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Seems more than local. I've noticed that sale at two different Borders in the Chicago suburbs.

Try this one

One of my most played Mosaics. More rewarding (at least for me) with each listen.

Something tells me that this is not the most opportune time to start that big "Kingpins vs. MGs" poll I've been planning. B-)

I still spin The Extremist & Crystal Planet fairly often. When I really feel like being humbled I put on the Live In San Francisco DVD. That's scarey good! I have never heard of Blues Sacareno. Probably should check him out. P.S. Nice job on the guitar. Good luck waiting. B-)

I still like Joe Satriani very much. I'll buy anything he puts out. At the core he's a melodic player, and that always comes through. I also think he's extremely adept at using effects to create textures and moods, which at least to these ears always add to the musical experience. He's an innovator. I also really like Gary Hoey. I have been pretty much hooked ever since I saw the movie Endless Summer II. Some real fine playing on that soundtrack. At this point I make it a point to at least audition every release. Good player. More often than not these days Jeff Beck disappoints. I'm still very interested in what he does though. The guy is a unique talent; totally quirky and unpredictable and that's cool if not somewhat frustrating. Another player I really like that's not on your list is Brian Setzer. People get turned off by the whole Vegas showman/entertainer side of him. It works for me personally, but I do understand that "your mileage may vary". The guy is a serious student of his instrument and I respect that. He gets bashed by a lot of modern players because of his persona. However the same guys that bash him wouldn't dare get on stage with him. He would eat them alive grinning all the while!

Cheer up, it could have been worse. What if it was Spyro Gyra? B-)

I was listening to Clifford Brown performing I Don't Stand a Ghost of a Chance With You on my way to work this morning. Now that's some "smooth" jazz!

Good to hear. I'll be picking this one up very soon.

Some great Jimmy Raney on this one. Not sure I've ever heard a guitarist play as fast and clean as Jimmy does on "Parker 51".

Susan Tedeschi with Willie.....

Been digging The Soul Sessions for over a year now. I pretty much take that first record at face value. She obviously loves old school R&B and Soul, and can perform it pretty convincingly. She may not be breaking any new ground (at least not yet). However it's refreshing to see a young musician who digs this music. She may be turning on a whole new generation to this genre. That ain't a bad thing!

A number of years ago I had interest in the home theater/multi-channel music thing and I bought a Denon AVR-5803 receiver. I've lost interest in that approach and I'm on a back to basics kick. I can't replace everything at once so I'm making due with the Denon for now. Actually, a pretty nice audio section as far as receivers go.

Off the top of my head.... 1) B&O 4002 Turntable 2) B&O Beogram TX-2 Turntable 3) Adcom GDA-535 and GFA-555 amps 4) M&K crossover 5) A couple of Nakamichi cassette decks (700 series and Cassette Deck 1) 6) Fosgate surround sound processor. All still operational (I think B-) ) except the TX-2.

Yep!

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I was at Borders last Friday. As I was checking out and the cashier asked me if I was a teacher or educator. I said isn't everybody? He laughed and gave me the 25% discount. Make em' laugh! B-)

Up for air....

Live At The Iridium 1. Work Song, The 2. Slappin' 3. My Mother's Eyes 4. Happylypso / Funji Mama 5. River, The 6. Runnin' Away 7. Little Darlin' 8. Mount Zanda 9. That's The Way It Is -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTES Personnel: Monty Alexander (piano); Hassan Shakur (bass instrument); Robert Thomas Jr. (drums, percussion); Mark Taylor (drums). Recording information: Iridium Jazz Club, New York, New York (05/21/2004 - 05/23/2004).

I'm leaning that way myself based on the bits and pieces I've heard on the radio so far. B-)

Anyone have thoughts on this recent release?

Good excuse to listen to this one! Sorry to jump the gun but, Jimmy Jones' solo rendition of Take The "A" Train which closes the album is one of the most perfectly beautiful melancholy pieces of music I've ever heard.

I thought Bill Evans would be up there but he "only" clocks in at 209.

This clocks in at slightly over 30 minutes but it works for me! 1) Richard "Groove" Holmes, Misty 2) Richard "Groove" Holmes, Misty 3) Richard "Groove" Holmes, Misty 4) Richard "Groove" Holmes, Misty 5) Richard "Groove" Holmes, Misty P.S. I actually do this occasionally, especially good for those really early days in the dead of winter.

Truely sad news. His playing on Stephane Grappellis' Young Django is one of the things that got me into jazz in the first place. Something just resonated with me from the very first time I ever heard him play. RIP