The Magnificent Goldberg

I must get more Clark Terry. Happy birthday, old man. MG

Goldberg, Rube Goldberg, Joe Goldberg, Izzy

I thought that everything had been issued on Ace. What am I missing? I've got I'm a king bee Shake your hips Tip on in Best of (which has different takes to some cuts) Oh - I see I haven't got this live one Sting it then Better put that on my list for 2014. Is there anything else, Guv? MG

Well, I just realised I've bought THREEE of this year's releases, and the one I forgot (well, I thought it was 2012 until I looked just now) is the best! Coumba Gawlo - 23 ans de success - Sabar This is mostly available as a download. Anyway, the CD I bought had two copies of disc 1, so downloads are better in this case MG

Ditto, except I need to get another bit of wrapping paper. MG

I should think not, wearing that hat!!! MG

Carl Perkins Redd Foxx The Penguins

That illustration reminds me of the ones that King did of Grant Green LPs in '79/'80. Is it the same artist? MG The King Grant Green illustrations were done by Toshio Fujiyama, per Discogs. I can't find the illustrator for the Hall. Fujiyama is also the illustrator of the Jim Hall cover. Ah, there we are then. Thanks Paul. MG You have a pretty good eye. But they are all imitation Warhols. As Homer SImpson would say, "Doh!" Right on target Chuck. A couple of the Warhols: Never saw that KB sleeve before. I actually agree with Chuck, now. MG

I think you mean Fantasy, not Milestone, Ubu. MG

Have a great birthday, JIm. And many more of them. MG

Yes indeed! Especially Cannonball's Capitol recordings, warts & all. MG

Pharoah Sanders' Theresa album 'A prayer before dawn' includes 'The Christmas song'. A lovely version, too. Hank Crawford's 'South-Central' includes 'O holy night', a track left over from his previous album with Gloria Coleperson on organ. 'Dr John plays Mac Rebennack' includes 'Silent night'. MG

My Little Pony The Pony Soldiers Trigger

Michael Miles Charlie Parker Michael Foot

That illustration reminds me of the ones that King did of Grant Green LPs in '79/'80. Is it the same artist? MG The King Grant Green illustrations were done by Toshio Fujiyama, per Discogs. I can't find the illustrator for the Hall. Fujiyama is also the illustrator of the Jim Hall cover. Ah, there we are then. Thanks Paul. MG You have a pretty good eye. But they are all imitation Warhols. Not really... MG

Benny the Ball Spook Brain

Bob the Builder Bodgy Builder Bob the Blower

Goodness!!!! MG

Sting The Stinger The Golden Thrush MG

Anatole France The Red Hot Chili Peppers Great Uncle Bulgaria

That illustration reminds me of the ones that King did of Grant Green LPs in '79/'80. Is it the same artist? MG The King Grant Green illustrations were done by Toshio Fujiyama, per Discogs. I can't find the illustrator for the Hall. Fujiyama is also the illustrator of the Jim Hall cover. Ah, there we are then. Thanks Paul. MG

I'm supposed to be threading cotton onto Christmas tree baubles while my wife's at the dentist. I've done nine so far and it's difficult with my stubby fingers. Well, I'm like a pubic hair on a urinal - gets pissed off easily. MG

Oh bloody 'ell - must get a few of those. Thanks Ken (GRRRR!!!) MG

That illustration reminds me of the ones that King did of Grant Green LPs in '79/'80. Is it the same artist? MG

Gloria Lynne MG