This is a very nice album. This working band shines in the studio. Harrell’s uniqueness carries on through his HIgh Note recordings. . . a style that is cohesive and involving. Tom Harrell “The Time of the Son” High Note cd  

A nice quiet Christmas . . . survived. Wish I could cancel the weekly brunch with sister- and brother-in-law, just don’t feel like going out but will. Cold, but no precipitation. The stereo is warming up and sounding so so good. Enjoying this Getz recording with the amazing Alex Blake on bass. Stan Getz “The Fiinal Concert Recording” Eagle cd disc 2    

I cannot understand letting Rob Refsnyder leave.  Do they really prefer a fourth outfielder with more balanced stats?  Refsnyder ranks with the very best hitters in the game over the past three years against southpaws and there are certainly some tough lefties in the division and league. A weapon like that ought not to be cast aside, and while his salary doubled, the increase is a rounding error in the context of the entire payroll.   Dumb.

I love these statements. Just as much as I dislike those who improvise on Monk tunes by Ranking the changes.

Dieter Ilg (& Rainer Böhm, Patrice Heral): B-A-C-H (ACT Music)