Dan Gould

And Stompin' 12 is spoken for.

I feel Kevin's pain but I lean towards Jim's view, it can take an unknown amount of time for anything to come back into stock and do people stop searching in the interim, particularly in this day and age when you have the world at your fingertips? What would be helpful would be an email that explains, "not in stock, we're canceling the order and putting you on the email notification list when it comes back." Keeping the customer in the dark about that is not kosher.

I'll be praying hard to the baseball gods nothing comes of this. And there's this too, from mlbtraderumors.com As per Martino’s source, however, the Mets are also weighing “10 other scenarios” and it doesn’t seem like this trade or any other is necessarily close. A “lot of smoke [but] not a lot of fire” is how one person familiar with the talks describes things to Joel Sherman of the New York Post. It would seemingly take more than just Realmuto to pry Syndergaard away from the Mets, as Rosenthal notes that the right-hander has three years of control to Realmuto’s two, unless the Mets were also receiving more in the trade. Also the fact that they haven't made an intra-city trade of consequence since 2004 makes me hopeful this will pass by also. I think the Mets should hold on to him or hold out for absolute top-line talent in return. OH, and just realized its the Marlins involved? This is, once again, a big old sloppy BJ to the Yankees from Jeter. Gave away Stanton last year, now engineering Syndergaard to go to the Bronx? If this happens Bowie Kuhn will be rolling over in his grave. Already gotten one gift this holiday season: Cashman says he's out on Harper, very much in on Machado. Between the two of them I much prefer the latter in pinstripes. Harper would not only hit 50 homers in that stadium, but Machado just lines up another righty in the lineup for Eovaldi to mow down.

STOMPIN' VOLUME 12 CD 22 CRAZED RHYTHM 'N' BLUES POUNDERS! Got this just now from a UK seller, he was supposed to ship Volume 15 which is one of only three I am lacking. He promptly refunded the charge and since its across the pond, absolved me of return shipping. So his loss is someone's gain: Free to a good home, postpaid in the US. First to PM gets it.

Lee Smith and Harold Baines elected to the HoF by the latest committee to correct the failures of the baseball writers. Baines I am not sold on as I don't think he had the sustained peak of a true hall of famer but I applaud Smith's election, I think if you retire as a leader in a major category like Saves you deserve election at some point. And, it takes a little from the stink of putting Jack Morris in last year. That was no oversight by the writers but a perfectly defensible determination that he wasn't all that and a plaque too. Edit to add this from mlb.com: Smith pitched in an era when closers routinely pitched more than an inning. He got at least four outs for 169 of his 478 saves and had 12 straight seasons of at least 60 appearances, a Major League record. He's also the only reliever with 13 straight seasons of 25-plus saves and 10 straight of at least 30. He finished top five in Cy Young voting three times. My instincts were always the Smith belonged but those stats really seal it. 35% of his saves of the four or more out variety. Today you worry about going to the well too much with that kind of usage of your closer.

He's still valued, he's still here occasionally so:

I like their series of A-B Sides of all singles from various bluesmen. But I don't go out of my way to, you know, pay for it. But thinking about it, its probably a good idea to support a PD label like this one which at least provides substantive liners for most if not all of their offerings. I'd pay them sooner than I'd pay old 12 Classic Albums company.

Got some shareable info about Uptown: Label still active, but not as active as before. Son plans more releases of the projects Bob had in the pipeline when he died but time between releases will be longer.

It's not lyrical writing and not hyper descriptive like Larry's musings on what someone's improvisations or tone sound like. It tells the tale with as much insight as we will ever have.

There are just two Montoliu listings in the index. One is an admiring description but without detail on their collaborations (other than how many Steeplechase recordings), the other is just in passing. Sorry Agustin!

Toward the end of the chapter on the 1950s now - about 40% of the way thru I'd say. Writing is workmanlike/functional but info/insight is indispensable. If I had more time for reading I'd be thru the book a couple of weeks ago.

With Sale and Porcello potentially leaving next season, a front line of Price/Eovaldi/Eduardo Rodriguez would not be too terrible. Bullpen is still a big issue to be resolved ...

I had no idea that the Yankee brass was already offering excuses for his Charlie Hustle comment. Sounds like they really want him. Wonder how they feel about the leg-drag across 1B ankles?

Not to mention age and the fact that he really has only one year of sustained consistent success. Better chance of sustaining that in the non-DH league. Supposedly the Red Sox are hot after Eovaldi which will please me, but nothing is done until its done. Have we really not had any discussion of Cano's return to NY? Brad? I think I read that both fan bases weren't terribly thrilled so maybe its actually a good deal all around? Even with salary relief, what do you do with Cano when he's completely unsuited to playing defense and there's no DH?

On second thought, only in a heartbeat after I win the lottery. Check out these rates: https://www.wallofsoundgallery.com/en/harlem--by-art-kane-harlem----i3868 Apparently I can deduct 22% VAT that's still a gigantic figure at the smallest size available.

Kevin he's not active on the board. Email your question to tommysjazz@gmail.com and I am sure Tom will be back with you quickly.

Last time I saw BB King (which was probably 5 years before he died) I spotted him offstage before the show in a wheelchair. He was helped up and walked out on stage and as he has done so since at least the first time I saw him, played seated. I don't think Wayne is big on sharing personal details so whether its an occasional thing, a full time thing, or heck maybe he had knee or hip replacement and needs to be in a chair for convalescence we probably won't know. (that last one seems doubtful though as I think all these surgeries for the elderly are meant to get you up on your feet pretty quickly.)

Ironically I bought that Piano Man thing earlier this year. Oh Well Oh Well (I still feel fine today).

No idea sounds to me like private tapes maybe? It's going to see regular release so you can always get from your favorite retailer when more info is available. I plan to ask for expedited shipping when he confirms receipt and sends paypal invoice on Friday so I can share info next week theoretically.

The one thing to know with Tommy is that he is a one-man operation and he's regularly offering deals to the email list, plus is active on other platforms. So his turn around time after he receives product is not often swift. But you can email and ask him to expedite a shipment.

Glad people are taking advantage ... this wouldn't be the first project I'd pick to bring to fruition but the price sure sounds right, double CD for $18 postage paid. I am going to try to find out what else the son wants to finish off. There were some that Bob would tell me just need artwork, or liners. I am going to keep hope alive that there's another Picadilly or Left Bank treat to come.

Heard thru the grapevine that the son is working on completing projects his Dad had in the pipeline. Knowing the length it seemed to take for some of these I have no idea yet if that is a long-term project and there's lots to come or what. But first up is another Dodo release. $18 w shipping thru Tommy's Jazz ($25 international with shipping) and he says he will have end of week. I can't even find mention of this elsewhere and the uptown website is dead - a screen shot, not a splash page is all you get. So I'm kinda amazed that I am getting a shot at this so soon. Tommy says he is only getting 20 copies and requests reservations at tommysjazz@gmail.com to reserve yours. Dodo Marmarosa - On The Coast 1945-1947, 1952 Uptown Records UPCD27.89 / 27.90 Flashback Series (two discs & 40-page booklet) 1. PERDIDO (JUAN TIZOL) 1:30 2. TALKING 0:48 3. BLUES 2:56 4. TALKING 1:01 5. ROCKIN' CHAIR (HOAGY CARMICHAEL) 3:53 6. TALKING, THE MAN I LOVE (INTRO ONLY) (GEORGE GERSHWIN/IRA GERSHWIN) 0:41 7. HOW HIGH THE MOON (NANCY HAMILTON/MORGAN LEWIS) 4:38 8. INTRO 0:47 9. HOW HIGH THE MOON (NANCY HAMILTON/MORGAN LEWIS) 2:45 10. BODY AND SOUL (EDWARD HEYMAN/ROBERT SOUR/FRANK EYTON/JOHNNY GREEN) 4:45 11. RIP VAN WINKLE (BOB LEVINSON/GEORGE HANDY/HOWARD LEEDS) 3:02 12. WHAT IS THIS THING CALLED LOVE? (COLE PORTER) 2:51 13. SIGN-OFF 0:50 14. INTRO 0:31 15. DEEP PURPLE (PETER DEROSE) 2:25 16. TEA FOR TWO (VINCENT YOUMANS/IRVING CAESAR) 1:50 17. HOW HIGH THE MOON (NANCY HAMILTON/MORGAN LEWIS) 2:55 18. I SURRENDER DEAR (HARRY BARRIS/GORDON CLIFFORD) 2:22 19. RAINDROPS (DODO MARMAROSA) 2:51 20. I'VE GOT NEWS FOR YOU (HARV EASTON) 3:02 21. DODO'S BOUNCE (DODO MARMAROSA) 2:45 22. DODO'S LAMENT (DODO MARMAROSA) 2:55 23. SLAM'S MISHAP LUCKY THOMPSON) 2:35 24. SCUFFLE THAT RUFF (LUCKY THOMPSON) 2:37 25. SMOOTH SAILING (LUCKY THOMPSON) 2:44 26. COMMERCIAL EYES (LUCKY THOMPSON) 2:42 27. BLACK AND BLUE (FATS WALLER/HARRY BARRIS/ANDY RAZAF) 2:55 28. FLIGHT OF THE VOUT BUG (TOMMY TALBERT/LYLE GRIFFIN/DODO MARMAROSA) 3:08 1. MELLOW MOOD (DODO MARMAROSA) 3:16 2. DODO'S BLUES (DODO MARMAROSA) 3:15 3. OPUS #5 (DODO MARMAROSA) 1:54 4. YOU THRILL ME SO (DODO MARMAROSA) 2:56 5. COMPADOO (DODO MARMAROSA) 2:28 6. I'M IN LOVE (WILLIAM LEBARON) 2:47 7. COSMO STREET (DODO MARMAROSA) 1:29 8. LOVER COME BACK TO ME (SIGMUND ROMBERG/OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN) 3:02 9. RAINDROPS (DODO MARMAROSA) 2:19 10. SMOKE GETS IN YOUR EYES (JEROME KERN/OTTO HARBACH) 2:49 11. DODO'S BOUNCE (DODO MARMAROSA) 1:49 12. ESCAPE (DODO MARMAROSA) 1:50 13. ESCAPE (DODO MARMAROSA) 3:02 14. ATOM BUSTER (BARNEY KESSEL) 2:51 15. WHAT IS THIS THING CALLED LOVE? (COLE PORTER) 2:51 16. THE MAN I LOVE (GEORGE GERSHWIN/IRA GERSHWIN) 3:18 17. SLICK CHICK (BARNEY KESSEL) 2:39 18. THE GREAT LIE (ANDY GIBSON) 3:43 19. ROSE ROOM (ART HICKMAN/HARRY WILLIAMS) / IN A MELLOW TONE (DUKE ELLINGTON) 7:07 20. JUMPIN' WITH SYMPHONY SID (LESTER YOUNG) 10:48 21. POPO (SHORTY ROGERS)

Seriously stupider than Georgia going for the fake punt when they could have pinned Alabama deep at the end of the 4th quarter and maybe forced overtime, and still went for it when confronted with seven guys on defense within 5 yards of the line of scrimmage instead of calling time out and re-setting the offense?