robviti

has anyone done business with squidco? from their website squidco.com: Squidco sells unusual and experimental improvised, composed, rock, folk and other musics from labels and artists around the globe. Particular interests are in Free Jazz, Downtown NY Improv Scene, Musique Actuelle, R.I.O. (Rock In Opposition), Avant-Rock & Folk, Unusual Vocal Improv, Avant-Garde and modern compositional music, Electro-Acoustic, Electronic, Experimental, EA-Improv, lower case, Sound & Noise, Field Recordings, World Musics, Historic Recordings, and a great deal inbetween. Shipping Policies: US shipping is either by Media Mail (cheapest) or 1st class. All shipments to Canada are by Air Letter Post. Canada and US Media Mail shipment is $1 each for the first two items shipped, free for additional products. Canadians: additional shipping cost may be required for items that indicate a "Shipping Note" in their listing or description. US 1st Class Shipment is $2.00 each for the first two items shipped, $1.00 for each of the 3rd to 4th item shipped, free for each additional product for a maximum of $6. Additional shipping cost may be required for items that indicate a "Shipping Note" in their listing or description. International shipping is via The US Post Office using Airmail unless surface shipment is requested. International Shipping to all countries is $3.00 each for the first two items shipped, the $1 each for the 3rd through 6th items for a maximum of $9.00. You may inquire on shipping prices when ordering- you will not be charged until we have agreed on the actual shipping costs, and you may cancel your order if shipping charges are more than you're willing to spend.

i think it's both interesting and telling that this thread contains no less than 13 reprints or links to obits written in praise of OP. i cannot recall the same kind of treatment being given to any other artist upon his/her death on this board. frankly, it feels like i'm being hit over the head with a "he was the greatest - he influenced everyone - now weep" declaration. mind you, i do not for one second believe this was intended or planned by any member. it's just how i experienced it. at the same time, i wonder if some of the "detracors'" posts might not reflect a backlash against this kind of idoltry. personally, i'm much more moved by people's remarks about how or why they liked him and his music than any critic's assessment of OP's place in jazz history. btw, i do take offense to garth's repeated claim that if you disagree with him and dis OP, it's because you're bitter and jealous. sure, some people may resent what they consider a lesser talent receiving excessive praise (can't wait for the reactions to the deaths of w. marsalis and kenny g). but that ain't the end of it, not by a long shot. like it or not, many jazz fans didn't like OP's style of playing. i suggest you grow up, get over it, and enjoy OP's music without telling the rest of us how we think or what our feelings should be upon his passing. rob, from overcast waltham, ma

yup, it's been said that the butt in question might belong to mariah carey. this photo, on the other hand...

all kidding aside, let's not forget what this holiday is all about... ...FIBER! and merry christmas.

that's too easy - lost in space. how 'bout this one? a fav from my childhood.

i just logged onto their website and saw this unfortunate news: Dear friends and customers of Djangos, We are saddened to announce that effective immediately we are closing our sales operation. Customer Service will remain open until April 1, 2008, but no further orders will be accepted. Thank you for your loyal patronage over the years and best wishes for the new year and beyond. Sincerely, The Djangos Staff customerservice@djangos.com

welcome taran. i'm enjoying your archived broadcasts very much. just what the doctor (me) ordered!

jazz record center usually has quite a few fresh sound new talent titles whenever i visit there. i suspect fred can order stuff for you as well.

this only confirms what i've always thought/feared about you. i weep openly for your loss.

supermega medium-rare? i like mine with a little horseradish.

i see a few lookers, but no posters. any nyc-area members thinking of going?

a great big smile and warm wishes for a happy birthday to the jazzdent!

just for the heck of it, i did a search of all the best buy stores in more than ten states. not one of them has this listed as "available," so it will be interesting if you (and i'm sure there are others here) actually receive it. good luck.

sorry, but if this is what passes for "controversy," than maybe it is time to put the big "O" to rest. mind you, i'm talking about the board, not the band.

by herself, i think she's just average looking. but add the pancakes and, oh boy, hubba hubba!

robot guitar, huh? well, all i can say is...

I saw this on AAJ. I've never attended this event, but it sure looks interesting: boomBOOM presents: 2008 Winter Jazzfest at the Knitting Factory, NYC Saturday, Jan 12, 2008, 6pm – 2am, tickets $25 www.winterjazzfest.com Aetherial Bass with Eric McPherson, Nasheet Waits, Abraham Burton Amir El Saffar Group with Rudresh Mahanthappa, Nasheet Waits, Carlo DeRosa, Tareq Abboushi, Zafer Tawil Ben Allison & Man Size Safe with Michael Blake, Ron Horton, Steve Cardenas, Ben Allison, Michael Sarin Chris Dave Trio Dave Douglas Magic Circle with Mark Feldman, Scott Colley David Murray Black Saint Quartet Doug Wamble Quartet with Luis Perdomo, Hans Glawischnig, Henry Cole Eldar Iva Bittova, Don Byron, Lisa Moore JD Allen Trio with Gregg August, Rudy Royston Lukas Ligeti's Hypercolor with Eyal Maoz, James Ilgenfritz Magos Herrera Matana Roberts Coin Coin with Jason Palmer, Shoko Nagai, Hill Greene, Tomas Fujiwara, Beatrice Anderson Michael Blake's Hellbent with Steven Bernstein, Marcus Rojas, Calvin Weston Omer Avital & His Band of The East with Omer Klein, Ziv Ratitz Pan Asian Chamber Jazz Ensemble with Meg Okura, Mamiko Kitaura, Jennifer Vincent, Jun Kubo, Willard Dyson Travis Sullivan's Bjorkestra Wayne Horwitz Sweeter Than Water with Tim Young, Tim Luntzel, Ben Perowsky Zim Ngqawana Quartet

apparently, neither do they: The record is played on one of an array of direct-drive Numark TT200 turntables.

anybody have an opinion about this part of their process? Trimming & Amplification The digital sound files are then trimmed to remove the silent "leader space" at the beginning and end of each side, so that only the full audio program remains. They are then amplified to the maximum possible volume to fully exploit the CDs 16-bit dynamic range. The amplified 24-bit sound files are then down-sampled to 16 bit stereo, the resolution of an audio CD. At this point, we have two fully-processed sound files, one for each of the record's sides. and again: Do you do normalization? Sure. Every side of every record is amplified to just max-out a CD or MP3 file's dynamic range. This always comes out perfect because all records are originally mastered so that each cut has the same volume as its neighbors.

"Did I act inappropriately?" I think so, as Amazon's policy states: When you buy an item from a seller at Amazon Marketplace, you should be able to expect a high standard of customer service, both before and after you receive your order. If you receive an item different than what was described, or that is clearly in worse condition than indicated, please contact your seller directly to report the defect or damage within 7 days of receiving the shipment. You should be able to reach an amicable agreement with one another. If necessary, you can return your item to the seller for a refund. "Should I accept the quid pro quo of the refund for removing the feedback comment?" I think you should remove the negative feedback regardless of the seller's offer. Again, Amazon states: If you're tempted to leave a critical rating, make sure that you've given the seller every chance to resolve the issue first.

here's the link to their website: uptown at minton's

they've got the jazz, but... I GOT THE POWER!

sign us up!

brain food!