Brad

Looks like the wheels have already come off the Mets bus and my guess is that Manuel will soon be thrown under that bus.

Guilty on all counts

Spell check, while great, allows some grammatical errors to go through and is no substitute for effective proofing.

I used to collect cards and had several of the Ripken cards which I sold off when they were hot. I still have one. Today they're not worth that much. Baseball card market has dropped through the floor due to massive oversupply.

I found the sound to be terrible. For that reason, not one of my favorites.

I wouldn't be surprised if putting up countless subsidiaries (presumably with complicated ownership relations) makes it easier to escape responsibility for copyright/IP infringements. It all depends if they're thinly capitalized and act as if they're independent companies. Otherwise, the corporate veil can be pierced.

I may have the original CD but I believe this is on the Eldridge Mosaic. Have you checked there? ADHD and OCD is something my son has in spades. When he buys a Cd and puts it on iTunes, it's not a pretty sight as he obsesses over every little detail.

Which college I wonder At any rate, it stands to reason that had he lived, you don't have to be a soothsayer to predict that he would have made many more albums.

Received the following in an email from the US distributor of SteepleChase and other labels: For the record I am not affiliated with Stateside, just passing it on. SteepleChase: SCCD 31682 Stephen Riley Quartet "El Gaucho SCCD 31683 Jack Walrath Quintet "Heavy Mirth" SCCD 31685 Jam Session Vol. 29, with Jim Snidero, Dave Pietro, Mike DiRubbo, Andy Laverne, Steve Laspina and Billy Drummond SCCD 31686 Chris Byars Quartet + guests "Bop-ography". Guests include Teddy Charles. More information on these is available at http://www.steeplechase.dk 9Below Productions NB 001 Steve Freund "Lonesome Flight" More Information available at http://www.9belowproductions.com and http://www.stevefreund.com Timeless Records: CDJSP 482 Rein DeGraaff "Ornithology" with James Clay, Ronnie Cuber, Teddy Edwards and Harold Land Further information is available at http://www.timelessjazz.com Upbeat Jazz: URCD 233 D - George Lewis and Alton Purnell. According to the email, "this 2 CD set is a re issue of 3 LPs produced for Verve Records in 1958. Two of the LPs ("The Perennial George Lewis" and "Oh Didn't He Ramble" ) were led by George Lewis and recorded by Norman Granz in Chicago in 1958. Musicians on both LPs are: George Lewis (clarinet), Thomas Jefferson (tpt, vcl.), Jim Robinson (trombone), Joe Robicheaux (piano), Alcide Pavageaux (bass) and Joe Watkins (drums). Tunes included on "The Perennial George Lewis" are: "Ace in The Hole", "It's a Long Way to Tipperary", "West End Blues", Jambalaya" and 6 others. Tunes included on "Oh Didn't He Ramble" are: "Say Si Si", Beale Street Blues", Down Home Rag", Riverside Blues" and 6 others. The third LP ( "Funky Piano – New Orleans Style") is led by Alton Purnell (piano) who is accompanied by Plas Johnson (tenor sax), Red Callender (bass and tuba), and Earl Palmer (drums). Tunes include: "Yancy Special", "Stackolee", "Pine Top's Boogie", "Yellow Dog Blues" and 8 others." URCD 235 Bunk Johnson "Bunk's Blues" According to the email, this is a "a new anthology of rare by one of the true legends of New Orleans Jazz compiled by Mike Pointon. Bunk Johnson's re-emergence in the 1940s inspired a whole generation young jazzment worldwide. This CD contains 23 tracks all recorded beween 1942 and 1947 for various producers." More information on these recordings may be fount at http://www.upbeat.co.uk Stunt: Stu 10012 - Veronica Mortensen "I'm the Girl" Stu 1002 - Peter Rosendal "Pica-Pau" Further information on these and other fine recordings on Stunt is availanle at http://www.sundance.dk. Cope: Co 163 Thorbjorn Risager "Track Record" Calibrated: Cal 106 Sidsel Storm "Swedish Lullaby" Cal 107 Thomas Borno "Village Nights" Further information on these and other fine recordings on Cope and Calibrated is available at http://coperecords.com These are available from Stateside, Tel 773 862 8573, email: stateside@prodigy.net

That's what I was wondering. Don't know anything about these labels (except FS).

This is sound advice. I love Tadd and I would also go with Peter Friedman's suggestions on the reissue band, the Continuum Cd being extraordinaire. I also love the Lovano Cd too. I was really bummed a few years ago when I missed out on the Tadd biography. I tried for a long time to find but never could

Just received the Spring catalogue and a few things caught my attention: Johnny Hodges Four Classic Albums (Castle Rock, In a Mellow Tone, Perdido and Creamy). Looks to be reissued by a company called Avid Jazz. Don't know much about them. Some things from Fresh Sound: Herb Pomeroy and His Orchestra Band in Boston Johnny Hodges and the Ellington Men 1956-1957 Johnny Hodges and His Orchestra Not So Dukish Dizzy Gillespie and His Octet The Greatest Trumpet of Them All Clifford Brown Live at Music City and More from Rare Live Recordings Babs Gonzalez Googie Rene From Romesville to Manhattan from Righteous Records

Thanks for the info Kevin. Not sure I'd sell the Trios Mosaic but I'm not that fond of the Weston Mosaic so I may part with that one at those prices.

M'kay. Peace to you, Brad. And to all, a good night

Got to agree with both of these. "Hot and Cool" is quite worth getting, particularly for Carl Perkins, and "This Time the Drum's On Me" is VERY worth it. I'm with the school of thought that says since there's so little mid-50's Dexter on record, one might as well get it all. Agreed all the way. Particularly liked the Levey record.

I'm curious but where were the prices paid for some of these, if anyone remembers.

Very good album; one of those unrecognized nuggets from Uptown.

Happy Birthday Evan. Hope it was a bright one

You're wrong. But don't let me stop you; you're enjoying your usual righteous indignation schtick-have at it. Amen, we live in an age of ridiculous attention being paid to so called celebrities, e.g. the Gosselins, and this is really no different. Witness how much attention was paid to the affairs of the Governor of South Carolina and John Edwards.

'Minister' is probably not an example you want to use. He was definitely ministering to a lot of people

I think this is the the real ad Tiger made

I thought it was an appalling low brow ad, kind of in line with Chris Albertson's commentary on the low depths of American culture. This one just reeks. I've also reported the post to which Dan responded. Just a personal attack.

Hey Goodie, you have to admit Zito was very good the send half of the season last year, after the All-Star game, he went 5-4, with a 2.83 ERA. I'd take that any day of the week for a number three starter. If he's even close this year, that's going to be a killer top three: Lincecum, Cain, and Zito. I think the Giants can go a long way in a weak National League. I would too if the season was only 80 games long. In short: Zito sucks. Zito really sucked tonight: 6 innings, 3 hits, 1 BB, 5 K's. Get rid of the bum.... See me in July. Then we see how smug you are. What the heck??? Zito has a very good second half of the season last year, has a great first start, and all of a sudden, that's smug? Geesh, give a player his due.... Take it one game at a time dudes. Saw his line the other day; great way to start the season.

Well, I won't sign up to that, but Bebop, I've read the book. Go with your initial instincts on this one. Didn't ask you to but in my view rap is crap.

Great stuff. So, he has nothing to say? Please...