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Horace Parlan, "Hi-Fly" $13 including shipping. Also... Duke Pearson, "The Right Touch" domestic version with saw cut on jewel case. $15 including shipping. I do not accept alligator skins as payment...

Damn, that's tempting! It's yours, Pete. Let me know if you got my PM. Don't know if the system is working.

Up with a couple bucks off!

Tennesse drops George and signs Antoine Smith. This is an upgrade, in my opinion. Smith is a power runner who hasn't been worn out with lots of carries over the years. He's got some yards left in him. This is a canny move by an excellent football team. The Titans will challenge again this year. If only New England didn't exist...

Here comes Johnny E!

Probably during my first year or two in Thailand in 1984 or 1985. I quit drinking in 1985 until last year when I started hankering for imported beers once more. Now I have a couple of beers every week or two. That's about it. I won't go above three; otherwise, I get a headache. Now if I were hanging out with Catesta, I might get shit-faced. He hangs with the right crowd!

Come on, Wes, You and SS1 and Catesta surely can take a vacation up to these parts, and we'd make sure we had a bunch of Midwestern Organissimos here to welcome you all!

$17 postage paid to US. Checks are fine.

It's a sad thing to say about a brave warrior, but... Eddie still looks like a stud, but he's completely washed up. He ran bravely against the Pats in the playoffs last year, but the truth is that he's a below-average running back in the NFL.

Shucks! Pete. I got mine from Dusty (bastards!) myself!

added another cd...

You mean you've already got it? Rats! I was hoping it might catch your eye... ...plus all those rubies you've got hidden in your closet... coulda been nice! Joking aside, I have to agree with your assessment. This is quintessential Blue Note hard bop. Doesn't get better!

Duke Pearson, "Wahoo!" $13 postage paid to North America. Would consider trades. This is Duke Pearson's greatest recording in my honest opinion... I guess I could accept uncooked rubies from Chantaburi mines in Thailand...

"A Groovy Situation" recently reissued. $10 w/postage paid to US. Excellent condition. Also: Lonnie Smith, "Drives" only $13 w/postage paid. Cash or checks accepted. Would definitely accept uncooked Rubies from the Mogok mines in Burma!

Haven't heard this one yet. Will have to check it out. Sorry, Greg, for missing your earlier post. I'm working long and tiring hours...

Thanks for the responses everyone. I've left it in the store for someone else.

So......you are saying you have not had fun since you got married? I meant to say "fun" and not fun. There was some irony in my statement, whether intended or not...

I am not hankering for those unissued tracks, but am hankering for the 4 issued k-2s. I do have "incredible Jazz Guitar" on K-2. I've decided to pass on the box. Thanks everyone!

I also thought the 96 version sounded fine. I still "upgraded" though...

I do not live a double life, nor do I aspire to do so. I go through enough stress just being "me" throughout the day. I can't take the complications inherent with duplicity and prevarication. I'm a simple guy... I do not cheat on my wife either. Had enough fun when I was young and single...

Thanks for the advice everyone. It's clear that the price is good. I should have mentioned that I've got 10 or 11 Wes Montgomery recordings on OJC, so little of it will be new for me. Yes, I do prefer single cds as Abution mentions. Thanks Mark for offering to copy your booklet for me. I think I'll try and call Fantasy Inc, as Abution suggests. Anyone know the call letters to their website? I'm not sure if I'll buy this box set. Again, I've already got most of the music. Any other comments?

Came across Wes Mongtomery, "Complete Riverside" box set (12cds) in a local store for only $70. There is no booklet however... The other issue to me is whether it's worthwhile to buy these box sets when these cds will be remastered as K-2s. What do you guys think? Also, is there anyway that I can get the booklet? Thanks.

Very true! I certainly wouldn't rule them out. Their front office is excellent and they'll build another good team. Brownies, Lakers....hasn't been a good year for SS1...

I don't remember the session, but I do believe that Tony Williams made a huge impact in his debut with Jackie Mac.

Great news, Jim! My kid is jumping up and down in anticipation. Looks like I'm going to be showing up for work in the morning with bloodshot eyes. I'll wait till a weekend before buying it. Again, I think the Fallout games were the best ever created.