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Only 56? You're a baby! (well, to those of us a couple of years older, anyway!) Have a great one! gregmo

My father always gives me some money, so that goes for the Hawkins when it comes out. Looking forward to that one! gregmo

I was thinking the same thing. Nice to have you back! gregmo

It's now January... I thought that might be the case when I got the new Mosaic brochure yesterday without any release date at all. That's too bad for Mosaic. I imagine they were planning a Christmas release. gregmo

I'm with Ubu on this one--really interesting Chet, and Paul Bley is wonderful. gregmo

74 Jazz boxes that I found. Nothing I couldn't resist, but here's a link. I don't know. There's that Kenny G box. Can I resist that? Can I? Hmmmmm.......yeah, I guess I can. gregmo

Note this, however: PLEASE READ: MISSING CD #3. Other 12 CDs in very good condition. Case of disc 13 with crack. artworks great too. NO slipcase present. Oops--sorry I didn't see that! I'll look more closely before I recommend one of these in future. gregmo

Don't know if anybody is interested in this one, but the old 13-cd box set of Glenn Miller's RCA material is available from an Amazon seller for $69.99. Not too bad a deal: Here gregmo

I think Chuck is right (he usually is). As David's post shows, it appears the future lies in streaming, and I suppose the quality of streams will improve, but what about the "stuff" that comes WITH the music--booklets with cool essays, discographies, and photos? I like having it in my hands, and I fear that era is indeed ending. Books too, I think. gregmo

The Dials, for all the reasons so many have stated. But it's a little like choosing just one flavor of Ben and Jerry's ice cream. Better to have it all! gregmo

I have the Heps and the Webb/Fitzgerald GRP Decca Jazz sets, so this one is going to be a bit of a pull for me. Still, I imagine the sound will be much better (especially than the GRPs), so I may go for it. gregmo

I'm late too (so what else is new), but happy birthday! gregmo

Getting back to Hawk, I'm looking forward to this one. Think I'll try and get my (wonderfully reliable) old father to give it to me for Christmas!! gregmo

Oh yeah. Nice music. Sexy lady. Lovely voice. What's not to like?! gregmo

Does this mean you got the Duets with Lady Gaga and Amy Winehouse for your birthday? Not yet! It's included in the big set. I did go online and watch the video of the duet with Lady Gaga. Thought it was kind of fun, actually!

Thank you all! I am SO tempted to use my birthday to spring for the huge Tony Bennett set due next month? Am I the only one ready to lose my mind on that one? gregmo

Thanks for the heads-up on these! gregmo

I'll add my wishes too. Continue to celebrate all weekend. 80 is a milestone! gregmo

The price on a bunch of these seems to have come down to around $7 each from sellers on Amazon. 'Course, that doesn't include shipping. gregmo

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170 large?!?! Whoa. gregmo

Ella, Twelve Nights in Hollywood, disc four. Great Ella. gregmo

I also loved the photos! I've written Mosaic a few times begging them to finish out the Hodges Verve sessions through the 60s. He did some great stuff during that decade. Yet *another* Mosaic box to wish for! gregmo

That's a fine record. gregmo

The Steelers sure pulled one out of their asses tonight. They better get it together if they want to get back into the playoffs this year! gregmo