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Here's what is in my copy: "George Lewis and Bill Frisell are total musicians. Over the years they have earned legendary status as MONSTERS on their respective instruments. But even those already familiar with their work are in for a shock with this disc, as the naked quality of this drumless, bassless band spotlights their incredible musicianship and deep understanding of tradition. George and Bill have four of the most musical ears I've ever run into. George's beautiful sense of harmony and counterpoint is very much in the foreground here, especially on the heads, and his tonal blend with Bill's guitar is at times almost beyond belief. He also swings his fucking ass off. Frisell's passion for the guitar work of Jim Hall is well known in certain circles; he once described it as "something that was just in there, making everything sound good". Of course he was really talking about himself, and his remark is particularly relevant in the context of this band. When Bill does surface from the trio texture he kills you with one of his tasty country funk lines. One really could not hope for two more open, creative and sensitive musicians. Two true musical geniuses, masters of improvisational ensemble playing. On many levels, this is a perfect combination of three distinctly different personalities. The sympathy and respect we share is evident on every track. Check it out. -John Zorn, March 1988"

Plus, there is additional, never-before-heard music (and video) being included this time around. I'm sure I'll replace my discs with these.

Picked this up in the recent Concord sale, and dig it too!

Not written *for* Rosanna, but she's in the Madonna video "Into the Groove", and was infatuated with her in the movie it came from, Desperately Seeking Susan. Into the Groove

The Red CD/DVDA is available for pre-order from Steven Wilson's website, for a pretty decent price, $16.15.

Had a very nice Montepulciano last time I was in Brooklyn, was meaning to find out what it was, thanks to this thread for the reminder!

Happy Birthday Kenny!

Happy Birthday, Jan - wish you'd post more often!

You're lucky to have used stores. There are two remaining in my town - half price books, and one indy place. Neither have the greatest selection. I would think since everyone else is going to digital music, that people would be dumping CDs left and right. In theory I guess that's happening, but I still don't see very much worthwhile titles to pick up.

Happy Birthday!

I haven't been checking yourmusic as much lately, but here are a few they're listing: Dizzy Gillespie - Dizzy on the French Riviera Freddie Hubbard - The Artistry of Freddie Hubbard Cassandra Wilson - Closer to You - The Pop Side Elvis Costello - Momofuku Bela Fleck - Throw Down Your Heart Muddy Waters - Authorized Bootleg - Fillmore '66 Lynyrd Skynyrd - Authorized Bootlegs - Winterland '76, Cardiff '75 Radiohead - the 2 and 3 cd collectors sets of OK Computer, Pablo Honey, and the Bends David Bowie - Santa Monica '72

If she's ever sent you one, then I think you have a point. If she's never sent one, then I think she has a right to ask for you not to send them to her. I don't like any junk/mass emails, from anyone. Most go into the circular file without being opened.

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Happy Birthday!!

New info on the ITCOTCK, Red, & Lizard reissues here Due out: Red: September 21st 2009 In the Court of the Crimson King: October 12th 2009 Lizard: October 26th 2009 "To celebrate 40 years of the Crimson Kings, DGM & Panegyric proudly announce the release of a series of CD/DVD-A editions of the original King Crimson studio albums. Each CD/DVD-A release features the full original album plus bonus tracks on the CD. Two of the titles – Lizard & In the Court of the Crimson King feature entirely new 2009 stereo album mixes by Steven Wilson & Robert Fripp. The DVD-A presents each album fully remixed into stunning 5.1 Surround Sound with Steven Wilson (Porcupine Tree) in the producer role and King Crimson founder member Robert Fripp as executive producer. The 5.1 mixes are accessible in full MLP lossless audio on DVD-A players & DTS 5.1 on standard DVD players/DVD Rom drives. Additionally, High Resolution stereo is also accessible on the DVD-A (24/96 DVD-A & 24/48 DVD/DVD Rom). Selected DVD-A titles in the series will also feature era specific, rarely seen, King Crimson video footage. Each album is presented in a double Digipack, with booklet artwork featuring new sleeve notes by Robert Fripp and King Crimson biographer Sid Smith alongside archive material and photos, enclosed in an outer card slipcase. The first three titles are set for release this year with further titles to follow throughout 2010." Red: CD: Features the original album plus three extra tracks, stunning pre-overdub trio versions of Red & Fallen Angel and the full version of Providence. DVD-A: Features the original album in Hi-Res Stereo and 5.1 Surround Sound editions, with the three additional tracks from the CD plus Journey to the Centre of the Cosmos also available in Hi-Res Stereo. The trio version of Fallen Angel and the full versions of Providence and Journey to the Centre of the Cosmos are also available in 5.1 Surround Sound. Video footage: Rarely seen footage from French TV from 1974 featuring performances of Larks’ Tongues in Aspic II, The Night Watch, Lament & Starless Court: CD: Features entirely new 2009 stereo edition mixed from the original pre mix multi track tapes by Steven Wilson and Robert Fripp, plus bonus tracks including early versions of I Talk to the Wind, the backing track for Epitaph and the session that produce the opening wind effect for 21st Century Schizoid Man. DVD-A: Features the original album in 5.1 Surround Sound. The 2004 master edition & the 2009 new mix also appear in Hi-Res Stereo, along with several bonus tracks from the original recording sessions. Video Footage: Newly re-sequenced archive footage of 21st Century Schizoid Man from the legendary Hyde Park concert. (DGM 5009 2CD edition) CD1: as per above. CD2: Features the 2004 master edition plus bonus tracks including the Morgan studios instrumental recording of 21st Century Schizoid Man, the John Peel Top Gear recording of I Talk to the Wind (not previously released on CD) and a transfer of the original single a/b side of The Court of the Crimson King. (KCCBX 1 4CD/DVD-A Boxed set – Limited edition.) Full details to be arranged. Lizard: (KCSP3 CD/DVD-A edition) CD: Features entirely new 2009 stereo edition mixed from the original pre mix multi track tapes by Steven Wilson and Robert Fripp plus three bonus tracks: Lady of the Dancing Water (alternate take), Bolero (alternative version originally from Frame by Frame) and a studio run through of Cirkus from the original recording sessions. DVD-A: Features the original album in 5.1 Surround Sound. The 2004 master edition and the 2009 new album mix also appear in Hi-Res Stereo, along with the three bonus tracks from the CD.

I agree - sounds like you have a good perspective on things, Phil! Best wishes moving forward.

<hand wringing> I have a hard time getting excited about him nowadays. I'm convinced drugs helped him win some of the previous races. </hand wringing>

That might be because some of them, such as the "Blue Note Works" TOCJs you've been selling, are (or at least were until recently) a bit of hype on the Hoffman forum. In my case I usually prefer trades to purchases and sales. I'm not in this to make money, nor are there really all that many titles that are offered for sale that I'm looking for. I like to explore and discover music, and it's fun when you can find things you enjoy unexpectedly. This seems to happen for me more when money isn't involved, which creates a different set of expectations, and takes it away from "fun", towards "serious". That said, I do buy on here occasionally, and I do like to make trades that are relatively equal in value.

Happy Birthday!

Dude....like, ..... huh?

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Happy Birthday from one Erik to another!

Antonio McDyess is going to the Spurs. If he stays healthy, he can be a contributor. I'll say one thing for the Spurs, they're going to be a different team next year, even with the "Big 3" returning - by adding Richard Jefferson, McDyess, and DeJuan Blair in the draft.

I just ordered the Stitt - too good a price to pass up; going to wait on anything else for now. I also finally received my 2nd Concord order (from 12 June) today. This one took forever to get here, but is complete. It did contain the Gil Evans SACD and This is Criss, for anyone still curious.

Completely agree - don't let the distance scare you!