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And they have such great lattés ... (He says as he prints it out anyway.)

Oh ... I see. My mistake. Well then, here is a meager attempt at translation through the picto-morphogram collage method:

Thanks, Mike. For starters, here's a list of Fantasy's SACD Hybrids. And here's Analogue Production's list of hybrid SACDs. Darn, I thought Everybody Digs Bill Evans had made it to hybrid SACD. Has it? If not, I'll keep waiting ...

... and then the trio was transformed to Giuffre, Richard Davis, and Joe Chambers. Curious, and interesting, connection.

... that would be H or B. Herman Poole "Sonny" Blount, with his last name pronounced "blunt." Most members of the Arkestra called him Sonny, didn't they?

With Shakespeare (and you probably already know this), I strongly recommend bringing in a disc (an audio disc) of a performance by professional actors. I find this much better (i.e. more successful, more meaningful) than watching a video. It has students focus on the use of language, and you can pause any time you want without too much disruption, and discuss certain passages that deserve closer attention. Nothing is worse, in my opinion, than having students slog through reading it aloud in class. The Langston Hughes poem that Jim's referring to was actually incorporated into the opening of the play by Lorraine Hansberry (which of course you know). It is a good lens by which to view shifts of action in the play, almost as if "A Dream Deferred" is a microcosm at times for the larger concerns of the drama itself. For this one, I think it does help to bring in the movie with Sidney Poitier (though it edits out some scenes). But ... I'm sure you have your own ideas, which is great (and important). Bringing to class the other activities you seem to have in mind (film, music, art) I think is a good idea, especially for high school students who attend the same class five days a week. It can hold their attention (not easy), but the challenge is making the connection useful between the primary work you're studying and the cross-referencing work you're introducing. You'll have a great time — even if it gets frustrating, because it will still be educational (at least for you). High school students like to talk ... or drift off into space. For some, you'll be able to switch on the lightbulb above their heads, and for others you won't even be permitted the chance. Teaching requires — beyond a solid knowledge of the subject at hand — endurance and performance. That is, psychological endurance to creatively surmount your doubts, and performance, just like an actor, in front of an audience every day. When you connect with some students, and you will, there is nothing more rewarding. You have the opportunity to become a (relatively) permanent part of their memory. But ... maybe I haven't really addressed your question(s). I guess I mean these words simply as encouragement.

I only have one, the SACD hybrid of Gil Evans & Ten. Sounds fantastic — and I've only heard the CD layer (and will probably never get to hear the SACD layer). If you have an ear for Evans' work, I'd recommend this one, as the SACD hybrid version presents the only edition of this recording in true stereo — as the original master tapes, presumed lost, were discovered prior to this new remastering (by Joe Tarantino). Paul Chambers bass never quite sounded like this ... I purchased my copy here for $14.97 (shipping included). Seems a pretty fair price. Can anyone point out a link or list of jazz SACD hybrids? I probably won't buy to upgrade, but if there are any titles I don't have ...

Isn't it? That one moves me, for some reason, so much more than The Hawk Relaxes. Now ... how about we talk about Arnett Cobb? Party Time is very nice, but I don't know the rest ...

Happy Birthday, mang.

Right. Forgot.

Here's another session with Burrell (that will especially appeal to Hal McKusick fans): Earthy: The Prestige All-Stars Check out the track "What's Not" ...

Another round of applause for this disc. It slowly grows on you ... in the best of ways. Order it with "Air Time," and you have a lot of good listening in store.

The Bards are currently offering up a vinyl copy of Manhattan Fever.

I didn't, but agree that the Hope Blue Note's would make a fine re(re)issue. (Well, I say "fine," but I've never heard a note!) I asked Michael Cuscuna about these sessions a year or so ago, and he said it was a possibility, but that he didn't know when. So, there's some hope ...

Still can't get the sound samples to work ...

And here's an interesting article/essay on Hope.

Listening to Homecoming now ... dig Elmo's shirt.

Here's a review of Ammons' The Happy Blues by our own Guy Berger. A nice one!

Listening this afternoon to the few albums I have with Gil Coggins. Fine touch — reminds me of Tadd Dameron at times. His appearances on record seem patchy at best. Is there a discographical listing anywhere? Too bad Bob Weinstock didn't hook Gilly up with a trio session ... Introducing Gil Coggins Gil Coggins: piano Wilbur Ware: bass Philly Joe Jones: drums recorded April 3, 1957 Hackensack, New Jersey ... a guy can dream ...

Just listened to Long Drink again. It is Paul Chambers that Jackie's arguing with — you can hear Jackie say "I'm gonna hafta beg you to play ... play Paul, play, play ... " Now, maybe Webster's the one that tries to calm Jackie down ... I can't tell. Still, it's interesting to try to visualize the six of them there with Rudy behind the controls.

Time to explore the Ammons OJC catalog ... Any favorites from the "jam session" dates? Ammons on OJC

Had a Jackie-Prestige fest last night, and have to say ~ this one is a fine, if under-remarked, specimen: It might be the strongest sleeper of the bunch. (Though Long Drink is still my favorite.) Bertrand (just out of curiosity) — How did you identify Webster Young in the "argument" that starts off Long Drink? It seems to me that Jackie's arguing with Paul Chambers. I could be wrong, of course, but it seems like the argument is about when the bass should come in. "Gilly" is the particularly low voice (it seems) that comes in later. At any rate, just wondering ...

Check out this search. Some of the Japanese Fontanas are $18.99, which isn't too bad.

A personal favorite. Andre Previn's pretty hip on this side.