Ron S

Looks like we'll have to start calling you "Scoop" tranemonk. Just skimmed it briefly, but that Piano Boogie Woogie and Blues Select looks sweet! Also, Chu Berry is now scheduled for February.

I've had the Jazztet set for a while now--one of my favorites. I am, however, still on the fence about the Capitol set--at the moment leaning towards not getting it.

They're now my Amazon Marketplace top choice, also (and apparently for lots of others, too--approval rating of 98% or something like that). Terrific customer service, by the way (including an actual phone number you can call).

Hey, no bubble bursting allowed!!!! Just got back from Sarasota and found the box waiting. It's the real deal........sealed 8-cd set w/no dents, tire treadmarks, etc. Excellent! I'm glad I lost the bet. (What were we betting, anyway? )

I knew someone out there would get it (should've known it would be Rachel ).

Thanks. At least now I know what I missed out on! Actually, I got both those boxes cheap (one from a record club a long time ago, the other on St. Marks) and I have a pretty healthy OJC collection at this point, so it's probably not a great loss. I'm still sure I would have found a way to drop a few bucks on the sale, though... Many of us did. Hopefully, they'll do it again.

Certainly is ! I find myself digging into this set on a regular basis, so much great stuff in there. Apart from the obvious like 'Power To The People' and the Lighthouse stuff with Woody Shaw there's gems such as 'Black Narcissus', the Luis Gasca latin material ( ) and the guest slots with Flora Purim. Still one of my favourite boxes and I've had this one for well over 10 years. Now if only Concord or Zweitausendeins would blow this one out like they have some other Fantasy boxes.

It's the song, Doctor C--get it?

I picked this up in the Concord sale--haven't even had a chance to play a single disc yet. Oh well, maybe next year.

Happy Belated Birthday, Ron! From one 12/28'er to another.

Have you started a joke?

I haven't been posting much in birthday threads recently but, hey, you and I share the same birthday! (And it's a big one for me today--one of those decade deals--rhymes with "nifty" ) So, happy birthday to us! Hope you're having a great one! (And FWIW, today is also Woodrow Wilson's birthday, and a big one for him, too--150. )

Anyone check out the Amazon Marketplace prices on these lately? Sheesh! Not like the old days!

Dr. Tine (as in Clem N. Tine, D.Mus.), When someone told you to check out "Full House", you musta thought he meant the sitcom with Bob Saget and the Olsen twins. You should slip on the K2 of "Full House" (with your man Johnny Griffin) after you listen to "Know What I Mean" a few more times. And if it makes you feel better, slip in a little Yves Nat while you're at it.

Kirby, you should put on Schnabel playing the Waldstein and see how he reacts.

I'm envious.

Update: I came home on Thursday and it was on my porch! I ordered it on Tuesday at around 6:15 PST, and got it on Thursday! That's coming from calif. to NY- EXCELLENT!!!!! I'm hearing & reading bad things about Google checkout. I can't even get the Google checkout link to work. Keeps telling me the site is unavailable. You had a great experience. Anybody else??? Lots of orders over the past couple of months--all good.

I think....think ...that I may have stumbled into a good deal over at Amazon Canada yesterday and snagged the Consecration box for a darned nice price -- CDN$ 12.72 ($11 US?? ). With an $8 shipping charge my guess is that it's the 8-disc box. Is this possible??? Have received a confirmation notice so we'll see what happens. I hate to be the one to burst your bubble, but that seller is Caiman, and I'm betting that listing is a screw-up. Caiman has a listing for the single Timeless disc called "Consecration Vol. 2" on the US Amazon site (and NO listing under the Milestone box set) here (which is also probably a screw-up, since that CD is now OOP). Hopefully, I'm wrong, but I wouldn't bet on it.

David, thanks for that link. Here is the link for the forum thread on that site in which the Guaraldi "specialists" discuss this new reissue.

I remember that gig--and especially the second set--as being pretty amazing. You guys just let it all hang out. That "defiance" thing gave your playing a special edge. Actually, each of the three gigs/venues in Philly had its own unique character, and each was excellent in its own unique way. It'll be interesting to see what the rarefied atmosphere of the Art Museum does to you.

Alan, don't forget about January 19th--you can take more photos of the guys at the Art Museum.

Man do I look evil in that shot! Do I usually look that scary when I play? You look scary, PERIOD.

There's what appears to be a good explanation of this by a reviewer on Amazon: Amazon page. There's also some interesting additional discussion between another person and this guy if you click on "Comments" after his review.

Excellent advice. If he didn't actually invent the form, Haydn sure came close to it, and his voluminous repertoire is a constant joy. Mozart's later string quartets (and quintets, for that matter) should also not be missed. (I guess I'm a bit stuck in the classical period. ) And another for Schubert's later quartets--I've got the dramatic opening to "Death and the Maiden" stuck in my head now, thanks to this thread.

Disc 2. Disc 3.