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That's something my son would have done, given the chance. When I was a kid a buddy of mine (no, it wasn't me) tried to ride his bike up a tree. You know, get a good run at it and actually think you might make it. This guy wasn't too bright but he was always entertaining. He would always take dares and such.

Though socks can slip on carpet - I landed on my butt just this morning because of that! I slipped on some stairs a few years ago (they were carpeted but I had socks on) and landed really hard on my tailbone. I must have bruised it pretty good, because it hurt like hell to sit for about a MF month! Sitting in the car was a real drag.

Additional discussion I'm looking forward to both of these.

I'm surprised I ever made it through childhood. I was a total hyperactive dumbshit. When I was in fourth grade we were getting ready to go to the State Fair and I was excitedly jumping up and down on my parents bed (they weren't in it). I jumped too high, rebounded off the ceiling, hit the floor and broke my MF collarbone. No State Fair for me! I've also got several chipped teeth from various acts of recess stupidity. Sorry to hear about Zora, Jim. I'm sure it's horrible to see your little sweetie in pain. I'm sure she'll heal up fine- in the meantime, it may be time for some special treats!

I gotcher Christmas spirit, right HERE!

Highly recommended.

Sunny has a longer form that includes other sections (and changes) but the first fours bars are the same as the chord sequence that's used during the solo section of Red Clay. I don't know if the similarity to the pop tune was intentional or coincidental on Freddie's part. Short answer: Yes

Connnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnndicknnnnnnnnnn! Happy Birthday buddy! In your "stadium of life", may they pipe in artificial crowd noise! Wait, that doesn't sound good..... I think we all know what you want for your birthday. 19-0!!!!!

Nope, I didn't go for it. But thanks for the heads up, always appreciated.

Happy Birthday Paul!

I didn't because I already had most of what's on it, which I realize was your point. I still think it's a good purchase for some who doesn't have all those sides, or someone who wants to hear all those Haynes performances organized in sequence (which of course is something one could do themselves). Probably not going to sell a ton of copies, but a nice compilation nonetheless.

Huh? What? This damn job really curtails my music buying.

I saw it at Borders some time ago- it's a nice box even if you do have some of the material. It really shows the amazing scope of Haynes' versatility, and also how his playing has remained fresh and relevant to this day. The man is still at the peak of his powers IMHO. A truly amazing musician, what a life he's had!

Chewy! Where ya been? I like Stavinsky because he's good, not because it's "hip" to like him. And I don't interpret his music as "jazz", it's just Stravinsky being Stravinsky. I've played his "Ebony Concerto" and (like many of his works) while it does undeniably contain elements of jazz, it's not jazz, it's Stravinsky, and that in and of itself is pretty interesting to my ears. He swings hard in the way that only he can. Tchaikovsky swings hard, too. Never took that class, it was an elective.

Hey TJ, welcome back!! Good to hear from you! Howz things? A couple good Joe and Woody outings occupy the JoeHen Milestone box- "Live at the Lighthouse" and "In Pursuit of Blackness". The Joe box has recently been discussed here.

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Yes! Cleveland rocks!

I've loved Harrell since first hearing him on "Silver'n'Brass" w/Bob Berg. I've always picked up each release as soon as I became aware of it, and I will continue to do so. He's been struggling with the chops a bit as of late, but he's still writing great creative tunes. He's written many tunes that should enter the "standard repertoire". Little Dancer, Sail Away, April Mist et al.

Thanks B! Maybe a chart on Perdido featuring a sax soli harmonization of a Flip solo........

Blue Mitchell! I did not know that. I'm feeling an arrangement of Fungii Mama coming on! Thanks Chas!

Damn those refs, Conn! I smell a conn-spiracy!!!

I just learned that the Adderley brothers were actually born in Tampa, but they're both buried here in Tallahassee.

I know Cannonball did. Did Nat also teach?

Sorry I can't be of any help, Bruce, but I just wanted to send you best wishes for a speedy recovery and a long and healthy life.