Eric

Happy Birthday and enjoy!

I use Excel, but just for LPs, not CDs. I did it primarily to have a list for insurance. I placed a grade on both the cover and vinyl (visual only). Also indicated whether it was an original or reissue and if original, some basics on the label. It was a tedious task but figure it will be useful if I ever have a loss or I kick the bucket and someone other than me will need to sell the collection.

"Elaborations" and "Light Blue" were two of the first jazz records I ever bought, recommended to me by a record store employee. The latter led me to buy the Monk memorial album that Milestone put out shortly after he passed. That lead to everything else ?

Agreed. Would love to see them pair it with "Light Blue" (his Monk covers album). If they want to make it a "four-fer" they can add in "Da-Da" and "Basic Blythe". They can skip "Put Sunshine In It", the only sub-par Columbia album.

Interesting. Not my cup of tea, but would love to see it go to a local buyer. Did he share the backstory on how they came on to it?

Just curious, which store?

You have captured the essence of one of my favorite business books: https://smile.amazon.com/Getting-Yes-Negotiating-Agreement-Without/dp/0143118757/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469044889&sr=8-1&keywords=getting+to+yes

Interesting anecdote attributed to Danny Bank. Slightly different version of the story here: http://www.jazzwax.com/2007/08/bird-and-bank.html

Shazam!

No idea, but wonder if the restaurant would know, or at least provide the channel/service they subscribe to. I once tracked down a random song by the band Blue Rodeo at an Eddie Bauer store using this method ("Five Days In May")

Yeah, one of my first jazz albums. Love it.

I am not sure of the proper emoji to use here. "Word" as they used to say.

The Parker record has received attention from the rock press. I have tried to listen to it a few times, but my mind quickly wanders. Maybe it is just me - my collection is full of stuff that did not grab me at first. But I just find it boring. Very cool cover though.

Another for "Criss Cross." I am also a big fan of "It's Monk's Time."

up for a little air ... I bought this and promptly forgot about it. Was checking out "Head On" and noticed it shares a bonus track, "Hey Harold" with the 2014 album. So I pulled out "Enjoy The View" for a listen. It is a very nice album. Edgier than I would have expected. Would never in a million years have guessed it was Sanborn, he is more adventurous than I would have imagined. I am really enjoying this one.

Some samples here: http://lightintheattic.net/releases/2429-the-columbia-years-1968-1969 It is a kick to hear Miles speak on a couple of these. Hard to believe it will be a "lost classic" but damn interesting for sure. What he said. and courtesy of the Bastards™, masters of simultaneously saying a whole lot and very little: "A soul and funk fan's dream come true – never-heard recordings by the legendary Betty Davis, done for Columbia Records a few years before her debut album! At the time, Betty was hanging with Miles Davis, and turning him onto the sounds of fuzzy funk – and Miles actually produced these recordings, and used instrumentation from key associates like Herbie Hancock on keyboards, Wayne Shorter on reeds, and John McLaughlin on guitar – plus the mighty Larry Young on keyboards! The whole thing's amazing – every bit as great as Betty's work for the Just Sunshine label, but maybe even grittier – and with this unbridled vibe that's totally wonderful – and we're stunned that this is the first we're hearing of this music – but are mighty happy it's finally seen the light of day. A few cuts also feature Davis with The Crusaders and Hugh Masekela – for a groovy Cali soul sort of vibe – and titles include "It's My Life", "Hangin Out", "Politician Man", "Down Home Girl", "I'm Ready Willing & Able", "Born On The Bayou", and "Live Love Learn". "

So young. What a shame. She was a true leader.

Indeed, indeed. I love P-Funk and his role was huge. Too young, it just stinks. RIP

I took the plunge for Night Song and Asphalt Canyon back in the day. I like them both - they deserve to be reissued.

This is a great Mosaic set. I'll admit to ignoring the post-trio LPs, in part due to the cover art The music is consistently excellent. Thanks to Mark, I'm going to re-spin Merry-Go-Round tonight.

Still sealed, new Wounded Bird re-issue. Somehow I bought it twice. $10 (shipping included) to US only. Please PM if interested.

Somehow I bought this twice ... will unload the extra copy (sealed) for $10 postage paid. PM if interested.

That sounds very cool. Yeah, I've liked those two as well. Thanks for the heads up.

Happy Birthday Chuck!!

I read a bunch of the reviews - a number of them well thought-out, particularly by amazon standards. Makes me want to read it.