Scott Dolan

Compressed air is obviously your friend.

Another convert!

Wow! Way too cool!

He is one odd cat. I forget when and where the enforced group cough took place. Dude takes the term diva to previous unknown heights.

Was that the enforced group cough?

I've learned to tune out his bodily noises, but would still prefer not to have them in there to begin with.

Man, that itself has me sold!

And wishes returned!

I think I'll go with that. I don't have the entire box, but I do have the single June 4th disc. Got it because it was recorded on my birthday! Good call.

Will do, brother. Trying to figure out which one is the best just so I can get my ears tuned in. Up For It, maybe?

I'll have to break it out again. Never noticed that, but may just have never paid close enough attention.

Haven't listened to it in years. What did you find "off" about the recording quality? Or is it something you can't quite put your finger on?

Yeah, I have to admit I was getting kind of burned out on them. I had purchased Inside Out when it came out and somewhat resolved to myself that it would be the last of their albums I'd purchase. But, I kept hearing so many good things about The Out-Of-Towners that I broke down and purchased it. And I'm very glad that I did. I'd say it's easily top three amongst the trio albums.

Has anyone else heard The Out-Of-Towners? I really think that a hidden gem.

I guess I just never put enough stock in the differences between the two because the music on the album is just so darn good. But, I can imagine if I were a musician that I would be hypercritical of others who played the same instrument. Just human nature, I'd imagine.

Really? I'm not that much of a Motian fan (as a drummer he just irks me) and I play that one least often. Yep, it is truly my favorite. Not really sure why, but that one just resonates the most with me. And I'm a huge DeJohnette fan. So do you like any of the Standards Trio albums more yet?

You know, CJ, I vaguely recall hearing a story about Motian sitting in for that date, but for the life of me cannot remember the details. A fantastic date, though. Let us know what you think of it. The greatest version of You Don't Know What Love Is ever recorded.

Agreed on Whisper not. Standards In Norway, Tokyo '96, and The Out-Of-Towners are all excellent as well. But still to this day, At The Deerhead Inn is the standard by which all other Jarrett trio albums are measured.

Very cool information, Stefan. Thank you very much!

Especially when they aren't even talking about you!

Aha! I see it has a mini out on the back. Bizarre, I never noticed it before. Thanks, brother! So how do you stream it from the Mac? Does Vox have AirPlay capability?

I hate this alleged "board Y" already!

Interesting! I never realized that was an option with airport. I'd love to know the wiring scheme if you ever get the time to check it out.

How are you getting FLAC to play? Macs won't play them. What's the medium between Airport and your stereo?

Heeeeey Yaaaaa!