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Found this interesting passage in the Dexter bio Sophisticated Giant (p.125): Torben Ulrich, the Danish writer, musician, filmmaker, painter, director, performer, and former champion professional tennis player, was also there at Jazzhus Montmartre on Dexter's first night in Copenhagen...Ulrich and Dexter became very good friends, and Torben asked Dexter to be godfather to his son, Lars Ulrich, who grew up to become one of the founding members of the heavy metal band Metallica.

[Hawes, Blues for Bud] It really is. My favorite Hawes recording, gets frequent air time.

"Fine Art America" site shows this in stock Disclaimer: I know nothing about the vendor, with whom I have no connection.

Discs 4 and 5 (#s 6-9) Otmar Suitner cond. Staatskapelle Berlin - no label on front of cheapo box.

Hate to say "I told you so", but I said back on 21 Nov. that I expected this to happen because of a history of voters opposed to relief pitchers' induction.

I broke down and bought Sophisticated Giant. Just over 100 pages in. Much exceeding expectations, highly recommended!

Haydn complete piano sonatas, Walter Olbertz

Sun Ra, Artyard in a Box

Iron Foundry!

I know Carmen Fanzone (ex Chicago Cub) has been discussed on this forum. Jazz trumpeter, one could assume he was a fan. Former NBA player Wayman Tisdale was a smooth jazz bassist.

I don't consider chess players athletes, but GM Levon Aronian seems to be a major jazz fan. There's a lengthy interview at this Russian site but I'll quote: - Comparing your chess style with jazz, who would you be? I guess Magnus Carlsen is somewhat like Thelonius Monk – simple but yet very complex! (CiT) I’ll respond using too many words, but please bear in mind the mitigating circumstance that I’ve got a maniacal affection for jazz. Given that Thelonius had fame and recognition only among his colleagues, while the critics had difficulty understanding his ideas, he’s probably better reflected in the chess world by Michael Adams, while Magnus himself is more likely Tony Williams – a prodigy and trendsetter. It’s a difficult task for me to compare myself to anyone. My natural modesty means it’s hard for me to name Joe Henderson or Booker Little. So as not to disappoint you, I’ll give a short list of other comparisons. Let’s start with one close to my heart. Vassily Ivanchuk, in my opinion, is Ornette Coleman – that same universality and great influence on other players. Bent Larsen is somehow similar to Roland Kirk. A great melodist (positional player), whose play was extravagant. Vasily Smyslov could very well be represented by Grant Green. A harmonious manner of play and wonderful technique. I associate Tigran Petrosian with Warne Marsh. A unique style of play which, it seemed, was too calm and dull, while in reality it was deep and cunning. - Have you ever played a game as smooth as Kind of Blue? (CiT) To be honest, I’ve never particularly liked “Kind of Blue”. Due to the fact that I heard it for the first time only after listening to many of the great albums of a later period it didn’t make the proper impression on me. Of course I do, however, recognise its enormous significance for the following era. So let’s designate the “perfectly smooth” album as “The Next Step” by Kurt Rosenwinkel

I recall a flurry of interviews in 2006, readily found via Google, but they have that nebulous quality: NYT JazzTimes AAJ

Discs 5 and 6 (Mendelssohn, Bruch, Wienawski, Tchaikovsky) Discs 1 and 6 (North American Ballads and The People United...) Maybe more later.

Thanks, but I don't have broadcast TV, just a set I use for DVDs (don't want to pay for cable or dish). Unfortunately, I couldn't find this on Netflix DVD or Youtube so it may not be possible to watch.

! I have a much later live recording on Philips.

Damn...I didn't know a film had been made based on the great Eric Ambler novel A Coffin for Dimitrios (personal favorite). Will have to look for this.

Late as usual, but Happy Birthday!