Tom in RI

I have downloaded shows from David Binney's website, Chris Tarry's website,and Pete Robbins website. Each of these guys have gigs available for $4-$6 for mp3's of a nights work. I know Steve Coleman has (or at least has had) a lot available at his site. Can anyone recommend or otherwise direct me to other artist sites where recordings of gigs are available? Thanks.

I picked up the big box from someone on this board several years ago (I can't remember who). I seem to remember that the Chet Baker cd (#108) had been withdrawn as it wasn't in the box when I got it but I had no problem finding a copy on Amazon for cheap. I still haven't worked my way through the whole thing

Thanks Brownie, well I didn't expect hifi, hoping for, say, comparable to Boris Rose recordings from the '50s'.

How's the sound on those Continental Restaurant sides?

Well, I now have a Zune 80 gig picked up from Craigslist a couple of weeks ago. I've managed to get about 16 gigs onto it so far, I am ripping at 256. On the one hand, it is borderline shocking how little documentation comes with this thing. On the other hand, it has been reasonably easy to figure out (with peeks at several Zune forums). I like it enough so far that if I manage to fill this up I will likely seek out one of the 120 gig models still around at a steep discount from their "brand new" price. One thing that has been good is I am ripping box sets that I am often too lazy to grab off the shelf.

The Duke Ellington Centennial box, listening to 4 discs of 1940-1942 Duke in chronological order.

Check out Duke Levine (there are some videos on youtube).

Don Byas playing I Remember Clifford from the Americans in Europe lp. Pretty much has been for most of the last 30 years or so.

First pressing of Kismet by the Mastersounds on World Pacific Jazz.

Couldn't they have worked in a clip of Brian from Family Guy singing that Rick Astley song?

Juicy Lucy (quartet w/Billy Taylor) is still available on lp from Cadence.

I like Sal Salvador's more recent (1984) date on Stash,Plays Gerry Mulligan which features Nick Brignola and Randy Brecker. I have the lp, the cd fills out with another date which also has Brignola on it I believe.

I see Amazon sells cdr copies of many Venus titles (for 13.99). Does anyone know if you get a cover with those?

Hey Sidewinder, why not get both? Isn't that vinyl set generally pretty cheap? I remember seeing it as a cutout for a quite awhile. That's why I have two copies myself.

Thanks MG, for the info on the Gator. Glad to see "In the Alley" get a mention in boldface, this has always been a personal favorite, particularly side A.

One piece of colored vinyl that I and most of my friends had at one time or another was Dave Mason's Alone Together. Of course at that point in my life the tt would often have a dime taped to it. I think the most cogent point made at the link above is that it is a lot harder to grade an lp visually when the vinyl is other than black.

Well, Cadence had a sale and I got mine with a 25 foot cord delivered for just a bit less than that.

I have had very good luck with Taiyo Yuden cdr's. If they were still available I would go for Kodak Gold. If you do a Google search for Taiyo Yuden you will find plenty of places that have them available.

Can I get a download? Also, welcome to your 5th (not 4th) decade.

Hey Man with the Golden Arm, which Newbury's do you frequent? The one in Norwood?

Since this thread was started I've had the chance to grab some Bebo Valdes cd's which have been very good including Bebo Rides Again and Bebo de Cuba. I would also strongly recommend this one by JP Torres: http://www.amazon.com/Algo-Nuevo-S%C3%83%C2%BAper-Son-Todos-Hierros/dp/B000OLHFB2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1266794947&sr=1-3

From what I have read online it seems that the Grados do loosen up and sound better over time. I'm not going to leave them connected while not listening but the idea that they will break in doesn't seem unreasonable to me.

My new headphones came in this morning, just starting to listen. First impression is very positive. I have to make sure to hide these from my son!

I don't think the Red Garlamd Galaxy dates were issued on cd, at least here in the USA (I'm thinking there must have been a Japanese issue).

Allen, I see that some people who post live shows here and there are posting 16/44 and 24/96 versions. I don't really know what it all means. Do I have this right that 24/44 or 24/96 is not playable on a regular cd? As I understand it these higher resolution files would generally only be playable from your computer, do I have that right?