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If Volume 2 is anything like Volume 1, sign me up! A smoking trio for sure.

I remember first becoming aware of him when he was part of Woody Herman's Herd in the 70s (he plays some nice solos on the 40th Anniversary recording). I've met him several times and he is a gracious and humble gentleman. No jiveness whatsoever. He sat in with the Herman band on a Europe gig a few years ago and traded with Frank Tiberi on Giant Steps. And it was burnin'. As I said, I don't like every single thing he's done, but he seems to me to be sincere and honest in all his projects. Not sure what you're basing your opinion on, akanalog, but I think you might be writing him off a bit harshly. Your perception of him (as a person, not a player) seems to be based on speculation.

In that case you probably don't dig Diz either.......? Oops, I said "dig". BTW, I don't like everything Lovano has put out, but the cat* CAN play IMHO! *oops again...........

Not sure about the duo aspect, but Walt Weiskopf just released THIS side with that tune as the title. I'd be interested to hear what Walt did with it- I find his arrangements and compositions to be very engaging. Of course, Monk's solo version of TFT is a killer. Probably not what you're looking for, but worth mentioning.

Happy Birthday Peter! Hope you have a great day!

Thad Jones, Kids Are Pretty People

W O W ! Stinky sez hell yeah!

Jackson acquitted! Party at Chuck E. Cheese!

I trust them, but I also realize that it's a business, not a philanthropic organization. If they need to influence the market to generate sales, I respect that. I also know that if it's music I want I'm not going to wait until the "last chance" moment. What is it about that that makes the music suddenly become essential? Do people want it more when there is a threat of extinction? It sure seems so. I know I contributed to the feeding frenzy at J&R when the OJCs showed up on the endangered list (because of the perceived Concord "threat" which has yet to really materialize) and suddenly were on sale. The stuff I ordered was mostly things I already had on lp and intended to eventually purchase on disc- the threat of extinction made it happen much sooner. That being said, I tend to strike early regarding Mosaics. It's an interesting phenomenon.

I remember my parents owning this album. I remember not getting it at the time, but I was but a young'un. I haven't heard it for a long time.

They're nuts!

Speaking of A.T.'s delight............ Remember this place? Still around in some parts I believe. Heavenly greeze!

You're on my list, Sangrey! I'm doing a camp at UNT July 10-15. You gonna be around?

He is a very nice guy and a great player. Seems to me he's pretty famous already- I think I see his picture or read about an appearance in about every jazz rag I see. I work with him at UMKC where he runs the jazz studies program. He is a prolific writer and maintains a very busy touring schedule. I probably like the Red Records recordings most.

I scored on that one too, Patrick!

Well, I just returned from breakfast w/Chuck and Ann, Eric, Rooster Tom, Chuck's brother Craig (the father of the groom) and my wife JoDee. All really good people- we had a very nice time in spite of the rainy weather. I could listen to Chuck "spinnin' his yarns" all day! And Ann is a sweetheart. I'm sure the others will post comments. Ann took a picture to be posted here eventually. And I scored a copy of the new Bird CD! Chuck even signed it for me. I sure look forward to meeting people from the board- it's like a family reunion even though you're meeting for the first time! I think after this morning my wife now better understands why I spend so much time here. I'm glad she joined us. I really would like to get out Michigan to see the band. Hopefully soon before they achieve uber-success and split up! Thanks again Rooster for getting this hang started! I hope you enjoy the rest of your trip Chuck!

Hey, I'm very pleased to have gotten as much as I did from this sale. A couple titles were cancelled, but i did score a LOT of good stuff. So thanks, BbM7! IMHO you've earned your 9th and your #11.

Glad you're making it to the breakfast hang Tom! Thanks for all of your orginizational efforts. So you left the club, drove home and called Chuck from there and he was already at the club? You need a cell phone, dude.

Definitely!

MC Escher! That's very strange, but the needle jockey did a pretty good job, I must say.

I wonder why they left it off. Was it because of time, or a copyright issue? I was hoping they would include extra material and make it a multiple disc. But that would have been a good idea, which is why there was no way it was going to happen. Still looking forward to whatever material it does include, though.

Eric's in. I'm in. Waiting to hear from Chuck and Tom.

Hey, is it time to ressurect the "What do you read on the toilet" thread? ............................................................perhaps not.

My latest "featured selection" declination. Man, that was a close one! Whew!