Eric

You haven't heard Infinite Search? Get thee to the record store, young man! I never picked up the original Universal Syncopations due to the reviews on this thread, and the upcoming sequel holds even less appeal. Guy Infinite Search (or Mountain in the Clouds) is a stone classic, IMHO. It was one of my first jazz lps, before I knew who the players "were".

Are these listed on the Mosaic web site? Could not find them ...

Just got it, have not spun it yet. Spoon and The National are two of my favorite bands. Second your recommendation for Girls and Moonlight. Sister Jack from Fiction is one of my all-time favorite songs. Among other things, the guitar solo - if you can call it that - is very cool.

I have not heard the latest National album, but I have Alligator and enjoy it very much. Check out the tune Abel - I love it.

I just got this- Journey's End. Great stuff. Inspires me to look for more Miroslav. Yes - I like that one too - glad to see others enjoying it. He has a new one coming out on ECM this month or next.

I met her on Monday, twas my lucky bun day

If ya ever make it to Kansas: http://www.wheatstatepizza.com/op.html

Just watched a dandy display over the beach here in North Carolina. Watching the fireworks illuminate the water was pretty neat!!

Agree 100% This happens to damn near everyone in this day and age. Another bit of advice - network, network, network. Call anyone you think might be able to help and ask them for 15-20 minutes of their time. DON'T ask them for a job, rather - ask them for their advice. There is a psychological reason for making this distinction - most people want to help, but they usually don't have a job handy and they also don't wanted to feel pressured into "finding" someone a job. BUT, if all they are doing is offerring their two cents, they are happy to do it. I have been on both sides of these situations and trust me, it WILL work. Remember, the goal going into any meeting is just to get another contact (i.e. keep the networking alive). When you meet with people, be sure to have a pitch together - tell them what you are lookng for. This sounds like a duh, but I have met with folks who don't do this very well. The point is - people WANT to help - but they have to know what you are looking for (i.e. who to send you to next). Think of networking as your new job. Get up at the normal time, get ready as if you were going to work and get on the phone (or get to your meetings). Put in at least 6 hours a day (allow a couple extra hours for record shopping as your gift to yourself). Depending on the type of job, salary you want, etc., this could take some time. Six months is reasonable. When the offer comes, be prepared to negotiate and get what you want. There is NO shame with any of this and as you search, just think about how you will someday pay it back - because someday you will

Good luck FFA!!

I have bought maybe 20 lps from this guy - he has a nice selection of reasonably-priced, well cared for 70s jazz lps - allowed me to fill in a few gaps

Went back and listened to this last night - indeed it is wicked

(and kudos to all other ECMs above - aren't there still a couple later ones that have never come out on CD?)

Not to hijack the thread, but I would love to see a Muse set featruing Junior Cook, Bill Hardman, Mickey Tucker and Walter Bishop Jr. There are maybe 10 lps from these artists and a lot of sharing of personnel. I have it all on lp - great stuff!!

Of course this appears on 4 separate albums on iTunes - NONE of which allow you to just buy this one song I find it hard to believe they have staffers who sort through all this and decide which cuts are "album only".

One of the first slabs of jazz I ever owned (from the "Small Group Recordings" Verve reissue). Love it!!!

I was thinking of the same issues. Having the Mosaic set and Stepping Stones allows you to create your own CDs as you see fit BTW, I think you mean "For Sure" vs "Time is Right" (a track off "For Sure"). I absolutely adore everything from his Columbia period - it is one of the Mosaics I pull out the most.

No kidding. With all the crappy stuff that has made its way to CD, the absence of this one is crazy.

Wow - that is creepy. I bet Javon thinks twice about bringing him out somewhere else.

Substitute kraut for onions!

Those are striking - thanks for the link!!

I am getting old and out of the loop - I didn't even know this was the third year! Yes, my reference point was also the old Blues/Jazz festivals. I will definitely look for this and talk it up next year. How was Javon Jackson/Lonnie Smith?

I only saw Metheny (although I wanted to see Jackson/Smith!). First off, I was pretty impressed with the overall set-up. It seemed like a "big time" event, although maybe I just have low expectations. I really enjoyed the Metheny show. I liked the way he was all over the map, style-wise. I may be in the minority, but I love his guitar/synth sound (or whatever it is). I also thought Christian McBride was excellent - he is definitely a player. I have seen Pat maybe 4-5 times over the last 25 years and I always enjoy his persona - he really seems to be enjoying himself and I find it infectious. The only thing that bugged me was the "bleed over" from the other stage during his quieter songs.

Exactly, on several points above!!! Jack had way more 2nds than wins if I am not mistaken.