sonnymax

Okay, if you guys want to be serious, then you should know that the laws regarding the disclosure of 911 calls vary from state to state in the U.S. In most cases, the calls are considered "public records," just like police reports, court documents, etc. In some states, 911 tapes are considered "public" once the caller's identifying information (name, phone number, address) have been removed. In other states, police may not release the tape, but they are required to provide a written transcript of the call. Here's a useful blurb from the Iowa Attorney General's office: Generally, audio tapes of 911 calls are public records and must be released by the lawful custodian, unless a specific provision of law makes all or part of the tape confidential. The following guidelines apply to release of audio tapes, including those which contain confidential information: - Open Records: Audio tapes of 911 calls which do not include confidential information are open records and must be released on request. - Confidential Information: Most audio tapes of 911 calls about a crime or incident should be treated as peace officers' investigative reports that may be kept confidential; however, the "date, time, specific location, and immediate facts and circumstances" must be released, except under unusual circumstances. - Unusual Circumstances: When release of information in a 911 audio tape "would plainly and seriously jeopardize an investigation or pose a clear and present danger" to a person's safety, the "date, time, specific location, and immediate facts and circumstances" about a crime or incident should be kept confidential. Personally, I have little interest in hearing 911 or police calls unless they provide important information about an incident. For example, if an officer later defends his actions based on the claim that he was faced with a volatile situation (yelling, threats, etc.), he might have some explaining to do if the released tape provides evidence to the contrary. In the best situations, these laws provide transparency that helps protect the public. The availability of the more sensational 911 tapes we hear on television is the price we pay for this openness. Now what about those bootleggers?

Did he say "bootleggers"? Oh, maybe he meant these bootleggers: Either way, I prefer the bootlegger's daughter:

Sounds like Kevin has a man-crush.

Mickey Mouse The Jazz Fool - 1929 Despite the title, it doesn't get jazzy until 3:00 into the cartoon.

My favorite: Betty Boop/Louis Armstrong - You Rascal You (1932)

We don't get upset, we get even!

Forgive me if the price of these cabinets is more than Pacific Rim or even CanAm, but have you ever checked out the cabinets made by Russ Bassett? For pricing, you might have to check out dealers like storehouserock.com, CD Rack Shoppe, or other retailers.

Happy New Year all! I'm looking for some help in clarifying when Blue Note changed a couple of it's label logos. This one appears to have been used in the early 50s: The earliest example I found of this most familiar Blue Note logo is 1959: I'm curious if other people have different information, and if there was a time in the mid- to late-50s when BN had perhaps a different logo. I'm not really interested in the design of the LP label, but if someone wishes to share that info, that's cool too. Thanks in advance. Btw, anyone ever buy a pair of these boogaloo shoes?

Weather permitting, I'm going into Boston to see local heroes Either/Orchestra, followed by the Claudia Quintet. Then it's back home for the tail end of the Three Stooges marathon on AMC! Felice Ano Nuevo!

Not sure what you mean by "quaint," 'cause I think the VV list beats the hell out of the ones at Downbeat and the other jazz rags. My only complaint is the lack of recognition of some great sounds that came from Chicago this past year. Sure, Vonski, Baba Fred, and Nicole Mitchell made the top 50, but where are Josh Berman (Old Idea), Jason Adasiewicz (Varmint), or James Falzone (Tea Music)? I'll tell you where - they're on Larry's list!

Eez time for someone wit xpeerience to show Amerikan cowboyz how eet eez done!

Pristine Classical remastered the entire concert in January of 2008. No bass overdubs. The sound is, well, incredible to these ears. Check out the reissue notes and the sound clips here.

Kind of an ironic statement to make, seeing that you started this thread pointing out that Murphy was "not a classic beauty" and "used to be a bit chunky." Is it Hollywood that overemphasizes a woman's physical appearance over what's in her heart and her mind, or is Hollywood just giving us what we want?

PM sent on Barry Altschul's Brahma & Nils Wogram's Odd and Awkward.

My beef is with the frustrated Mom in the store who loudly announces to her dawdling kid, "Well then, I'm just going to leave you here." You should see the looks I get when I reply, "Okay, I'll take him."

Personal taste aside, is pulling the maximum out of a Fleetwood Mac CD really a good thing?

Nah, I doubt it. Although this might: Larry

Adding insult to injury, people are misspelling his name!

Jerry Garcia is spinning in his grave. GD is Grateful Dead. My sentiments toward the GD are best summed up by this joke: Q: What did one Deadhead say to the other when they ran out of acid? A: Man, this music sucks! Of course, if other people dig it, that's cool.

Pardon my ignorance, but what's a "GD" and what are "Dick's Picks"?

It sounds like Chewy had spicy burritos for a late dinner and woke up with the 'mares. It's okay fella, this is a good thing. If I were you I'd worry about that giant spider under your bed.

Yes, this is the third outing by this duo for the Omnitone label.

I've heard the same sentiments expressed by Charlie Kohlhase many times. Every time I've seen him perform has been an education and a hell of a lot of fun. Thanks for reminding folks about a true living legend.

Very classy place you've got here. Guess I'll have to dress up (or at least put on a pair of pants) when I log on.

$13.58 pre-ordered at CD Universe. I'm sure there will be other deals along the way. Even if there weren't, this is one of those instances where the music is well worth the full price. So brew at home instead of going to Starbucks for a few days. Better yet, resist the temptation to buy the latest reissue of something you already own and probably don't listen to more than once or twice a year.