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I wasn't aware of this Joe. Make more sense now.

I did a double take when I saw WM name on this. The Jazz Composers Collective on Palmetto......with Wynton? Not surprised to Marcus Printup with this group. I agree, after a short listen the music is good - quirky but then it's Ted Nash and the JCC. And I have to say that I'm glad these guys invited Wynton to be in the project.

Have a good one Jim. How ancient are you anyway?

Ha! That sure sounds familiar; now who does that remind me of.... That DOES sound familiar! Dammit, who is it? It's on the tip of my tongue!

She did great today. Where is V-J anyway? V-J!??

Ed Mentioned Tell Me Something: The Songs of Mose Allison. That's got some pretty nice stuff in it. Ben Sidran and Georgie Fame share in the vocal department. One notable criticism of Van on that project was singing out of tune. In some cases, badly. Could be he wasn't familiar with the material or it was a hurried session but.....I hope he spends a little more time with this one.

Most definitely! God, where did you find that photo?

Boz has a new cd, But Beautiful: Standards Volume One. I have to say, I don't find this that offensive. Paul Nagel is the pianist and arranger and the one who urged Boz to record these songs. Boz's voice has a surprisingly easy way of blending with this music - he's not trying to be hip or cool - just delivering the lyrics with feeling. The band keeps it solid and straight ahead. Not bad. Better than background music and a helluva lot better than Elvis Costello.

I agree, this has become an excellent board! Seems like the moderators could come up with some way to celebrate all of this good will. Maybe........... FREE BEER?

I'll bring the Ten High and the pickled pigs feet.

A couple of years ago it occurred to me that the only few remaining directions for our young rebels will be mutilation and partial or full amputation. Looks like we're getting closer. In high school, I made my big statement by wearing a Bob Dylan work shirt and black engineer boots. Damn near got expelled.

Bummer.

Just heard Blues Beach from the new cd Everything Must Go. Classic Steely Dan....sounds great to me. I'm very biased. I'll buy their music until they're dead or I am. B)

Elvis has been seriously trying to break into jazz for three or four years. I'd say a duet or two is guaranteed.

As I was reading and re-reading, I kept thinking, "And I've only had ONE BEER." A most disturbing state of affairs. It's understood, of course, that the media giants are, for the most part, owned and operated by staunch conservatives. Some with an agenda, religious or otherwise. We all need to scream and shout. Good post Chris.

Glad you're back, Jim.

Particularly depressing news.

Smooth Sailing Teddy's new one on HighNote was just released last week. Very sad news.

I'm way more sick of Rumsfeld than I am of Mike. What the hell is he doing at center court?

I like it better too. Thanks Jim.

Ditto two times.

Sassy (Sarah) Ella Carmen Billie Bessie Count Toots

Very nice CD!!

Weiz, We have more in common than I thought. Not the avatar.

Mike, You just ran through a late sixties Pentangle soundtrack for me. I also particularly liked the early ones you mentioned (I still have them) and I also have Jansch's Nicola which I played the grooves off of: Go Your Way My Love, Woe Is Love My Dear, Nicola, Box Of Love. Great songs! Great musicians.