle’s hipsters upon moving to this city. Broadway, Pine, and Pike are the main commercial drag in this neighborhood. I don’t venture over there as much as I used to since I am over 30 and they kill anyone over 30 a la Logans Run. Really, it’s a fun place to check out for a few hours to people watch, shop, and eat. There are a few good records shops in this area. Wall of Sound (315 E Pine St) and Respect Records 1315 E. Pine St and the owners of these shops are really nice. Baseball Game Safeco Field You might be in town for a Mariners Game and even though they suck this year it is worth the price of admission just to see the stadium and the views. Make sure you ask them to seat you facing the downtown skyline. I think prices in the upper bleachers can run $16 to $20.The cheap seats behind the outfield run about $8 to $10. Japanese Garden in the Seattle Arboretum 2300 Arboretum Dr. E It’s located in the Arboretum towards the Madison St. side – a very nice and relaxing way to spend a half-hour or hour. I think it about $2.50 per person. International District You should spend a few hours in the International District. I recommend eating some lunch or dinner at Shangahai Garden (524 6th Ave S), their hand shaven noodles are great, and then venturing to the Asian Department and Food store Uwajimaya just across the street. Downtown I guess I have to also mention the Pike Place Market. It’s worth checking out at least once. I am at you service if you need any more info or want to grab a beer when you arrive. I’m sure we could get a “jazz hang” on at a local Pub. Here are some links to the local rags: www.seattleweekly.com/ www.thestranger.com/current/ I’ll PM you my contact info. Alejandro

What about the Kharma label? I too would love to see the Horo stuff reissued. Better yet, I would love to find some of it on LP and at a great price.

Here is a link to the local weekly: Isthmus And to one of the College Papers: The Daily Cardinal There are a wide variety of restaurants and cafes along State St. next to the UW Campus. CD Shops: Mad City Music on Williamson St.– it’s near the Convention Center. There is also an okay CD shop on Monroe St. about six blocks north of Regent. On the 700 block of E. Johnson next to the Caribou Tavern there is also another little shop where you can find a few gems. On State St. there is Bside Records, The Exclusive Company, and a few used shops. Relaxation: Make sure to get a hold of someone who has a student ID and can buy beer at the Memorial Union Terrace overlooking scenic Lake Mendota. I spent many nights, and some days, on that Terrace drinking Sprecher Amber while I pretended to study. I know Roscoe Mitchell lives in the area and sometimes plays at local clubs. It’s been awhile since I lived there, so I’m sure that our local Madison residents will chime in with some more recommendations. Have a great time! Alejandro

Hello Paul, Sent you a PM re the Paul Smoker Quartet CD. Thanks! Alejandro

I would make sure you stop in Iowa City. It seems like one of the only really happening areas of the state. It's also a really nice little town that is centered around the Univeristy of Iowa, thus having a lot of the perks that come with being a collge town. I visited Iowa City a few times while at college in Madison, WI and really liked the feel of the town. Here is a link to a local rag: Go Iowa City

Here is a useful link to the Jazz Discography Project for the Bethlehem label: Bethlehem Music Corp. Discography Project

If couw is referring to Jemeel Moondoc then he should check out the following titles: Revolt of the Negro Lawn Jockeys on Eremite Live at Glenn Miller Café, Vol. 1 on Ayler Tri-P-Let on Eremite I would start with Revolt of the Negro Lawn Jockeys. Alejandro

William Parker Quartet - O'Neal's Porch If you don't already own this one, I recommend you purchase it soon. Great music that at times ventures out, but is always locked into a groove by William Parker and Hamid Drake. But for me, it’s Rob Brown (alto sax) and Lewis Barnes (trumpet) who really take this record to another level. This band recently visited Seattle, and I especially enjoyed hearing Brown in a live setting where he could stretch out more – not that he restrains himself in any way on this record. Also, they looked like they were having fun despite the somewhat less than receptive audience.