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I consider Pony to have been a musical friend, and about as close a personal friend as we could be. (Read his autobiography to learn a bit more about the limits on such things. You'll also get some insight on why he never became "big".) To pick one of his recordings as a fun/interesting example, I'd choose Pony's Express. Look at the musician lineup. I'm not really of the mindset to go on right now about Pony; perhaps later. Complex cat.

I'll add to the chorus: Happy Birthday!

A broadcast per day, plus some other archival stuff. I'm enjoying it. PuroJazz Recent features: Fats Navarro John Carter Charlie Byrd Ernie Henry Benny Morton Billy Pierce Jimmy Lyon Von Freeman Jimmy Noone Franklin Kiermyer Cindy Blackman Ted Curson Lew Tabackin Gene Krupa Don Sleet Orrin Evans Kahil ElZabars Infinity Orchestra (...just to give some impression of the breadth of the broadcasts) Also worth noting: discographical details provided for each broadcast, minus label info.)

Have a great birthday!

Like at the Luggage Store? With 6th Street Stampede and Scott Amendola? A few months ago (June, May?) Dang, I didn't know. I'll check out the samples.

Would you happen to know what date this is good until? Thank you. Novmber 1st. Sorry I neglected to mention.

Not a specific bargain, but a do-it-yourself: 20% off any purchase over $10 at CD Universe. Coupon Code: EHOL20

Does this mean you got the Duets with Lady Gaga and Amy Winehouse for your birthday?

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I hope it's a great one!

Sounds like you might be in the market for a dealer as much as for an amp. Consider visiting a few local dealers to find someone you trust, then listen to what they have or recommend. I'm not sure where you are; if you're in London, maybe this isn't a big deal, since most major brands are going to be represented there. But if you're in a smaller city and want local support, the dealer may be the most important choice.

Like a major seventh flat? ;-)

Yes, thanks!

Hear, Hear!

$5 off $25 purchase purchase through 26 Oct.

For me, I'd say that my "connection" was really the result of an intellectual (laughing at myself) exercise. I don't think I appreciated Bluesnik until I put it into context - it's all variations on the blues. I keep that "blues" lower case, because it's not all 12-bar "classical" Blues. (Rather like St. Louis Blues or Birth of the Blues) It shows both the versatility of the form and the creativity of McLean, Drew and Hubbard, as composers.

Bluesnik. Listen to it. Learn its lessons.

I'll second that!

Not sure why, but I put Pink Floyd on my list, then took it off. A fine choice, I'd think.

Happy Birthday, Leeway!

Archie Shepp Kraftwerk/Organisation (I know the former is pushing on the end of the time horizon)

One more vote for (at least a limited) CD option. The only music I've ever downloaded is the Organissimo live and holiday material. So I'm not totally resistant, but it's a hard-sell here.

Another chorus of Happy Birthday from hereabouts.

I hope it's a great one!

Haven't missed it........it's 10/19 - hasn't happened yet! Holy smokes, what's today? Where am I? Thanks for setting me straight. I'm recalibrating my sundial.