BeBop

I really love tenor duos, including with piano (or bass or drums or other horns). I like Lloyd and Moran, to the extent I "know" him. (I haven't bought but a handful of recordings in the past 20 years due to logistical challenges.) So I was delighted to get a preview in the form of a full-length replay on the "radio" (in Santiago, Chile). Before long, I plan to add this to the handful of recent acquisitions. I don't want to endorse this a "great" in absolute terms, at least based on one listen. But for me and my penchant for tenor duos, it's a "win". No "Aunt Hagar"*, but you get "Rosetta". * That I recall.

I dunno. My cats smile a lot. Must be the music you play.

I was just thinking about this place. While I don't buy music these days, I'll be passing through their HQ location city on Saturday. (I don't think they have any sort of storefront, so it's academic.)

Make it a great one! After all, you only get one a year.

Did you notice, it's the birthday of... JazzKitten (109)

I'm happy to debate doggie kisses. But I would advise you not to EVER bring up the topic with my wife!

Thinkg back - waaaaaay back - to childhood, cats were roommates. Dogs were companions.

Still, better than a penchant for small birds known for melodious song while in flight.

Doggin' Around

I remember potbellied pigs being popular for about 10 minutes. Not sure if you had to walk them.

Hair? You've got hair? Are you trying to make me jealous?

Half-off topic: ain't no one ever shaved my legs but me.

My mostecent was either Muscat (Oman) or Asmara (Eritrea). I don't see them much in the States, other than as part of the "new" "man spa" thing. I'm just looking for barber shop haircut and shave.

Happy Birthday!

Another day, another year. I hope it's a great one!

Have a great birthday, 2013, Hans!

All the happiest!

Happy birthday, Vic. I wish you a very happy year.

"Out to Lunch". There was something edgy/grating/irritating about Dolphy's playing. And the vibes seemed somehow disconnected from the rest of the group. At least that's how I remembering my first listen.

Hey, it's that time again. Happy Birthday from waaaaay up the road in Riverside!

Happy Birthday, Michael!

Gee, I hope 2013 matches the standard set five years ago. Have a great one, Big Wheel.

Jim, Are you back in Seattle (back in the saddle?) With Janiva Magness next week? I'm game for another show.

Excuse my naïve question. I'm a virtually lifelong vegetarian/vegan (though I harbor no ill will toward meat eaters). Beyond the misrepresentation and denials, is horse meat all that different from cow meat? I understand the difference to chicken or fish. Or to pork, if there is a religious consideration. But cow versus horse? Or is horse meat like dog meat that I guess is taboo in many Western places because of pet dogs? Again, sorry I'm naïve; I am sincere.

The buzzword I hear in pop circles is "merch"(andise). Of course you see non=pop people selling t-shirts and CDs at gigs too. And even the buskers have CDs now.