Brad

The one guy who belongs in but is not eligible except through the Veterans Committee is Gil Hodges. His stats for a certains span are incredible and he was a rock solid first baseman in his time. If that isn't enough, what he did for the Mets shouldn't be glossed over although that technically doesn't count in voting him as a player. To me, the guys who should get in the Hall are those who when you think of them blow you away and leave your mind as no brainers. As examples, guys like Mays, Ruth, Seaver, Gibson and their like are no brainers. Yaz was a no brainer. All the guys mentioned in Rosenthal's column are no brainers. However, none of the guys you mention are in that category. I can make cases for Rice and Parker, who was a feared hitter, but not the other guys. They just don't deserve to be in the Hall.

I think the Chu Berry will be spectacular. It may not be to everybody's taste but he was a major influence on Bird.

Obviously the Blue Note Mosaic like box set is a must. Go is of course my favorite. The SteepleChase material is very nice, especially the Dexter in Radioland series, especially Love for Sale. Besides the MPS A Day in Copenhagen, which is truly excellent, True Blue on Xanadu if really fine. A rare one is Dexter Goes to School. One I wasn't particularly fond of was Dex and Ben Webster. Just didn't seem to mesh but it may be worthyof a re-listen. Yes, it's hard to have too much Dex. BTW, Dex's wife posted here once.

I'll bet Mosaic would take it back and send you the Stitt or you could hold it and sell it on ebay when it finally goes OOP.

This ain't gonna come as a big shock but the Bechet (not sure I'm going to get it) and the Mulligan (positive that I am) are up for preorder on the Mosaic site, January release date.

I have no issue with the price increase. For what you're getting, it's still one heck of a bargain. I like the packaging but I'm not buying these for the packaging so no biggie there.

I actually don't have this one but it sounds like something I might be interested in. The one that I have that is OOP which I love is the Master Jazz Piano. That is worth its weight in gold.

I would be disinclined to buy these although I would certainly like to see what else they're coming out with.

The only thing I can say is that I have an Arcam and love it.

Next fall. Oh, what a bummer but I'm so excited about this. What a great set this is going to be!

I clearly agree with Dan. Once you're gone from my team, you're history and if you go the enemy, you're worse so I would have no sympathy for Damon. It's the team you root for, not the player.

Not exactly jazz but WKCR (www.wkcr.org) is now having their annual Bach festival, running straight through January 2.

Great avatar. Watch out Suzy.

Huh?

Reading about this is making me cry. I think it would make Bird howl...with laughter.

Disc 3 of the Basie Verve Set. Awesome.

Why take it down? I'm jewish and love Santa

Tippin' the Scales is great also although that's one of the worst covers ever.

In re-reviewing this topic, I'd have to agree with Jim's initial assertion of Jobim. I think it would also make the discussion more precise if you broke it up by field, jazz, rock, etc. and also looked at who crossed boundaries. While Lennon/McCartney are giants in rock, their songs haven't been done too much in other areas I believe.

Johnny, are you ready for WS in Seattle now that Carl Everett has signed on? Seriously, he should help, and as .Mariners general manager Bill Bavasi said Everett "would break up any monotony or boredom." I don't care what he says or does as long as he knocks in 100+ RBI, hit 25+ HRs, and has an AVG over .280. he hasn't done all three of those things in the same year since 2000. He's accomplished only one of those goals since 2000, when he hit .301 for Texas but only played 73 games. Tell you what: If Everett reaches all three of those goals and plays at least 125 games, I'll vote for Hillary in 2008. You have my word as a gentleman and a jazz fan. Now Dan, if Everett drives in 100+ RBI, hit 25+ HRs, and has an AVG over .280 in 124 games, you should still vote for Hillary! Good luck with Everett man. That guy is a major head case. Even with the White Sox, you could see that he was seething.

One album I can't defend and I have no idea what AMG rates it -- nor do I care -- is Hank's Reach Out. Had it, sold it and won't buy the Conn.

Has this project, thus, been killed? Pity if true. Still on the Mosaic site, however.

$19.99 sounds like a good deal. I'm checking it out.

Just added myself. Great idea Claude.

I sell a decent amount of stuff on ebay, not a lot, but some, and I only use UPS. Never had a problem. They do a great job in my opinion.