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Bill Evans, "The Secret Sessions" (Milestone)

As verified with Mosaic several years ago, the big boxes are sold in sequence, but the Selects are not (in fact, the newer Selects aren't even individually numbered). Thanks. It was an idle curiosity. I've never noticed, do they ever say that a license on a big box is set to expire on X-date, rather than just categorize it as "running low?" Might be helpful for a buyer who wants to prioritize things. But maybe there's a legal or proprietary reason that they would avoid doing so? No, as Hans indicated, Mosaic never publicly reveals exactly when a particular license is due to expire. They also never indicate the reason--i.e., either expiring license or exhaustion of the authorized run--a particular set is "running low" or in "last chance." Presumably, this is proprietary information that, for marketing reasons, they don't want to reveal.

As verified with Mosaic several years ago, the big boxes are sold in sequence, but the Selects are not (in fact, the newer Selects aren't even individually numbered).

I'm a little confused about that John Wright title. Oldies.com describes it as a "new release," and indicates that the label is Concord, but the Concord site only lists this--along with Wright's "South Side Soul"--as available as individual MP3 track downoads or as an "MP3 Album." Wonder what Oldies.com is selling--could it be a CDR of MP3s?

Whoa, now, let's keep some things to ourselves! Actually, I was thinking that'd be something that YOU would like.

How 'bout a shirt with #2 on the front and #3 on the back, or vice versa. By the way, I'll take mine in sleeveless spandex.

Same here, and I received mine today, also. Haven't had a chance to listen yet.

I'm diggin' it--just now finished the first disc!

Oscar Peterson, "The Songbooks" (Verve) The new 5-disc box set with Ray Brown and Ed Thigpen.

It's now available at CD Baby: http://cdbaby.com/cd/artpepper4 Just ordered a copy.

Peggy Lee, "The Singles Collection" (EMI)

Got mine today. Just as Ted O'Reilly described it. Looking forward to giving it a listen. Great service--and price--from mymusic.com.

Me 3. Must be a server issue.

http://www.mosaicrecords.com/lastchance.asp

The Complete Lionel Hampton Quartets and Quintets with Oscar Peterson on Verve

It would be interesting to see your purchases (if any). I don't think I've managed to post anything here without at least one stupid typo. What I meant to say, of course, was: "Stopped by my favorite local CD store after a rehearsal today and was picked up by the spirit of Sun Ra and transported on golden beams of sound to the outer reaches of the universe." Or something like that.... Nice comeback.

It's part of the Canadian conspiracy for world domination.

Mymusic.com has this set for $31.99 US, with free shipping to the US and Canada: http://www.mymusic.com/product.asp?curr=0&...muzenbr=1071930 EDIT: Received a shipping notice 26 minutes after placing my order.

Nope--the Jim Alfredson we're seeing leads a melodica trio: Completely different group.

Allen remains at the top of his game.

Tonight's the night, folks: ORGANISSIMO Chris' Jazz Cafe 9:30 PM Be there! Aloha! And don't forget tomorrow night: ORGANISSIMO For The Music Only New Hope, PA 8:00 PM Reservations STRONGLY advised (capacity is only 60, and reservations were fast approaching that by this past weekend).

We miss you here, Rachel! (even with Joe downstairs practicing as I type this )

"Groovadelphia" gets reviewed in . . . . well, Groovadelphia: http://www.philly.com/philly/entertainment...?page=2&c=y

I'll be there.

One last reminder to catch Jim on WRTI (90.1 FM) in Philly tonight at 6:45 PM EDT. See my first post, above, for instructions on how to hear the live webcast.