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Late, thanks! .....and thanks to Margaret as well for posting! m~

I was born on Easter (1957) and the family still celebrates the holiday although my birthday has never fallen on the holday since....this year is close as my b-day is 4/21. m~

I thought he played well but certainly not the best I've seen him play. He has a habit of leaving the stage when he is not playing, standing off in darkness. I think he was a little late getting back to the stage on a few occasions. It's kind of a crap shoot with what you'll get from him night to night or even show to show; I feel for the guy....must by tough! I know Sal and his dad checked him out a few nights before and said it was a disaster, distracted by lights, cords, horn, other players....couldn't concentrate, solos were very short and not good! I would say he has worn the jacket each time I have seen him, warm or not. Joe Segal did say the show I went to was the best of the week.....not sure if he meant it was a good show or just that it was the best of the week? When he's on, he's wonderful.....when he's not, he's..................not so wonderful! m~

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Here are a few images from the Tom Harrell show this past Sunday. Very good show and Tom was doing well until a minor meltdown with some guy took a photograph with a flash....Tom freaked out and yelled at the guy which was pretty wild. I know Sal went to a show earlier in the week that was a disaster....Tom leaving the stage, going upstairs until his wife went up to get him.....band mates just standing there??? m~

This has been out for at least 8 months or so....picked it up and read it while in San Francisco last August. It's really a book about Chicago jazz, not just the Velvet.....I found it a strange read....a little disjointed to me.....probably just not my favorite style of writing. m~

..thanks guys, not sure why I didn't think about those as I just had a conversation with the guys at Time Out NY as they are using one of my Joe McPhee images in an upcoming issue. m~

Thanks for all the info guys and to Chris for the pastrami! I think we have all the shows/venues lined up for the week, still have to figure out where all the venues are.....Lincoln Center and the Iridium are close to where we're staying....also going to the Vanguard, Jazz Standard, Smoke and the Apollo Theater for the "Great Night in Harlem" show on 5/4....maybe others if time permits. m~

...what a strange path this thread has taken. Having known Sal for a few years, he is neither gay nor a junkie crack whore ....but he is a big fan of jazz! Have a great time in NYC Sal~ m

...you must have me confused with the other man, I actually think your team may be pretty good........but it's 0.0186% of the way into the new season....I'm not sure you're dominating the league

Guys, this IS the beginning of the season!

I'll be in Scottsdale, AZ on business (May 17-19)....is there such thing as live jazz in Scottsdale? How about cd stores or other interesting sites??? Thanks, Mark

you can tuna piano but you can't tuna fish!

TG, There is a Japanese version of the cd on ebay currently at $14.50 and an LP for $9.50. CD universe has the Japanese cd for $17.00 or so. Mark

Have a GREAT day!

..same here, quick to sign up and I get coupons (at least 25%) on a regular basis....worth it to me. m!

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/conte...6040501731.html

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...and another; dig that wallpaper!!!

....performing at the Velvet Lounge this past Saturday night.

OK Bertrand. I think you've had enuf time What's the story morning glory? yeah, don't you hate shit like that ....someone has something to tell you and then leaves you hanging.....it better be a good story! m~

Chris, thanks for the tips. I'm not opposed to going outside of Manhattan but we don't have a car so we'll need to figure out the transportation..... m~

Hi Jeffrey, thanks for for info and welcome to the board........stick around and post often!!! Mark