Dan Gould

Mark, Judging from the private recordings I've heard, there's not a whole lot of variation in Lou's set list from show to show. Did he call the blues tune "suffering music"? Did he preface any of the Bird tunes as being "not recommended for Fusion or con-Fusion musicians"? And last but not least, did he back announce a Bird tune as "Don't Step On My Blue Suede Shoes"?

Its pretty easy to browse your collection, actually. As Bob Seger once said, "Turn the page." It may be a drag to not have discographical details right at hand, but frankly I haven't missed it. On my A-to-Z trek, I've just been bringing in the CDs in one of those CD wallets, so I don't know specifcally who sidemen are or whatever, but it hasn't bothered me at all. The existence of digipaks and mini LP sleeves has meant that I kept one of the CD racks for those, but I was going to do that anyway for my rock/pop CDs.

I tried to save a few of the clear ones because of the possibility that I'd sell some CDs that have printed tray cards on the inside of the jewel box. I also saved some white ones because there was a possiblity of selling some Japanese BNs, and I only find the black jewel boxes at Office Depot. But really, assuming you're still buying CDs, right there is a steady stream of potential empties to use. And really, who among us has stopped buying CDs???

I did not go for sleeves that are roomy enough for liners and tray cards and instead have bundled them and packed them away, and I pitched the jewel boxes. The one advantage to this is that the sleeve requirement is cut in half, which means the binder requirement is also cut in half. My four 550 CD rack was reduced to just three shelves worth of binders. That would be six shelves had I bought sleeves that had space for inserts, and twice as many binders, too.

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I made the switch and I'm very happy. And in the aftermath of Charley, I am even happier knowing that had the storm been coming to the east coast of Florida, it would have taken minutes, literally, to get all my CDs into the car ... and I'd still have room for the not quite so important things, like the dog ... the PC .... the wife ....

I can't help but notice that since the one big trade the Yanks made, Loaiza has been piss-poor, and on Friday, Contreras not only beat my Red Sox but did it in Fenway. Wouldn't want to be in Cashman's shoes the day after that happened!

Thanks again for the BFT, Marcus. This set a modern record for number of discs I own or have owned. As to the details: On number one, at least I pegged the era right, even if it was just an attempt to recreate it #2-I had this Teodros Avery CD when it came out but I didn't hang onto it. I know I said that it took me a while to identify this standard-I was sure I recognized it as such but as I named it in my head, I didn't write it down and couldn't figure it out again. So I figured I'd fudge it, assuming someone else would ID it for me. I'm really surprised this is an orignal it sounds so darn familiar. As far as the Golson goes, I just ordered this myself, Brownie, but I had no idea at the time (two nights ago) that it was on this BFT. #8-the track selected is a good reason why I didn't keep the disc ultimately. That's a trane ride I generally avoid. #13-I said that this was terribly familiar and very annoying that I couldn't figure it out ... well now I know why. I've had this Buddy Montgomery CD for a while now, and its all quite nice and definitely recommended. #14 is the other one that I own but didn't recognize. Probably cause I have a congenital aversion to anything connected to Sting. Thanks again, Marcus!

Rafael, You don't have to buy a turntable. Much of what you want is out on CD; there's a lot of classic recordings that have been reissued in the CD era. If you love saxophone and smooth male vocals, I cannot recommend anything more highly than the CD "John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman."

Happy birthday to a great guy, and I hope you can hang around more often!

Oh damn. Now I may have to buy this after all.

Well, since I bought a bigger CD wallet (wish I had a bigger wallet to buy more CDs) I can now lug a week's worth of CDs at a time. Back to Miles: Highlights of the Plugged Nickel Workin Someday My Prince Will Come at Carnegie Hall In Stockholm Complete Steve Davis: Portrait in Sound Dig Deep Vibe Up! Crossfire Wild Bill Davis: in Atlantic City Con Soul Sax Live at Basie's Walter Davis, Jr. Davis Cup In Walked Thelonious Joey DeFrancesco Relentless (with Danny Gatton) All in The Family (with Papa John DeFrancesco) "Papa" John DeFrancesco: Hip Cake Walk Buddy DeFranco: Bravura Blues Bag (the Vee Jay reissue, paired with the Louis Hayes date) Danny D'Imperio: 7 Sextet Big Bop Boviation Big Band Bloviation Blues for Philly Joe featuring Peter Mack Vic Dickenson Nice Work (the Vanguard comp.) Joyce Dicamillo Trio: Freelancin' (featuring Houston Person-funny thing is, I saw this used in Fort Lauderdale, didn't know the woman but $6 for Houston Person, how can you go wrong, right? So I sit down to listen and I'm reading the liners to learn more about the pianist, and I get to the end, and who wrote the liners? Sally White, owner of Sally's Place in Westport, Connecticut, my favorite record store in the whole wide world! Mike DiRubbo: Keep Steppin' Bill Doggett: Softly Lou Donaldson: various private recordings Lou Takes Off Midnight Sun Quartet (Chiaruscoro; great disc) Swing and Soul Lightfoot A Man with a Horn Wailing with Lou Lush Life Natural Soul

Not that I'm aware of, but I suspect that the park the boys played at in October is gonna be mighty trashed by this time tomorrow. Had no idea the storm had strengthened so incredibly rapidly. The only good news I heard from a relative in St. Pete was that it looked like it might come ashore south of Tampa/St. Pete, which would keep the worst quadrant of the storm away from the densely populated sea front. But wherever it comes ashore, its gonna be ugly.

Speaking of Velveeta, will anyone fess up to trying that yummy-looking recipe for cheesy salsa (you know, the one on the commercial they run when football season starts up)? Is it any good?

Its nice to see you here, Soul Stream, even though it took this sad occasion to bring you back.

Yeah, those are pretty nasty sounding, but at least they're not aggressive unless disturbed. Jim's Fire Ants will sting you at the drop of a hat. And they're pretty painful, too, which makes me wonder just how bad this ant is, if "Their stings are the most painful and debilitating known for any insect".

A tip o the trousers to bentsy and the babe thread. (deletion at the moderator's discretion) I'll give you a dollar if you make it your avatar.

Lon, its Steven Wright. *********************** And the winner is .... John Heffron. I for one was definitely disappointed. I thought Alonzo's wit was far superior. I noticed one of the non-finalists say something about Heffron's "energy level" but frankly I don't need comics running around the stage, doing judo chops and making noises into the mic. Give me a guy who just straight out tells funny jokes. But I do think this was a big step forward for him and we'll definitely see more of him.

I had it in my Favorites; last time I looked it was no more, so I deleted it.

Couldn't vote til I got home to count, but the numbers are decidedly middling (in this crowd): 20 Box Sets 2 Selects Burns of two OOP sets acquired from friendly patrons of this here board.

As Brownie says above, I don't think this guy wants it to be resolved. Definitely a screw or two or three loose, if you ask me!

Folks, Mailings at the beginning of next week will be difficult for me. Therefore, all discs will be shipped Friday morning. I don't think this will interfere with Marcus' BFT as he is closer and closer to posting answers, and since my BFT is two discs, people need more time to live with it before the discussions can start anyway. Thanks to all who have signed up, I hope the music and the theme are intriguing. We'll see soon enough.

Street Singer is in, but I have no contact from Tooter.

I would therefore second my vote for Stanley Turrentine Wildly innovative? No (so?). But I can pick him out every time, just takes a note or two (or three). I agree with you, Eric! Dmitry-your idea is a good one, maybe with a little twist: "Artists who's tones aren't that distinctive but we love them anyway"

I hesitate to point out that I asked for "single most recognizable tone". Who is the absolute schitt for you when it comes to recognizable tone?