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Frankly, wes, I'm a little surprised that you don't already have this one.... Sonny Rollins, Kenny Dorham, George Coleman, Hank Mobley, Stanley Turrentine among others. What's not to like? Git'r'done! Edit: I just noticed a post of mine nearly identical to this one from almost a YEAR ago....c'mon wes, get the friggin' set already!!!!!!!!!!!

Eagles can't get a break. Anyone else think McNabb is throwing uncharacteristically poorly tonight? Seems like he's missing open receivers more than usual. EDIT- ss1, who did you pick tonight? I hope you get one right this week.

A little info I found..... Melvin F. Wanzo, born in Cleveland, Ohio, November 22, 1930, is a big band Jazz Legend, who has served as a mentor for the Wayne State University Trombone Ensemble from 1997 through 2002 and for the Jazz Lab I Band since 2000. He and his wife, Carolyn Patrick-Wanzo, a graduate of Wayne State University's School of Social Work, are currently living in Detroit, Michigan. Mel spent over 40 years on the road playing and recording with many of history's greatest jazz artists, including Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and Sarah Vaughan. He is most widely known as the longtime "lead trombonist" for the world famous Count Basie Orchestra (1969-96). Prior to that, Mel performed with the Glenn Miller Orchestra, under the direction of Ray McKinley (1963-66) and Woody Herman's Swinging Herd (1966-68). During the Korean Conflict (1952-54), Mel served in the 36th Army Band with the Adderly Brothers and Junior Mance. After his tour of duty, Mel played at the Ebony Lounge with Joe Cooper's All Stars, who hosted all the national touring artists who came through Cleveland. In 1956 he toured with Choker Campbell, whose band backed Big Joe Turner, Ruth Brown and other Rhythm and Blues artists. After leaving Choker's band, he studied at the Cleveland Institute of Music and joined the staff at WEWS-TV as a studio musician in Cleveland. Special highlights of Mel's career include a Command Performance for the Queen of England, performances for Thailand's King Bhumipol Adulyadej, Rama IX and the President of Finland, and six Grammy Awards. Mel retired from the Count Basie Orchestra in 1996. He remains active with Johnny Trudell's and other big jazz bands in the metro Detroit area.

Ditto ! ← same here! ← Hence the reason for the study in the first place..........

I believe it's called "natural selection" and maybe it's not such a terrible thing...

This is just wrong in so many ways.......

Your feet may stink, but your drawing skills definitely don't!

Absolutely, and don't forget this one for more great Shelly Manne..... Sonny Rollins and the Contemporary Leaders

Any recent news?

I just read on another board that he passed away. His funeral was on September 7th. R.I.P. Charles

Ditto. Looking forward to checking this out.

This was my favorite shoe "back in the day". My beloved PF Flyers.

I'm assuming you've already contacted Mosaic......... I missed out on that set- I didn't begin my obsession until after it was gone. Good luck!

The Michigan fans seem to be kinda quiet this afternoon. Iowa sure got their butts handed to 'em. Ranked #8? I don't think so. We'll see if the Ohio State/Texas game lives up to the hype. A big one right out of the gate for both teams.

I just read on another board that he just passed away. He was lead trombonist for the Basie band for something like 27 years, and a very personable guy. I crossed paths with him many times and he was always kind and supportive. He wasn't ever really known as a soloist, but he was an excellent lead player. RIP, Mel- you did a hell of a job!

Then again, he may not.

I remember reading somewhere, maybe here, that this was some good bluegrass.

I just ordered and received a pair of these based on what I read in this thread and am very impressed. Thanks for the rec guys!