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Hey, thanks, y'all. Would one of you care to remind my wife? I think she's forgotten. B)

It's a nice reference when you don't need the depth of a full dicography. Purty pictures too, though not up to the standards of the Blue Note dover photo books - just enough of a peek to let you know what you're looking for when you plough through the bins at your local LP emporium. Wish I read Japanese.

I won't offer a detailed show review, other than to say I found it enjoyable, especially the Handy portion. The opener definitely provided the 'heat' of the first set, though Softly cooked at a pretty good temp. Hahn was 'on' for the opener, but seemed a bit less inspired through the rest of the set, as if seeking with greater effort to avoid cliched playing.

I'll be there. Can't miss an opportunity to see my fellow McClymonds High alum.

Hope you enjoyed the road trip, 'Moose. Nice area. I miss it, though perhaps not the current denizens of Pacific Ave in SCZ. As for me...weekend? What's that? Friday (day off in Muslim lands) would have been my non-work day, but I spent it flying to my next job. C'est la.

Thanks for the clarification - Sam Donaldson. Saw the thread title and was fearful that Aric has made a trek out to Lou's... Not sure who the other two victims might have been.

1422

So, copy protection aside, how are ya'll enjoying these new reissues?

Thanks for the levity, y'all. Well y'almost-all, anyway. Can always count on this bunch for clever contributions. I kinda miss those days when I saw the word "sex" in everything.

Actually, I'm just messin'. My mind's still as sharp as a brick sh*thouse.

I'm getting old. Actually, I became old quite some time ago; my condition has just worsened with age. I'm walking down the street. I spy an awning overhanging the sidewalk a couple of blocks ahead. "Jazz", it says. "Hmmm." I think. (A rather profound thought for my progressively enfeebled mind.) "Could it be a nightclub? A record store? Perhaps just a 'jazz' dance studio?" I've got a couple of blocks to contemplate the possibilities. By the time I get within fifty (or was it fifteen?) feet, it's become clear that the "Jazz" is actually "1422", the street address. So, should I blame my failing eyesight? Can I claim that I have the word "jazz" so deeply burned into my cognitive memory that it tends to swamp optical input? Does this make me an optimist? Give it to me straight, Doc. For now, I've adopted 1422 as my code word for...

Top of the list for me: Let it Be on Nicollet. Great used CD and LP selection. New is a bit more limited. But great place. I'm not really into Electric Fetus. The best stuff (CDs) is in cutout/overstock. Used is merely okay. New is good. Just doesn't have the 'vibe' of Let it Be. Oarfolkjokeopus is pretty good too, though more limited in overall selection. Okay vibe.

I spent many happy evening at the Keystone, listening to Ms. Williams. Have also enjoyed several of her more recent recordings, especially the small group with local legend, Bud Spangler.

Nope. I don't buy many CDs anymore, but I'd be happy to part with $10 or less for one of these. What's classic music worth, anyway?

Let's hear it for fellow McClymonds High alum, John Handy! This rather weak link between us aside, I've always enjoyed his work. Heck, I'd even have enjoyed it if he'd gone to Castlemont. Between work with Mingus, the Hard Work era and Class (three singing violinists), he showed quite a wide range of interests and talents.

Not much of a friend .... Seriously, why did you give it up? Guilt keeping you up nights? You're a better man than I, Gunga Din. I won't claim any moral high ground here, though I suppose my fanatically etihical side played a minor role. The bigger contributor is that life has gone utterly apesh*t; I've lost control. Music has taken on a much smaller role, at least in its physical forms (CD, LP, concert). Besides, I haven't seen any of my LPs in about a year.

I supose I'm both guilty and innocent (which makes me guilty, right?) I don't have any CD-Rs or cassettes of anything, except LPs I own. I have, however, made a dozen of so CD-Rs of OOP LPs for friends. I gave up that practice a year or so ago.

A bit of background on the motivation for this thread. I was Vegas a few days ago. I don't buy recorded music any more, and, even if I did, there are better places to buy in Vegas. I was driving up Sahara and there was a Tower. I couldn't help but pull in 'for old times' sake'. And by golly, it was still Tower. A somewhat deep catalog (and somewhat high prices). Some books... Heck, I ended up hanging around 20 minutes without really looking at anything. Typically, when I go into a record store these days, I start to feel a little ill. The thought of buying another recording sickens me. Tower didn't have that effect, FWIW.

Tony, I'm going to stay out of this one. I can't decide if I'm an insider looking out or an outsider looking in.

Hypothesis: The median age for people who don’t like Tower Records (particularly in their bricks and mortar manifestation) is below that of people who like Tower. Theory: Old geezers like me recall the day when Tower was the ONLY place to buy anything other than Top 40/Pop. (Think of Target as a music source today.) Want a nice Blue Note Connoisseur or a slab of 180gr. vinyl? Looking for some Fats Navarro or Ganelin Trio? Just hoping to expand your horizons? The Tower ‘deep catalog’ was the answer. Oh, there were a few alternatives in Berkeley, New York and Chicago. But for Fresno, Stockton or Davis, CA or the burgeoning jazz mecca of Nashville… Sure, Tower’s gone downhill since then. But, like Starbucks, look what they’ve brought us – Alternatives! And their woes, I believe without any specific knowledge, were caused by less-than-perfect management decision-making in the midst of a shifting market (Internet shopping; downloading; games, videos and other music alternatives; et cetera). And while the (capitalist) part of me that would dance on their grave and point her finger at management must temper her enthusiasm in light of worse situations facing Wherehouse, Musicland/Goody and others. And, the (artist) part of me feels some compassion for management who kept that catalog as deep as possible for as long as possible. Okay, Tower sucks. But I thank them for what they did to suck.

Read an interesting article not long ago about the Tower closings. Apparently all taking place in college towns where music downloading is popular. As much as I would like to fault Tower's business plan or some aspect of its management, I find it a bit difficult to do.

Whatever it takes... Hey, could be worse. You could BE a female and have to undergo some sort of procedures...

Mine used to ring "In Walked Bud". Then I switched service/hardware and...

I like this recording.

I don't pay a lot of attention to McDonalds advertising, so I won't comment on that. But I'll bet they don't claim that everthing they sell can be eaten without limitation. Did he eat everthing they offer, including dressing-free salads? Doubtful. It wouldn't have supported his agenda. Moreover, the filmaker was apparently fit, athletic and either a vegetarian himself or married/dating one - he was NOT a clueless buffoon.