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I googled "Big Al" and found this. Seems appropriate given our interest for ancient music. Happy Birthday Al!

Queen Albert King Marv Albert

I'll bet this will be the one mentioned most. Many here probably don't venture there too often, while many others come here to hang there exclusively, kind of like the politics section. I'm an infrequent but occasional visitor. The length of the thread is not a deterrent to me; I'm just not familiar with much that is discussed there. I have discovered some interesting recordings via that thread, though.

Ghost of Miles Alice Ghostley Phil Spector

Featuring arrangements by Gil Evans. A must-have IMHO. And there is much more to hear. I believe there is a thread somewhere around here that will enlighten you further. I expect we'll get some good suggestions from Lon (jazzbo) and others. Helen's the greatest! Enjoy!

Happy Jazzy, Birthday Paul!!

I'm pondering this. Perhaps there is some slang or young-person's jargon involved, which would explain my cluelessness. Simliar to the phrase "I feel a draft in here", meaning there's some harsh words being spoken in the vicinity (probably referring to my pissed-off-at-Borders comment). I think that phrase came from the Lester Young/Slim Galliard era when they were creating a "insider's" jazz language to communicate w/o people knowing what they were talking about. I just get tired of having to join these "clubs" in order to have access to discount prices. More paperwork. Another f*cking card to carry around. And yes, it is intrusive. And I'll probably give in and join up.

Hmmmm....male singer w/band, lyrics contain the word "everything". That should narrow it down to, oh, I don't know, say about 2500 possiblities. I'll be very impressed if our board detectives can get this one.

Into the abyss, as it were.

Gravity's a motherf*cker.

The Ink Spots The Mills Brothers The Blind Boys of Alabama

In that case it looks like they won't be getting any more business from me.

Conn, between this and not knowing "Summertime" I swear you're getting senile.

Happy Birthday Wes!

One of my all-time favorite movies, especially of those made for tv. I was 13 in 1971 when this came out and remember it was very scary (it still is!), and all without CG effects or excessive violence/gore. The feelings of paranoia and claustrophobia Spielberg created were amazing. Dennis Weaver was the perfect "everyman" for that part. RIP

Happy Birthday Noj!

My better half is not buying that I should have an issue at all.

Only three short posts on this thread, yet I've noticed some members lingering here for quite some time!

Eric Dolphy - Far Cry (click to buy) (with Booker Little, Jaki Byard, Ron Carter and Roy Haynes) I have much love for this one- it's long been one of my absolute favorite Dolphy sides. It's also some of my favorite Booker Little, sure wish HE could have been around a lot longer. And look, there's Roy MF Haynes again! He keeps showing up on all my favorite sides (remember my recent pick, Out Of The Afternoon?). Jaki Byard sounds great and IMHO knows exactly how to comp (including when to get out of the way) behind the horn players. Dolphy's solos on this just crack me up they're so good. One of the amazing things about this is that it was recorded the SAME DAY after Dolphy participated in Ornette's Free Jazz session! Can you imagine doing that and then going to do another intense and heavy session? Boggles the mind. I hope he got at least a short nap in between. It's obvious that Booker was one of Woody Shaw's major influences. On this session Booker sounds to me absolutely like an extension of Clifford- that clean articulation and beautiful sound with some new harmonic ideas and unique angular melodic structure added to the mix. This is great Dolphy for sure, but I love it as much for what the others contribute. Everything works IMHO. And the recording is wonderful, I love the K2 version. I look forward to all of your comments! (I hope there are some)

I actually used this one at the check-out line at my grocery store tonight! Looks like I'll be shopping elsewhere in the future.

This happened to a dog belonging to a friend of mine. It's some serious shit- if I remember correctly those quills are barbed so you really can't just yank 'em out, they have to sort of work their way out. This isn't funny at all- if this is for real, this dog is in some serious trouble. My friend's dog didn't get hit nearly this bad and she almost didn't make it. That someone would flaunt this as a "funny photo for the internet" kind of pisses me off (I'm not talking about you hardbop, I'm referring to the dog's owners).

Just got it, and am thoroughly enjoying it. Good chemistry among the players, nice tunes. Not earthshaking perhaps, but a very good listen, worth the investment. And the recording quality is excellent- great sounding piano IMHO.

.....so to speak.....

Bat Masterson Manne, Shelly Robin Eubanks

"Nice artwork, PeeWee- you OK to drive home, man?"