Rooster_Ties

I've never driven in DC hardly -- we live in Columbia Heights, about a 5-minute walk from the Metro (in a pretty small, 1BR apartment, 630 sq-ft total I think). Honestly, I can't imagine having to drive much in and around DC, and neither my wife or I own a car anymore -- we sold both of ours before moving out here two years ago. We love it here, but the cost of living is pretty high (to put it mildly). Still, living in the District itself is great - something I'm loving more and more all the time. Add an hour+ one-way communte to it, though, and I'd probably change my tune.

That's why everythings running low....... My exact thought as well!

Last week, along with the Woody Shaw Muse and my 'safety' of the Hill BN Select, as luck would have it - I also ordered both the Chambers and Tyner (both now running low), along with the Toshiko Akiyoshi.

Is that heart palpitations I'm feeling??!!! By total coincidence -- last week, when I pre-ordered the Woody Shaw Muse box, I also ordered a "safety" copy of the Hill BN Select -- which is the very first time I've ever done anything like that (at least with a Mosaic). Truth is, I can't imagine ever accidentially bungling my only copy of this material (and being able to survive without it).

I really love the WCSB box, and find nearly all of it to be illuminating stuff -- and most all of it very worthy of release. I'm not always in the mood for it, but I'm thankful they put it out, and (at times) love nearly all of it. Also, I'm at least half sure the phrase "West Coast Seattle Boy" is from a diary entry of Jimi's - or somehow it's a phrase attributed to (or associated with) him. Maybe pre-fame? I think the liners mention this.

I'd probably like clarinet better, if every clarinet-player I ever heard played ALTO clarinet instead (half-an octave lower, the one in Eb). Seriously.

I wanna see The Trainwreck™.

Me too (re: that steamboat tie). I really wish I had that one! Quite a number of people here seem to like my quirky ties -- I get positive comments on them all the time (sometimes several times in the same day). And actually, it's probably fair to say that this place has more than its fair share of (wonderful, but) quirky people who work here -- people who seem to appreciate other quirky people (which true of me on both counts -- surely I'm both quirky, and appreciate other quirky people). All that is to say that I think I found my people!

Just pre-ordered my copy of the new Woody Muse box, along with the following Selects: Toshiko Akiyoshi, Paul Chambers, McCoy Tyner, and a safety copy of the Andrew Hill BN Select (something I'd been meaning to do for eons) -- the ONLY Mosaic item I feel I need a "safety" of, BTW. ...unless and until they ever do a Tyrone Washington set.

Rooster brand neckties were popular in the late 50's and early 60's, were all fairly narrow (as were most ties back then), and most notably -- they had SQUARE ends (but they were NOT knit). Most had some really amazing and stylish themes. I own about 75 of them (though only about 30 of mine are really of the most stylish variety). Here are some sample pics from the web (none of these are pics of my own, I'm afraid)...

Anyone know if this will be reissued domestically? - meaning in the US? Been tempted by this set, even though I have the Mosaic (which I'd probably then sell).

I'm in!!

No risk there (but thanks for the well wishes). NBM isn't a Smithsonian, nor is it in any way a government entity. Although it did receive some government funding years ago, I don't think it gets any these days. The sequester couldn't have any effect on us, even if it tried!

Agreed. I jumped at the opportunity to get the Sam Rivers Rivbea set. Me too, re: the Sam Rivers Select. His Florida big band was amazing (does it continue as a ghost band? -- anybody know?? -- it should!) More 70's stuff, definitely -- even 80's. If the material merits it, of course.

Oh, really? I always assumed those DIW 45's were just the regular CD spread across three 45's. All unique material? Live at the Pit-Inn is one of my favorite latter-day Sun Ra dates -- and I'd love to hear more material from that same gig. Anyone have discographical details of the 45's??

Me too, on all counts (especially another good, comprehensive booklet about Woody). Plus, when I consider the quality of the packaging of all those 32-Jazz issues, I've often longed for a better presentation of Shaw's Muse material (even if I'm not so hot on the later stuff either). Woody's easily on my all-time top five list -- and the two names I mention most often when I meet other jazz fans (when trying to describe my tastes), are Andrew Hill and Woody Shaw. It'd be a crime for me not to have this set. Probably going to pre-order it this week. On a side note, this should shake loose more copies into the after-market, of the Berliner Jazztage two-fer (with Iron Man), I've often longed to snap up extra copies of that "Berliner Jazztage" date, just to give to friends -- since it's SUCH an amazing recording. Really a crime that it's been so hard to find for a number of years now.

Thanks everyone! NBM is located fairly close to the National Mall (about 4 blocks north of the National Gallery of Art) -- or about a 10-15 minute walk from the U.S. Capitol or Union Station. Couple more pics to share. My office is in the far upper right-hand corner of the second picture, on the 4th (top) floor.

Hey all. Sorry I've been so scarce of late (like practically most of the last two years) -- but I've been busy acclimating to the Washington DC area since moving here almost 22 months ago (my wife’s job brought us here). Over the first year here, I went through a traditional job search of sorts – and I landed a few concurrent part-time things, but nothing as exciting as my latest news... The week before last I landed my absolute DREAM job – maybe one of the most exciting opportunities in my entire (semi-randomly unfolding) career. For going on 18 years (since I first visited in 1996), my favorite museum anywhere has been the National Building Museum (NBM) – the nation's premier museum devoted to Architecture, Design, Engineering, Construction, and Urban Planning. It’s located here in Washington – and before moving here, I used to visit NBM every 2-3 years (without fail!), whenever I'd tag along on my wife's work trips to DC. Well, after volunteering extensively for 6 months at NBM, and then working as a part-time staff member since last November in their Visitor Services department (helping manage volunteers, and coordinating group tours), I am now about to head off into an entirely new adventure, as… Executive Assistant to the Executive Director of the Museum. My role also includes being the primary liaison to the Board of Trustees. I'll also get to work with nearly every department across the entire organization, on a variety of projects over time. Any of you who know me, know my two biggest passions are Music and Architecture. I’ve been able to pursue many musical interests over the years (as a fan, collector, performer, and self-proclaimed artistic director on a home-grown jazz concert series) – but MUCH less so Architecture (and never career-wise, especially for an avowed “generalist” like me). Needless to say, I'm over the moon with excitement about this – something I could have scarcely even imagined last year. This is the sort of role I’m naturally drawn to (for instance, I’m usually the second banana on every committee I’ve ever served on, pulling together materials, creating presentations, and managing logistics). To have this kind of opportunity (at this level) – and especially for THIS organization – is really about as close to a “dream job” as I can imagine. There, that's my long-awaited update! BTW, this first picture below is similar to the view just a few feet from my office on the 4th floor…

An excellent question, anybody know?? I'd love a nice Gil Evans Mosaic of almost any sort.

From what I can see, there's only one previously unreleased track on the upcoming Mosaic, BUT it's from my all-time favorite Woody Shaw date! -- Concert Ensemble At The Berliner Jazztage. (F) Woody Shaw, tp, perc; Slide Hampton, tb, perc; Rene McLean, as, fl, perc; Frank Foster, ts, perc; Ronnie Mathews, p; Stafford James, b; Louis Hayes, d. Berlin Jazz Festival, November 6, 1976 Hello To The Wind Muse MR 5139 Obsequious - Sanyas previously unissued Jean Marie Muse MR 5139 Bilad As Sudan (Land Of The Blacks) Would love to have a better collection of Shaw's Muse dates, and I'm sure I'll jump on this, even though I think I have nearly everything in the set already. BTW, here's from "The Moontrane" (over 13 minutes, so hopefully the live Berliner Jazztage version is also lengthy).

Don't think it was just the stereo -- and (iirc), it wasn't a full half-step, but rather something closer to a quarter-step (or something in the cracks). Best as I recall.

Damn, that was fun. Love 'em!

Ives playes Ives is a real eyeear-opener.

If that Eddie Hazel disc doesn't sell, I'd probably be interested in it, maybe at a slightly cheaper price. I've had it on my wish list for ages, though I only know it from the samples I've heard on-line (I've never heard any full cuts from it). I'll send a PM too.

I included this track on the blindfold test I did here eons ago. Probably my favorite Curson album, among several really great ones... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VakUnHpquLA