Brad

Classic. Regarding the Zombies, their sound was different and as an “older” listener they were important, especially for the reasons Jim mentioned. For some who say how could you pick them over Tull or whatever person/group you want to mention, how about considering them in their own right?

The Simple Matter Of Conviction is a very nice session. Not familiar with this one. Will have to seek it out.

I’d be surprised if their agents didn’t ask for them to be grossed up if they sign in a high tax state.

From the museum site, here are the criteria for induction: "Artists—a group encompassing performers, composers and/or musicians—become eligible for induction 25 years after the release of their first commercial recording. Besides demonstrating unquestionable musical excellence and talent, inductees will have had a significant impact on the development, evolution and preservation of rock & roll." I don't know if you can argue that any of this year's inductees had a "significant impact" but I can see an argument being made for the Zombies, Def Leppard and Radiohead. Janet Jackson, that I don't get.

Thanks for your impressions. I’m mulling it over even though the musical analysis would be way over my head.

How is the Dameron book? Years ago, there was one that was very hard to find and I never did find it; can’t remember the name of the author. The Jazz Times review of the Combs book wasn’t too laudatory on the biographical details but had praise on the musical analysis of his work, which the reviewer said might be too complicated for non musicians to understand.

There’s something about a bari. Can’t describe it.

Many times I pull a disc to play that I’ve seen on this thread.

As the saying goes, one person’s junk is another person’s treasure.

This was the subject of a Jazz Wax article last night. https://www.jazzwax.com/2018/12/george-romanis-and-rey-demichel.html

Joe Kelly to Dodgers. If you can't beat them, sign them.

I just watched the video and generally agree with him. The companies he mentions have no interest in music preservation because they are driven by short term profits, especially if they are publicly traded companies; if they don't meet expectations, the market reacts and people lose their jobs, etc. This is not only the music business, of course. As in earlier times, it's up to collectors to preserve what they can and do their part to make sure music put out by smaller companies that exist for a short period of time are preserved. Perhaps some day the trend will be reversed. After all, who thought vinyl would make a comeback after the dawn of the cd age?

Ditto. Thanks Tommy.

Great memories. I only have a few of his, French Cooking’, Off the Wall and Budd Johnson and the Four Brass Giants.

I received an email from Resonance, as follows: “Resonance is celebrating its 10th holiday season with a big HOLIDAY SALE! For a limited time only (ends Sunday, December 16th at midnight), take 35% OFF the entire Resonance catalog from our deluxe historical releases of jazz legends Bill Evans, Wes Montgomery, Jaco Pastorius, Sarah Vaughan, Stan Getz and others, to our rising stars and jazz veterans such as Eddie Daniels, Polly Gibbons, Christian Howes, Andreas Varady and Donald Vega.” In addition, they announced that their Eric Dolphy 3 cd set, Eric Dolphy Musical Prophet, is now available for pre-order and will be available for purchase on January 25. The price is $28.98; not included in the holiday sale.

The last scene is indeed classic as is the last scene between Douglas and Menjou.

Thanks. It looks to be out of stock on Amazon. Will have to look elsewhere.

The weekly spin: why Paul Sherwen's death hurts

Paul Sherwen, who was the commentator (along with Phil Liggett) on English language broadcasts of the Tour de France, has passed away. When I saw the news today, my reaction, was "oh, no!" He was only 62 and died of heart failure. He will be sadly missed. The broadcasts just won't be the same without him. Paul Sherwen Obituary In unexpected death of Paul Sherwen, cycling has lost of its ambassadors

Mets, Marlins and Yankees are talking trade where Realmuto winds up on Mets, Syndergaard on Yankees and Marlins receive Yankee prospects. Whether it happens is another question but from what I've read Syndergaard winding up on Yankees is a real possibility. If that happens, can anyone say Happy Birthday David?

Belated Happy Birthday David!