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You can download one tune (in mp3 format) from her website, you just have to enter your e-mail address. The tune is called "My Petition" and it's from the new album. Good stuff. Can't wait to getting my own copy of this album.

Check out his sideman work w/Braxton; mainly from the 1970's.

Checking out some clips on her website (jillscott.com) right now. Sounds really good to me, and I'm not an expert in this kind of music at all. I think I'll be grabbing this. Thanks for the rec., Jim.

In a few minutes time: Kenny Burrell - ELLINGTON IS FOREVER (just got it today, I've heard it's one of Kenny's best).

Well that just opens an even bigger risk of not giving something that's desired! So .... as long as people send receipts ... maybe. I agree. Maybe the "Santa" could subtly ask the receipiant if he/she has a particular disk. Or the person could always send it back if they already have said disc.

This does sound like a lot of fun. I'd definitely sign up. It might be tough, though, to not get someone something that they already have. Some people have very wide-ranging tastes also, but I guess that would make things easier for the giver of the gift. Keep me posted, Dan. I like the idea.

I guess I must be a 22 year old geezer, then.

Today I picked up the following, all Lps: Anthony Braxton: MONTREUX/BERLIN CONCERTS Woody Shaw: MASTER OF THE ART Miles Davis: AT CARNEGIE HALL 1961 Kenny Burrell: ELLINGTON IS FOREVER

The sound of this CD is terrible. I returned back to the store where I bought it. If you can get past the sound quality, there is some mighty fine playing on this disc. Sonny Rollins, J.J., Eddie 'Lockjaw' Davis, and more. I like it muchly.

I picked up the Montreux/Berlin Concerts double-Lp today. Can't wait to listen to this. B-)

Raptors are now 3-0, after Vinsanity hit that monster fade-away 3 with under five seconds to play in yesterday's game.

Happy B-Day, Paul! Great first name by the way.

My copy is a "promo" edition. Only cost $5 CDN, though.

Just picked up a Woody Shaw Lp entitled MASTER OF THE ART, with Bobby Hutcherson, Mulgrew Miller, Steve Turre, Stafford James, Tony Reedus. Looks pretty good on paper; there's also an interview w/Woody on side two. Anybody else have this one?

I don't watch a lot of TV. Most people think I'm strange when I don't know what they're talking about re: certain popular programs. I enjoy watching golf on TV (especially the European Tour), The National (nightly Cdn news), and sometimes late-night talk shows. Oh and another show called Trailer Park Boys, that is made in Canada - pretty funny.

Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra - I know it doesn't fit the category, but Thad's charts/arrangements, as well as those of Bob Brookmeyer and others are mind-boggling. Everything I've heard from this group is top-notch.

My Dad has volume one. It's good stuff, but like Maynard said it was kind of like "Star Wars". Woody plays well but he's not at the top of his game. If you want to hear Woody and Maynard duel in the upper register, get vol. 1. There is some good Dex as well, but it makes more sense to get his Live at The Village Vanguard double-Lp (w/Woody's band); much more coherent stuff, more substance, less flash.

Wickedly, awesome cover! I'd be interested in getting this. Probably w/his trio, I'm guessing. I'd love to hear that group live.

Good for you.

Thanks for the response, Morganized. I understand your comment re: not being "in your face". I actually seem to get more "lasting enjoyment" out of those kinds of artists -- Monk, for example. I'm even more excited to delve into Hawes' discography. I'll report back later.

I have NO Hawes in my collection. This is bad, something must be done. Off to spend more money today. B-) Where should I begin?

Ohhhhh, YEAH!! Excellent! B-)

Hey, the Raptors actually beat the Pistons. By like more than 10! That Ginobli dunk vs. the Lakers was sick. Sweet crossover move as well.

I definitely concur with that statement.

I agree. No one should be required to purchase a certain disc, regardless of whether or not they like it. I think the BFT and AOTW more than cover the bases, if you know what I mean.