Guy Berger

This is an epic game. Marion with 34/20 (and came back after rolling an ankle), Brand with 30/15, Cassell with +30... can't wait to see how it ends, and how many OTs it takes.

This is a spectacular performance -- the Lost Quintet clicking on all cylinders. Great performances of "Directions" and "It's About That Time". Guy

I would think American labor costs might be an issue. On the other hand, I'm surprised the factory hasn't moved to China. Guy

If the Pistons were to lose to the unimpressive Heat, that would just be sad. Guy

I just listened to this for the first time last night. Still mentally digesting! Guy

Maybe someone has said this already, but does anyone else get a headache watching the Cavs play offense? It's a miracle they've won two games. Unless the Pistons continue to suck I think this series is over in 6. Guy

Now THAT'S what I call playoff basketball. Guy

Whatta game. I hope I have enough sunflower seeds to last through overtime. Guy

Hopefully this spares us from any more of Rasheed Wallace's predictions. Guy

He'll always have a big fat asterisk next to his name as far as I'm concerned. No, not an asterisk - that's unfair to the likes of Roger Maris. Better to give him one of these: † ...the better to nail himself to. <shrug> In 100 years they'll chuckle at our quaint disdain for steroid usage among athletes. Guy

I do. Guy

Welcome, Ed. Guy

Vol 2 has one of the most hilarious album covers I've ever seen... Copernicus, Pythagoras, SUN RA! Ronnie Boykins is spectacular during this period. I'm listening to his opening solo on "The Sun Myth" (vol 2) -- wow. These guys really are playing like the fate of the universe is at stake. Guy

I'm not really bothered by his steroid use. So I guess I'm with conn500 on this one. Guy

I gained a lot of respect for Steve Nash after I saw how dirty he played last night. Guy

Nice win by the Cavs. You can never count out the best player in a series -- LeBron can beat you in so many ways. Guy

Anybody else download this recording? I haven't gotten around to listening yet, but I love this period of WR.

I agree about Paul Chambers being great on this album. Those who dislike Motian should note that he plays completely straight-ahead here. Philly Joe Jones replaces him on a few tracks. It's available on CD from Collectables: an odd pairing with Charles Lloyd's The Flowering. Guy

Yeah, but I don't know if there's such a thing as a typical Ra session! -- Yes, this is a great album. Any thoughts on vols 2 & (more recently) 3? I only have the 1st. #2 has a similar MO but the pieces are longer. Think of a spectrum leading from The Magic City to #1 -- #2 is in the middle. Definitely worth hearing. Guy

I was somewhat puzzled that Dunleavy kept Cassell out of the 4th quarter until the very end. Though Cassell stank as soon as he came in, so maybe I shouldn't second-guess. Shawn Marion was a monster last night! Guy

Red Clay has been on my to-buy list for a while. I don't have much of Hubbard as a leader, only two albums. Guy

This is an excellent choice. Guy

I've only heard the Marc Johnson out of the albums you mention, but it sounds like a straightahead jazz album to me (albeit on the ballady side). I'm not sure what you are talking about. Guy

I don't like Vince Carter's game. He's talented as hell, but too much of a ball hog. His turnovers near the end probably cost the Nets the game. And he takes too many bad shots, even if he's better at shooting them than almost anyone else in the league. Guy

"I can't believe I got my ass kicked by the Clippers!"