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Waukegan is 45 miles north of downtown. It's a bitch of a drive during rush hours. Public transportation is do"able" via Metra train service. I live and work in the suburbs not too far from Waukegan; so feel free to PM me any time with specific questions you may have about the area. Good luck.

It's a must have, great version of Can't Buy Me Love. This album cooks front to back! Queen Of the Organ Sound Bytes

Hey, it keeps me out of trouble! Thanks for the kind words.

I typically practice both in the morning before work, and in the evening. My morning session is usually about 20-30 minutes. I run scales and arpeggios. I'll play scales as tetrachords both ascending and descending. I also play scales in intervals of thirds, or sixths, and a number of other "pet' patterns I've worked out over the years. I routinely work on all modes of the major scale. I usually work on one particular mode every day for maybe 5-10 minutes. I also really like to play chord scale arpeggios out of each scale position. I usually just use 7th chords for this exercise. I do most of this kind of thing in the morning. In the evening the first thing a do is sight read a couple of tunes. Then I usually just open up the Real Book and run the changes on a standard or ballad. I spend I lot of time doing this. I may run the changes 10 times in a row each time trying to navigate the song a little bit differently. This can be painful, however I have found that it pays hugh dividends. It's the only way I've found to become comfortable with a standard. Oh yeah, I play the melody in and out as part of this exercise, and I sometimes use a metronome to add to the torture factor especially on new songs. I spend a lot of time working on my rhythm playing. I like to work out baseline comping patterns for songs that I really like. It comes in quite handy for duet playing, which I seem to be doing a lot of lately. Last year I did the same for a number of different types of blues changes so I try to keep those up as well. There are a few entire solos that I've studied over the years that I try to keep up on so I don't lose them. One last thing, I try to spend some time each week working out song arrangements. I used to be the defacto arranger for one of the bands that I played in. I've come to really enjoy it, however I need to be a bit more formal about this process. I don't always write them down. That's not everything, however that more or less reflects what I'm doing now.

You got it made living close to NYC! I'm trying to convince one of the better guitar shops in the area to order the JH model. Even if I don't buy it, I'm sure that they could sell it no problem. What I don't know, is if it would be worth their time since they are not currently a Sadowsky dealer. Golden Age Guitars looks impressive, and Mandolin Brothers.... well, is down right scarey

7/4 that's a very nice guitar. I really want a new archtop. Been thinking about the one below for a couple of months. I don't believe it's shipping yet (Spring 05'). The big problem is I have no Sadowsky dealers anywhere close to my home, and I won't buy a guitar unless I can play it. I may have to take a road trip to Elderly Instruments in Lansing at some point. My next archtop?

Negative on the coupon. I forgot to bring it with me.

I bought 8 for 6 today. The sale still seems to be going on.

Beatles, She's A Woman......

Could someone please comment on the sound quality of Speak Like A Child? More specifically could someone please comment on how the new version compares to have a 1987 era version done by McMaster? Thanks in advance.

There's no doubt that there is a commonly recognized jazz guitar tone. Allen did a real good job of describing it a few posts back. That mellow, round, treble rolled off, sound goes a long way in describing it. I believe the development of this signature jazz sound quite possibly has less to do with any advances in equipment, and more to do with meeting the ever increasing demands of playing the more harmonically demanding brand of jazz (bebop) that evolved over time. As a rhythm player, it's much easier to cleanly navigate through the labyrinth of chord changes that bebop demands by rolling back the treble. There is much more margin for error, and if you are faced with the prospect of playing 2, 3, or even 4 different chords in a measure, a little "margin" is a good thing. Of course I could be completely wrong about all this!

Agreed. All the more reason at this point in his career to be less concerned (hung up) with the mechanics of his choosen instrument and more concerned with just making "his" music. I think that's all he was really trying to say. (Not that Pat needs me to speak for him B-) ).

Own it, like it, and recommend it for those inclined towards groove music (whatever that is B-) ). I prefer Melvin's later work but this one is indeed infectious if lacking a bit in originality.

I forgot about that one, maybe because I was into that in my teen years, before I really got serious about jazz. I had no idea who Les, Eddie, Benny Bailey, etc were at the time... just thought it was groovy. B-) Ditto. Maybe the first jazz album I ever bought. One more, I forgot this one....

Can't disagree with anything mentioned so far, just want to add a couple dates that I still really enjoy.... Poncho Sanchez: Latin Soul and Les McCann & Eddie Harris: Swiss Movement

I actually went to school with Tom Morello. My brother was pretty good friends with him back in the day.... small world.

...This Notes For You

Charlie Ventura: Jackie and Roy (Savoy) Brand new still sealed. Bought it twice, I hate when that happens. Post in thread if interested and send me your info. via PM. Great thread idea! (continental U.S. only please)

Pretty much everything, however my listening would be heavily slanted towards classic Soul, R&B, and Blues.

I could fill up this thread with Kinks "Kouplets" but I'll resist the urge and give you just one of my very favorites from the song Better Days Here's hoping all the days ahead won't be as bitter as the ones behind you Be an optimist instead and somehow happiness will find you....

My first impression is to say the Beatles. However I listen to the following bands on a much more regular basis. My top 5 roughly in order from most frequently played to least frequently played.... 1) The Kinks 2) Peter Green Era Fleetwood Mac 3) Elvis Costello & The Attractions 4) The Clash 5) XTC

Antonio Sanchez is impressive.

Thanks for pointing that out. I just "ponyed" up, can't wait to hear this one! $16.94 including shipping.