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I would have thought your mind was worth more than that.

Oklahoma Joe's. Making the KC BBQ rounds one final time before I move on Monday. I'll be having the pulled pork sammich w/slaw on top. I am going to miss the BBQ!

Waiter, I'll have what he's having.

HappEKE BBBirthday!

It doesn't bother me. What's funny is when they applaud after the head, as if that was an improvised solo. I think for many it lets them feel that they are a part of the creative process (and often they are, IMHO). If the audience feels that they can't spontaneously respond it can only serve to widen the rift between audience and musicians. Just my opinion.

That Ella really has rythem. Jazzy, too.

Have a good gig JK! The Solar Cafe needs a new "jingle" on their website (with real, natural and healthy instruments).

Hedley Lamar Slim Pickens Willie Pickens

Wendy's.

Pig and Pepper The Walrus and the Carpenter Tweedledum and Tweedledee

So do I win anything? How about pie? I should at least get some pie.

That's about as close as Joe gets to "going postal".

It's Mendelsson's Spring Song (Opus 62, No. 6).

Probably not Woody's band playing Don Rader's Greasy Sack Blues, as that would be redundant.

Jon Faddis? I'm not the biggest fan of Jon Faddis (I like him more in a trumpet section than as a soloist), but he did some good work in the 70s (as a lead player primarily) with Thad & Mel (Suite for Pops, Greetings and Salutations). He also participated in the Kenny Burrell Ellington tribute. He had a couple things out under his name too, nothing earth-shaking, but not terrible. I just mentioned this because I thought that he was an interesting choice of someone to avoid. I guess his obsession with high notes probably gets on some people's nerves. He did have some freaky chops back then, though... . Same with Will Lee- he played on some 70s fusion sides that were pretty good, with Sanborn and the Brecker Brothers, among others. Wasn't he also part of that group White Elephant? Once again, I'm not a Will Lee completist or anything, but I've always thought of him as kind of existing in the background, in the rhythm section as a supporting player, so I've never really noticed him to the point of wanting to avoid him. I too liked Steve Khan's projects.

Another character actor you probably know well (and is still with us)..... William Schallert (b. 1922)

Charles Lane You may not recognize him by name, but you've seen him on many TV shows and films.....he was the quintessential "crotchety old man" (with a heart of gold). RIP

Happy birthday Chris! I remember turning 18. At that time, 18 was the magic age to become "legal". As a matter of fact, let's change the subject. Have a great day! Nice to have you around here! It's good to see an appreciation of good music by someone of your age!

Happy BirthGuy!

Wow, I didn't realize that Chick Corea and Brett Somers had a son!

From AMG: "The fifth and final Stanley Turrentine CTI recording actually predates all but the first album (Sugar). This LP has five selections from Feb.-Apr. 1971, including three with larger bands arranged by either Deodato or Chico O'Farrill, and two with a sextet also including guitarist Kenny Burrell and organist Butch Cornell. The best-known selection is the tenor's first rendition of Michel Legrand's "Pieces of Dreams" from June 1973; his July 1974 rendition for Fantasy would become quite popular. Although one could consider this album to consist of leftovers, Turrentine's playing is excellent, and the overall results certainly top most of the tenor's upcoming Fantasy releases."

Yeast-free pizza crust I don't know, it seems like if you're avoiding dairy AND yeast AND meat then maybe the pizza thing just isn't going to happen. I've tried the total vegatarian-type of pizza and I must say it was awful. Some things I'd rather just give up entirely than have to settle for the compromised version. Some people learn to like those alernative ingredients, more power to 'em.

Mmm, rennet.

Rooster, Spontooneous and I just had lunch at a place I should have mentioned- D'Bronx Deli. Besides pizza and great sandwiches they have killer calzones. I was also reminded that I should mention Minsky's Pizza- also a good local option.