Shawn

I've got the riff from Boogie Stop Shuffle stuck in my head.

I hope it's better than that "This is our country" song that's being played CONSTANTLY on commercials. That track is INSIPID garbage for flag-wavers and yellow-ribbon fanatics.

Agreed, much ado about nothing (important).

I've always been partial to "The Blue Yusef Lateef" myself.

If some of these artists rake in some money that helps keep Blue Note afloat...fine by me. I wouldn't care if they signed Slayer...if it helped to fund some reissues.

He sure produced some magnificent sessions! I never knew about the album covers...that's quite a shock. What are some of the others?

Colder than the proverbial witch's tit here in the eastern panhandle of hell (WV).

What Jim said... May I ask who has the "right" to define whether something is a "jazz style" or not? Fucking idiots.

Been listening to this one non-stop for about a week, LOVE it! I agree that Rollins & Broom are a wonderful combination.

I definitely can't agree with that view of Tyner. Maybe if you compare him "now"...but not during the late 60's into the 70's. Far from ordinary I would say.

DRM is commonly used by sites that allow unlimited downloading/streaming of their entire catalog but burning is disabled without purchase of the tracks. Aside from iTunes, most sites use WMA files (or Real Audio in some cases). The DRM can also block the track from being transferred to a portable device. Unfortunately I worked as a Program Manager for one of those services for a couple years...and the DRM technology is "Twitchy" at best. I left with little faith in the technology.

Shawn then...Shawn now.

I hear ya, there are definitely some tracks that should never have seen the light of day...however, I still find myself glad to be able to hear these, it helps to understand Bud's rather fractured state of mind. So I look at it in more of a "fly on the wall" perspective. There are some really incredible tracks scattered throughout...

Complete Bud Powell on Verve. Been working my way through this one again...and enjoying every blessed second! Thanks to Lon for turning me onto this many moons ago...

He missed the mention of Chico because the pages were stuck together.

At His Best is probably my favorite of the Argo sessions...but then again, I haven't heard one that I DIDN'T like...so it makes it hard to pick a fave.

Marty didn't throw any interceptions, fumble any kick-off returns or head-butt anyone...at least not that I saw. That I would blame on the players...if you must blame a coach I would look at the position coaches for not keeping their boys disciplined enough.

I thought that was a career-ender. What a vicious hit that was. He proved his toughness, came right out a couple plays later like it never happened.

"Keep matriculating the ball down the field boys...."

Depressing. I took a group of people there to see McCoy Tyner in 2005, I loved the vibe of the place.

Jim, another perfect explanation. I feel that way exactly. The Giants would be the example of a team with TOO MUCH personality right now, to the detriment of the team. Near the end of the season I found myself rooting for the Titans, you WANTED those guys to win because nobody said they could at the beginning of the season. At this point the Saints are the easiest team to root for, they seem to DESERVE a title. There's a fun vibe to that team. The Chargers beat themselves yesterday, no excuse for a 14-2 team to put in a slapdash performance like that one.

I have it, but I'm also good friends with Googe, the bassist from the band. Want me to ask if he has any? Yeah, that would be great. I've been a rabid fan since the original Def American release of the self-titled debut.

Well, since neither team that I was rooting for won today...it puts me in the depressing situation of having to root for the fucking Colts. Just because the Pats annoy me to no end... Come on N.O., knock the overrated Bears out of the playoffs....

That Saints/Eagles game was one of the most entertaining of the year. It played out like a white-knuckle thriller. Deuce deserves the game ball for that one. Now...here's hoping that the Seahawks can upset the Da Bears this afternoon so we can have an NFC Championship in the Superdome.... Hasselback vs Brees, Deuce vs. Shaun Alexander....that would be a FUN game to watch!

Yep, the lackluster Ravens offense "doesn't" do it again. Way to go Colts!