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Sitting through that game was a pretty miserable experience. Dallas outplayed us at both ends of the court but were fun to watch. I think that Flip is weak, coasting (so far) on the experience of the starting five. Playing more "the right way" and calling some time-outs to try to break up Dallas's momentum and to set up plays for the Pistons (ifff he knows how...) might have helped the Pistons cause. Has anybody noticed, among the string of Detroit wins this season, the relative lack of second-chance points, for example? If that's part of the new offensive mindset, the Pistons could be in trouble. Other teams will get more in gear, and, despite Joe D's hopes and my dreams, the scoring droughts will probably return. Perhaps the offense needed to be freed up a bit, but the Pistons defense requires coaching too. The bench: Looks like Darko will continue to be "Dorko". Like last year, Arroyo could be fading after a hopeful start. Delfino continues to be very disappointing. I hope that McDyess gets his groove back soon. Evans and Maxiell look promising.

Link Wray is one of many musicians whose pervasive influence has not usually earned for him wealth or renown. He probably won't be missed by many, but much music would be different had he never lived. His "Jack The Ripper" and "Big City After Dark" are my personal favorites.

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Yes, I saw that seder episode, and I enjoyed it. This season, so far, has generally seemed maybe a bit more forced than seasons past. It's still a superior show, overall, and I look forward to it. Gotta love the "Louis Lewis" schticklach. I also always look forward to the scenes where Susie Essman (as Susie Greene) has a tirade against Larry David and/or Jeff.

He's atrocious. How does he keep his job?!

Happy Birthday, Musical Marine!

And the '70s (from '75 or '76 on).

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Congratulations! I hope that your wedding day is a joyous transition to a long and fulfilling life with your beloved.

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The plan that my wife has through her employer has no carryover option, but we have so many qualifying medical expenses that are not covered by insurance that it's never been a problem (I wish it was...). We've always managed to underestimate the amount to be set aside by a significant amount (not purposefully). It does pay off at tax time.

I could have been one of those people, but I'm not prepared to assert that "Straight Ahead" is better. I just like it more and listen to it a lot more. "The Blues And The Abstract Truth" has long been a classic album. I've owned a copy for almost 35 years and can play it in my head. I came upon "Straight Ahead" somewhat later, and I was rather surprised, actually, when I eventually grooved with it even more than with its much more popular and heralded predecessor (Both albums were recorded within a week or two of eachother, as I recall). The Nelson-Dolphy front line (sometimes hand-in-glove, other times displaying piquant contrasts, always sympathetic-approaching-telepathic) is backed by Richard Wyands, George Duvivier, and (again) Roy Haynes; all play beautifully together. The tunes and solos are just as compelling to me, the atmosphere warmer and more intimate and soulful (to my soul). I've never warmed up to that other Nelson-Dolphy collaboration, "Screamin' The Blues", BTW, FWIW, etc.

Happy Birthday, Maren!

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why is that? the title of this forum is artists, not jazz artists. what's more, the forum is under the heading of general music in the place to discuss the band, jazz, and more! i say, let her stay! ← That's my preference too. I was not recommending that Mercedes Sosa be moved elsewhere.

...sure sounds like it! ← I dunno, but Mercedes Sosa has made some great recordings. I have the recordings that kh1958 mentions below, as well as a CD of another Sosa concert recorded "Live in Argentina". I really enjoy her music and her passions, but I would expect to find mention of her music on this board in the Miscellaneous Music section.

Happy Birthday, Chris!

Happy Birthday, Leeway!

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