Uncle Skid

Don't sweat it, Scott. My order did the same thing -- it took five days between "departed Sacramento" and "Out for Delivery". Fed Ex Ground doesn't update while your order is slowly making its way across the country.

Missed it last night on Blue Lake Public Radio, but looking forward to getting it from the archives! It's fascinating to hear (and attempt to make sense out of) Cecil's "early influences". Mr. Litweiler cites Horace Silver's "Sister Sadie":

Anita O'Day and Charlie Parker.

Teeshirts?

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That made a lot of sense. And I don't remember Noj ever being a jerk.

That no talent ass-clown Michael Bolton immediately comes to mind. Or maybe that Riverdance guy.

I didn't mean to imply that I don't like the bullseye graphic in general -- it looks fine on the forum, not so fine on my back.

Cafe Press - Organissimo Jazz Forum You can pick up a thong, too! I have one of these shirts, and I'll be honest: I hate it, and I never wear it. The back of the shirt looks like a big bulls eye, and I was never crazy about the logo on the front either. Looks like the "value tee" doesn't have the design on the back; I wish I had ordered that one. I would have preferred to see the words "Jazz Forum" or "Discuss Jazz" (or something like that) displayed more prominently.

Upright Bill hasn't checked in here for awhile... but I do know that he was out in Vegas a few weeks ago for the World Series of Poker. Haven't heard if he won any big $$$...

Not if you're a Verizon Wireless US customer, and have a newer phone. They have purposely disabled the ability to transfer files (mp3, jpg, etc) to some phones via Bluetooth or USB connections. You have to use their network to do this, and of course, they charge for that. But, I've heard () there are ways around these restrictions. My phone is on vibrate most of the time (or OFF), so ringtones don't matter much to me.

I think he would do a great rendition of "The Final Countdown". I bet he'll do it for you if you ask...

Cool idea for a thread. But I'm not reading it. I hate you guys. I'm done buying CDs for awhile!!!

The first time I read this thread (and looked at the album covers page), I was thinking you had written "I've previously owned more of those covers than I choose to disclose.".

Hard Talk (Enja, 1974) and One-Upmanship (Enja, 1977) are both excellent. "The Seagulls of Kristiansund" is sublime; an achingly beautiful piece of music. Another favorite of mine is Mal Waldron with the Steve Lacy Quintet, recorded in 1972 in Paris, and available in the (limited edition) Free-America series. There's a Steve Lacy discography here, and it shows the following with Waldron: Reflections (1958) Journey Without End (1971) Mal Waldron with the Steve Lacy Quintet (1972) Hard Talk (1974) One-Upmanship (1977) Moods (1978) Snake-Out (1981) Herbe De L'oubli (1981) Let's Call This (1981) Sempre Amore (1986) Live at Sweet Basil (1987) Flakes: Tiziana Simona (1988) Hot House (1990) Let's Call This (1993) Live at Dreher, Paris (1981) I Remember Thelonious (1992) Communique (1994) I found the 13-year gap (between '58 and '71) interesting -- I wonder if there is any significance to that, or if their paths just crossed again in the early 70's. It appears that some of the above recordings may overlap others, so any help sorting that out would be appreciated.

What's the name of a good one? Check out Dension. I have the "iceLink Plus", but it looks like the "dICE" is a newer product. There's also a ton of information about iPod adapters here: Logjam iPod Interfaces Forum.

There are also a number of after-market iPod adapters that plug directly into the factory stereo system on newer cars. I bought one for my Honda Accord, and have been pretty happy with it. Since it's a "direct" connection, the sound is much better than the FM transmitter or cassette options. Additionally, the device I have also charges the iPod and allows me to control it with the buttons on the factory stereo and the steering wheel. It doesn't show the artist/song info on the car's display, but I believe that there are some car stereos (in BWMs, for instance) that do support that feature. A prediction: you'll have the 30 GB (or larger) model within 3 months!

0, but soon to be 32!

Where is everybody staying? Any tips on accomodations -- location, price, etc.? During the Chicago blues fest, a friend of mine always stays at the Ohio House Hotel on La Salle. Brings his bike, and just rides to wherever the music was that day. Says the rooms were small, clean, and (relatively) affordable.

Happy Birthday, fasstrack! I've been meaning to tell you that we (my family and I) saw you a few years back on your tour of West Michigan. The "New York All-Star Ensemble", if I remember correctly, at a park in Grand Haven. We all enjoyed it, even my teenage kids who think that jazz is old-folks music.

Just received my shipping confirmation -- all 32 titles I ordered are (supposedly) on their way.

The Origins of the Urban Crisis : Race and Inequality in Postwar Detroit - Thomas Sugrue. An eye-opener, to say the least. Recently finished Mr. Litweiler's The Freedom Principle: Jazz After 1958. Combined with re-reading sections of Mr. Kart's Jazz in Search of Itself, I feel like I know much more about the music that has become so important to me in the last five years. Thank you, gentlemen!

Kevin, My condolences. That is a very moving remembrance. You were very blessed to have such a loving, involved father. Your words make me appreciate how much my own father has given me, and also how important my job is as a father to my son (and daughter). -- Mark

Yup. #5570 checking in, no shipping confirmation or tracking number yet.