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I've been podering this one, and now I think I'll take the plunge. Thanks Alfred.

Which volumes are those, Amir?

I've been researching the flood of Dick's Picks that have come out in the past couple of years (I haven't gotten one since vol. 20-something) and there looks like there are some really great ones that have come out recently!! Lots of 1977 shows!!! Might have to place an order soon.

Actually, no....its not.

Its funny seeing what people are writing when its obvious that many haven't heard anything by this cat, aside from maybe a sound clip. Listen to the new Ernest Dawkins CD, or the Fred Anderson disc "Back at the Velvet Lounge" and I challenge you to call him "boring". He does his funk/hip hop stuff as well as jazz....does every trumpeter have to play strictly run-of-the-mill bop orientated music to not be branded as one who is chasing the almighty dollar? These young cats have grown up exposed to a much larger music pool. When the older guys were growing up, cultural distances were so much greater but now that's no longer the case. These new guys have a cornucopia of new sounds coming out of their music. Its just the way things are now a days. And don't even use him in the same sentence as Chris Botti....obviously you have no idea what you are talking about. Criticism for having a line of women's panties? I bet you wouldn't be hating if women were wearing panties with your name on them.

Was enjoying disc 3 of the Paul Chambers Select last night. "Bass on Top" absolutely smokes!!!

The only time I ever walked out of a theater was for Napolean Dynamite. I just don't get it......

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Demon dogs is closed....or is closing soon.

Any comments on this album from anyone?

I love Swallow's electric bass playing. Completely original and grooving.

Anyone heard the release "Rockin' the Rhein"? Its some more Europe 72 stuff.

You should try Wilco's new one "A Ghost is Born". Far from poppy.

How strange...I was planning on starting a thread about this one sometime this week. Its a gem of an album. I'd never heard it, nor heard of it, and was completely taken back. MUCH more than a typical BN hard bop date, it really stands out. Grab it.

Sadly, the Velvet Lounge may join these ranks soon.

Check out the most recent CD by Ernest Dawkins' New Horizons Ensemble titled "Mean Ameen". Maurice Brown absolutely kills on this one.

How's that album "Rosewood" on Columbia? With all the Shaw in my collection, for some reason I never picked this one up.

I saw it, and I absolutely loved it. For the first time since the original trilogy, Lucas has made a movie with heart. Its an excellent film and I'm really looking forward to repeated viewings.

That's the first aspect of Hank Jones that really clicked with me while listening to "Joyous Encounter".....his comping. Amazing! I don't know how I never noticed this before. Motian's drumming really serves this music well. I love how he constantly messes with the groove while never sacraficing the swing. And I don't think I've heard another drummer who uses rimshots so effectively. He hits more rimshots than any other drummer I've heard, but it never sounds overdone.

I picked this one up a few days ago and am really enjoying it. It features the same quartet of Hank Jones, George Mraz and Paul Motian that was on "I'm All For You". I didn't buy that album because to be honest, an album full of ballads just doesn't appeal to me. But after hearing that this new one has a mix of uptempo numbers as well, I decided to buy and I'm awfully glad I did. This is an excellent album by an excellent group who really sounds like they are enjoying playing with one another. I must confess....Hank Jones is a player that I hadn't been exposed to all that much. I think that aside from the "Someday My Prince Will Come" trio album from last year and Cannonball Adderley's "Somethin' Else", I really don't have any other Hank Jones in my collection other than some stuff scattered throughout my Mosaic collection. But after listening to "Joyous Encounter" something clicked in my head (don't you love it when that happens?). I feel like I finally "get" what makes Hank such a giant, and I plan on further investigating his discography. There is no other music like jazz that gives its listeners so many of these epiphanys scattered throughout one's lifetime. I love it! Anyways, to get back on track, the album is fabulous. George Mraz sounds excellent like he always does, Motian's drumming is innovative and just about perfect, and Lovano sounds very inspired with his company. What a year for Lovano so far....with this and the Paul Motian Trio album on ECM, he's already on two of the finest releases of the year. Check this one out!

Just another thing to add....I've been fortunate enough to see them in several live settings....acoustic trio, electric trio, with a horn section, and with guitarist Marc Ribot. Their live shows are excellent and I encourage every one who is a fan to try to check em out live.

I've been a fan for about 7 years. "Combustication" is my favorite, although I pretty much have liked everything they've recorded from "Shack Man" to present. Wasn't a fan of the first two "Its a Jungle In Here" and "Notes From the Underground". I like Medeski much more on the electric keys rather than piano, although that acoustic album "Tonic" is really nice. Their new album is really tight. Kind of a throwback to the "Shack Man/Friday Afternoon in the Universe" days, but more mature.

Its nice that someone realizes this..... And to anyone that is complaining about the new trilogy, keep in mind that it is made for a younger genaration. Lucas himself said Star Wars has too fanbases...the older, Gen X folks like myself who loved the original trilogy, and the younger kids now. As much as we complain about two headed sports anouncers and bad dialogue, I'm met so many young kids who absolutely adore the new movies, and will grow up being Star Wars fans just like I did. So apparently, he did something right.

Not sure if anyone has noticed, but the new movie is getting rave reviews. More than a few critics have claimed its the best film in the series since "The Empire Strikes Back", and are hailing the return of the more old school aspect of Star Wars. I, for one, am very excited to see this movie and will be attending the midnight showing tomorrow night.

JESUS LOVES YOU, EVERYONE ELSE THINKS YOU'RE AN ASSHOLE