Jim Alfredson

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Don't worry, it's just a Word file. My virus scanner detected no bugs.

At least they (Van and Al) are NOT doing a 'standards' CD. That would be horrendous. At least the material is their material, you know what I mean? I think both of them have far more musicianship than Cher. It's weird... but it might not be a bad thing. Then again, why hasn't BN signed Organissimo yet?! Do they have any organists on the roster besides my man from Soulive (who ain't kickin' pedals so strike one... sorry Neal)?

Damn. That's crazy. Who would be that upset at them to do that or do you think it's just some bored group of hackers who don't like jazz?

On second thought, Carlson should sue Fox News for violating his privacy rights. What with the whole "do not call" list and the fact that his number was unlisted, which serves as act of protection, he'd have a case.

Fox News sucks ass. (Can I copyright that phrase, by the way? Maybe if it's "Fox News sucks ass in a fair and balanced manner" it would be picked up by Fox itself). I recently got my cable modem connection back after a six month hiatus and part of the deal is "free" basic cable TV. The only news channel in the basic package is Fox News. Needless to say, basic cable sucks.

I didn't know you guys were serious! I love Al Green and I'll give this recording the benefit of the doubt, but it is kind of weird that he's on Blue Note, is it not?

I think Norah Jones is dope a licious.

Here's one that's actually musically related .:.

Who the hell is that guy?

All right... try THIS ONE!

Weird... will look into it.

They definately have the same tailor.

The board was doggin' this morning. Is this still a problem?

soulstation and connoiseur... read THIS POST.

All right... since I've already done an AOTW and there are folks that haven't that want to, how about this solution: 1) SEK will announce his AOTW soon (10/5-10/11) 2) I am giving my turn to soulstation1, since he so desperately wants to pick one. He will do it for the week of 10/12 to 10/18. I am keeping my right to pick the next person, however, as part of the deal (kind of like giving up a spot in the NBA draft, you dig?) 3) I pick connoisseur series500 for the week of 10/19 to 10/25. He then has the right to choose someone for the week after (ie, 11/2 to 11/8). 4) king ubu has it for 10/26 to 11/1. 5) connoisseur series500's pick (whomever that might be) goes here for 11/2 to 11/8. 6) He/she from step 5 picks the person for this week and everything is back in order. Sound good?

There shouldn't be anymore PM glitches. The PM system is functioning properly as far as I know.

Sho' is funky!!!

I heard the same thing, too but I have no idea if it's true. I do know that when I saw him about five years ago he played his ass off, but when I met him back stage he seemed kind of out of it. The person to ask would be Pete Fallico. Do a google search for the Doodlin' Lounge and you'll find his webpage and email.

Is Melvin playing Hammond? He's the shit!

Can you feel the love?

Aw! Thank you, Scott. It has been a lot of work but somehow it doesn't seem that way! When you love it as much as I do, it's all fun. I bless my lucky stars that I grew bored with Prog Rock and went looking for something new. I'm also thankful that my dad had such a nice record collection and got me going on Jimmy Smith. Before I caught the bug and started practicing my ass off, I was basically a one-handed keyboardist who could only play in Eb! My left hand was worthless and I never even thought about playing a pedalboard! I also thank the forces that be that I met Joe. He's my musical brother, the McCartney to my Lennon! Not that I'm comparing us to them, but you know what I mean. And finding Randy was a complete gift. I'd heard his name but never met him and when our steady drummer moved to Boston to go to Berkley, Joe and I searched and searched for someone to take us to the next level. Randy has fulfilled that and then some! It's a true joy playing with them and I'm glad that you enjoy the music we make. That's what it's all about!

Hello everyone! First off, thank you all for being so patient with the silly email bugs we've been having. I'm happy to announce that they appear to be fixed! The Private Messaging system is working as far as I can tell. No more errors, emails are being sent to the recipients, the whole shebang. If anyone finds ANY anomolies or problems whatsoever, do not hesitate to email me. Thank you once again!!!

Believe me, that's the plan.

Bill Heid is a motherfucker. Anyone who calls himself a fan of the Hammond organ that doesn't have one of Bill's CD is a fool. I'm only half-joking. THE GUY IS THE REAL DEAL! Tony Monaco can kiss it. Bill Heid is where it's at, baby.