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i wonder what people's responses would be to an image of a naked guy. -_-

another show you should consider for that weekend: One for All at Smoke David Hazeltine (piano) · Eric Alexander (sax) · Jim Rotondi (trumpet) · Steve Davis (trombone) · Peter Washington (bass) · Joe Farnsworth (drums)

imo, it's best to test with music you know and love. for that reason, i'm most likely to bring along discs like kind of blue, soul station, and a love supreme when auditioning equipment. frankly, i don't care a great deal how spectacular a test disc sounds, or how well the cannon fire in the 1812 overture is reproduced. what i want to hear is how good the music i love is going to sound.

i've looked at the latest edition of the penguin guide and can't locate this assertion. where did you find it?

i'm not sure where you got your sales stats from, but i read that kind of blue has only been certified triple platinum, i.e. over 3 million copies sold. also, i believe that a love supreme did not reach gold status (500,000 units) until the beginning of 2001.

no dress code to speak of. on the other hand, you're going to see professional musicians craft the art of jazz right before your very eyes. why would anyone dress like a slob for such a special event? this remark isn't directed at you personally, but is instead directed toward those who disrespect musicians in this and other ways (i.e. talking during shows, acting rowdy, etc.).

weizer's right.

they said foolish, not clueless!

This is good news, but do you really consider this to be one of Land's best recordings? I have it and think it's not as good as his other work during this period.

You are correct, sir! Hey-o!

check out bags unlimited. they offer cardboard, poly, tyvek, and paper sleeves. heck, they've got a "bag" for just about everything. btw, is there a reason why you posted this thread in multiple forums?

I'm surprised no one has yet mentioned the Columbia reissue The New York Sessions. Perhaps that's because it's long oop and quite hard to find. Still, this compilation of tracks from Introducing Tubbs and Tubby the Tenor served as my introduction to Hayes, and they remain some of my favorite recordings by him.

Harrell suffers from schizophrenia. Traditional antipsychotic medications can have serious side effects, including dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision, drowsiness, restlessness, stiffness, tremors, and muscle spasms. There are some medications that can help reduce some of these symptoms. More promising are the newer antipsychotics which cause substantially fewer side effects. Regardless of the specific meds he's taking, it's certain that he could not perform without them. I've seen Harrell several times and have gradually observed what I consider his deteriorating condition. The most recent show was at the Vanguard last fall. He was visibly shaking while playing and seemed to have trouble concentrating. Most disturbing was his neglect of his horn's spit valve, causing it to leak all over the front of his leather jacket throughout the set. Many people call Harrell "heroic," and I suppose I would agree. However, I wish I could consult with his psychiatrist to make sure he's getting the maximum benefit from the most modern and effective medications available. Harrell's a great talent who deserves to maintain his dignity.

IMO, the three best cd stores in NYC for jazz are: Jazz Record Center – 236 West 26th Street, between 7th & 8th Ave Academy Records – 12 West 18th Street between 5th & 6th Ave NYCD – 173 West 81st Street between Amsterdam & Columbus Just let me know when you folks are visiting so I can go down there and grab the rare stuff beforehand! I tend to stay in the budget hotels that are favored by foreign tourists. Clean and affordable. Believe it or not, the Super 8 Motel in Times Square is very nice. I just stayed at the Red Roof Inn on 31st Street last weekend, and it was quite good too. Both of these hotels have been voted best in the budget category by Citysearch. Of course, I might choose something more grand if I was going with someone special. I understand the Muse is incredible, but at $300 a night, it should be. As far as jazz goes, the Village Vanguard is a must in my book. It's like a club and a museum rolled into one. The Iridium, Birdland, and the Blue Note are more upscale, but I generally prefer to see jazz at Smoke, the Vanguard, and the Jazz Standard. You might also check out the Upover Jazz Cafe in Brooklyn. It has a small, coffee-house atmosphere, and I've seen some good acts there. Of course, it's the music that's most important, so I suggest you check out who's playing and base your decision on who you most want to see. Make reservations via phone a week or two before. The one-day subway pass for $7 is a great bargain. It's good until 3am, which is good for those of us getting out of those late night jazz sets. As far as restaurants go, I let the natives continue to offer suggestions. BTW, NYCD is only a block or two away from the Natural History Museum, which I think is a great tourist attraction.

I'm afraid our friend Alan made a wee cut-and-paste error. This information is the same as that provided for Dexter Gordon's Loose Walk, which was also released by Steeplechase on March 9: Dexter Gordon - Loose Walk (SteepleChase) Mar 9 — previously unreleased June 24, 1965 live recording from Copenhagen's Montmartre Jazzhus — with Kenny Drew, Neils-Henning Orsted Pedersen and and Alex Riel Louis Smith Quintet - Louisville (SteepleChase) Mar 9 — previously unreleased June 24, 1965 live recording from Copenhagen's Montmartre Jazzhus — with Kenny Drew, Neils-Henning Orsted Pedersen and and Alex Riel

and yet they don't sell for crap. so far, i can't even get an opening bid of 7.99 for a copy of neohippus on ebay, and this is the second time i've tried to auction it off!

there are no additional tracks on the rvg that were not on the 1997 mcmaster reissue. that 2cd set featured 5 tracks that were not on the original albums: Child's Play, Soulful Kiddy, Chant, Between The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea, and Theme From Mr. Lucky. interestingly, several online sources indicate that the track sequence on the rvg is different from that of the mcmaster. is this true?

who the heck chooses these sound clips? out of the four clips from pepper adams' cd conjuration, only one actually features pepper!

and they have jazz too!?!?!

Early Records sells his Venus discs for 2500 Yen (around $23.40). Shipping is quite reasonable, I hear. As to the question why these recordings are so expensive in the the U.S., what Japanese imports do you know that are reasonably priced here? The least expensive I've seen are the JRVGs Dusty Groove sells for $27. Of course, these discs aren't cheap in Japan either.

I'm looking forward to Verve's June 8th reissue of 'S Make It, originally released on the Limelight label and featuring John Gilmore along with Lee Morgan, Curtis Fuller, and John Hicks!

Well, I made it to all four shows. Whew! My favorite was Herwig's Latin Side of Miles. Conrad, Ronnie Cuber, and Dave Valentin were smokin'!!! I spent some time talking with James Spaulding before the Tolliver gig. He was very gracious and offered some fiery solos of his own. The Monksiland date was good, but not great imo. The Louis Hayes show was also excellent. It was great to finally see Vincent Herring in person, and hearing John Hicks play is always a treat. I scored several great titles at Academy and JRC. I also found quite a few unexpected and inexpensive gems on St. Marks Place in the Village. I even bought some Supreme Crates at the Container Store to put my albums in. All in all, another great visit to my favorite city in the world! In a week or two, it's off to Chicago and then Tucson. Beware jazz fans - I come to devour your best barbecue and pillage your favorite cd stores!

I'll second that recommendation. I was there over the weekend and they had quite a few titles for sale for $13. Email them at jazzrecordcenter@verizon.net.

i thought i'd bring this thread back up just in case anyone in the city was unaware of these fine shows this weekend. i'm off in a few hours. i hope the snow isn't too bad. but then, nothing is going to keep me away!

i just saw them in boston a couple of weeks ago. $26 a set. they are well worth that, and more, although i still prefer to see them at the fez.