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She's clearly just following The One Who Loves Children:

Really digging Spring Heel Jack's "Live". This one guests Shipp, Evan Parker, William Parker, & Han Bennink. Only two 30+ minute tracks, combining improvised jazz and electronica in a very creative way. This one inspired me to pick up both "Masses" and "Amassed", the studio recordings that came before it, and I haven't been disappointed.

I have really been enjoying the releases on Thirsty Ear (primarily the Blue Series). I think Matthew Shipp is to be commended for what he's done here, yet I haven't really seen all that much discussion about this label in general here. I think they've issued some very creative recordings. I haven't found one that I'd consider a "clunker" yet. I've enjoyed all of Shipp's leader recordings, as well as Mat Maneri, Roy Campbell, William Parker, David S. Ware, and the Springheel Jack releases. And the recent Groundtruther (Charlie Hunter/Bobby Previte/rotating third person) albums are Hunter's best work, IMO. Any recommendations you want to share from this series?

Wayne Shorter - Beyond the Sound Barrier Miles Davis - Round About Midnight (Legacy Edition) Joshua Redman - Momentum Lizz Wright - Dreaming Wide Awake Ella & Louis for Lovers John Coltrane - More Coltrane for Lovers

I finally picked up one of the BOC remasters - Secret Treaties, which is probably my favorite album of theirs. Reissue Producer - Bruce Dickinson I didn't realize the Legendary Bruce Dickinson had actually worked on these!

Exciting Dallas/San Diego game this afternoon! Not the prettiest game, but certainly hard fought by both sides. San Diego made some critical penalties on Dallas 3rd down plays, that kept drives alive that otherwise would have died. And Bledsoe looked solid, for being a human pigeon target back there. The O-Line didn't protect him well enough, which will give Parcells something to chew on them for, even after a win. Patrick Crayton looks like the real deal at wide receiver. Key, Glenn, Crayton, Peerless, and Witten - Bledsoe's going to have plenty of targets out there, which will only help the running game. And the D looked decent, but still not solid in their switch to a 3-4. Anthony Henry played great, but Ware looked like a rookie at times. He did have some good pressure on Brees though, and I think as he gets more seasoned he'll only get better and better.

Just shipped Radiohead's "Kid A". I had this but lost it somewhere during a move or a divorce or something Next up is Drew Gress' "7 Black Butterflies".

Somehow I can't see a Wynton metal spine box set series like the ones they've done for Miles. Even that WM VV box was deeply discounted to start with, wasn't it? I would assume this was done to artificially boost interest? Seems like it was available from BMG for $15.99 from day one.

How worthwhile is the additional music on the "Coltrane" and "Ballads" deluxe editions? In other words, if I already have the "Complete" Classic Quartet box, are these worth picking up?

Moss with Moss's work ethic is no big deal. Sure he had 130 yds last night, but his team lost. He should be the difference maker with his talent, and he's not. Wasn't for the Vikings, and won't be for the Raiders. ...IMO.

..just noticed on Alan's site: Sept 27: Brad Mehldau Trio - Day is Done Appears Jeff Ballard is now the drummer in the trio, replacing Jorge Rossy. This one includes covers of "Alfie", "Martha My Dear", "She's Leaving Home", and "50 Ways to Leave your Lover".

My Aggies laid an egg at Clemson on Saturday night, losing 25-24 on a last second field goal. The offense let me down in the first half (but played ALOT better in the 2nd), the defense underwhelmed me the whole time, and the coaching could be at least partially to blame for the loss. Franchione opted not to go for a two point conversion attempt after the touchdown that put A&M ahead. That would have given them a 3 point lead, and the subsequent end-of-game field goal that Clemson scored would have only tied it up, not won it. Still have hopes for them, but it was particularly frustrating to watch. As Oklahoma also lost, this puts Texas in the early driver's seat for the Big 12 South, as was expected. But they have a good game coming up this weekend with Ohio State, so that will be a better challenge for Texas than Louisiana-Lafayette was.

Happy Birthday, from your friends in Corpus Christi... ...and Stuttgart:

You're picking games after they've been played

Cowboys signed WR Peerless Price to a 1 yr deal today. Hopefully getting away from the Falcons will allow a return of his solid #2 WR skills that Atlanta never saw. Looks like this means the end of Quincy Morgan's time in Dallas. He's the guy they traded away Antonio Bryant to the Browns for. Bryant is apparently the #1 WR in Cleveland this year, and Morgan couldn't make the top 4 for the Cowboys. I think the biggest question left in Dallas is how the O-Line will perform. That will make or break Dallas' season, what with the Statue of Bledsoe playing QB. If they give him time, Cowboys will be a solid playoff contender. Their D is gonna be VERY good again this year.

Just a question - the people who are the target audience for sampled music - aren't they generally a different population than jazz fans? I realize there may be a bit of overlap, but it seems to be two different groups in general.

Baton Rouge still apparently has no electricity, as well. I just spoke to a friend of mine who lives there...his family has a generator, so they are able to keep the refrigerator going at least. They don't know how long they'll be without electricity there though. Another friend of mine lives in northern LA, but she grew up in New Orleans. Her parent's home there is totally destroyed, as is the house she grew up in (different one). When they finally get the flood problem solved, what will people be able to go back to?

If that is an accurate, in context quote, then "appaling" is nowhere near adequate a description. ← Rice: All Foreign Aid Offers Will Be Accepted Thursday, September 01 Associated Press WASHINGTON — In a dramatic turnabout, the United States is now on the receiving end of help from around the world as some two dozen countries offer post-hurricane assistance. Venezuela, a target of frequent criticism by the Bush administration, offered humanitarian aid and fuel. Venezuela's Citgo Petroleum Corp. (search) pledged a $1 million donation for hurricane aid. With offers from the four corners of the globe pouring in, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice (search) has decided "no offer that can help alleviate the suffering of the people in the afflicted area will be refused," State Department spokesman Sean McCormack said Thursday. However, in Moscow, a Russian official said the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency had rejected a Russian offer to dispatch rescue teams and other aid. On Tuesday, President Vladimir Putin (search) sent condolences to President Bush and said Russia was prepared to help if asked. Boats, aircraft, tents, blankets, generators, cash assistance and medical teams have been offered to the U.S. government in Washington or in embassies overseas. Offers have been received from Russia, Japan, Canada, France, Honduras, Germany, Venezuela, Jamaica, Australia, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Greece, Hungary, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Mexico, China, South Korea, Israel, the United Arab Emirates, NATO and the Organization of American States, the spokesman said. Still, Bush told ABC-TV: "I'm not expecting much from foreign nations because we hadn't asked for it. I do expect a lot of sympathy and perhaps some will send cash dollars. But this country's going to rise up and take care of it." "You know," he said, "we would love help, but we're going to take care of our own business as well, and there's no doubt in my mind we'll succeed. And there's no doubt in my mind, as I sit here talking to you, that New Orleans is going to rise up again as a great city." Historically, the United States provides assistance to other countries experiencing earthquakes, floods and other disasters. Germany, which was rebuilt after World War II largely by the U.S. Marshall Plan, offered its help in a telephone call to Rice. "The German Government is prepared to do all that is humanly possible," the German embassy said. In his call, German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer assured Rice of Germany's solidarity with its American friends in a difficult time, the embassy said. Israeli Ambassador Daniel Ayalon called Wednesday at the State Department to offer condolences and assistance. Israel is the largest recipient of U.S. aid, about $2.2 billion a year.

I've read reports that Texas has offered the Alamodome up as well. But I've also read reports that the Alamodome is under consideration for the Saints as their "home" stadium this season. So that wouldn't work if there are evacuees living there.

I like Jarrett's music. Solo, trio, quartets, etc. The grunting stuff doesn't bother me enough to distract from the music at all. I'm not really interested in his personality or opinions or such, and even so can separate that from the music. Elling I have no interest in, and generally agree with the hipster/poseur comments.

Spurs just picked up Michael Finley, who will apparently be first off the bench behind Ginobili & Bowen. He should be anyway, as he's clearly superior to Brent Barry. CNN/SI said they also picked up Nick Van Exel this off season, which I had previously missed.

I have the Chips CD, and love the whole thing! The Psonic Psunspot tracks are every bit as good as the 25 o'clock stuff!

I understand the intent behind this...but if you're a home/land owner in the N.O. area, how would you feel? Technically you still own that piece of submerged land. And it may have been in your family for generations. What if you own it, but still have 25 years left to pay on it? Would you be able to walk away from that mortgage? And if N.O. was somehow able to be rebuilt elsewhere, would you be "given" a comparable piece of land, somehow?

I don't know if this qualifies or not... My kids love the Shrek flicks, and the songs from it. So while shopping yesterday, I picked up Smash Mouth's "All Star Smash Hits" compilation for them. They love the songs they recognize, don't really care about the rest. But I find myself actually kinda enjoying this. All Star, Walkin on the Sun, Can't Get Enough of you Baby...plus covers of I'm a Believer, Why Can't We Be Friends, Do It Again, and Getting Better. It's fun, derivative pop rock. So shoot me...but my kids and I were all shakin our tail feathers to this yesterday, having a blast.

Nothing much again: Jamie Cullum - Twenty Something (dualdisc) Keren Ann - Nolita (is she another BN Norah?) Adrian Belew - Side One Jefferson Airplane - The Essential Widespread Panic - Live at Myrtle Beach Michael McDonald - Motown Two Paul Westerberg - Besterberg/Best of I'm going to jump on the Belew...maybe the JA, but that's it.