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Justin Cronin: The Passage

Tex (not so much Mex) are people like Ray Wylie Hubbard, Gurf Morlix, Terri Hendrix. Tex & Mex are the wonderful Sisters Morales. Since Lila Downs (all Mex, no Tex) was mentioned earlier, I'll put in a thumbs up for her new Live In Paris CD. She's great in person & I like all of her CDs.

I agree!!

On backorder until "late 2010". I'd still be patient.

Looking for: Cy Touff: Touff Assignment Sandy Mosse: Relaxin' CD only. Willing to pay reasonable but NOT outrageous prices. I know these are hard to find. Just trying.

True Blood - season 2

Jeez - for $8 somebody should buy this. I have it & like it.

IMHO the Braxton / Tristano is just fine.

I'm a retired M.D. 20-30 minutes unless someone gives you a good reason for a further delay.

I like this CD a lot.

Brady Udall: The Lonely Polygamist

True Blood: Season One

Art Farmer: Modern Art

These have been discussed in the movie thread. I liked both of them. Looking forward to the next 2 in the Salander saga. I've read all 3 books.

Giacomo Gates Sunday afternoon.

Nick Stone: Mr. Clarinet

I've seen worse lists. I don't care for Kurt Elling, so would have preferred Giacomo Gates.

I'm happy to stick with the Mosaic box.

Great book. Also try Motherless Brooklyn.

Yes - I have the Jackson too. Excellent! I'll get the Bishop too once it surfaces.

I would probably keep East Broadway, Way Out West and Sonny Meets Hawk if it came down to it. For some reason, he's clicked very little on record for me, though ironically some of the players he's influenced I hold in high esteem (Monterose, Shepp, etc.). Guess I could think of a dozen more titles I'd keep: On Impulse! Plus Four Vol. I II Newk's Time Village Vanguard Contemporary Leaders Freedom Suite Worktime Tour de Force What's New Our Man in Jazz Saxophone Colossus

Dave Alvin & The Guilty Women

I can't find it at a "reasonable" price either.

I pre-ordered the Moran too. Also bought Samantha Crain's new CD for $2.98 + shipping.

have you checked out 80/81? Some incredible blowing from Pat, Mike Brecker and Dewey Redman. "Every Day (I Thank You)" is one of Pat's best tunes melodically and harmonically. You really shouldn't ask me though b/c I own just about everything Pat has recorded as a leader . Can't wait to see him live in October on the "Orchestrion" tour. Granted I'm a big fan of Pat in certain doses (Song X--which is still the most facile translation of Ornette's phrasing to the guitar anyone has ever done--the trio with Haden and Higgins), I got 80/81 in the midst of a big Dewey Redman binge and found myself kind of perplexed at the completely unironic smooth jazz flourishes in Metheny's writing and playing. It's completely not my bag, but I wholeheartedly respect and, in some perverse way, support Metheny's reluctance to go down any clearly defined, conventionally "tasteful" career path. "Song X", the Twientieth Anniversary is a revelation, both sonically and musically. I think Pat is supporting Ornette on that album much in the same way that Don Cherry did with the parallel lines. Pat is doing some crazy things with Ornette's music using the Orchestrion. Song X is just fine & the only Metheny I still listen to.