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Really hope you enjoy it! First thing I listened to when I got mine was "Back At The Chicken Shack" It was groovin' (pun intended)

OK may not in one or two notes, but I find Shirley Scott instantly recognizable. Something about her phrasing that I've come to know and love.

OOPS, probably should have read the question a little closer. For me though, I just associate Bird as the ultimate sax player. Tenor, Alto, or whatever.

Not to be too difficult, but where's Bird? I know, I know, start my own poll B) My favorites from the list are Joe and Prez. My picks for most influential from the list are Trane and Hawk

Be careful what you ask for. Three words... "Ground Hog Day"

Both these albums are excellent. Everyone plays very well including J.S. There was a lot of love and respect in the room when these songs were recorded. Hard to go wrong. As an aside, I read recently that the "Ellington Is Forever" concept was originally suppose to feature annual releases. Unfortunately, only two albums ever came out. At least we have those!

Well Known Audiophile Recordings..... Sonny Rollins- Saxophone Collossus Art Pepper- Meets The Rhythm Section Bill Evans- Moonbeams Jazz At The Pawnshop Lesser Known Audiophile Recordings... Stephane Grappelli- Young Django Laurindo Almeida & Charlie Byrd- Tango Poulenc: Piano Music- Pascal Roge In addition to the above mentioned recordings I also like to use the Stan Getz/Charlie Byrd album Jazz Samba. Reason being, that I'm very familiar with this album.

Have you heard Joe Henderson's version of Isfahan from his Billy Strayhorn tribute album Lush Life? A more upbeat bopish treatment, that might change your opinion of the song. I really like the original version though. Those are some really lush (or do you say sickly sweet ) changes.

Eddie "Lock Jaw" Davis: CookBooks Vol. 1 and 2. Kenny Burrell: Blue Muse Charlie Christian/Dizzy Gillespie: After Hours Derek Trucks Band: Joyful Noise

He's a talented young man! A ton of potential. He seems to be interested in all kinds of music, including jazz, which is always cool in my book. Smart move giving him the bands CD. Ya' just never know! As for newly discovered artists, for me it's Artie Shaw. P.S. The Allman's are still the best jam band in the land!

Artie Shaw- Rare and Unreleased Jimmy Smith- Cool Blues Santana- First Album Gene Ammons- Boss Tenor Basie/Williams- Swings/Sings Ike Quebec- Blue & Sentimental

Here's a way to possibly revive your interest in the show. Sit down with a beer at the beginning of the show. Everytime you here someone say "to be honest with you" or some derivation of this phrase, take a hit off your brew of choice. By the end of the hour your bound to be feeling pretty good. Works for me! Actually, I still like the show, those are some "sic" bikes that they build.

Yep! No muss no fuss. A great little turntable for the money. Buy your self some isolation feet, and upgrade the mat and your good to go! You should be able to do all this for about $1000. I've had mine for 7 months. I'm very happy with it's performance. Be warned though, this unit will really open your eyes (and ears) up to the possibilities of what a good analog set up can sound like. If your anything like me you will want more! B) All that being said I can recommend this unit wholeheartedly.

Thank you sir!

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Is it just me or does Tiger Woods look like a young Freddie Hubbard? Check out the cover of "Open Sesame".

Sounds good! Especially like the fact, that Sherman Ferguson is on the drums for this one. Kenny and Sherman play very well together.

Would like to hear Miles & Joe Henderson do "My Funny Valentine". Actually, would have liked to hear Miles and Joe do anything. I don't think Joe every recorded this song. Another good one (IMO) would be Miles doing "Night and Day".

Just received my copy Saturday afternoon. I was on the road all day today. It's a good thing I grabbed "WFTBS" on my way out the door, because here in Chicagoland it's construction season. One of only two seasons that Chicago experiences, the other being winter. B) But I digress, I've heard the album 3 plus times today, and I have to say that you guys are one tight unit. Lot's of head bobbing, foot tapping, and dashboard drumming taking place during my travels today. Great interplay between all parties. Wonderful to hear the way that Jim and Joe can lock up on a moments notice, or play in a complimentary manner just as easily. Funky drum beats galore from Randy! And last but certainly not least, a fine batch of original songs. So when are ya'll coming to Chicago? Your choice, pick a season! Super-Cool and Groovy!

That's what I was hoping for. I certainly don't expect Wayne to go back to his Blue Note days, however it would be nice to have just a bit more structure. This sounds like an interesting album. I didn't realize ALEGRIA was recorded first. Sounds like FOOTPRINTS and ALEGRIA are "bookends" of sorts. I'll put it at the top of my "purchase" queue. Thanks again.

I have yet to buy this album. I been on a bit of a Shorter kick lately, and my interest in this album has been reawakened. I have "Footprints Live" and I have to say it's a bit of a tough listen for me. Have not really warmed up to it 100%. Just to give you some perspective, my favorite Wayne albums are JuJu, Speak No Evil, Night Dreamer, and Adam's Apple. Given all that, what do you say? Should I purchase? As always TIA.

I got this Mosaic for Christmas and it took me a little time to warm up to it. That said, this set is fast becoming one of my favorites. It's been in very heavy rotation the last 4 months or so. Great stuff! Obviously he can play "them changes". Some people consider him a bit of a one trick pony, however I really like his ballad playing. His rendition of Harlem Nocturne is one of many, many highlights on this great set.

Own these all on vinyl except "Oh Mercy" (cd) and "Love & Theft" (don't have). Probably will pass on most of these except for maybe "Blood On The Tracks"

Picked up the following albums recently on vinyl, all mint, for the nice price of $21. Joe Turner- Stormy Monday (Pablo) Booker Ervin- The Book Cooks (Bethlehem) Stephane Grappelli- Young Django (PaUsa) Woody Herman- The Band That Plays The Blues (Affinity) Woody Herman- Pre-Herds (Affinity) 7th Ave. Stompers- Fidgety Feet (Savoy)

Do you really think that Jeff Beck's pyrotechnics somehow help cater to white bread America? B.B. and Jeff are touring together this summer. I'm assuming that Jeff guesting with B.B. was a business decision that B.B. wholeheartedly endorsed. At this point in B.B.'s career he caters to no one. I think! B)