Free For All

That sounded really old. Until I realized that I was as well... Me too.

Cole Porter and Der Bingle. Not bad.

"Arrangers assemble!"

Come Sunday My One and Only Love

I think Al plays great on this set- his solo on Footprints (for one) is excellent IMHO, and he plays over the form of the tune, which I always appreciate on drum solos. Over the years I've enjoyed his playing in a variety on contexts. What about him don't you like? (just curious)

FWIW, I like the contrast on the original releases of the open/muted trumpet variation from cut to cut. An all-harmon compilation IMO would be too much of the same thing. I think one important casualty of the download/compilation era is the loss of the original order/presentation of the tunes- I think in some instances that has been as artistically satisfying as the tunes themselves (one example that comes to mind is Speak No Evil).

Next up: a compilation of all the tunes where Miles was wearing boxers.

July in Tallahassee. This is the month where one pays the dues for the pleasant winter months.

HAPPEKE BBBIRTHDAY!!

Dude! It's a doo-wop classic! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HC92Ek9EV5g Oh, so that's it! Thanks for the link, Ron. I just never knew the title or group's name.

AKA Billy Byers. He should be on any arrangers list.

Get A Job - The Silhouettes Never heard of it!

Happy Birthguy!

I'm very, very sorry to hear this news, Bruce. I wish you the best, and hope you can find a way to beat this. All the best to you, my friend!

You're not kidding! I've been drinking water like crazy this week.

Happy Birthday B!

Randy Birthissimo to His Grooveness!

Happy Late Jackday!

I'm in Sacramento for the week. Supposed to be 110 tomorrow. WTF? I left Florida for this??

A favorite CJB cut. The quote-fest that Mulligan and Terry get into is priceless.

The worst day of the year for pets.....our dog HATED fireworks. We never had any, but they were all over the neighborhood.

Conan's Savage! I remember it well.....yummmmmmm. Nap time afterwards, IIRC!

Elephant ears! Haven't had one in ages.

I hope he was better than Washington's current Bozo......

Have to admit this is the first thing I thought of: Wasn't Bob Bell the WGN Bozo for a long time?