Brad

I lost about 800 posts, just as I was about to pass 4,000. If that's the worst of it, no big deal.

I'm a bit of a history nut and in North Africa, there are a lot of unexploded mines left over from El Alamein when Montgomery beat Rommel. They're still quite dangerous and have in fact injured and killed unsuspecting tourists, which is why you're not allowed to walk the battlefield without an escort who knows what he's doing.

Tooter, Just sent a PM. Hope it's not too late.

I have some bullets and shrapnel my father picked up from a Spanish Civil War battlefield. We also have a huge collection of apotehcary jars and some very old clocks from the 1700s. Does that qualify?

I'd like to get a copy of this in some way, shape or form if you get my drift. What are you looking for?

Mosaic says they are expecting to receive the Singles this week.

I have the following CDs for sale, all $7 (including shipping). If you buy more than one, shipping will be reduced. Shipping to Europe will be $4.25 for a single cd. Sarah Vaughan - After Hours (digipack) Art Tatum - God is in the House Leroy Vinnegar - Leroy Walk. On hold. Complete Lester Young 1936-1951 Small Group Sessions, Vol. 3 1944-1946 Complete Lester Young 1936-1951 Small Group Sessions, Vol. 5 1949-1951 Phil Woods - Pairing Off. On hold Helen Humes - On the Sunny Side of the Street Gene Ammons and James Moody - Chicago Concert Houston Person - The Talk of the Town Four Brothers - Together Again (from Europe, digipack) McCoy Tyner - Time for Tyner (RVG). On hold. Clark Terry and Max Roach - Friendship The Uncollected Claude Thornhill and His Orchestra (Hindsight) The Jazz Scene - from Verve (incredible 2 cd set). On hold. Please PM if interested.

I'd love to see Uptown reissue Dameronia CDs. I know Chuck talked about it awhile ago but also told us not to hold our breath.

The Jimmy Rushing is a very nice CD. I'd advise you to pick it up while you can.

Unfortunately, contractual weirdness seems to happen a lot. Shame. Maybe someone should start a thread about Mosaics we'll never see.

Would agree with Jim but it's not a concept that I'd buy into. The only solo albums that seem to work are pianos probably for the reasons stated earlier in the thread.

If you're a fan of LD, you have to pick up this set.

Wow, those are awesome pictures. Nothing does a jazz musician justice like black and white.

Stitt is a must have. My next set: I'm going to wait for the Dizzy set.

Well, better late than never I guess.

Wonder if there is anything else interesting in the Library of Congress?

Any uncovered Lester has to be a significant find.

I'm not familiar with the McDuff and Jones but will pick them up. Wasn't going to get the Jones but based on Magnificent's comment, count me in.

It's the books that make the difference as a lot of the material is available already.

The Proper Box is a very good intro to bop. I would also get ahold of Dizzy's Savoy box and if you want to go all out the Bird Dial Savoy box. 8 Cds but a must for a good collection.

The recollection by his former student was very moving. Thanks for posting that.

What about the Quebec? That was reissued not long ago. Didn't pick it up since I had the Mosaic. I unloaded the Brooks LP Mosaic since I had all the CDs and they were more accessible.

I live in the NY area and have listened to Schaap a lot. Early on in my jazz life, I learned a lot from him but as I got more experienced, his talking does tend to get on the nerves, so much so that if I'm listening in the car, my wife will even wish that he moved on to the music. He's knowledgeable but a few savvy people have told me that you have to take what he says with a grain of salt.

This is terrible news. RIP and thanks. Two of my favorites at different stages in his career are A Long Tall Drink of the Blues and One Step Beyond. Very sad.

It's Jussieu Music. It was a great place with a friendly young man taking care of the jazz store. He is gone and so is the old friendly atmosphere. The people in charge of the jazz store are into their music and computer and don't seem to pay much attention to the customers. The selection nowadays is less impressive than it used to be! Bought a lot from the store. Not anymore Sorry for the misspelling Brownie. Too bad about the place. I also remember a place nearby up a slight hill but I went there on a Monday and it was closed. Any good?