Aggie87

Just received my order, and the Dizzy "Afro" title is the mini-LP. Gotta be careful with BMG on which issue of a title they are offering. Afro is listed as "remastered", but Attica Blues isn't. Alot of times BMG will wait to clear out their inventory of older editions, before they offer the newer one. And there are also instances where they offer both the newer remaster AND the older edition, for the same price. Miles Davis Vol. 1 on Blue Note is a current example...

My first concert was also Donny & Marie, at the Budokan in about 75-76. My parents went to this, and took me along. I don't recall wanting to go at all, but I was about 10-11 at the time, so you go where you're taken. I quickly developed a liking for KISS after that, and my first "real" concert was seeing them in Frankfurt, with the original Iron Maiden lineup as the openers. This was either 1979 or 1980. Criss was no longer in the band, but they had Eric Carr and were still wearing the makeup. It was a fun show - spitting blood, breathing fire, ridiculous drum solo on a ridiculous elevating riser. I was an Ace man at the time, so had to stand stage right to watch his playing. Actually Iron Maiden made a bigger impression on me that KISS that night, probably because they seemed to be more talented musicians, despite there similar reliance on theatrics. I used to go to the old "Golden Summer Nights" concerts in Germany, as well as the "Rock am Ring" at the Nurburgring, up until the mid-80s. Those festivals were alot of fun, and had a wide variety of rock & pop artists. I'm too old for rock concerts anymore, with the exception of seeing Yes evertime they passed through Stuttgart over the past five years.

Sorry to have to tell you this, but Box Sets are usually not included on the no s/h deal. They usually sale price box sets for this reason. I know that's generally true, Jazzdog. But apparently every once in a while there is a special offer (usually sent out by email) that offers free shipping AND includes boxes. I believe some folks here have taken advantage of that sale before. Though even with shipping that Jack Johnson box ain't a bad deal at all...

Just pulled the trigger on my order. I think the $1.99 sale is the best one for purchasing a number of single-disc releases. This order is costing me $6.19 per disc (incl s/h & tax) delivered... Bad Plus - These are the Vistas Art Blakey - Night in Tunisia (Bluebird) Terance Blanchard - Bounce Chick Corea - Now He Sings, Now He Sobs Miles Davis - Jazz at the Plaza Duke Ellington - Far East Suite Galactic - Ruckus Dizzy Gillespie - Afro Charlie Haden/Pat Metheny - Beyond the Missouri Sky Thelonious Monk - Genius Vol 1 RVG Thelonious Monk - Genius Vol 2 RVG Stanton Moore - Flyin' the Koop Marc Ribot - Muy Divertido Sam Rivers - Fuschia Swing Song Conn Charlie Rouse - Bossa Nova Bacchanal Conn McCoy Tyner - Land of Giants Chucho Valdes - Live! (RMM) Yes - Fragile (Rhino ver.) Larry Young - Mother Ship Conn

I wouldn't hold my breath. You might get lucky and have them add a few new things before this particular sale is over, but you never know. They don't add titles on a regular basis, apparently. And I'm not sure how long these sales last, either. Not everyone gets the same sales at the same time too. Too many intangibles. But then again, they'll eventually offer this sale in another 3-6 months, and there will likely be titles you'll want then as well, maybe some of the newer RVGs.

Thanks for the heads-up on the $1.99 sale, Chris! I've been waiting for this one for a while. In fact, there are about 20 discs in my shopping cart that have been on hold waiting for this sale (including the Larry Young & Sam Rivers). Avg cost per cd is going to be about $5.68... Now I've gotta wait for a free s/h sale to pick up that Jack Johnson box... -Erik

Can't add anything to the above, other than to take care of yourself, and know that family and friends (and we Organissimites) can be a great source of support and strength. -Erik

Ok, how many "f"s are in JM's sentence? If you found 3 you're a Kenny G fan. If you found 4 you're a true Groover.

For anyone who hasn't read the whole interview with the "G", it's still available at B&N.com. I posted this back on the BNBB one time, I believe. Kenny G Interview It's all pretty funny - I like his comment about learning 'Trane's solo in "Giant Steps". Sounds like he thinks there's little soul in JC's music, just technique. -Erik

I had hopes for "Man on the Moon", but it didn't turn out all that great. But Carrey's performance was excellent - he really captured Kaufman's spirit, in my opinion. In fact, I think that was part of the reason the movie didn't do well - Kaufman wasn't an immediately likable person.

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Impulse Quartet box Live in Japan (4 discs makes it a box to me!) Village Vanguard Complete Prestige (loved that zweitausendeins sale - and couw's booklets!)

Mal Waldron (first names count?) Mat Maneri Joe Maneri Marcus Miller Ron Miles Russell Malone Lyle Mayes Jane Monheit

Geri plays very nicely on Franco Ambrosetti's "Movies, Too" also. Haven't picked up the first "Movies" disc, but plan to check that one out as well. She also plays on Bobby Hutcherson's nice '99 date, "Skyline".

Hey Garth - Can you point me towards some good jazz stores in Houston? I was there this past week, but the only place I checked out was one of the Soundwaves stores (the one on Montrose). Fairly good selection of new and used, I thought (though compared to Corpus Christi, your Wal-Marts probably have a better jazz selection). Thanks, Erik

Went up to Houston for the past 4-5 days, on a spring break visit to my sister's. While there I got to try out a new (for me) beer, St. Arnold's. This is their Kolsch beer, and is actually pretty good! Wasn't expecting much from a Houston brewery, to be honest, but they got my attention. Their ales are pretty good as well. Not sure about the lawnmower thing, unless it's a summery connotation. Gonna have to see if this is sold outside of the Houston area...

Just curious, Jim, but are you saying that there is not a single "legit" Miles album that you like better than these bootlegs? Wow! Columbia (or someone) needs to get their hands on these!

At the same time?? What a cacophony!!!

Ed - Sent you a PM. -Erik

If you don't have this one, it needs to be on your short list! It's a fantastic live trio recording from 1976, and was released on CD for the first time last year (Verve mini-LP). I don't have all that many of his recordings as a leader, but this one is my favorite. And don't forget his fantastic CTI recording, Concierto, with Chet Baker & Paul Desmond!

Ok, Naked Lunch caught my eye today when I was picking up Schindler's List. I've never seen this, and don't know much about it beyond the blurbs on the packaging. How is this - the movie itself, and the DVD? I assume since it's a Criterion, it's gotta be a pretty good package.

I'm with Weizen on this one - once you see the hospital's/Dr's/anesthesiologist's/etc. bills, you'll really think you DESERVE a token of their appreciation! By the way, my daughter was born here in Texas, and my son was born in Germany. The cost of having my son was literally HALF (about $10K versus about $5K) of what it was here in the U.S., and Germany isn't exactly a third world country. Something's out of whack with medical costs these days!! Enough of that - CONGRATULATIONS, Pop!!