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& Gary Hume.

Hokney first. Pollock.

Three of my favourites (artists not the actual works) in no particular order:

Nah, you're only saying that...

Just logged on! Cheers, fellas. I did have a good day although my wife isn't feeling grand. Got my little boy looked after so we nipped into York CD shopping. Bliss, especially when you snag a few bargains. Few beers later on; Shephard Neame Bishop's Finger, Morland Speckled Hen and a nip of Glenlivet. Have a beer on me since it's New Year. Big party tonight -- hope you're all out on town. Thanks again.

Missy Elliot?

Just wondering if there are any board members who use these on a regular basis, as part of a practice/improv. routine. If so, which ones (Aebersold etc.)? Any recommendations/criticisms or whatever. I do rely upon these, partly because of where I live, my circumstances and times when I am able to practice. I don't use them every time I practice but they are a frequent aide. Let me know thanks. cheers, tonym

I didn't actually receive any music cds this year. A transcriptions book perhaps. I was given some money though which today has been spently (partly) on Stan Getz's Bossa Nova Years box and Sweet Rain (according to a thread here, it's gonna be a while for the VME). My wife has bought me Belonging by Jarrett for my b'day. And I'll have enough cash left over for when I see some bargains online. all the best for the new year.

What a gem. Good choice.

Lookin' Good Mr. Rubber Legs. This site is hilarious.

This can be quite often the case. A few years back I had this job where I worked from early evening to around 3 or 4am. By the time i got to bed it would be well after 4. Some of my shifts were from 11pm to 8am. This was constant, no rotation with day shifts and I am assuming that this 'pattern' just compounded my sleeping problems. BTW, a friend told me that the 'sleeping then waking' thing was a sign of depression! The same way too much alcohol (a depressant) can have the same result. all the best, tonym

Hi Al. Can I ask, and I don't want to come across as prying here, but do you feel sleepy, get into bed and then lie awake? Or is it a case of not feeling sleepy? I frequently, about 5 nights out of 7, get into bed tired, then about 1 or 2 hours later wake up and then spend the next few hours awake or roaming the house. My body feels tired but my mind is racing. Ideal time to play my sax but I think I'd get arrested at these small hours. Any solutions that help you, or can you suggest any that may help me. cheers, tonym

Wow, missed this thread back in October.. how??? Well, my two-penneth worth would be Herbie Hancock's My Point Of View. I was looking forward to hearing this, mainly because i love most of his BN output. Then you have the stellar line-up, and the original compositions -- at which Herbie is no muppet -- but... lifeless and unengaging. The ballady track is nice but the album is IMO frankly a bit of a bore. Fortunately, this experience doesn't put me off snapping up old BN's whenever I see them. cheers, tonym

How about something of local historical interest (sounds like fun eh???) You could have an entire album devoted to someone like Ty Cobb and his baseball exploits (I know Soundgarden have done the track -- but this'll be huge) OR a tribute to the islands of the Great Lakes and tunes could be named in the fashion of: Drummond's Hammond Sweets Menagerie Trois and lastly (You'll like this) Jimmy Smith Goes to Washington Island cheers, tonym.

Poor bloke. Doesn't bear thinking about, it's one of my worst fears. Losing your stuff, even if it is just stuff. Terrible.

Forgive me if I'm wrong, but I am sure I read somewhere that this is going to be in the next batch of Master Editions. cheers, tonym.

Sorry, just realised you've already been plied with beer!!!

Raise a glass of Radeberger Pilsner to our Riverside Discographer. Cheers, John.

Cheers Organissimo! That is one very nice gesture, I am trying to download it now. I normally don't download any online music; mainly because it takes so goddam long on our poxy dial-up connection. I am trying with this one though. May I use this thread to extend my best wishes to anyone enjoying a holiday season whether that be xmas, hannukah (sp?) or whatever. AND if you're not....then make the most of everyone else being a bit more relaxed and quite possibly, stocious, for a while at least. Cheers, tonym.

This was posted over at AAJ. http://www.heplaysjazz.btinternet.co.uk/giants.html

I've been spending a fair bit of time recently listening to his Riverside stuff, and in particular the live sides. What I have noticed several times (and this isn't something that is unique to Bill Evans) is that the audience seem so passé about it all. I know it's all historical perspective and all that but you're sat just metres away from a legend (or three) and you insist on talking over it all --- Much of the listening was done on headphones and there is this one woman, at the VV, who is particularly audible! I'm sure if many of the board members were there now, they'd be completely captivated. Pretty irrelevant really...But he is a God.

I'd like to participate, but believe it or not, I haven't actually looked at how to register. There is a reason for this: while I love the idea (the Downbeat feature was the best bit of the mag) I feel I cannot justify someone on your side of the pond going to the bother to burn and mail CD's when I haven't got the equipment to return the gesture. IMO, this should be a reciprocal arrangement, otherwise the same folk will end up doing the work for the fun of everyone else. It sounds great though, keep having fun. cheers, tonym

Noj, you're not the only one who regrets giving toys to a younger cousin. I had Airfix models I had made and my dad had sprayed. When I felt too old to dust and look after these things, I gave them (along with a few dozen Matchbox and Corgi cars) away. The kid then used them as missiles, bombs etc. Awful. Anyone remember TCRor Stretch Armstrong? The TCR was atype of Scalextric where the cars could overtake and stuff. HIghly unreliable and unpredictable but the amount of tinkering you could do to these machines was amazing, just to get them to go faster! Stretch Armstrong was this 10" or so musclebound LA type with carotene complexion who was filled with, well, it was like tree-sap. You could pull his arms, leg and torso to unfeasibly X-men type proportions and then he'd ebb back into 'normal' human dimensions. Oh to be 10.

Adam. if you like hills, sheep and beer, have a trip up to Yorkshire. We've got all three in abundance. Have a great time, tonym.

Again, on ACT, there is 'Balance'. Sporting sidemen such as Jim Black, Uri Caine and Wayne Krantz, it also has some vocals which stay quite minimal and don't appear to be a 'star' turn by Singer du jour. I've seen him live which was a blast and I doubt that any CD could live up to it in the case of an experimentalist like Binney. On a recent radio broadcast he recommended a record from Red Records of Italy, which had a tune called 'Civil War'on it. It's called 'Afinidad'. Hope you find what you're looking for. Tonym