robviti

sent you a pm about the Ammons.

i have it, but would gladly trade it for the original muse reissues. i hate the black plastic jewel case, and dorn should have been shot for the crappy artwork.

no doubt about it, you got good prices for your discs. on the other hand, a quick look at half.com reveals that the cheapest you could probably purchase used copies of some of your discs online is: pixies 9.50, t.o.p. 8.48, oukast 8.45, mcgriff 8.45, etc. also, the harris compilation is oop, and the kirk set is going for over $15. and that's not including shipping costs either. so you see, you made out well, but it might not be the gold you thought it was. i don't mean to dampen your spirits. as i said before, i depend on people like you to sell stuff they don't want so i can get it for myself or use it for trade bait. during my recent vacation to chicago and tucson, i purchased many oop titles for good prices. for instance, i picked up an incredible stanley cowell gold disc on venus for $15 and the 2cd jimmy giuffre set on ecm for only $8! used cd/lp stores are a great scene where you can find good stuff and meet some interesting people.

Did it look like this: If so, it's a bandoneon, played here by the master, Astor Piazzolla.

What's so hard to believe? Sure, you got a good price for your cds, but were they really crap? If not, then chances are someone else will buy them for $7-10. That's how the used cd/record system works. You sell something you don't value and I buy it because I do. The storeowner makes a little profit, and everyone goes home happy. Now you might ask yourself, "Who in their right mind would sell the great vinyl I picked up at that store?" It doesn't matter, since you, me, and most of the other people on this board depend on that other person to sell their stuff so we can get oop titles we've been looking for. It's a great system imo, one that I've been a part of for the past 25 years.

this past new year's eve i went to berklee's performance center to hear a saxophonist who claimed he was influenced by bird, coltrane, and cannonball. when he took the stage and the loud sounds of smooth-r&b jazz assaulted my ears, i headed straight for the door. i walked a few blocks and discovered a tenor player on the sidewalk blowing some great straight-ahead, heartfelt jazz. i listened to him for quite a while, then we got into a conversation about his music. when i left, i gave him a ten-spot and thanked him for what we in the psychological field call an emotionally corrective experience. B)

according to amg, "feather" is not a person, but a group. check it out: feather

well, if you are indeed an idiot, this guy is your leader.

a lofty goal, to be sure. just how do features like the babe thread fit in with these plans?

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.

I'm very sorry for your loss. I'm off to spend a week with my parents in Tucson. I'm so grateful to still have the chance to be with them. I hope you find some comfort in the wonderful memories of the many loving times you shared with your mom. Take care.

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