Eric

My son and his band mates (punk rockers) buy vinyl alomost exclusively - and I set him up with a turntable at his Mom's house. I also hooked up a good friend with the local Rega dealer and he made the plunge. Seems the more I talk about vinyl, the more I discover people are either interested or actually playing music on turntables. Some of it is nostalgia and some of it is the presentation of the product - people seem to really like being able to hold the lp jacket, read the notes, etc. I also just think vinyl is hip these days - plus, more and more folks are discovering (or remembering) that music CAN sound pretty good with vinyl. Plus, despite all the stories about the demise of Tower and other retailers, there are a number of solid record stores still out there, many of whom have great vinyl selections (new and used). There IS a different experience associated with flipping through vinyl versus buying CDs online (or downloading music) and I think it resonates with some folks.

And I would love to see the Clifford Brown live stuff, the Joe Albany and the Kevin Eubanks. And the Griffith Park material. And the first Chico Freeman (did not like the second). Now that I think about it, the Tyner session has come out on Collectables as well. I am pretty sure that both the Jimmy Smiths are out too - one just recently on Wounded Bird.

Blue Note put out the Evans records. The Hubbard, Gordon and Powell have also come out on different labels. I think the Sphere records have too. I would also love to see the Shaw.

I selectively watch sports and some comedy. Could easily live without it. Watch maybe 2 hours a week. I have long since given up on the news. It is complete garage. One of the odder things about not watching TV is that when the commercials come on, them seem much more full of crap than they used to. I think that is because not matter how much BS you have to deal with in the "real world", it is still somehow connected to reality. Whereas TV is just ...

I can't say that I will mourn the loss if they don't emerge or go Chapter 7. Their economics have not allowed them to be competitive for many years. Hopefully we will see independents fill the void. I travel the US quite a bit and have been pleasantly surprised how many indie record stores still exist and seem to thrive (as measured by busy stores and deep catalogs in the bins).

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BTW, Hahn, a Kansas guy living in Wichita. has a brand new solo album out, titled "Hahn Solo". BTW 2, Mike Finnegan is also a Wichita guy.

So true ...

I have always been pleasantly surprised with the quality of the Fantasy/OJC lps. Should generally be easy enough to find and the price is right. Someone has also been pressing up a bunch of Blue Note titles that are priced around $10. Quality seems fine there too. You can go the ebay route, but be careful. Even guys that have a 99% rating seem to be unable to grade correctly. Of course The Bastards™ carry quite a bit of vinyl. And go back and listen to some of that rock!!!

No kidding, I agree with you and FFA, they are particularly loud this year. Fortunately (?) it has been too damn hot to be outside much ...

It took me a few years, but I agree with this assessment. There really is a LOT to listen to. It's not all that far from "On The Corner" to "Remain In Light" by the Talking Heads.

The new one coming in Oct ...

Dell does a superb job of manufacturing, selling and distributing computers. As mentioned above, their service blows hard. After owning 3 Dell laptops, I am done - just bought a Compaq. So far, so good ... PS - Bought the kids a Mac laptop 2 years ago ... it is a beast ... no problems and they work it hard. Wish I could use one at work

I grabbed it on Chuck's recommendation ... it really is easy to use and produces great results

NCAA Hoops & Football Kansas Jayhawks NFL Packers NHL Carolina NBA & MLB I wish I cared ...

This has been out in various bootleg/import incarnations, but never by Columbia/Sony/CBS, AFAIK:

Goodness ... Gizmo certainly seems "excited" about his new wheels ...

Whay catalog no. 9001? Seems out of order?

I was a jazz snob for maybe 15 years and then in the last 6 or 7, started listening to rock again. Generally speaking, these dates correspond to the years I was married (the first 15) and then free (the rock resurgence era). It has been a blast to get back to the music of my youth (mid-70s schlock, and then punk/new wave) and discover some great new stuff along the way. My listening today is 50/50, with no discernable pattern whatsoever!

Yes, and ones that haven't closed have slashed their jazz sections down to microscopic size. Sad. Fortunately, not true for my local Tower on the upper west side of Manhattan near Lincoln Center. It has a huge jazz section downstairs with a big selection. They converted the whole downstairs into jazz, blues, oldies, soul, etc. I spend a lot of time in there. COOL!!! I have been going there for years (as an out-of-towner) and look forward to checking it out.

Order no. 5737 received today ... all 22 present and accounted for. According to FedEx, no. 5753 is on the way. Still cannot believe I got that Evans set for $55!!!

This was a huge part of my post-divorce recovery. It is hard when you travel, but it can make a huge difference (as I am sure you know). Keep it up

Kick @ss!!! Congrats!!

I have the lp in front of me and don't see any mention of the last three players. Producer - Don Schlitten Recording (engineer?) - Paul Goodman According to the notes - RCA Studio B in NYC (Jan 31, 1978)

What does "Portrait of Jennie" have to do with Donald Byrd? I am guessing because he recorded it on the Half Note live session.