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David, How was the show last night??? Did you get a chance to talk to the participants? Mark

There have been many books written about Indiana musicians and Indiana Jazz in general, but I'd always like to see more. Mark

Medjuck, The portfolio you are speaking of is a very nice collection of Herman's work and was quite pricing and limited in quantity. I believe that Quincy Jones literally bought about 1/3 of the available sets to give as gifts. I believe you can still get a print of Coltrane that you are referring to, through Mosaic; I bought one several years ago. I think each of the images they are selling are limited to 50 copies, but I don't believe any of them have actually sold that many. Mark

That's right Brownie, I just ran into Duncan a few weeks ago at a record collector's convention. He only had 2 or 3 copies of his new book as it hadn't been released yet, but did sign one for me. The book was printed in Japan and looks very nice. I do some work for the Indy Jazz Fest and the American Pianist Association, Duncan helped me out with some vintage images, nice guy! Mark

Jazzmessanger, That is very sad news! I just spoke to Jimmy a couple of weeks ago, he has been in poor health for some time. The last few times I saw him perform, he was in a wheel chair. Jimmy was a very good player, he will be missed. Mark

Rachel, Thanks for the kind word on my photographs on the Indy Jazz Fest site . Mark

Virgil Jones, Billy Wooten (played Vibes with Grant Green), Phil Rainlin, Benny Barth (Played drums with Buddy and Monk Montgomery in the Mastersounds), Pookie Johnson. I'm sure there are others, give me a while to think. I was speaking to Freddie Hubbard this past September when Slide Hampton came up to us and told me that Freddie used to call him early in the morning to come over and practice because it was the only thing they could do to take their mind off the fact they didn't have anything to eat (This was when they were teenagers). I photographed a show the night after the Indy Jazz Fest, Freddie was in town to perform with musicians, almost all of whom were from Indy. Indianapolis does have a great jazz legacy! I look forward to your cd Ghost, if you need or want any photographs, e-mail me! Have fun at the show, it sounds like much fun! I'll be around Bloomington tomorrow night but won't be able to break free for the show . Mark

Rachel, I friend of mine was at IAJE and told me about it. I would like to see it get published, as it sounds very interesting. You're right about those Hampton Sisters. I got a chance to photograph them at their tribute show at the Indiana Historical Society. Ghost was at this show also, were you there? Mark

I think Zutty needs to pull those pants up a little higher .

uuuuuuummmmmm.....gin and tonic . I have been interested in photography since I was a kid and have been doing it professionally for 28 years. I have been photographing jazz musicians for the past twelve or so. Since photography (and jazz...and baseball) is really my passion, I couldn't really pass on the Herman Leonard prints. I also have several by Francis Wolff, one by William Claxton and one by William Gottlieb (my first original jazz photograph, given to me by my girlfirend 11 years ago). The same print (Miles and Bird) sells for about 4 times what she paid for it. The postcard book is cool B) , I'm just into original photographs.

The second book of Blue Note photographs has different photographs from the hardback (these are two different books, not an updated, revised book), many of the Wolff photographs are in color! I forgot about the Lee Friedlander book as well as the K. Abe book which are both very good; The Abe book is basically a "greatest hits" of jazz photographs and has photographs by many, many photographers, including K.Abe himself. I picked up the Friedlander book used in mint condition for about 35.00 (including shipping) a while back, this one won't dissapoint. The Herman Leonard book entitled "Jazz Memories" can be bought new for $125.00. The special copy Deus refers to above has a photograph with it, which is worth it if you can swing the cash. I have a set of 12 original Herman Leonard photographs that I purchased years ago and they are wonderful! Mark

There are actually two books out there of Francis Wolff's photographs, the one mentioned earlier and a newer book that is soft cover only. Mark

Deus, Hi, I have most of the books you mention being a photographer myself. Some additional books you may want to search out are: William Claxton's : "Jazz" (out of print but used copies are available for around $100. and up. This book was a limited release). William Claxton: "Young Chet" William Claxton: "Claxography: The Art of Photography" (also out of print but used books are available for 100.00 plus. Herman Leonard: "The Eye of Jazz" and "Jazz Memories" William Gottlieb: "The Golden Age of Jazz" William Minor/Bill Wishner: "Monterey Jazz Festival/40 legendary years". I have many more that I'll investigate when I get home, but that's what I can think of at this time. Mark

I shop at Dusty Groove every few weeks (at the actual store). Their jazz selection is actually quite small compared with the other music in the store. I don't know if any other store that I shop at that has a smaller jazz section, but the selection is very, very good at decent prices.. Their jazz LP selection is bigger than the cd selection. I never go to Chicago without stopping there and the Jazz Record Mart! Mark

Finished with the disc, who's next???? Send me a PM with your address and it's on the way! Mark

Thanks guys, I have enough of the bonus points you get for purchases but I'm not sure if you can use them on the box sets. Usually they have the little disclaimer that says " box set are already at a reduced cost" but maybe I'll give it a try. Mark

Has anyone seen a good deal on the new Charlie Parker Verve re-issue (the one in the flat metal container)??? I saw it locally for $41.00 and at CD Univer for about $39.00 (before shipping) Thanks in advance for any help. Mark

I remember taking a big "gulp" of Buttermilk as a kid, thinking it was regular milk , I also remember spitting it out all over the floor and cleaning it up . Nasty stuff, straight!

The Newport All-stars head into Chicago this Friday night, I can't wait! Mark

I agree with Patricia, it's time to move on (although no one has called me a twerp, yet)

Glad to see you back RT!

I saw a sealed copy of Julius Watkin's Sextet 10'' Blue Note Conn. I'm not sure if this is out of print, but if anyone wants it, I'd pick it up for them. Mark

I saw a sealed copy of Julius Watkin's Sextet 10'' Blue Note Conn. I'm not sure if this is out of print, but if anyone wants it, I'd pick it up for them. Mark

I saw a sealed copy of Julius Watkin's Sextet 10'' Blue Note Conn. I'm not sure if this is out of print, but if anyone wants it, I'd pick it up for them. Mark

Jacknife, I'm sure the disc is very good, just trying to keep the ball rolling !