Aggie87

It has to be him....check out the caliber of his comments:

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to Maren for the best cartoon of the week!!! ...and I still say Che was a robot.

Isn't that a bit overly dramatic? If he decided he had had enough of this place (or felt that we had had enough of him), why didn't he just leave and not come back? Is he attempting to make some sort of statement? If so, I don't get it.

While the process of selecting a new pope may seem secretive or maybe confusing, I would guess it's not complicated, and is well established within the Vatican chambers. I'd bet there are all sorts of politics involved as well. But I'd also bet they are well prepared. I agree with Chris in that it's a very silly question...

The updated article at cnn.com also pointed out that that him receiving last rites was not necessarily a sign that he was dying. They also pointed out that the Pope had received last rites after his assassination attempt in '81.

...From CNN.com VATICAN CITY (CNN) -- Pope John Paul II was given the last rites of the Roman Catholic Church late Thursday night as his health deteriorated, a Vatican source has told CNN. The pope is suffering from a high fever caused by a urinary tract infection, the Vatican confirmed Thursday -- one day after revealing he had been put on a nasal feeding tube for nutrition The pope is taking antibiotics, a Vatican spokesman said. Joaquin Navarro-Valls said in a statement released Wednesday: "To improve his calorific intake and promote an efficient recovery of his strength, nutrition via the positioning of a nasal-gastric tube has begun." The pope underwent a tracheotomy February 24 and still has a tube inserted in his windpipe to help his breathing. Earlier Wednesday, the pope appeared at his studio window and blessed the thousands of faithful in St. Peter's Square. He appeared alert during the four-minute appearance, which drew cheers from the crowd gathered beneath his window. He raised his hand in blessing and made the sign of the cross as a Vatican official read greetings and prayers. A microphone was raised to his face as he tried to speak, but the words were not clear. The pope has spent a total of 28 days in two stints at Gemelli hospital in Rome in the past two months. Nicola Cerbino, a spokesman at the hospital, said Wednesday that there was no plan to hospitalize the pope. On Monday the pope skipped the post-Easter Angelus prayer for the first time in his 26-year papacy. The 84-year-old pope suffers from a number of chronic illnesses, including crippling hip and knee ailments, and Parkinson's disease, a progressive neurological disorder that can make breathing difficult. Throughout his various illnesses and brushes with death, even after the assassination attempt against him in 1981, the pope always said his life was in God's hands.

che. I was responding to the portion of your original post that asked "Anyone familier with ...Cuban music/Jazz in general? Or do you have any recommendations?" Unless you are specifically trying to separate Cuban jazz from Afro-Cuban jazz, in which case I apologize. Erik.

che. one more time. please do searches. Afro Cuban Jazz Music Erik.

I've got four of them (Porter, Rodgers & Hart, Arlen, & Berlin), and think they're great! Has the Kern just been remastered?

"mom, catesta's on my side of the seat again!!!"

Che with all due respect, you've only been here for a month. I'm glad you've never found it to be cantankerous in your 40 days here. Alot of folks here have been chatting with one another for 4-5 years, and more in some cases. And on the subject of the thread, excepting the Politics forum, this board isn't cantankerous at all, I don't believe. I find it interesting, because in "real" life, most people don't continually discuss or argue politics with friends and associates who have differing opinions and beliefs than themselves. At least that's been my experience. Yet we continue to bait each other here, and seemingly on purpose. I don't really see the point, to be honest. My sister and I don't see eye to eye on certain things, and we know not to discuss those topics with each other when we visit. All it has the effect of doing is to make the things we don't have in common become a barrier between us, instead of strengthening the bonds through the things we have in common.

up.... I just picked up a relatively hard to find 1979 recording from Larry Coryell titled "Tributaries", which is an all acoustic recording, with Coryell, John Scofield, and Joe Beck. Coryell plays 6 & 12 string, while Sco & Beck are both on 6 string guitars. Includes a cover of Bobby Hutcherson's "Little B's Poem" and Coltrane's "Equinox". Very nice recording, which was originally produced by one Michael Cuscuna. I picked up the Japanese import version of this (from 2004 apparently, a little hard to tell), from Dusty Groove for $12.99. Haven't seen it elsewhere for anywhere near this price...

Michael Jackson's defense

Lon - I've never heard Morelenbaum, I don't think. What kind of music is that? I'd be willing to risk $4.99 to try her out...

A couple of new listings today, though not much in the way of jazz: Wynton Marsalis - Unforgivable Blackness The Cure - Three Imaginary Boys (Deluxe Edition) Radiohead - Hail to the Thief

A new Tommy Smith album has just come out, titled "Evolution". This one has a solid lineup - Scofield, Lovano, John Taylor, Patitucci, and Stewart. Anybody heard this yet? This is the third Smith album that Scofield has played on, none of which I've purchased yet. How are Smith's releases? Any fans here? edit - apparently this is a re-release (?) of a 2003 recording. Just found the old Tommy Smith Evolution thread. Thought it sounded familiar!!

For anyone interested, there are currently three Widespread Panic shows available for free download at Livewidespreadpanic.com. These are recent shows (24-26 March) from Atlanta, and are only available for a limited time apparently.

Catesta - Can I come eat Easter dinner with you next year?? YUM!

....don't forget to insure it for $2.00 B-)

....how does the laser get in there and read the music on that big black shiny thing?? B-) j/k, congrats on a great find Dan!!

Actually it WOULD be nice if Organissimo got a 20% cut in instances like this!!

Che. See Matt's thorough review in this thread, from yesterday. Album title is "Blunt Object: Live in Tokyo". Recorded May 2004, except for final track which is from December 2001. Erik.

I just received the Bad Plus live cd today, and finished listening to it. It's very interesting, and (to me) follows their last two releases fairly well. I find them interesting, but not in a groove-y or swinging way at all. I see them as an instrumental piano trio, not a traditional jazz piano trio. I don't really care about labels anyway , I suppose. The Queen cover didn't do much for me, but the rest of the disc is fun, exploring music. It's got similar dynamics to their other releases, so it's got more of a "rock" feel to it I suppose.

Al, start practicing your "FREEBIRD!" calls... B-)