Uncle Skid

Anyone have this yet? On sale at CD Universe for $16.89.

Here's a list of all 32: Verve Vault at ITunes

up because this is an interesting topic, and because the thought of a 10 hour road trip with nothing but Ornette sounds extremely cool to me right now..... B-)

I find that listening to him can be addictive -- kind of like crack!

How can two loving people, that just happen to be the same sex, be "sinners"? Respectfully, I think you are missing Jim's point. If gay people are sinners, we all better stop eating shrimp!! God Hates Shrimp!!

jazzypaul, if I misunderstood your points, I apologize. I think our “lack of unity” results from different definitions of atheism – I do not consider it a “religion”. I know you disagree; here’s something to consider (and it even talks about unicorns! B-) ): Is Atheism a Religion? Like ejp626, if I were given a choice among charities offering food and shelter, I would favor the ones that don’t teach the “word of God”. Obviously, I can’t contribute to all good causes, so I will naturally pick the ones that don’t put conditions on their work. For instance, I donated to our local Rescue Mission many times over the years. When I came across another organization that did similar things, but wasn't religious, the money now goes there instead. It’s not a matter “withholding” funds, it’s simply directing funds to a different organization. Do Rescue Missions do go work? Of course! I just prefer to donate elsewhere, because I strongly disagree with the “filthy sinner, and God has saved me in spite of that” viewpoint.

A couple of points back at ya: Your original question was “have we ever seen a group united under the flag of atheism”, not “insert name of real atheist organization here” or whatever. A detail, yes, but I felt Earthward was a good example that proved you wrong, as they are “Earth’s Atheist Resistance”, and they explicitly state that they are “run by volunteer atheists and agnostics”. By the way, what constitutes a “real atheist” organization anyway? Seeing as none of us can seem to agree on what a “True Christian” is, I’m fairly confident we won’t come to any consensus on that subject. The thing that surprises me most is your seemingly immediate assertion that they have ulterior motives. Their mission statement doesn’t mention PR for the atheist cause -- they seem to be genuine. Do you have any evidence that suggests otherwise? You admit they are doing good work. I’m not trying to be condescending here -- I’m just curious. I agree that the Hollows foundation does not specifically mention atheism. But, to ejp626’s point: why should they? It’s simply not particularly relevant to the advancement of their cause. I pointed them out as an example of a good cause started by a non-religious person. FWIW, I think you completely missed the point of ejp626’s post. I read it as a very good explanation as to why there aren’t more overtly atheist-based charities. I don’t think he (she?) was advocating that there is no need for more charities, rather that there are plenty of ones that aren’t primarily based on Christian proselytizing that are worthy of support. Incidentally, I acknowledge, as do many non-religious people, that the teachings of Jesus have merit. Erroneous atheist stereotypes can be as damaging as Christian ones.

Earthward The Fred Hollows Foundation And of course (as Chrome already pointed out), there's a whole bunch of secular charities that do wonderful work as well.

New RVGs: Joe Henderson - In N'Out McCoy Tyner - Tender Moments Art Blakey - Free For All and Ornette Coleman - Beauty is a Rare Thing wanted to order, but didn't (big visa bills *aren't* a rare thing) Tomasz Stanko - Suspended Night, Leosia Jackie McLean - Let Freedom Ring John Coltrane - Complete Africa/Brass Sessions

We aren't joking, man. The proof is in the pictures. And... I have two more Mosaic Selects than jacknife has. For now, 'I' am winning.

That also solves another perplexing problem -- which CDs to take with you!

Kevin, I think it might be www.salebooks.com -- try this link: Blue Note Records: The Biography -- Mark

Kenny Burrell, James Carter, and Marcus Belgrave are the first names that came to mind. I'm not sure if they represent a "Detroit sound", but I associate them with that city.

Happy Birthday Allan! (and thanks again for helping me find some great CD stores in Toronto!) Mark

Wow! Birthday greetings from Liz Hurley! Shagadelic! Happy Birthday, Lon! -- Mark

This looks like it might be worth a try: Mp3Splt Project Homepage Looks like it's primarily a command line program for Linux or Windows, but there is a GUI app there as well. It can't get much simpler that this: mp3splt album.mp3 54.32.19 67.32 -o out.mp3 B-)

AEC 1967/68

Here's the songs on the Hal Leonard one: The Cape Verdean Blues * Come on Home * Filthy McNasty * Funky Bunky * Home Cookin' * Nica's Dream * Nutville * Peace * Que Pasa * Senor Blues * Sister Sadie * Song for My Father * Soul Mates * Strollin' * The Tokyo Blues Horace Silver Collection

I hope all these places have power!!! If not, you can probably just run a real long extension cord from Chuck's house.

Morgan/Shorter. (Wayne Shorter - Second Genesis) Not sure which disk(s) this is on, as I made MP3 playlists corresponding to the original album sequences. All the alternate takes are cool, but I prefer to listen to it in album order or random.

That was a fun evening! Great meeting you, Big Al. (...and don't worry, I won't tell anybody that you are a HUGE Styx fan! Your secret is safe with me!!)

Jazz Veteran Illinois Jacquet Dies