Dan Gould

And I really have to point out the second sentence in his bio: At just 25 years old, Rick has exploded with his first solo album. Oh, if it were only true that his first solo album caused him to explode. THAT would be cosmic justice! So basically, he's an illiterate G-Man Wannabe. How sad. Hey-maybe we should ask him, does he know why Charlie Parker was called Bird? Cause his reed squeaked like a bird, doncha know!

Well, since he's unlikely to return here, we could all send hate mail to saxmanrickparma@yahoo.com

Check out the first line from his bio on his website: Born, raised, and still residing in Chicago, Rick Parma is continously setting a standard for saxophonists everywhere. What a freaking joke!

Happy Happy!

I'd let it go, Brad, but be sure to use the "respond to feedback about me" function to post your account of the events, that the guy over reacted when you had been on vacation and couldn't follow up that quickly.

I'm no musician, but I'm pretty sure that tempo is separate from time signature.

Jim, Joe, and Randy. Oh, and Ron Blake is on there, too. Just cuz.

I thought all avatars were uploaded images, I didn't realize you could link them instead. I think its only reasonable to upload avatars to Organissimo rather than linking from somewhere else. Next time the response may be more like the Babe Didrickeson message than this guy.

I don't think the spitting incident should be a factor at all. However, shocking declines in performance for the last several years makes his candidacy less clear-cut, and the too often seen appearance of being disinterested and unmotivated raises doubts about his professionalism. Nevertheless, he probably should go in. But only after Rhyne Sandberg gets in.

Excellent news, Steve!

Happy Birthday, Uncle Joe!

Some of you may have noticed that Steeplechase has put out some previously unissued Dexter Gordon radio broadcasts from Montmartre, Wee Dot was the first, with Alti Bjorn heading the rhythm section, and just last month brought Loose Walk with Kenny Drew, Alex Riel and NHOP. Well, I just got a copy of Loose Walk and there is terrific news in the liners: There are a total of FIVE radio broadcasts, the remaining three to be released all feature the Drew rhythm section, and Donald Byrd sits in on the last of the shows! No idea when these will be released, but good news, Dexaholics: There's still more unreleased Dex on the way!!!!

First of all, thanks, RC for putting this together. I recognized number one, as I think most would; despite the virtuosity, he's always left me cold. I liked track 2 the best, my initial thoughts were Shorter. The rest of the tracks, well ... none really held my interest, I'm afraid; some had me ready to run screaming from the room. I calls 'em as I sees 'em.

Very sad news.

Graciously accepted, once I wipe the egg off my face!

As a child, I was quite pop-music oriented and spent many hours listening to the radio with my mom. Apparently, my very first "favorite" song was "Age of Aquarious", but I have a warm spot in my heart for a lot of early 70s dreck, simply because of the childhood memories that go with them. So, as a counter-weight to the worst songs thread, I thought people should chime in with their favorite singles, way back when. Doesn't have to be something that kind of embarrasses you now, just the tunes you really loved when they were "hot". My top two picks would be The Hollies, "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" Stealers Wheel, "Stuck in the Middle With You" Love that guitar part in the Hollies tune, and the mysterious lyrics!

Yeah, but "I Can't Dance" makes up (just a bit) for some of those songs! (But nothing can ever make up for "Another Day in Paradise"!)

I have no idea where I grabbed the bouncing boobies way back when-but I guess I went for the blue one since that's my fave color.

Well, mine finally arrived, though I was a bit confused by the European postmark. Was mine shipped to Europe and then forwarded to the States? Or did it start out in Europe? (Not sure Rockefeller Center's location). And if it did, shouldn't it have been forwarded by an American distributor? You wouldn't get the Amazon award for efficient shipping procedures! Gave a listen to the first several cuts last night-hopefully will give it fuller attention today or tomorrow.

That looks kind of familiar.

PM sent.

Thanks Ray.

Other. But depending on any Political Forum encounters I'm not recalling at the moment, maybe its a little bit of #4, too.

With the discussion starting on BFT 10, a friendly reminder that its time to start your signup thread for #11.

Hey Chuck, would it change your opinion of my jazz tastes if I told you that I have and dig Black Fire?