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What's a good website to get these SACD's cheap?

Thanks for those links, catesta. A few people at work told me I really needed to watch Chappelle's show, but since I got rid of cable I haven't been able to check it out. The clips on the website are absolutely hilarious.

Several items ending today. Thanks for looking.

While I voted for Hutcherson, I have a very soft spot for Cal Tjader. I'm glad to see him getting so much praise in this thread, as I feel that he's often overlooked on these boards. My first experience with Cal was the Verve "Shades of Jade/Breeze From the East" twofer. At the time, I was living in Hong Kong and found the CD at a local HMV. They would let you listen to any CD in the store, as long as it wasn't a Japanese pressing. The music was a joy - I can remember feeling a little embarrased as I giggled and listened with delight to this unusual music that I'd found (I'd only gotten into jazz that year, and only had Lionel Hampton and Oscar Peterson compilations previous to this experience). I bought the CD immediately, and "Soul Sauce" and "Soul Burst" soon followed. I'm glad Verve finally released "Soulbird - Whiffenpoof" and am hoping they'll release more of his music soon.

Good thing there's a lifetime warranty on the sword.

I picked Hutch, just because of all the different contexts in which he played. His albums as a leader as great. He did a lot of great work as a sideman - with Jackie McLean, Grachan Moncur, Grant Green, Billy Mitchell, Prince Lasha/Sonny Simmons, Barney Kessel, Stanley Cowell, Lee Morgan and on and on and on. My interest in Bobby Hutcherson has helped me to discover countless other wonderful and exciting musicians. Walt Dickerson is probably my second favorite. I just bought some of his 70's work on Steeplechase, and while it's a bit more difficult for me to listen to (quite free), it's still pretty good. Of his 60's work, "Relativity," "Impressions of a Patch of Blue," "Jazz Impressions of Lawrence of Arabia" and "Unity" are all really excellent. I listen to them all the time. Lately, I've really been digging Roy Ayers' 60's work, with Curtis Amy, Gerald Wilson and as a leader. I really like his sound.

Thanks for the link, brownie. I enjoyed this review of the album in particular:

Up for some additional exposure.

My sincerest condolences, Tom. I hope you and your family will be comforted.

That's what I get.

JC is not working again.

Look's like JC's back up. From the looks of it, it was available a few hours ago for some people, but I was not able to access it until just a few minutes ago.

Up. I revised all the auctions to allow for international shipping, and changed the price on a couple items. Thanks again for looking.

I've got some CD's (a couple VME's, a TOCJ or two, some OJCs, etc.) and some DVD's up for auction on ebay right now. vibes eBay auctions Thanks for looking.

This is a very enjoyable set. The inclusion of the vibes on a few of the sessions (either Bobby Hutcherson or Roy Ayers) is an added bonus, for me. I seriously doubt any of this music will be available in any other format any time soon, so get it while you can.

Best wishes for you and your family, Tom. Steve

I wonder what our non-American friends think of this stuff. Do you find it accurate? I'd love to hear some opinions. I read some information similar to this about Chinese people before going to China, and found much of it to be inaccurate.

I really like these: Greg Osby - Inner Circle Jason Moran - Black Stars

I'm pretty sure the beginning of "Ginza Samba" from the Stan Getz with Cal Tjader CD is played in a Nike/Finish Line commercial I saw yesterday.

NJStar Chinese input system, Big5 code. I'm surprised that it even works here. I can't read your site, unfortunately. The code's all messed up when I try to view it.

I find this CD a bit underwhelming. For me, nothing too exciting happens. It's an OK session, but I can think of at least 10 other Grant Green sessions I'd rather listen to.

When my wife gave me this set for my birthday last year, I'd never even heard Johnny Hodges' music before. It's well worth the purchase, especially if you're into swing. The mastering is very good and there's a lot of great music in the box. Like others, I can't help but wonder how much longer it will be out there, considering the recent situation with the Stuff Smith set. Get the Hodges while you can.

I watch MTV2 when I work out in the mornings sometimes, and I've found some of this stuff catchy too. Jet and the White Stripes, in particular, have a couple of pretty decent songs out there. I don't know that they're catchy enough to make me want to buy their CD's, but I'd considering downloading a song or two from iTunes or whatever.

I paid a little bit more than that when I bought it on eBay about a year ago or so. The CD's were sealed and I've probably listened to this set more than the other 30 or so Mosaic sets that I have, so I've never regretted the purchase.