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John Board!!!!

Judging from the labels on the verso, I see only a few that are super expensive, and all of those have been reissued (Ra, Pullen-Graves, Black Unity Trio, and Cairo Free Jazz Ensemble). Cautiously hoping that it won’t be all flexing…

I re-read Moby Dick a few years ago. Wow. Quite a novel. Just started

Some recent reads: Now back to Moby Dick which I gave up for awhile.

I have a few of their releases. They are indeed very good. Their IG account is indeed peculiar.

I have all the ones I want to have on cd. It’s been a few years since I purchased a TP.

My favorite from the above is At the DJ Lounge. Not only a Sonny favorite but a jazz favorite.

Haven’t listened to this one in a while. Remixes of Monday’s material can be a mixed bag. I like these tonight. Monday Michiru “Alter Ego–Nexus Remixed”

The only way to give these albums proper “period” artwork is to build a time machine, go back, and have them issued in the 1960s. Failing that… we get what we get! FWIW, the Japan-only designs that King used on some titles are pretty appealing. Not all LT’s had concurrent Japanese versions, however. And some of those Kings did not appear in the US until much later.

Interesting. The only woman on a Patton cover that I seem to see as white is on "Got a Good Thing Goin'" and I could be convinced that was not a white woman as well if my arm were twisted and I saw stars. . . . "That Certain Feeling". . . I would see no reason to change that cover. That model reminds me of my childhood neighbor and often babysitter Iona Harris, who I thought was one of the most beautiful gals in the world at the time, and she was not a "white woman." Maybe I'm misunderstanding your post. Kenny Burrell “The Road to Love” High Note cd I really like the engineering on this. . . puts me there.

This is pretty interesting. I know sometime in the late 60's-early 70's? or so BN were redesigning some classic BN sleeves (for the way worse, imo) like Soul Station. So who knows?

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Disc 5 of this fascinating set, Bob Dylan Bootleg Series Vol. 18, “Through the Open Window”

I realize LP is king these days, although it is sad that a lot of young people consider LPs an artifact and often do not even play them - they don't give a crap that the Jackie's Bag LP is missing three critical songs . It reminds of Zev Feldman constantly referring to his releases as 'product'.. When I take over from Don Was, I will steer Blue Note away from the 'LP is king' mantra.

And then they canceled a National Symphony concert (of several) I was lookimg forward to to accomadate FIFA (the world's most corrupt organization meeting the world's most corrupt government) for a World Cup draw.

***** I wish they still made plates like this! ***** The 1962 Grey Cup was the first CFL game I saw on television. I was there at the 1996 Grey Cup!

Staci Griesbach Holidaze IMPACTING NOW! Format: Holiday, Jazz HOLIDAZE EP Features Four Original Holiday Tracks Available For Download Now! Staci Griesbach's HOLIDAZE is now available for download! The four-track, all-original Christmas EP features "Holiday for Two," which is featured in the feature film "A Cherry Pie Christmas" and will be streaming on all free FAST channels on November 15th, including Amazon's Always Christmas Channel, TUBI TV, Pluto TV and more. If you're looking for editorial content or putting together a series or playlist of lyric videos on Youtube, you'll find links for "Holidaze" and "Holiday for Two" below. Thanks for listening, downloading and sharing the music with your audience. I'm eager to hear from you and collaborate further, so please reach out at stacigriesbach@gmail.com. All the best, ~Staci HOLIDAZE - Lyric Video HOLIDAY FOR TWO - Lyric Video # Artist and Track Title Time 1. Staci Griesbach - Holidaze 03:01 2. Staci Griesbach - Holiday for Two 02:49 3. Staci Griesbach - Not Even Santa Claus Can Fix Me Tonight 04:15 4. Staci Griesbach - Be My Santa Tonight 02:48 This holiday season brings a new EP from vocalist and composer Staci Griesbach called HOLIDAZE. The four-track EP features all original songs, with music, lyrics and arrangement by Griesbach as a follow up to her 2023 full-length holiday album Christmastime which featured “You and Me at Christmastime” on Hallmark’s A Very Vermont Christmas. The HOLIDAZE EP will be available on all digital platforms starting November 7, 2025 with pre-order on October 15, 2025. “Christmas is my favorite time of the year. It’s a time I recall my childhood memories on the farm, making Christmas cookies and candies, and finding something special under the Christmas tree. It’s a season that seems to bring out every emotion for me, from celebratory joy to disappointment and sadness to optimism and hope. As a writer, I’ve found the holidays to be a perfect moment to capture those emotions through song,” Griesbach said. Griesbach’s track “Holiday for Two” is featured in A Wisconsin Christmas Pie (A Cherry Pie Christmas), a holiday movie which makes its broadcast premiere on Great American Family on Saturday, October 11th at 8 pm ET. Griesbach, a Wisconsin native, is also a producer on the film. HOLIDAZE features Staci Griesbach on vocals and an incredible cast of instrumentalists including acclaimed jazz pianist Tamir Hendelman, Larry Koonse on guitar, Kevin Axt on bass and Jake Reed on drums and percussion. Upcoming HOLIDAZE Performances: Ventura CA - The Grape - Dec 4th, 7:30 pm Madison WI - North Street - Dec 10th, 7:00 pm Appleton WI - Gibson Music Hall - Dec 11th, 7:00 pm Los Angeles CA - Vitellos' Velvet Martini Lounge - Dec 20th, 7:00 pm HOLIDAZE is produced by Staci Griesbach for Hwy 76 Records featuring vocals by Staci Griesbach. Engineering and Recorded by Talley Sherwood at Tritone Recording. Additional Engineering by James Keeley IV. Mixed by Steve Genewick at the Stewart House. Mastered by Eric Boulanger at The Bakery, Los Angeles CA. Album photography by Kim Thiel and design layout by Gabriel Cervantes. Styling, hair, make-up by Staci Griesbach. ABOUT STACI GRIESBACH Staci Griesbach is a Los Angeles-based vocalist with a Signature Songbook Series of albums reimagining the Great American Songbook of Country Music in the style of Jazz while developing her own voice as a Singer/Songwriter. Griesbach’s fourth studio album Christmastime (2023) features four original holiday songs, including lead track “You and Me at Christmastime,” which debuted in Hallmark’s A Very Vermont Christmas. Griesbach’s catalog interprets classic country music songs reimagined in jazz. Her My George Jones Songbook album earned her 4 stars in Downbeat magazine. Griesbach’s line of “Songbook Singles” also showcases her interpretations of the classic Great American Songbook as well as other classic Songbooks of 20th Century American music. Griesbach has performed her unique Songbook Series across the country from Carnegie Hall (NYC) to the Country Music Hall of Fame (Nashville) to Catalina Jazz Club and Feinstein’s at Vitello’s (Los Angeles). In 2020, Griesbach was selected for the SXSW Music Festival as a Showcasing Artist and in 2024, the Western Arts Alliance featured Griesbach as one of five performers to attend WOMEX 2024 as part of the PADX (Performing Arts Discovery) Delegation. For more, visit www.StaciGriesbach.com Contact: Staci Griesbach stacigriesbach@gmail.com

Grey Cup picks https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/piffles-picks-grey-cup-2025/ ***** Grey Cup previews https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-saskatchewan-and-montreal-to-compete-in-112th-grey-cup/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/11/14/5-burning-questions-ahead-of-the-112th-grey-cup/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/11/14/landrys-3-takeaways-from-als-friday-practice/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/11/14/5-things-to-know-about-the-112th-grey-cup/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/alouettes-qb-alexander-says-hell-be-ready-for-sundays-grey-cup-after-promising-workout-session/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/grey-cup-linebackers-chasing-the-perfect-hit-the-one-that-takes-your-breath-away/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/11/14/seasons-top-rated-officials-set-for-112th-grey-cup/ https://3downnation.com/2025/11/14/andre-proulx-named-head-referee-for-112th-grey-cup-in-winnipeg-between-riders-and-alouettes/ ***** The players' union has announced its 2025 all-star team. In my view, this is the one that counts. https://3downnation.com/2025/11/14/east-division-champion-montreal-alouettes-shut-out-from-cflpa-all-star-list/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cflpa-announces-the-official-2025-cflpa-all-star-team/

Another HighNote Christmas recording that you can only download as an mp3 from Amazon. Plus, their website is pretty much dead, with their new releases section dating to 2023.

Time to get out my Mars Williams Ayler Xmas CDs.

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