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  1. Same for me, except that I would add that I think Cream, particularly those long instrumental jams, prepared me for Mahavishnu
  2. Some say that the best version is still the original laser disc - especially those who don't like any of Ridley's Director's cuts. Do you mean the original theatrical release? The laser disc version was the original release, as far as I can tell. It definitely has the original ending, as well as the voice over narration to begin the film. I'm somewhat partial to this version, but I realize many people think the voice over is weak. I don't know too much about the 25th Anniversary edition, but I would wait a while until enough fans review it to see if it is actually that different from the last director's cut. Speaking of director's cuts, what do people think of the Apocalpyse Now Redux? I believe most critics thought it was a better film, though I think the vote is still out among the general public. To be honest, I haven't sit through the entire thing in one sitting, which I think I should do before finally making up my mind. Did you see and like the Director's cut of BLade Runner? did anyone here on this Board see it? I saw the Apocalypse Now Redux and I think the main change is the inclusion of a scene with a french family living in Vietnam- which the platoon that is the main subject of the film has an encounter with. I do not think this added very much to the version I saw originally and as a matter of fact, I remember it seeming a bit improbable. I am a big fan of the original film.
  3. Some say that the best version is still the original laser disc - especially those who don't like any of Ridley's Director's cuts. Do you mean the original theatrical release?
  4. what is the best version of Blade Runner on dvd? apparently there is a DIrector's cut and also some new 25th anniversary edition?
  5. Glad to hear that your recovery is coming along!!!
  6. 1)Mingus at Montreux 1975 - condition mint - $15 to a US address 2) Gone with the Wind - the original 1939 classic on 2 discs. I got this as part of a 3 movie set called "Essential Classics:Romances" from Warner Brothers (which includes Casablanca and Dr. Zlhivago). THis is the most recent remastering from the 4 disc set that includes excellent picture and sound, commentary on the film by Rudy Behlmer and the original mono track. THis does not come with the 2 extra discs- so if you don't want those extras, this is the deal for you. However, I don't like this film. I do like the other 2 films from the box, so I am offering JUST Gone With the Wind either in a single clamshell case that fits the 2 dvds and I will put a plan white label and lettering on the spine or I can put it in the box set it came in but I will not include Casablanca and Dr. Zhivago. Hope this is clear. $10 to a US address.
  7. I picked up "Everybody Digs Bill Evans" First off I want to say that Joe Tarantino did a great remastering job (24 bit) as usual- I think the sound on this version is a somewhat of an improvement over the 20bit K2. (anyone want to buy my K2 version? PM me) I think Orrin Keepnews's liner notes are, for the most part, interesting. I do have one issue. The lp and all prior cd issues of this included Evans's slight tune "Epilogue" at the close of of each lp side. The Keepnews reissue just has this tune play at the end, that is once, just before the bonus track. Presumably this is because the cd has just one side? I am not sure and no explanation is given But, given Keepnews's insistence in the liner notes about how faithful he is to the original LP, this change from the original seems to fly in the face of that.
  8. I picked up Change and there is some good work here. Can't say I love all of it and it will take some listening before I really decide.
  9. As I said I saw him quite often before his last recording period for Verve. It became predictable after a while, same tunes, similar verrrrry long solos ..... What I liked about Keepnews producing Henderson was that he kept pushing him in all kinds of directions he never would have taken by himself - the results were always interesting, and sometimes great. Well, I first saw Henderson in person in the 1980s (and I saw him a dozen or so times over the years until his death) While his solos may have been long, I always found them interesting. I can't say that about many of the Keepnews sessions contained in the Milestone box, the second half of which (except for the live sessions) I find uninteresting and I am a big fan of Joe Henderson. Just my opinion Oh, I'm glad you said that..... now I'm NOT gonna want to find the whole Milestone box! well I think most of the sessions are available as single cds, so I suppose you could pick and choose which of those later sessions you want.
  10. As I said I saw him quite often before his last recording period for Verve. It became predictable after a while, same tunes, similar verrrrry long solos ..... What I liked about Keepnews producing Henderson was that he kept pushing him in all kinds of directions he never would have taken by himself - the results were always interesting, and sometimes great. Well, I first saw Henderson in person in the 1980s (and I saw him a dozen or so times over the years until his death) While his solos may have been long, I always found them interesting. I can't say that about many of the Keepnews sessions contained in the Milestone box, the second half of which (except for the live sessions) I find uninteresting and I am a big fan of Joe Henderson. Just my opinion
  11. My favorite that has not been mentioned: Last of the Line
  12. So right Aggie. I am not even a hockey fan but Slap Shot is a great movie and an much more profound meditation on sports and American culture than at first glance.
  13. What about Cool Hand Luke, The Hustler, and Hud? ... all great performances and I am sure I am forgetting others. Too bad he got the Oscar for a crappy film.
  14. Happy Birthday Larry Kart
  15. I saw this and enjoyed it but must say I was very disappointed there was no mention of Atlantic's jazz releases. I realize that jazz was more of Nesuhi's department, but still the title of the program was Atlantic Records: the house that Ahment built. TO say nothing of the Atlantic jazz releases was a bummer, especially since the program did cover what big jazz fans both Ahmet and Nesuhi were.
  16. Has anyone seen this or does anyone know anything about it?
  17. I have not seen the film, but thought I would "recommend" it here because it looks interesting and I have seen no films about this legendary school. It is a documentary on the "school" that was set up in Lenox Massachussetts every summer beginning in 1951 basically for jazz musicians. I think I have read that John Lewis of MJQ was associated with this and that one summer Ornette Coleman made a big splash there. may want to check details at www.tribecafilmfest.org
  18. I just remembered a little story about Andrew Hill that you may find amusing. Although I saw him in performance about a dozen or so times, I never really felt comfortable approaching him at a gig. However, one day, probably 10 or 15 years ago, I was at the J&R cd store in Manhattan and who should I see but Andrew Hill. Andrew was kneeling down attempting to get a copy of the Village Voice from a bundle of papers that had a cord or something holding it together- it had yet to be opened so to speak. He was furiously attempting to break the cord with his fingers which to my eyes were about to become bloody or worse. I said "Excuse me, Mr. Hill, but would you mind letting me open that for you, I wouldn't want anything to happen to those fingers." He looked at me with a big grin and seemed surprised that I recognized him. I handed him a Voice and told him I was a big fan - he thanked me and went along his way.
  19. I like this one a lot. Amazing for a debut release and just very good playing and compositions.
  20. Includes obi strip $20.00 US delivered, insured to a US address.
  21. devastating news. Thanks, Andrew for your great music. Makes me glad I saw that concert at Trinity Church here in Manhattan just a few short weeks ago.
  22. That's a good album. The way he plays on Take the Coltrane is pretty incredible. I think at that time John was playing that Johnny Smith jazz box with some chorus and whatever amp was around. I could be wrong on that, though. I think it is a good album, but I just dislike his guitar tone on this record- sounds very synthetic to me. I miss the guitar sound.
  23. thanks everyone for your advice!!
  24. For years, I have used the services of cable tv without using the cable box, because I don't wan't all those premium channels etc., I just want better reception, living as I do in an apartment. Recently however, I have begun to get a rather "snowy" picture (some interference is going on) on the channels which are lower numbers (2-9) while the higher channels appear to be better or fine. A construction project is going on nearby but the problems persists into the evening after the construction appears to be over. Anyone had this experience or have any suggestions? I dislike the idea of being forced to get and pay for the box when I won't be using all that it offers.
  25. Adam I watched it and found it to be excellent: very moving, informative and fair.
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