Aggie87

I certainly agree with that. On the other hand, what has she done to "deserve" $400M?....especially if the bulk of that money was earned before the two even met?

Seems to me it would be more fair if it were 25% of their joint assets (i.e. what he/"they" earned during their marriage), not what he brought into it before she was even in the picture. Or did he earn $1.6B while they were married?

You aren't factoring in the original cost of the discs you agree to send to someone else, in exchange for receiving your $1.49 discs, or the postage & packaging costs you are incurring. I agree with trades in principle, in order to exchange recordings you no longer want, for whatever reason, with someone else who has something you are interested in. But the things I trade come with jewel cases, booklets, and back inserts. I'd rather trade with the people on this board, and feel confident in what I am sending and receiving. I don't think I'd want to trade something in good shape for something that I have no idea of the condition, or what will even be included.

Not at all, Ron! I just think I fell into a completely unusual situation, not the norm. They messed up my order, ended up not having all of what they claimed to have in stock due to their storage issues, shipped the partial order late, that never arrived, shipped another, and that has never arrived. I think there's blame to be spread on both 2001 and their shipper, DHL (or the U.S. postal system). It was frustrating, but I would probably order from them again if they have more boxes in the future I want. I have seen enough successful orders pass through this board that I know they're not a bad business. And I spent plenty of DM's and Euro's in their shops a few years back, as well. Besides, I kind of recall talking you into placing your order originally, as well

Update - now been 3 months since I placed my order, and nothing has shown up. I emailed 2001 and told them I hadn't received anything, and to cancel my order. I also told them if anything ever shows up I would be sending it back to them. Herr Luening (to his credit) apologized again, agreed to cancel my order and refund my credit card, and said if anything ever does show up, for me to just keep it. aarrrggghhh....

Spurs/Mavs play of the game last night - Bowen stuffing Nowitzki's attempt at a game-winner...

I'm ready for a new Garrett CD as well. According to allmusic.com, here's what he's done since Standard of Language came out in 2003 (but was really recorded along with Happy People in 2001): 2003 Urban Knights - Urban Knights V Dreyfus Nights in Paris (94 live recording, w/Petrucciani, Bireli Lagrene, Marcus Miller, & Lenny White) 2004 Andre Charlier/Benoit Sourisse - Eleven Blues Mike Stern - These Times 2005 Patches Stewart - Blow Cafe Soul Allstars - Love Pages Miles Davis - Munich Concert (88 live recording) Marcus Miller - Silver Rain Meshell Ndegeocello - Spirit Music Jamia 2006 Dennis Chambers - Planet Earth

Well, I'll be a.....no wait, you will!!!

okay, i'll bite - who?? Che? Deep? Aric? Jazzis? Greg M?

Some guy posted links for gay porn.

I guess she really did enjoy her little experiment playing with Herbie Hancock on his last album.... Christina Aguilera to Release Jazz-influenced Album Just when you thought jazz had taken enough abuse from over-the-hill rockers and expired pop stars gunning for the wine-tasting market, teeny-bopping chanteuse Christina Aguilera is set to release an ode to jazz and blues titled Back to Basics on Aug. 15. According to a recent press release, the album is a “modern take on vintage jazz, soul and blues from the 1920s, ‘30s and ‘40s...with a throwback style creating a sound that’s gritty and raw.” It will be curious to hear exactly what kind of ‘20s-era “soul” music she's looking to channel, since that genre didn’t really surface until the 1960s, but if anyone from the Britney camp has the pipes to tackle classic American music, it’s probably Aguilera. The 25-year-old pop star has delved into soul material with favorable results several times throughout her career, most notably winning a Grammy alongside Mya, Lil' Kim and Pink for their transformation of the Patti LaBelle hit “Lady Marmalade” off the Moulin Rouge soundtrack. On the jazz front, Aguilera joined up with Herbie Hancock last year on a Grammy-nominated rendition of Leon Russell's "A Song For You." The track was part of Hancock's pop collaborations album Possibilities, and the pair performed the song live at the Grammy Awards this past February. Nonetheless, Aguilera’s people seem a little confused about the musical history she hopes to cite. “'Candy Man' recalls the tight harmonies of all-girl groups from the ‘30s and ‘40s,” reads the press release, again misplacing an early 1960s phenomenon. “The touchstones are Billie Holiday, Otis Redding, Etta James and Ella Fitzgerald....what I used to call my ‘fun music’ when I was a little girl,” says Aguilera. These influences will be shaped into Aguilera’s 21st century vision by several different producers, among them Gangstarr’s DJ Premier, whose resume boasts hits for Biggie Smalls, Nas and Jay-Z. Suffice it to say, no matter how jazz-indebted Aguilera’s latest phase may be, you probably won’t catch her at Lincoln Center anytime soon. The track “Nasty Naughty Boy” reportedly has a “’20s burlesque feel,” and that sultry spirit could be Aguilera’s nod to tent show divas like Ma Rainey and Bessie Smith—though it's doubtful the notoriously provocative pop star has a blueswoman's gift for sexy understatement or sly double-entendres. According to Aguilera's Web site, lyrics to one upcoming track read, “still got the nasty in me…still got that dirty degree…still got that freak in me.” For more information on Back to Basics, visit Aguilera’s official Web site, www.christinaaguilera.com. Written By: Evan Haga - jazztimes.com edited to update link directly to jazztimes.com

I'm sure your neighbor Aric/Contemporary Lady will be happy to supply you with any burns you may need while riding out the epidemic

I'm not watching the show either, but I'm guessing you mean "Clive Davis". Some jiver indeed. Educate yourself, Jazzkat.

That was a GREAT Spurs/Mavs game last night. I think the Mavs won it because they seem less tired, and maybe a little hungrier than the Spurs. Gonna be tough for the Spurs to pull out this series, down 3-1. That said, the officiating stunk it up again. There were a number of calls in this game that affected the outcome (IMO). One that still bothers me is when Nowitzki charged Duncan in the 4th Qtr with something like 3 minutes left. It was clearly a charge, as Duncan was firmly planted and outside the circle. Dirk made the basket, Duncan was called for the foul, and then he made the free throw. The Spurs had been up 5 at that point, and if the correct call of charging had been made, it's Spurs ball with a chance to build on the lead. Spurs still had a chance to win at the end of regulation though, and didn't pull it out. Just like they did in the previous game when that bad pass (or Dallas deflection) cost the Spurs a chance to get the go-ahead basket in the last secnods of the game.

Update from Miles Beyond website:

The scheduling for the Spurs/Mavs series has been strange from the start. Seems like they should have had Game 1 on Monday instead of Sunday, giving the Spurs a little more than 36 hrs rest from their previous road game. And Game 2 should have been Wednesday, then moving to Saturday for Game 3 in Dallas. I think the injuries and exhaustion (and a determined and ready Maverick team for that matter) caught up to the Spurs in Game 2. Hopefully Game 3 sees a better, more evenly matched game.

According to Music Tap, Fantasy also has a Coltrane release titled "Fearless Leader" slated for September. Anybody shed some light on this one?

Not much to speak of, but here are a couple new items: Eddie Palmieri - El Prodigioso...50 Anos Del Maestro Ali Farka Toure/Toumani Diabate - In the Heart of the Moon

I just recently picked up the Atomic/School Days "Nuclear Assembly Hall" and Triage "American Mythology" sets in a trade with a board member, and really enjoy both. for each. The DKV Trios are both good IMO as well.

Basie Mosaic from Amazon UK: Ordered 24 April, shipped 28 April, arrived today Replacement Dexter Gordon box from zweitausendeins: Shipped (supposedly) 21 April, still not here

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The original post in this thread by 7/4 quotes from ECM's website, indicating it is a live recording.

PM sent on Copland, DeFrancesco, & Martino discs.