BruceH

Kelley/Chambers---disc #3

Jazz of Two Cities---Warne Marsh This album is great. Better sound than I expected for some reason, and the playing is high-calliber. Admittedly, not really an "album" per se, but a double-disc compilation of various sessions, still.......

Foggy, windy, and cold. No surprise here.

I say don't sweat it.

Toss in Heinlein, Larry Niven, Pohl, Bester, and a few others and that's me too. I grew up on all those guys. So I can dig where you're coming from.

Wha?

I'm another BeBop follower. I remember when the the Boston Tower opened; that place was like heaven for a while. Unbelievable amounts of catalog right out there where you could see it. (This was before online buying don't forget.) For 3 or 4 years I made regular pilgrimages there. Combined with the local used places like Planet, Nuggets, and Stereo Jacks, you felt like there was little you couldn't track down. *sigh*

Warne Marsh--Jazz of Two Cities ...but I haven't had a chance to listen to it yet!

I think seasons 2 & 3 are tied for my favorite, but season 4 is up there.

Bruce - any particular recommendation? Rodney The Best of James H. Schmitz, published by NESFA Press, or any collection that includes the stories "Grandpa" and "Balanced Ecology." My take on the multiple-name thing is that it was common to 19th-century novels and he was just immitating that, kind of for fun. Could be wrong, though. In addition to the fine books already recommended by Pete B, I must recommend a few more to any fan of Aubrey/Maturin: Harbors and High Seas: An Atlas and Geographical Guide To the Aubrey/Maturin Novels of Patrick O'Brian, by Dean King and John B. Hattendorf (Just what it says, and quite engrossing.) The Wooden World by N. A. M. Rodger---THE intro and factual guide to the British Navy in the days of sail; a must. Men-Of-War: Life In Nelson's Navy by someone who calls himself Patrick O'Brian. Written in 1974, it's his brief version of The Wooden World. All the better libraries have it. Fighting Sail, by A. B. C. Whipple---One volume of a Time-Life series, but don't let that prejudice you; lots of good info here, interwoven with a decent biography of Nelson, Aubrey's hero. Stands on its own quite well. I found it in a used bookstore, but any good library etc. The Price of Admiralty: The Evolution of Naval Warfare by John Keegan. OK, I'm recommending too many books, but this one is great. Insightful, well-written, riveting. (In re. SF, what is your opinion of Neal Asher, Greg Egan, and Peter Hamilton?)

So much for my WALLET!! I just saw this today. They took their sweet time releasing this, waiting until I had no money. Damn. But I'm still psyched!

Well, you should like it, it is quite funny...the old lady is priceless...since you and I agree on politics, Bob Hope, and jazz, what are the odds you won't like it! The original, British, Ladykillers is great! A classic; you are sure to like it.

Is our jazz fans learning?

It must be something in the air. I'm reading The Best Democracy Money Can Buy (revised American edition) by Greg Palast. Not good for the blood pressure.

DON'T encourage me to go there, man. (Will NOT get second copy just for backup... Will...NOT...get...second...copy...for...back-up... WILL.......NOT.....)

Well, I'm not saying you HAVE to see the movie; that's your call of course. But I thought it was surprisingly good, if viewed with the right attitude. I must point out that music is one of the best things about the film. They give a lot of play to Aubrey and Maturin's musicmaking, for one thing, and it's the only fiction film I know of that uses a Bach Cello Suite as prominent soundtrack music in one scene. As for the rest, I for one found it odd that Aubrey, who was fairly bad at math (for a Navy officer), all of a sudden got a lot better at it. It's possible, I suppose, but it sure never happened to me. The characters have their quirks, and you've just got to take some things on faith I guess. You're an sf fan? What do you think of James H. Schmitz?

Does anyone have an opinion about the album Marshlands?

Say there's not a chance, Lance.

I thought this was about OJ.

Go for the Hodges!

Those are my picks! Come to Papa!!

I'm a fan of the books from about, oh, ten years ago. I've seen the movie and liked it. Sure, neither Aubrey or Maturin actually LOOK like I picture them in my mind, but you can't expect them to. I can understand you keeping away from it, but all things considered I think the film-makers did an excellent job. They conflate two books into one story, but even that I can forgive. I enjoyed it hugely and saw it twice on the big screen. Sure, it's not perfect and you can pick nits til the cows come home, but I think it's about the best that could be done by Hollywood. Actually, kind of a miracle for modern Hollywood, in that they actually produced a good historica/adventure movie, something Hollywood just doesn't do anymore. I reread some of the books afterward, and I still have the old (ACCURATE) pictures in my mind of the blond, red-faced Aubrey, and the short, pale Maturin.

Delivery takes an average of 3 days, in my experiance. This is one of my favorite Selects. A talented musician who's been somewhat overlooked finally gets a showcase here. Great for either close listening or doing the dishes/driving background. Chances are high that you will like it. Enjoy!

Gosh----I love sports!!!

I DIDN'T see it! Damn!