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Help. I want some more Coltrane. Bearing in mind from his Impulse period I only have The VV Master Takes, A Love Supreme and the Johnny Hartman album (I know the shame of it ), I am deciding on whether to buy the Complete Village Vanguard 1961 Recordings or The Complete Impulse Studio Recordings. On Amazon right now, they have both for not dissimilar prices. Are there any reasons for not getting the Complete VV when I have a selection already (weird that I bought the Mater Takes really, as I'm not normally a compilation type)? Any advice (apart from get them both) would be useful. Thanks.

Hi Bertrand, I've downloaded all of the tunes that Jim has made available and after storing them in my iTunes folder, they've gone straight to the iPod without any problem. Best of luck.

Saucer of 'Carnation' for JazzKitten!

Happy Birthday mate

Though if she is Scouse, I think locking away your 'Heavyweight Champ' set may be the wisest thing to do!

Huh, you mean she's not from Manhattan.

Maybe this would be an opportune moment to brush up on my chat up technique.... "Hi Kim, this is Tone from England, near London (they love that don't they, US chicks) and I was wondering id you fancied checkin' out my new deluxe edition of 'Ballads'? Over dinner perhaps? Great, I'll go chill the Champers." Ding dong. Little minx.

I avoided the 'search' function Guy, knowing I would be bombarded with past posts, but thanks, I'll check that out. I really wanted to say, and I don't think I actually did, that it's been a while since I was as chuffed at hearing something really amazing. Thanks all.

I can just see him weilding his soprano around in a big arc, but he wouldn't send the ball for six; it'd do some gracefully circuitous route through the bowler's legs and up around their ears. It would, needless to say, land on an intended spot. Great to hear everyone's appreciation of him. Keep it going.

Wonder what she'll look like in few years time when things start 'headin' down South' BTW anyone seen 'Supersize Me' yet? Just ordered it to rent.

We all know how good he is. Luckily my discovery of Wayne wasn't that long after my initiation into the music, but still I find myself amazed at his skills, musicianship, feeling and, most importantly (IMO) for a tenor player, sound. There's that track from Tale Spinnin', 'Gibraltar' I think, where he's all honking and vibrant. Then the whole of Speak No Evil. Obviously. Hundreds of moments to choose from with Miles; 'Footprints', 'Country Son' and then taking the soprano into new territory with IASW. All great solos. The recent live stuff too, is great. Then he goes and wows me again. Last night I was listening to the Plugged Nickel set. Now I've heard various methods suggested as to how to listen to this set; let's face it, it is overwhelming being confronted by so much music of a potentially jaw-dropping standard, so I've just been picking out little selsctions for the last two months. I decided to dive in and listen in earnest. I heard this one chorus on 'My Funny Valentine' from the second set, I just had to listen to over and over. There are many more moments like this. I know this has probably been covered to death, but I had to share it with you all. Is there anybody who doesn't like him?

Yep

Too many. Brad Mehldau Trio: Vol. 5 Progression at the Village Vangaurd, Konitz/Mehldau/Haden 'Alone Together' Sonny at the VV Dolphy at the Five Spot: Vol. 1 Ornette at the Golden Circle; especially Vol 2 B-) Everything I've ever heard of Bill Evans live, but particularly the 'Sunday at the Village Vanguard' disc. This Miles 'Plugged Nickel' set sounds pretty damn good too.

Wow, she isn't. Genuine surprise. She must have stuffed it somewhere.

As I clicked that link, I'm wondering is she a big, lard-arsed bi-atch?

All your religious questions answered...

Is it too late for me to join in. I'm lost as to who's offering what. Should I just put a list up of what I'll give away?

Knowledgeble guy. Thanks for posting that.

I only have the one with him as leader I think maybe it's time I got more.

Mr. Ben & Mr Jerry, say hello to Mr. Keyboard.

You beat me to it.

Internet Grandma? You're a bunch of perves.

Shit, I thought my embouchure was slack...

Where did you pick it up so soon Che?

The group McCartney was in before Wings? Now no-one admits they know about Wings.