Stefan Wood

Happy birthday Marcus!

Snakey? Please explain, Lon. I think his influence lies in the expanded possibilites and the language that a jazz player can have in playing, but I don't think there will be imitators.

Has North Philly gotten any better? Always used to go by it on the train and it was a sad sight to see.

The quartet was fantastic! Perfect weather -- a little sound problem in the beginning, but overall, they had the audience in their hands and they played great! It is interesting to hear the evolution of the band, from Perez's confidence in his playing, to some of the best playing I have ever heard from Pattitucci -- outrageous funky beats. Wayne is still in fine form; having a lot of fun on stage.

Been listening to the Jazz Crusaders box. Up to disc 4. This is NICE!!!! BTW, McMaster did a really fine job on the sound.

Hey Weizen, how come I wasn't invited??

yup

Son of a gun!!!!!!!!! I'm there!! Hell yes I'm there!!!!!!!!!!

I would pick up Enlightenment. Live at the Montreux Jazz Festival in 1973, and he is on fire -- as well as his band.

Big deal. Ka-ching!

Yes, BIG thumbs up on the live date.

Sabbath should be in. Period.

Playing: Buddy De Franco: "Mr. Lucky" (Pablo) just picked up: Carla Bley Sextet Gary Burton - The New Quartet (ECM) Andre Previn Plays Vernon Duke (Contemporary 1st pressing) Terry Gibbs/Buddy De Franco - Chicago Fire! (Contemporary) Don Sickler - The Music of Kenny Dorham (Uptown) Out of the Blue - Inside Track (Blue Note) John Klemmer - Constant Throb (Impulse!) Terry Gibbs and Buddy De Franco - Now's the Time Claus Ogerman Orchestra - City of Dreams The Return of Tal Farlow 1969 Gary Burton - Good Vibes (Atlantic) all for 50 cents a piece.

He did a couple of nice soul lps up to the mid 70's -- California My Way comers to mind.

Stevie Wonderpants!

Best goddam victory for the Skins in many a moon. Believe me, there is joy in the nation's capitol today!

"Matisse: The Master" by Hillary Spurling. Volume 2 of a great art biography of one of the great 20th century artists. Well researched and well written.

Not enough to make me go to the store. Especially when I can go to Amazon and get a bigger discount with free shipping over 25 bucks. 15% (minus taxes) don't cut it for me.

This is one nickel and diming coupon: http://f.chtah.com/i/9/276579820/NewSubscr...pon_Reg_15.html

Firefox. Most trouble free browser I have ever used.

I live about 5 miles from him, and we sometimes have lunch together. I haven't seen nor heard from him in a while. I should give him a buzz......

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I also have a Goldring 1.2 turntable, for about the same price. I've been very happy with it.

I am looking in D.C. likely for the Spring. Do you have any favorite spots? I've been in contact with a few, and do have some possibilities. g ← Places like Twins jazz on U street, The Black Cat, a major alternative music space that has shown jazz groups, or even places like The Warehouse on 7th street, a relatively new alternate space.