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I wish I could go!

If you haven't read Chris's book, get it!!! It's a great read even if you know very little about Bessie, as I do (or don't, in this case)! Mark

Pretty good article, thanks Lazaro!

...will do! Anything recordings of note I could find Oscar on?

David, Thanks for the info. My friend (not much knowledge of jazz) said he has talked to him many times but really doesn't know him that well. I just thought I'd see what I could find out! Thanks again, Mark

Does anyone know of a musician named Oscar Williams? I belive he teaches music at a private school in the Seattle area. I was talking to a friend of mine that teaches there and he brought up his name and said he may have played (maybe trumpet?) with some of the older jazz musicians (his words). Thanks, Mark

Big Al, Having seen the Colts many times live and having worked as a photographer for them from time to time, they are a pretty impressive team. I think the beating they took from Denver a few weeks ago was very unchartaristic of their play this year and was a shock to most of us who follow the team. Their offense is very good and their defense is coming around. That said, I'm not sure Denver is as bad as they looked yesterday, it appears the Colts came to play while Denver didn't; you never know!!! The mental lapses such as not touching a downed player has got to kill the coaching staff!!! Mark

I'm also going with Indy and I would hardly say their wins this year have been lucky

Ghost lumped in with Johnny and Alexander ???? I need to read the posts more carefully!!!

Thanks Lon, I'll give it a try but I'm not very computer literate!

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I love her also!

Lon, Absolutely, Art is in the eye of the beholder (I just made that up )! I have befriended an artist named Gene Dietch, who drew the covers and inside cartoons for a jazz magazine in the 40's/50's called "The Record Collector". He is now a resident of Prague, in the Czech Republic. He drew an original cartoon for me, using the character he drew in the 40's, called "The Cat". It shows the "Cat" photographing a jazz musician, face to face. If I can figure how to post it, I would use it for my avitar (can someone do this for me???) Gene also drew many of the famous cartoons we watched as kids (Tom Terrific, Popeye and many others), while working for a state owned animation studio in Prague; facinating guy! Mark

I agree with the above! Happy New Year!

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The Jazz Showcase in Chicago and Jazz at the Bistro in St. Louis have very good sound, in my opinion! Happy New Year (a little early)!

I'm usually just like that to people that make statements like your post above . (just kidding, have a great day!

Patricia, Some times I am a sarcastic jerk , I could resolve to be less so. I think I will also resolve to get my jazz photographs published a little more often (maybe a book perhaps???).

.....aahhhhh, New Years Resolutions... My method is to make several resolutions each year but I've found that if they are not realistic, I find myself making the same ones over and over again. One of mine last year was to lose weight, I went from 225 to 205 and want to get to 195, which I will. I'm about 6'2 so the 225 pounds don't look so bad but I feel uncomfortable some times. I went the low carb route, cutting out bread, pasta and potatoes for a while (I love them all). Once again, I wanted it to be realistic, so I cut back on them instead of telling myself I couldn't eat them at all. It seems to working for me; moderation is the KEY! I also resolve to exersize and run more but I had surgery yesterday, so that will be on hold for a couple months (If this message is all over the place, it's because I'm still medicated . I am also working on a jazz photograph web site that I hope to have up and running by the end of March!!! I could never make the resolution to quit buying CD's as this is my only vice and it has not proven to be harmful to my health at this point. I don't smoke and rarely drink (good wine being the exception). HAPPY NEW YEARS TO EACH OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES Mark

Have a good one, Moose B)

Vibes, The Herbie Hancock show in Indiana is at Purdue University...I'll be there, let me know if you make this one! Mark

I got the Amy and Pearson Selects as well as the Mulligan set. I also got $50.00 in Mosaic certificates; not sure what I'll get with those! One other nice thing I received is an original mint 45 of Clarlie Parker w/ Strings on Clef Records . Merry Christmas to all! Mark

No problem guys, happy to do it!

Jamf, I've bought 4 OOP Mosaics, (Ellington, Chaloff, Monk, Mingus) and about 50 single discs. I need to slow down but I can't help myself . Mark

Thanks for all of your tips/opinions! I opted for the Duke Ellington as I found it used/mint for $75.00 in Chicago this weekend. I played disc one and loved it. I can't wait to pick up some of the others, but after taking out a second mortgage on my house to pick us several OOP Mosaics (at very good prices) this past week, I'm on hold for a while. Mark