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Lou Donaldson recently talked to Tony Paige of the Daily News about his sports and jazz memories. Tony also hosts a show on WFAN in New York. Jazz great 'Sweet Papa’ Lou Donaldson’s has sports memories to treasure

I know you’re not a big fan of Fresh Sound, but the four cd set they put out, Complete Parisian Small Group Sessions, 1956-1959, is a terrific release.

Sending a pm on the Miles Davis Gil Evans Complete Columbia.

My favorite White Christmas.

Not really a comic book, but I bet I caught your attention, more like a graphic novel. Below is an interview with the creator and writer of “Monk,” Youssef Daoudi. Youssef Daoudi: 'Monk!', Jazz, and the Human Condition

I finally gave up for now on Berlin Alexanderplatz; I couldn’t get comfortable with Döblin’s style of writing. I purchased Sense and Sensibility some time ago and have picked it up again. The introduction is a bit turgid. I often think that these introductions are better as after words.

That might have been my introduction to organ and I was sold.

I have Oticon hearing aids, which you need to purchase through an audiologist. Although they are not cheap, they are definitely helpful. They are Bluetooth ready and can be controlled through an iPhone. For example, if I’m on a conference call, they make the iPhone hands free. They also dispense with the need to use headphones of any kind. I will admit I’m not a big fan of something in my ear and my family is always yelling at me to use the “god damned hearing aids,” but these hearing aids are very good.

Haven't listened to this one in years. Maybe never It’s outstanding.

This one looks super interesting. I will be ordering it.

Axel, it’s not my favorite select but the first cd is pretty good.

Disc 1 - Bud Shank and Three Trombones

I purchased some Bill Evans and Lee Konitz Japanese Cds vía eBay at some very nice prices.

Double that. The “fun aspect” implies there is a non fun aspect. What would that aspect be and what is fun. If he means enjoyable, it’s all enjoyable.

Yes, the one with the Woodchopers. Woody’s singing is not my thing.

I have all the Selects and big boxes I want at this point. I’ve sold a few but at this point the only I want to sell is the second Herman big box, which I may post here soon.

If that should take place, the Yankees will be dealing from weakness due not only to his no trade clause but because other teams, like the Dodgers, know they have to trade him. Of course, the Yankees didn't pay a king's ransom to acquire him so maybe they'll accept lower level picks to replenish their farm system. I hope that he returns to the Nationals; I think that's where he belongs.

My late Mother made the best and lightest biscuits and she was no Southerner but hailed from the East, the East side of Manhattan that is. Wherever we lived — the US, South America, the Caribbean or Spain, they came out just fine.

By PD James, using characters from Pride and Prejudice. Not necessary to have read the book but it helps to understand some of the characters.

Good luck Dan. When I went to see the orthopedist, they took X-rays and he recommended physical therapy and if that didn’t work, surgery. I wound up doing neither and eventually it settled down. I was lucky.

If Trout ever became available, I can’t see him winding up with anyone but the Phillies. Being the Philly sports fanatic that he is, I don’t think he’d sign a long term deal with anybody with them and who’s going to take a chance on him without his signing a long term deal with that team. I think it would be crazy for the Angels to trade him; the fans would go crazy.

I’ve had elbow pain in the past when I did something stupid. I agree with Jim generally but I’d call an orthopedist Monday; don’t delay.