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I have the iHome pictured above, and I like it. Sounds pretty good for a clock-radio; not as full as something like a Bose WaveRadio, but at about 1/4 of the price, I'm OK with that. It's nice to wake up to a tune of my choosing, rather than an electronic beep or some random radio idiocy.

Frank Gorshin Rich Little Fred Travalena

Mr. French Glenn Frye Mr. Potato Head

Pal Joey Joey Bishop Joey Heatherton

Here it is: Leslie video at 2:59 (edit: sorry, I didn't see that it was already posted.)

Thanks!

Aggie- who else is in the quartet besides Sco and Tain?

I was a little late to the party, but placed an order for about 40 CDs early last week. Here's my question: Assuming that some of those are out of stock, if more than ten are unavailable, my order will be fewer than 30 discs. Will my per disc price get bumped up to $3.99? And will Concord notify me before they change the prices and charge me? (I doubt that). Anyone...?

Amen, brother! Forgiveness can be awhile in coming. I spent a fair amount of time in a lot of anger, and being far from a place of forgiveness. But I firmly believe being right in the middle of those feelings, and really acknowledging them is the only way to eventually get to a good place. Eventually I got past the soul-sucking darkness, but I still remember it, and I still remember what put me there. I just had a visit with my ex (after not seeing her for 2 or 3 years), and it helped me confirm the fact that the anger isn't there anymore. That's a pretty good feeling.

Awesome indeed! When the video started I said a little prayer that EW wouldn't pick up the saxophone. Apparently, there is no God. I think the highlight for me was when he picked up the sticks to engage in the dueling Hawaii 5-O drum fills. Thanks for posting that. And yes, I vote for that entire production to make its way into the organissimo set list ASAP.

Not on YouTube, but an awesome video of a young Frank Zappa on the old Steve Allen show, playing a concerto for bicycle, electronic tape, and ensemble. Steve keeps calling him "Frank Zahpa" Zappa on Steve Allen

Paul, you and I have talked a little about this already, but I'll add that I feel for you, man! I know that things will work out for you, even if there are times when it doesn't feel like that's ever going to happen. I also know what it's like to get kind of blindsided. I got hit a few years ago when my (ex)wife finally decided that our marriage was cutting into her time with her boyfriend! Pretty dark times followed, but after weathering the storm, things did indeed get better. So hang in there, and know that there are a lot of folks on this board, and elsewhere, who are here for you and happy to talk about it any time.

Just to be clear, this festival was a series of individual concerts over a two-week span. Those headliners (McCoy, Branford, O'Farrill etc.) each had their own night a theatre in Santa Fe that seats about 800. So, several sold-out (or almost) concerts. In addition, there were other shows connected with the festival, at the Outpost (in ABQ) and at an outdoor amphitheatre (also in ABQ) that seats up to 800. Yeah, it may not be Newport '58, but it's a great thing for our music community.

Sadly, I was out of town for all of the New Mexico Jazz Festival events! But I'm pretty thankful that we have some jazz presenters here in the desert; especially here in ABQ where we have the Outpost Performance Space. The guy who runs this non-profit (on purpose ) place is an avant garde saxophonist with very eclectic tastes. He books straight ahead, avant, performance art, all kinds of stuff. The venue holds about 200, theatre style, no talking, no smoking, no booze. It's also a great venue for us local guys to get a chance to do something a little more than the typical club/restaurant gigs of which there are a good amount here. But in keeping with the spirit of this thread, Yeah! Everything Sucks!!!

Steve Swallow Robin Eubanks Walter Pidgeon

As I understand it, these are new tracks recorded by the current band, that were put underneath some vocal tracks recorded earlier by Brother Ray. I'm more than a little dubious, but guys on the band whom I've talked to are excited about how well it all came out.

Lacey Underall Steve Lacy Lucy Van Pelt

I like a slice of orange with this one: And sometimes a lime with my Mexi-beer (not with Negra Modelo!).

I worked in a wedding band (also in the D/FW area) and the leader had a meeting at the office of the father of the bride. Father starts the meeting by saying, "Well, me and mah family don't take much to music, so it's prob'ly best if y'all just handle it..." And "handle it" we did.

Don't sell yourself short, Jim. I've always had the impression that you are a very principled whore.

Professor Klump Buddy Love Stella Purdy

Aznable, Char Nat Cole Carl Maria von Weber

Another big "thumbs up" for this CD as well. Really showcases Bobby and what he was all about. Also, the recording he did with Frank Wess and Tootsie Bean is a killer. Which album was that SS? MG It's called "Going Wess"...you can get it on Amazon. Thanks very much SS. Now on order; $3 cheaper at CDUniverse. MG Going Wess is also available on emusic.com ($2.20 if you have the larger subscription ) Hopefully the loss of these unsung heroes helps us to appreciate the cats who are still with us.

R.I.P. I remember a classic Tonight Show moment: Johnny and a guest were discussing whether to pronounce the word, PEE-anist or pe-ANN-ist. Johnny turns to the band and asks Ross. Ross says, "It depends on how good you are." big laugh. Then Johnny comes over the top with, "Ladies and Gentlemen, Ross Tompkins, our PIANO PLAYER." makes all that Leno-Eubanks stuff seem even weaker...

Good Work, Chuck!!! Have a great trip!