BeBop

There's an elephant...er...element of truth to that. Today, however, I was primarily book shopping - Dusty and JRM are both pretty good for that - as I've a long flight tomorrow.

http://www.towerrecords.com/promo.asp?page...a2702605db7b83d Five bucks off on 25$ purchase. Yeah, no big deal, but I thought I'd post it anyway. Public service is my business.

I actually stood in Dusty Groove today, with the Roland Kirk, LIVE, UNISSUED MATERIAL, 1964 CD in my hand - several times, in fact. It was a severe test of my pledge not to buy any more CDs (or tapes or LPs or SACDs...) And yes, I resisted the temptation. Then I went to Jazz Record Mart. And Reckless and Tower and 2nd Hand and...

I like AllMusic, but I did get a chuckle from this close-but-not-quite photo. Frankly, not that many pictures of WG around, so perhaps it doesn't surprise me that much.

Anyone notice anything odd about this picture of Wardell?

Dex and Wardell Sonny and Jug

(A moment of science for one of my favorite greats)

Just 10%, but relatively unrestricted - apparently good on sale items, box sets, books... Through 31 July. http://f.chtah.com/i/9/276579820/JuneChica...FTOKEN=39986089

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.