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Next question for us manual users: how often do you change the blades? I change mine once a week.

If I was a fair-haired lad with a hardly noticeable beard, or a rich guy on whom stubble means success, I'd use a Braun 7680 Syncro System Logic Shaver. But since I'm Italian and often work until 8pm, I rely on the closer shave of a Gillette Sensor razor. I haven't tried a triple blade yet, but this discussion has me considering making the jump and maybe even buying a fancy handle made of rosewood or ebony.

I just heard that singer Robert Palmer has died of a heart attack at age 54. I can't say that I've listened to anything he's done in a long time, but I think people that know him by songs like Addicted to Love and his work with overblown rock outfits like Power House are missing something special. I remember Palmer from his two excellent initial releases in the mid-70's: Sneaking Sally Through the Alley and Pressure Drop. Before anyone dismisses him altogether, I urge you to check out these two recordings.

no booklet, but there is info on the back inserts (personnel, dates, etc.)

i appreciate the heads up, but $1 off an already inflated media mail price of $2.49 is "way down?" That's $7 to mail 4 discs!

most people's recommendations seem to be based on "i've had no trouble with burns using this brand." as i remember it, the original discussion focused on the argument that some of the brands mentioned here might not faithfully deliver the music you burned 5, 10, 15, ... years from now. something about unstable dyes and other factors. i seem to recall that mitsui was one of the brands that received high marks in the simulated longevity tests.

and here it is!

for those who prefer store-bought to home remedies, i can recommend: Nature's Miracle Skunk Odor Remover Nature's Miracle Skunk Odor Remover doesn't just cover up skunk odors, it removes the source of skunk odors from pets, people, clothing and carpets. It completely removes the source of the odor, rather than covering it with a masking scent.

12.99 at www.cheap-cds.com. that's 15.41 with s&h.

the mark elf trio will be at ryles in cambridge on friday. also on that night in cambridge is african-german vocalist lyambiko at the regattabar. arturo sandoval will be appearing at sculler's on both friday and saturday night.

not when you consider the fact that you can either order it directly from candid or buy the japanese reissue online for much less.

i enjoyed mehldau a lot. i confess that i'm not familiar with a lot of his work, but i'll certainly be investigating his music in the future. the band as a whole worked quite well together, and of course, bill stewart is always great to see live. btw, i checked out the times article on the dolphy project. despite the glowing review, specific mention of the quality of bartz's contribution was conspicuously absent.

Will a review from a visiting Beantowner do? Overall, it was a good show. I'm a big fan of Jeremy Pelt and Stefon Harris, and they both played brilliantly. I was somewhat disappointed by Gary Bartz, who I think may be past his prime. I had a similar reaction to his performance with Sphere earlier this year. I would have preferred to see Oliver Lake in Bartz's role. I think he would have made a more solid and Dolphy-inspired contribution to this fine tribute band. While I was in town, I also caught Peter Bernstein with Brad Mehldau at Smoke and the Toshiko Akiyoshi Orchestra at Birdland. Both shows were excellent. I've already got tickets for Akiyoshi's Carnegie Hall concert in October. Who else is going?!?

there are a few sealed copies of art deco available at a local record store. as another board member recently discovered, they are quite willing to do mail order. here's the link: stereo jack's. for the fun of it, mention my name to them.

I know I'm in the minority, but I find this guy rather arrogant and offensive. I have no doubt he cares about the animal kingdom. However, too often he entertains by making animals defend themselves. The show with the cobra and his habit of grabbing crocs are just two examples. I prefer a less interactive, more naturalistic approach to observing animals, whom I respect enormously. BTW, I also boycott horse and dog racing and circuses that use animals. Just call me a bleeding-heart, tree-hugging, animal-loving liberal. P.S. Gee, guess I'm not the only one, as Kenny posted his comments while I was proof-reading my post.

Shim appears on This is Carmen Lundy (2001) and Curtis Lundy's Purpose (2002). I saw him with Elvin Jones a few months ago and he sounded quite good.

"Hiroshima - Rising From the Abyss" might not be Toshiko's best recording, but fans of her orchestra should definately get it. I found the title track to be quite moving, although some might not fully appreciate the "Survivor Tales" section spoken in Japanese. What upsets me about Hentoff's article is news that the Akiyoshi orchestra will disband after the October 17th show at Carnegie Hall! This is my favorite big band jazz , and I hate the idea of the orchestra breaking up. Coincidentally, I'm going to NYC to see them a week from Monday at Birdland. I'll have to look into returning for the farewell performace in October. BTW, some of Toshiko's big band recordings of the 70's and 80's were recently remastered and reissued in Japan. I'm also going to get a copy of her performance video "Strive for Jive."

you're very welcome. enjoy the music.

Here are some suggestions: Tim O'Brien's Naked Vinyl Exotiquarium: Album Art from the Space Age Vixens of Vinyl: The Alluring Ladies of Vintage Album Covers Amazon has all of these, including used copies at low prices. B)

I find discussions like this one particuarly interesting from a psychological perspective. It appears that some people's underlying logic is this: if somebody is doing something I disagree with, there must be somethng fundamentally wrong with them. In this instance, Rudy is remastering music in a way that I think is wrong, therefore he might suffer from a debilitating hearing loss. The problem with this logic is that the majority of listeners prefer his latest remasters. Is their hearing also impaired, or do they want exaggerated highs and up-front percussion? I admit this description of RVG's recent work is the result of my subjective experience. Am I the only one who thinks that a lot of the popular music today shares some of these same sonic qualities? Perhaps this is the way Rudy and Blue Note want the music to sound like at this point in time. Maybe the latest reissues are directed toward the current market. I think this hypothesis is as plausible as the theory that Rudy is compromised by hearing loss.

silly, but sexy.

You may have spoken to the owner, Jack Woker. He is extremely knowledgable, as anyone in the Boston area can attest to. He used to host a jazz radio show. He also would lend his private collection to Harvard's radio station so they could hold "jazz orgies" featuring an artist's music around the clock for days at a time. Any jazz fan's visit to Beantown would be incomplete without a visit to Stereo Jack's.

there's a used copy for sale at stereo jack's for 11.99. not sure if they ship items, but you could ask: stereo jack's

Personally, I enjoyed my recent visit to the Iridium. They used to pack 'em in like they do at the Blue Note, but after the nightclub fire in Providence they removed some tables and now the seating is more comfortable.

Gripping though the music might be (and I totally agree it is), you folks don't have a grasp of how to spell J.R.'s name. It's Monterose, not Montrose. But don't feel bad, even the Storyville record label got it wrong! BTW, a personal favorite of mine is A Little Pleasure, a series of great duets with Tommy Flanagan recorded for the Reservoir label. They got it right: