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I've got the small 2001 box, but might jump on this again if it's the 12x12.

That is so cool! One of my biggest jazz-releted regrets is never seeing Mingus in person.

Big fan of his Kosei Nenkin sides on Pablo, with Cedar Walton and Teddy Edwards. In fact, most of his Pablo stuff is very good.

What we need is an Organissimo Madlibs.

Donation sent! (added: not to Allen's house)

This thread's giving me a headache on what's turning out to be an already weird day (just recovering from my own personal "gaslight" moment), but as someone who's never seen a copy of STN I thank Pete for the download links - I'll be checking it out shortly.

Is this the big 12x12 box or those smaller boxes they were selling at Zweit... ?

Heh. Meant to order the Ellington during the sale, but got busy this weekend and forgot. Probably just as well; it can wait a while.

I too have the mmf-5 and like it, but really haven't heard that many other high end tables to compare it to.

Why convert the mp3 files to AAC? Doesn't ipod handle mp3?

30 Rock and The Office are the two best sitcoms on TV (imo of course).

Look on your remote and see if there is an "Angle" button. It might be near "Subtitle" or "Audio." If there is, then during that part of the DVD you can press the angle button and see the alternates. There may a hesitation of a couple of seconds (or maybe not) as it switches to the different angle. Thanks for the heads up! The "angles" feature has always been an option with DVDs but it's rarely used. I think i have it on a few discs in the "bonus" material: making-of special effects scenes or something like that. IIRC, (and don't ask me how i know this) I think the angles feature is most commonly used these days in porno DVDs.

I wasn't planning on buying any more sets for a while, but i may have to spring for the Ellington box.

But better quality than itunes. Not sure why anyone was expecting "audiophile quality" in the first place, not when the cost is as low as "free" and both CDs and LPs are forthcoming.

I have to agree with this. Though I was at a wedding down in New Orleans a few years ago, where a pretty tight band was playing mostly "wedding music" instrumentals to keep the crowd entertained. I could tell they were better than that, and so during a lull I asked them with a wink if they knew any Monk... which caused them to break into 'In Walked Bud."

Have to run but wanted to quickly toss my comments out there. Not my favorite BFT by far, but still some interesting tracks on it. Many thanks for including me Nate! BFT 51 1. Heh. All I can think about is how many here are gonna hate this one. Not exactly my cuppa either, but it’s fun and almost reminds me of Squirrel Nut Zippers. Listening again – and compared to some of the other tracks here – this one’s really growing on me. 2. Really like the rumbling bass line on this one. Almost reminds me of an ECM date (something with Abrecrombie, DeJohnette, and George Mraz maybe) though it’s probably too funky for that. 3. Tune is familiar but can’t recall its title. 4. Mick Goodrick? Sounds like ECM. I should like this, but I don’t. Not enough going on for my tastes. 5. Odd combination of sounds. Like the rhythm more than the trumpet(s) – or maybe it’s just the combo of the two. 6. Sounds like sunrise at the zoo. Seriously, I like some outside stuff, but this does nothing for me. (I should add: at least in this context. While I appreciate that these BFTs help expose us to different artists and sounds, they tend to work best, for me at least, as a sort of “greatest hits” compilation; this “deeper cut,” so to speak, doesn’t do it for me.) It gets a bit better – and more tuneful – around the 7:00 mark. 7. Much better! 8. Impressive technique I suppose – Mat Maneri most likely, possibly Billy Bang (whom I often dig) – but too microtonal for my tastes. Like both artists in more straightforward veins, but this kind of playing gives me a headache. 9. Not bad, but rather aimless. I wouldn’t mind seeing this performed live, but like a lot of more outside jazz it doesn’t work as well on a recording. 10. Okay playing, but once again the lack of a memorable tune nearly ruins this for me. Actually, listening again, this one’s hit-and-miss, with some engaging soloing interspersed with, imo, rather tuneless ensemble passages. 11. Now this one I like, though I couldn’t begin to tell you why. The violin’s lovely sounding compared to track 8, and though unconventional the instrumentation works. It’s also got a lovely theme that commands one’s attention. Possibly my favorite track on the disc – and it’s much too short!

My experience with the Chicago marathon was that it was very well-organized and had the full support of the city.

Sorry to hear this. I ran the Chicago Marathon back in 2000 and had a blast. I thought it was very well organized. Marathons are run all the time in temps greater than 88, so I'd imagine the problems were due not so much to the heat per se but to the runners not expecting/training for those conditions and the organizers unprepared for the greater demands.

I still think modern athletics would be a lot more entertaining if steroids were legalized and athletes allowed to do/take anything to give them the edge. It'd be great fun to see a ballplayer explode when sliding into home plate or someone like Jones jumping over a house. I mean, c'mon, you can't unring a bell...

Take off the nostalgia-colored glasses and current TV beats the 70's stuff all to hell.

I like it too. Can't understand why someone would call the design "amateurish."

best or worst, I'm not sure: Saxophone Vagina.

Looking forward to this one!

I thought Cavemen was enjoyably eccentric and wonderfully earnest, with some fairly witty dialogue. It wasn't all that funny and I'm not sure if the premise can have lasting appeal, but I'll give it a chance. Glad that it had no laughtrack.

Hans - I'm assuming George Cables wants people's prayers, based on Valerie's asking for them. If it is something that gives him comfort or hope, that's his choice. I got the impression from the first post that it was just Valerie asking for prayers, not Mr Cables. Anyway, I still think religion shouldn't be brought into threads like this. So when is an appropriate time? When the guy is dead, or never? If someone on this board started a thread asking for well wishes and a couple of members posted something like "I'll say a prayer for you" would you get all bent out of shape? What difference does it make how a person chooses or requests an expression of support and care? It isn't as if Valerie requested a specific prayer and said you must do it. Was it really necessary to point out that the prayers won't do shit? Fuck me, this place can be a real pisser at times. Too many uptight psuedo-intellects. Couldn't agree more, Chris. That said, can we please move the prayer debate to another thread? Let's keep this one for the best wishes (or whatever one wants to call it) in regards Mr. Cables' health.