sheldonm

....you'll now need to change your name to henderson_fanatic!!!

Wow, what a complete fucking asshole. I've probably bought around 2,000 cds over the last 10 years, and I'm the reason the music industry is dying. Why don't you get the slightest clue about who/what you are posting about before you go around throwing words like "asswipe" around? Some of us have been weary of (or even insulted by) Universal/Verve's cynical marketing methods for years, and see no need to give them the benefit of the doubt, ESPECIALLY when it comes to new repackagings of material by major artists (where they tend to stoop the lowest). Off I go to figure out that "ignore" feature... A complete fucking asshole is someone who calls something "lame" without having the slightest clue about what they're talking about. Alternative definition - any wimp who calls someone a "fucking asshole" on an otherwise civil internet board. Real men don't do anything online they wouldn't do face to face. Too bad any fool with a computer can post his stupidity online. Anyways, my mistake, I wasn't aiming my comments at you (I know, you probably assume anytime someone uses the term "asswipe" they mean you) but really at music lovers who should not let the comments of a few dimwits prevent them for getting a great, bargain priced release of kick-ass music in superb sound. And yes, it's people like you - numbnuts who post DEAD WRONG information without having ANY IDEA AT ALL about the title in question that give otherwise sincere potential buyers the wrong idea about a title that causes them to decide not to buy. An unfortunate byproduct of the internet era is that it gives even those with nothing to contribute the ability to damage a product, and that has indeed contributed to labels only playing it very safe...and to declining sales. ...mis-informed maybe but a complete asswipe is a little strong...just my 2 cents. m~

Johnny was a funny guy and wonderful player. I had the chance to talk with him for a few minutes at Joe Segal's 80th Birthday party in 2006....I have some nice photos I'll post of him later today. R.I.P. Johnny

Tom, Sorry to hear about the bad luck. One thing I can offer is that with each job change I've had in my career, each of them have been progressively better positions with more opportunies as well....keep your head up! Good Luck and keep us posted! m~

He performs "Back home again in Indiana" every year at the Indianapolis 500 to the cheers of a few hundred thousand people. m~

...please respect that some do. That said, I know nothing of Randolph with the exception of his hit. m~

I'm not sure.

Eldee was the bass player. He played cello too. Always a positive spirit when I encountered him. Mike may have been referring to Jazzkat's question and my reply about Holt. m~

I saw Redd a few weeks ago at the Jazz Kitchen in Indy. The show was a blast and he's a great guy. I got some really nice photos and then my kazillion dollar camera expired on me....but the show was cool. m~ ps, the camera has been repaired!

Bassist Henry Grimes has a wonderful, newly published book of his poetry...see the note below on how to get it. Most of this was written during the time Henry was off the music scene. If you happen to see Henry perform in the near future, Margaret may have some copies as well. Don't miss the book by William Parker as well. m~ Globalizing Jazz … After the successful presentation of "Signs Along The Road" by Henry Grimes and "Who Owns Music?" by William Parker at this year’s Vision Festival in New York (June 19–24), the books have now arrived on the American market! As of now both books can be ordered and purchased directly in New York City at the Downtown Music Gallery (342 Bowery, New York City, NY 10012-2408, phone (212) 473-0043, fax (212) 533-5059, dmg@downtownmusicgallery.com) and at the Jazz Record Center (236 West 26th St. Room 804, New York City, NY 10001, phone (212) 675-4480, fax (212) 675-4504, jazzrecordcenter@verizon.net). signs along the road (20 USD / 16 Euro) who owns music? (22 USD / 18 Euro) Of course, you can also still order at our publishing house in Cologne, Germany via e-mail, telephone, or via our website www.buddysknife.de.

....and a Happy Belated Birthday to my good friend Scott!!!

I went to see the Bobby Broom Trio tonight and Joe G and Rachel were there.....Joe told me the forum was up and running.....wooooohoooo! m~

...sad! RIP

...whooooohooooo....congrats indeed!

...have you lost weight?

I've seen him a few times in the past couple years.....always good! m~

...just saw Wayne last night with the Ben Riley band....very, very good!

.....agreed!

Marcus will be playing in Indy for a couple nights in September...looking forward to that! m~

I too will miss the show. On the death of Marchand, that may indeed be the case. Maybe Chase really never wanted to go much beyond the twisted relationship between Tony and his mother. I always thought that part was mis-casted though. Marchand was more like an Edith Bunker than an Italian wife and mother. ...what would you know about being Italian???

...and below is some other info I received....the gillespie disc is a bonus if you buy the box...not available any other way. m~ >Hello Jazz Icons fans, > >It's been a while since you've heard from me but as the old saying goes >"all good things come to those who wait" so....... > >Here are the seven Jazz Icons DVDs (That's right SEVEN not six DVDs as I >had earlier said) > >Before I list the contents I must say we're still in the process of >clearing publishing so there's a chance of some changes but we're doing >everything we can to make sure that doesn't happen. If we do get all of the >clearances done in time, the series will hit the stores in the first week >of September and this time the box set will come out the same day and will >have a bonus disc containing material not seen on the other seven. This >disc will only be sold in the box set and I promise you that it will never >be sold separately so if you decide to buy the set you don't have to worry >in a year from now that you wasted your money (as a consumer I hate when it >happens to me) Also as with the first series we've gone back the original >source material for the best sound and vision and of course all artists are >getting paid directly or through the union. > >One last thing before I list the contents of all seven Jazz Icons DVDs, to >those of you on this list that like sixties soul music we have two DVDs >that are coming out in September (1) Otis Redding "Dreams To Remember" >(Tentative title). This DVD will have 15 complete performances of the >legendary R&B singer with new interviews filmed for the DVD from Stax >founder Jim Stewart, Steve Cropper, Wayne Jackson (Memphis Horns) and the >widow of Otis Redding, Zelma Redding. The interviews will be seen in >between the songs making the viewer feel as though they are watching a >documentary but with complete songs. > >The second DVD we're working on is a 75 minute concert filmed in Norway on >the famed Stax/Volt Revue in 1967. The concert features performances by >Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, Eddie Floyd, Arthur Conley, Mar-Keys & Booker T & >The Mg's who not only perform two of their hits but back every other artist >on the stage. The DVD features 20 minutes of material from the concert that >we recently discovered in the Norweigian vaults so even though some people >have seen the concert before (thanks to the bootleggers out there) they >haven't seen it all and not in this quality. In addition to the concert we >have an insightful commentary track with Steve Cropper & Wayne Jackson. > >Okay now back to Jazz Icons, here's the list which might have some typos so >please don't jump all over me it's not the final checked list. I'd love to >hear your thoughts about the next series personally, I think this one might >be stronger than the first. > >All the best and thanks in advance for diggin' the next Jazz Icons series >and stay tuned for a formal announcement shortly. > >David A. Peck >Reelin' In The Years Productions >

.......nice, congrats!

I would say this is maybe one of two Corea recordings I have. I like this one a lot but don't have much to compare it to. I'll see Chick this weekend at an outdoor festival and will post thoughts and photos later. m~

I called Mosaic yesterday. We have to wait another two weeks untill this set will be available. Just as well, I suppose. I called Mosaic again and got the same answer: we'll have to wait another 1-2 weeks. I received an email today telling me this has finally shipped!!! 'bout time!

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