Dan Gould

AMG mentions that Clifford Scott recorded with Wild Bill Davis in 1986 in Zurich. Anyone know anything about this (title, label)? Thanks in advance.

Peter, I would first recommend his High Note recordings with Eric Alexander and Jim Rotondi. Not exactly subtle, but what drive and groove Earland had. Blowing the Blues Away and Cookin with the Mighty Burner are the two Highnote recordings I'd recommend first.

I don't know what makes it dubious, let alone possibly "very dubious". What is obvious is the fact that the grading is very generous, no way a cover with so much browning should be "NM" or that mythical grade, "VG++".

AP report, via ESPN.com Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- NFL great Reggie White may have died because of a respiratory disease combined with other health problems, a preliminary autopsy report said Monday. White most likely had a condition that affected the amount of air his lungs could hold, resulting in "fatal cardiac arrhythmia," said Dr. Mike Sullivan, the medical examiner for Mecklenburg County and a forensic pathologist. The report issued by Sullivan's office also said sleep apnea may have been a factor. The fearsome Philadelphia and Green Bay defensive end was 43. The report is a preliminary one; determining a final cause of death could take up to three months, Sullivan's office said. White died Sunday at Presbyterian Hospital in Huntersville after being taken there from his home in nearby Cornelius. His wife, Sara, called 911. White had the disease, known as sarcoidosis, for several years, family spokesman Keith Johnson said Sunday. He described it as a respiratory ailment that affected White's sleep. On its Web site, the American Lung Association describes sarcoidosis as a disease characterized by the presence of small areas of inflamed cells that can attack any organ of the body but is most frequently found in the lungs. The cause of the disease, which is most common among blacks and white northern Europeans, is not known. Sleep apnea causes people to stop breathing repeatedly -- in some cases, hundreds of times -- during their sleep. "A 43-year-old is not supposed to die in his sleep," Johnson said. "It was not only unexpected, but it was also a complete surprise. Reggie wasn't a sick man ... he was vibrant. He had lots and lots of energy, lots of passion." ******************** Sidebar on sarcoidosis: Sarcoidosis usually not fatal Sarcoidosis, the respiratory disease that may have contributed to the death of NFL great Reggie White, usually comes and goes mysteriously, with about 95 percent of patients recovering, experts say. Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease of unknown origin that usually is very mild, said Dr. Norman H. Edelman, a Stony Brook, N.Y., specialist and a scientific consultant to the American Lung Association. "It's a disease with an exaggerated inflammatory response to some sort of trigger," he said Monday. "It could be an inhaled pollutant or toxin. But we don't really know for sure." Sarcoidosis is lethal in about 5 percent of cases, and it is uncommon to die of the disease at 43, Edelman said. In about 20 percent of the cases, he said, the disease progresses and the inflammation spreads throughout the lungs, and, sometimes, to the liver, brain or heart. But even then, recovery is the most common outcome. "The most common thing we see in patients with sarcoidosis are enlarged lymph nodes in the chest and nothing else," Edelman said. "Eventually, in most cases, the disease just goes away and doesn't get worse." Sarcoidosis is slightly more common among blacks and Scandinavians, Edelman said. "Typically, the symptoms are breathlessness," the doctor said. "The inflammation in the lungs leads to scarring and it makes the lungs stiff. They must work harder to expand." -- The Associated Press

You do the same, butt wipe.

This from the asshole who compares White apologists to Hitler apologists. I'm guessing that with such a small brain that leaves a tremendous amount of room for all the shit in your head.

Between my wife and me: Faith Rewarded, the NESN production commemorating the Red Sox World Championship Ray Charles in Brazil (remember, Soul Stream now says to not only run, don't walk to get this, but run over your grandmother if you have to!) Still waiting for the MLB World Series DVD The Last Man on Earth starring Vincent Price, an early version of the story that was made into Omega Man in the early 70s. The Clapton guitar festival DVD Life of Brian, the deluxe version Who Framed Roger Rabbit, also the deluxe version And, with the Christmas cash mom sent, I'll be ordering Stan Levey's life story, The Original "Original"

The outpouring of viciousness for this man, who died way too young, leaving a young wife and children behind, tells me one thing: Christiern and a whole bunch of other people posting here are living saints, perfect human beings who have never done anything wrong, or stupid, or said or done anything that they regret. We should be thankful that they walk the earth and can show us the way. But at least I know that when they kick, no one will every say anything nasty about them. They're the most perfect people since that mythical dude Reggie White called his "saviour".

Frankly, I thought it was more than "working it in"-it was the whole damn solo! Isn't that theft?? He didn't quote a snippet of melody, he just lifted it verbatim.

Not what I saw. It was a part of the ESPN report I saw, and a prominent part of the NBC national broadcast. And who cares that he said a few things that caused an outcry, years ago? He was a great football player, and judging from everything I heard today, a helluva person. That's what he should be remembered for.

This is really horrifying news. Given the size of the earthquake and tidal wave, I fear that the death toll will be many times worse than is currently being reported.

Sad, shocking news. FWIW, ESPN is reporting it was respiratory failure related to sleep apnea, not a coronary, massive or otherwise.

Yeah, yeah, you knew what I meant!

OK, my wife and I watched the first set and I have three things to say: 1) Like the topic says, RUN, don't walk, to grab this! 2) I have no doubt whatsoever that its Tina Brooks soloing and trading fours with Fathead on 'Birth of a Band" 3) Anyone who has this, please listen closely to the first take of "Moanin'" and confirm for me that in his solo, Ray quotes directly and at length from "Work Song". Right from the start of his solo, I was certain that was what I was hearing, so I found a version of Work Song to play for my wife, and she applauded my ears ... but just to be sure, I'd like to hear someone from the board confirm ...

Lots of Red Sox stuff, as expected, including the Stephen King Diary of the Season, the Sporting News World Series book and the Boston Globe commemorative book; the NESN DVD was good but could have been better (more of the "smaller" plays that made a big difference in the outcomes) but I defy any Red Sox fan not to get a bit verklempt when they show Johnny Pesky as the last out was recorded Music: the HRS Sessions from Mosaic along with the Brookmeyer Select Dinah Washington, After Hours that new Horizon CD that people raved about the Curtis Fuller Delmark release from last year David Hazeltine Trio, Close to You The Mosaic Calendar Bunch of clothes, and a Borders gift card or two Oh, and a bunch of sushi dishware that will go back to Bloomies so fast it will make your head spin ... WHAT was my sister thinking?! But that notwithstanding, Santa was awfully good to me Merry Christmas to all!

Just opened this up, and its there in black and white: Tina Brooks - tenor Not sure why people were talking about trying to identify the members of the band, and whether its Tina or not.

That's the problem - I'm running out of time today, and I just know that after tomorrow, I won't want to hear Christmas tunes for approximately 358 days. Maybe I can give this a spin while Kobe's Corvette is hitting Shaq's brick wall tomorrow?

First off, thanks Big Al for a fun and fine compilation-one of the nicest to date. I know I'll kick myself a few times when the answers are revealed, but I only have a few guesses, and one I'm sure of (a first!): 11) James Moody, from one of the Argo albums? 15) Hank Crawford, I'm pretty sure 17) Track Six HERE And to answer Marty's Question: Cuz Al Likey the GGGRRREEEEAAAAZZZZEEEE!

Like Mark, I am certain to get a Mosaic set. However, I did not request other music but rather asked for any and all World Champion Boston Red Sox paraphernalia. So, the two DVDs (by MLB and NESN), a championship tee or two or three, a championship hat ... I'll finally be able to show my allegiance, two months after the championship (I only sprung for an ALCS Championship t-shirt afterwards, I figured I could wait til Christmas. My wife already got a Miter Saw for her various house projects, but she's also getting quite a few books and DVDs, most of which she's anticipating but I always try to find something she'll like that she doesn't know about, and in that area, I've got an old Vincent Price DVD-The Last Man on Earth, from the Matheson story which was also made into the Chuck Heston flick, Omega Man. She Vincent Price in any horror movie, so I think she'll be really pleased with it (and it was in the 1$ bin at Target!). I also got her the Clapton guitar festival DVD that was mentioned here recently. Merry Christmas to everybody!

Given what Alou does to his hands, was anyone actually willing to shake on this deal? Meanwhile, I'm now hearing the best of all possible Christmas presents: Jason Varitek is re-signing with the Sox.

Funny, I live 20 minutes from Marty, and no original package yet. But I guess its close! Gave a listen today, Milan, and I have to give a big . Nice assortment of material, much of which I don't often hear. Seeing as that's the case, there are no guesses, other than saying that I'm pretty sure I heard Bird from the Benedetti box, and later on, Louis Jordan. Well worth the wait!

Reminds me of when a college buddy was studying for the LSAT. He was having a real hard time, and he'd ask me the questions, and I was getting them right, one after the other. Man, did that piss him off, that another poli-sci major, one who, unlike almost every poli-sci major since the dawn of time, didn't have any interest in the law, was breezing through it. As far as the GRE goes, I took mine over 10 years ago, so all of the changes since then render my experience pretty useless. I'm pretty sure the analytic part was being tested when I took it, it wasn't an official part of the exam yet. I remember hearing that the SAT is a good predictor, but my scores flipped from the SAT, with my math score being significantly higher, like 650, and verbal going down. I always had the feeling that my math score had a lot to do with my getting accepted at Washington University, where at that time the Political Science department had a strong reputation for econometric approaches to the discipline.

This is where you have no fucking clue. Try and grasp this: GEORGE HASN'T "LOST" ANY INCOME.

Hey Nessa, does GEORGE own the recording? Is he selling it? If not, FUCK OFF!!! I'll be polite. George does not own the master but does have an interest in the commercial exploitation of same. Artist royalty and composer royalites are due him. Do you know what these amounts are? Where's the "commercial exploitation" you holier-than-thou, sanctimonious, jackass? (I'm NOT being polite). I am not SELLING anything. Royalties get paid on SALES.