BeBop

I've got the Steeplechase LPs (In the Tradition I and II). I enjoy them, though probably as much for the novelty as for the music. Not that they are bad, but they don't appear to my 'usual' desire for swing. And not that they don't swing; they do, in their own, distinctive manner. Not your father's swing.

I post this question with low expectations and hope for the best. And yes, I know it's a fairly short drive for Chicago.

"And Musicology may not be the only new Prince album out in the near future: Bruce Lundvall, president of Blue Note Records, says he spoke with Prince about putting out a CD of live instrumentals". News to me, anyway.

What are your favorite blues (or near-blues) heads? Bird had many nice ones. Monk too. Things like Blues Walk, Darben the Redd Foxx and C Jam Blues are fine heads - the blues changes are still prominent behind the melody; are they really creative? I've got to dig a little deeper to hear the blues changes behind something like Twisted or Straight, No Chaser; I find these heads particularly attractive. (There's a James Moody head I can't think of right now...) So many blues; so little time.

I owned a 32/250 combo for many years (many years ago) and was always happy with it. Naim made up a set of cables for me; kinda slick, compared to the RCA phono options available elsewhere. Don't know anything about their integrated, but they've a good reputation generally. Make sure you find a good dealer.

Wow. Must be nearing the bottom of the reissue barrel. I'm referring only to the Les Thompson sides, since I haven't heard the Toots material. Not a 10 incher I pull out very often.

Me. Seriously, some good suggestions already made that I won't repeat. I'd like to have more Freddie Greene outside the Basie Band. One can never have too much Fats Navarro.

Not a musician. A collector, would-be biographer and librarian for IAJRC. Gave a lot to the music. He'll be missed. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?...BAGCC66M201.DTL (Try to ignore the obvious spelling mistake.)

Thoughts on the Naxos jazz releases? Seems like the clientele here may hold these to a somewhat higher standard.

Discographies are also a gateway drug for more CD (and LP...) buying. You'll undoubtedly find something you JUST CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT. (See Completist thread.)

Have you tried simply turning the knob up and down lots of times (with unit in off position)? It's a rather crude approach, but sometimes effective, if only for a while. Beyond this, most electronics stores have various contact cleaners for rheostats/potentiometers and might be able to suggest an approach to get those cleaners where they need to be - inside.

Use Coupon Code: TAXDAY15 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Applies to any US order $20 or more at Tower.com. Not available in stores. Offer valid on orders placed between 12:00 a.m. (PT) Thursday, 4/15/04 and 11:55 p.m. (PT) Thursday, 4/15/04 and cannot be applied to previously placed orders. Coupon limited to one use per household. Free Standard Shipping Service is limited to orders shipped to addresses within the United States and only applicable to product shipping from the United States. You must be a registered user of Tower.com and signed in to use a coupon code. Please read coupon rules.

Basie, Buddy, Woody, Toshiko, Thad and Mel, the Cecil Taylor 75th Birthday Big Band (not a touring organization, but lingering in recent memory), Sun Ra...who am I forgetting...?

Seems like most everything they sell is $11.03, with a $1.00 discount with code. For some items, that's pretty expensive, but a good deal on, say a Proper 4-CD box. Overall, though, it scares me a bit. Quite a bit.

My dog's mouth is definitely cleaner. I've never heard him say *$#^%&* or $(@. Not even +_()_@*! My teenage nephew, on the other hand...

I'd estimate that more than 90% of my jazz collection is from the 1915-2004 period.

S.O.S.

Are you guys trying to make me buy that Tristano/Konitz/Marsh Mosaic set? Well, it ain't going to work. No way. Cuz I've got will power. (Arrrrghhhhhh!)

Saturday 4/10. Sam Rivers at the Jazz House (Berkeley). http://www.thejazzhouse.org.

Any friend of jazzbo's... Welcome!

Gee, sounds like I'm not the only one who cracks a case now and again. Thanks all!

Any recommendations on where to buy CD jewel cases? Better yet, just the front covers.

Had the same hesitiation on the Charley Patton set.

Corey Harris - Mississippi to Mali Tony Rice - Bluegrass Guitar Collection Fortunately, these are things I can pick up anytime.

I haven't, but I'll betcha everyone in my old bands thinks he/she has! Hey, I'm a tenor player - we're entitled to solo all night.