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Every have a mental block regarding certain artists? Well, I've got one with Dizzy Reece. I got rid of my "Blues in Trinity," "Comin On," and "Star Bright." Just got a block against this artist; don't know why.

Yes, that's what I mean. But just count them as Conns.

Thought hot and heavy about Old man500, but better sense prevailed.

Jim, Did you every give any serious thought to JSangria? Just wondering.

Ed, you missed out on your five minutes of fame by not selecting the obvious "Sven Edwich." I mean, man, how could you have passed up on such a winning handle?

Wonderfully said.

How many Conn Series (or TOJC, RVG equivalents do you own? I'm curious about how many of us are completists. A complete list was given by Couw (I believe) back in April of this year. I printed it out and have counted that I own 69 out of the 99 issued (not including the 6 to be released this October which I've ordered). I also owned another 12 of them which I sold or traded because I didn't like them (just to prove that I'm not a completist. ) Okay everyone, don't lay into me, but here's the list of the 12 that I didn't like and got rid of: Wayne Shorter, "All Seeing Eye" Grachan Moncur III, "Some Other Stuff" Dizzy Reece, "Blues in Trinity" Walter Davis Jr., "Davis Cup" Louis Smith, "Here Comes Louis Smith" Dodo Greene, "My Hour of Need" Jackie Mclean, "Bout Soul" Dizzy Reece, "Coming On" (actually, this session isn't bad at all) Sonny Criss, "Complete Imperial Sessions" Andrew Hill, "Lift Every Voice" (wish I had this one back) Don Wilkerson, "Complete Blue Note Sessions" Freddie Redd, "Redd's Blues" Let us know which Conn's you guys got rid of as well. Be honest here!

I recently picked up vol 2 of "One Night with Blue Note" on VHS, and I've watched it half a dozen times already. Tears come to my eyes as I view the late, unlucky Woody Shaw play his solo on "Passion Flower." Kenny Burrell is his usual tasteful self, and Jimmy Smith looks as if he is reminiscing about his long career at Blue Note. Charles Lloyd comes on for three songs and steals the show. He was still in his prime while you get the feeling that everyone else is basically reminiscing. Lou Donaldson gives an idea of what a force he used to be on the alto; and Jack Dejohnette shows tremendous soul on the drums. I can't stop watching this tape. Anyone else seen it?

The more I listen to Charles Lloyd, the more I love him. The man has such a sweet soul. It comes out in his music. He is more than just Coltrane-lite. To me, Coltrane left all kinds of undeveloped ideas behind. Lloyd's music is so spiritual like Trane's. I think he carries some of Trane's ideas farther. Trane wouldn't have explored in the same direction; he was like a volcano gushing with ideas and new directions.

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I bought this cd and although it is quite good, I find most of Kirk's 70s live sessions to sound alike. Many of the same songs are played. In my opinion, this session is not essential if you already own "Dog Years," or "Bright Moments," or perhaps even "I, aye, eye." I've owned all of these and have kept only "Bright Moments," as a representative of Kirk's 70s live performances. They are all too much alike. His live stuff is well-represented thanks to Joel Dorn's efforts.

Where the hell was the Cleveland defence? The secondary couldn't tackle a teddy bear. Jamal Lewis was dancing and tiptoeing and bullrushing through the Cleveland secondary all game. Knew the Browns would have some issues on defence since the departure of their starting linebackers and secondary, but this was shocking. Afraid the offense doesn't look exactly well-oiled either. The names are there on offense: great receivers, upcoming running back, competant quarterback, but the execution is awful. It will be a long season for Browns fans. Fortunately, I'm not one of them.

Some interesting comments made in this thread. Dan points out that different eyes see different things in a fight. This is very true. I recall during my years in Thailand watching fights on TV when visiting Latino fighters would come into town to fight local Thai fighters. These fighters were little guys: flyweights, straweights, maybe bantams. I'm generalizing here, but the Latino fighters would come in trying to left hook their way in, while the Thai fighters would move (and take punches) and try to counterpunch. It was frustrating for me, because in my eyes the Latinos deserved to win, but the decisions invariably went to the Thai fighters. I got angry and assumed these were hometown decisions. Then I started watching Muay Thai boxers. Again, the aggressors would get my vote while the more defensive fighter would invariably win the decision. I slowly came to realize that what I viewed as a fighter gaining points was not shared by the locals. They viewed defence and some manner of grace as more worthy of points. They simply saw the fights through different sets of eyes. Another comment: Hagler did quit owing to the disgust over losing to Sugar Ray, but in my opinion, Sugar Ray did beat him and deserved to win. Yes, Hagler threw the harder shots, but Sugar Ray outboxed him. I think Hagler knew that as well. I no longer watch boxing owing to bum decisions and I cannot take the brutality anymore, but I've got good memories of older fights, such as the Arguello-Pryor wars. Arguello came so close, but Pryor was too big and strong as a real Junior Welterweight. Arguello landed that famous right hand and Pryor just soaked them up. Amazing fights.

Same here, Dan. I haven't been lurking as much lately so I might miss out on some posts, but I'll spin some Gene Harris in your honor.

How can you tell that they've got copy protection, Couw? Does it state so on the website or order page? Does this apply to Europe only? Boy, that sucks; hope it doesn't happen here in America as well, though one imagines it will. Better load up now!

Lloyd also steals the show at the "One Night with Blue Note" concert--was it 1985? Does anyone know which cd has "Tone Poem?" Man, that's a great song. I keep buying more Lloyd and am never disappointed. Recently picked up "Canto," and "Acoustic Masters I." The latter has Cedar Walton on piano. I highly recommend both.

68, yet I'm not a completist by any stretch of the imagination. Maybe about half of these were upgrades. I hate doing that though. I guess I fall into the camp of those who like the remastered versions over the originals, but I still hate having to spend money on something I've already got. I like the added liner notes too.

I am not a fan of television comedies, but whenever I did happen to see John Ritter on the screen, he seemed like a genuinely nice person. He was also funny, but he didn't have that dark sense of comedy that so many other comedians have. Seemed like he was well-balanced. Hate to see a good guy go so early.

Play-with-me-Pal!

I placed a very uneducated vote for Oscar. I just remember Mosley getting wacked a couple of times by another fellah. He probably isn't the same fighter he was. Oscar is as bad, ooops, I mean as good as he ever was. I just suspect he hasn't gone downhill as much as Mosley has, but then again I don't know that much about boxing anymore.

Hey Jim, Don't let the addition slow up your touring. When you're in Ann Arbor, I'll hold the little one while you're B-3ing. Uncle Conn's potbelly will serve as a nice resting place.

Thanks Jim. Time's a bit tight for now, but I'll be back in the near future posting more frequently.

I just pre-ordered all six. Thanks PJ Man, there's going to be some nice sounds coming from my house when they arrive.

Hey Jim! I know you're busy having babies and all, but how about a mini version of this as a clickable smiley?? Hey Jim, What about it? This could come into some good use when Johnny goes over the rails.