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He agreed to it. I wouldn't feel bad. I give friends really good deals anyway. Heck, I've given more guitars away than most people will ever own. I'm sure he was happy that you got the bass. He was and I've given away a few myself. WTF... Okay, to be fair, if either of you decide to give another away, it's gotta go in "Pay It Forward". I'll be monitoring that VERRRY closely...

Thanks Greg. Already got an email from DGM stating my order would ship today. And also, as mentioned earlier in this thread by take5, Porcupine Tree's new release, "Deadwing", is due out on 28 March in Europe, and 19 April in the U.S. Mikael Akerfeldt and Adrian Belew both guest, and at least the promo copies (and apparently the U.S. version) have a hidden track, which is a re-recording of "Shesmovedon" from Lightbulb Sun. Can't wait for this one!!

Maybe Aric can call Steve Perry to find out whether there are any deep stories behind the writing of "Lovin' Touchin' Squeezin'" or "Any Way You Want It"... B-)

Not sure I know any of his music, but he was seemingly a "pure country" guy, instead of the gimmicky stuff that's pushed these days... ****************************** Country Singer Chris LeDoux Dies Wednesday, March 09, 2005 Associated Press CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Chris LeDoux, a world champion bareback rider who parlayed songs about cowboys he knew on the rodeo circuit into a successful country music career, died Wednesday from complications of liver cancer. He was 56. LeDoux died Wednesday morning in Casper, according to Judy McDonough, spokeswoman for Capitol Nashville, LeDoux's recording company. He had checked into Wyoming Medical Center earlier this week following complications from his cancer and was with family and friends at the time of his death. "All of us at Capitol Records and EMI Music are saddened at the passing of Chris," said Capitol Nashville President and CEO Mike Dungan. "In a world of egos and soundalikes, he was a unique artist and a wonderful man. We have always been proud to represent his music, and honored to call him our friend." LeDoux, known little outside the rodeo circuit until country superstar Garth Brooks paid tribute to him in a song, described his music as a combination of "Western soul, sagebrush blues, cowboy folk and rodeo rock 'n' roll." He and Brooks teamed up for the Top 10 hit, "Whatcha Gonna Do With a Cowboy" in 1992. In November, LeDoux canceled several tour dates while undergoing treatment for cancer of the bile duct. He had undergone a liver transplant in 2000 after a lengthy illness. LeDoux (pronounced luh-DOO) had been playing guitar and harmonica and writing songs since his teens, and he used his musical skills to help pay for his rodeo entry fees. He recorded songs about cowboys, the ups and downs of the rodeo circuit and his adopted home of Wyoming. In 1976, he became the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association's world bareback champion. By 1989, LeDoux had released 22 albums. They were mostly cassettes produced by his parents, which he sold at concerts and rodeos. He had a loyal, if limited, fan base. But that all changed that year when Brooks had a hit with "Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old)," which included the line: "A worn-out tape of Chris LeDoux, lonely women and bad booze/seem to be the only friends I've left at all." The song came at a time when LeDoux's career was sputtering with an independent label and no marketing. "And here he comes along and mentions the worn-out tapes in his song," LeDoux said of Brooks in an interview with The Associated Press in 2001. "To me, Garth, he's kind of like my guardian angel. It's like every time I need some help, he's there." LeDoux eventually signed with Brooks' record label, Capitol. In 2003, he released the album "Horsepower" and celebrated career sales of more than 5 million albums.

....he didn't punch you in the face for asking for that? B-) Seriously, that's a great pic, and great autograph as well. I have the League of Crafty Guitarists disc, and really enjoy it...and the spinoff group, California Guitar Trio. I should explore his solo + Fripp/Eno work a bit. Any good places to start? edit - I meant I have the RF String Quintet disc, not the League...

Inspired by the Crimson chat in the guitar thread, I finally buckled down and ordered the KC "ElektriK" CD from the DGM website. Really looking forward to this - I spun Power to Believe again the other day, and still love it... I also ordered an autographed copy of "B'Boom", which is a live recording of the 6 man lineup from 1994. I'm very curious as to which autographs are actually on this disc, given Fripp's aversion to signing, and the fact that Bruford is no longer in the band (nor is Gunn now), and Levin is back in. This is my first order from DGM, are they pretty quick to ship?

I saw KC in Germany on the Power to Believe tour, and met Belew, Gunn, & Mastellotto after the show, shook their hands, got their autographs etc. They were all very friendly and approachable. They all signed my PtB cd booklet, and Adrian also signed my Discipline. Fripp was nowhere to be seen, as expected. Do you have a scan of the Fripp autograph, 7/4?

Saw them in 1980/81 in Frankfurt, with the original singer (DiAnno). It was a great show, before the theatrical stuff got so much heavier. They lost me after Number of the Beast, but I'll say Killers is my favorite of theirs.

hehehe, thief B-) for the record, the proper response to this is: edit - i know that looks odd, but that is the best i could do to extract it from a locked thread...

Got my Farlow set in today's mail, a week after it was shipped. Still impressed with this deal!

I picked up a promo copy a couple of weeks ago, and really like it! Rosenwinkel, Mehldau, Redman, Larry Grenadier, and either Jeff Ballard or Ali Jackson. They are really cohesive, as sal alludes to. Well worth picking up. I've like all the KR that I've heard so far!

I would hope if they are students in YOUR class, this would not be allowed to go right over their heads!!!

Scott - That is one FINE open letter! In fact, it's so good, I hereby nominate you to write the open letter that Aric has been pushing. Don't tell me ya need a topic, addressee, or anything else relevant. We will expect to see a draft within the next couple of hours... AN OPEN LETTER TO BLUE NOTE AN OPEN LETTER TO BLUE NOTE PART TWO

Just curious, do you hate all of us here at Organissimo, or all the people who went to see "The Pacifier", or all of North America?

Sure Fent - same drill, send me a PM with your address, and it will go out on the pony express tomorrow! Erik

Dan -the difference as I see it is that you wouldn't have people joining this board for the express purpose of talking politics. They'd be joining the board for the sake of joining a jazz based community, and then be able to discuss politics. This way it weeds out the "Naked City"'s of the world, who otherwise would have nothing to contribute.

Can I get the Di Battista? Of course. Shoot me a PM with your address, and it will go in tomorrow's mail. -Erik

Can you set up the software so that people can only post in the Politics Forum IF more than 50% of their posts are in the OTHER forums? That way we wouldn't have people who just frequent this board to harangue/harass/stir up things there, who otherwise have no interest or input into the other, more important (IMO) forums. Just a thought. I'm guessing it can't be done, but it would be nice!

A couple more of mine up for the taking: Stefano DiBattista - self titled --> Ubu Irakere - Babalu Aye Hiromi - Another Mind also still have these available: Ralph Towner - Blue Sun --> fent99 Tim Hagans/Bob Belden - Re-Animation Live! Groove Holmes - Best of the Pacific Jazz Years -Erik

up... I picked up her album cheap in a used store, mainly based on remembering this thread. She has some very impressive technique, and there's a sound or a warmth or something that seems to shine through for me. I'm really enjoying this, check it out if you run across it anywhere. Another thanks to Jim for bringing this to our attention...

This bothers me, in the sense that it seems to suggest there is an objective answer to "what is good music?".

I agree with Scott. I would have jumped on that sucker the minute I saw it.

It's been my experience that things are only backordered for a couple of days. So hopefully Kulu's will be on their way shortly, and Al's should be fine as well...

Before Aric killed everyone in the thread, I posted a couple of pics of Herbie jamming in the studio with Trey right here.