Uncle Skid

Well, DUH!!!! I can't imagine someone buying one of those things, and then complaining about gas mileage! Introducing the official H2 Salute

Great stories!! NOTES TO SELF: Check out Helen Sung (done – this is great stuff, Rooster. Thanks for the info!) Listen to All Music again (that should have been on my original list!) Listen to Art Farmer’s “Modern Art” again Add the Curtis Amy select to the Mosaic wish list Buy "Blues And The Abstract Truth" immediately Attempt to figure out what the hell a “Funny Rat” is.

Just received a new catalog today from Double-Time Jazz/The Music Resource; the Complete Blue Note Records Catalog is on sale. It appears that most RVG's are $9.95, Conns $13.95. I've ordered from them a couple of times, with no problems other than delivery times that took much longer than I expected. Experiences with this company were discussed earlier in this thread. CD Universe prices are comparable -- $9.95/$14.59. If I remember correctly, there's a way to support Alan's Jazzmatazz site when ordering from them. If Alan (or anybody else) could let me know how I do that, it would be appreciated. Not to sidetrack the discussion on the first post, but I really wish there were still locally owned stores around here where I could find these titles.

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That is my #1 favorite/most used rationalization!! Might as well by it NOW, that way I can enjoy it SOONER!! Second most used excuse: IT'S ON SALE!!!

One of the things I love most about jazz are those "OH MY GOD THIS MUSIC IS GREAT" moments, where you hear something for the first time and are completely blown away. Any songs in particular that make you feel that way? Something that you have had to play over and over again? My recent obsessions include: 1) Miles Davis "Freedom Jazz Dance" (and almost everythine else from Miles Smiles, ESP, and Nefertiti) 2) Art Farmer - "Fairytale Countryside" from "Blame It on My Youth" I'm just now really discovering Tal Farlow -- can't wait for the Mosaic! Just heard "Medley III Wind / Invitation" from "Tal Farlow 1978" for the first time yesterday. Unbelievable!!! B)

Thanks, Claude! I saw the new Miles/Coltrane set yesterday at Best Buy. The price was around $59, and it looked like the picture billyboy just posted. It kind of reminds me of those "long boxes" that CD's used to come in. I haven't pulled the trigger yet -- that new Tal Farlow Mosaic is calling, too!

Four out of five dentists surveyed thought it would sound great in their office!

I've been thinking about this lately, and while I can certainly understand the reasons for wanting the nicer packaging, the lower prices are extremely tempting. I may regret it years later, but for now, I'm going cheap. Same music, half the price. Or better yet, I can buy two box sets for the price of one of the metal spine issues. Does anybody have a link that summarizes which individual CDs are contained in each of the box sets?

That sushi looks good. You guys are post sluts!!

I think you have just summed up what's wrong with corporate America in general -- independent thinking is discouraged, it's all about predictibility. I'm sure I'm not alone when I say that I would much rather buy music from a knowledgeable staff like yours as opposed to people who are trained in fake smiles and canned greetings. I bet all these problems could be fixed with a better "mission statement" or something...

Randy, I don't really know what to say -- but her love for jazz can certainly be seen and heard in your playing. I've only seen you guys play a few times, but every time, your love for and dedication to this music shines brightly. I'm sure she was very proud of all of your accomplishments. Mark

He loves you, just the way you are.* *Even though you spend way too much money on Jazz CDs, and spend way too much time on internet jazz forums.

Hey, thanks for the tip, neighbor!

Happy Birthday, Joe!!

I love listening to piano players, especially for comping ideas. I'm obsessed by Cedar Walton -- and I'm usually thinking "WWCD?" while comping. His voicings always sound great, but it's the rhythmic placement and use of space that always makes my ears perk up.

I'm looking forward to the more knowledgeable board members weighing in on this, but in the mean time... I can always tell Wes Montgomery by his use of octaves. Essentially, this technique is simply doubling a melody line with the octave above or below it -- check out "D-Natural Blues" or "Polka & Moonbeams" on "Incredible Jazz Guitar" for great examples of this. In fact, this technique is so heavily associated with Wes that most guitarists can't use it extensively without being immediately compared to him. Edited to add: also check out the intro on "Blue Roz" on "Bags Meets Wes".

Congratulations, Al!

Paper Lace - "The Night Chicago Died" God, I hate that song. One of the kids in my neighborhood had that 45, and played the piss out of it every time we were at his house. It's taken 30 years to purge my memory of that song, and now it's back.... argh!! How about some late 70's disco dreck: Alicia Bridges - "I Love the Nightlife" (Action ... I got so much to give. I want to give it. I want to get some too.) Foxy - "Get Off" Chic - "Le Freak" I also had Chicago and Boston (what is it with bands named after cities?), but not the 45's -- paper route money bought the entire LPs!

Thanks, Rooster. If both you and Chuck give it thumbs up, that's enough for me. Looking forward to the RVG coming out on July 13.

Enthusiastic second for Hazeltine's "The Classic Trio"; also, I really enjoy "Manhattan Autumn", which also features Eric Alexander.

There's always good music at Chuck's house!!! Thanks!

I picked up "Yardbird Suite - The Ultimate Charlie Parker Collection" today. I'm just barely beginning to understand the magic of Bird, and my only regret is that it took me so long to discover this wonderful music!

Rooster -- is "Black Fire" anything at all like "Passing Ships"? I didn't have any Andrew Hill until Passing Ships came out, and I absolutely love that CD! I also really like Hutcherson's "Dialog", and I'm slowly warming up to "Point of Departure". I'm curious to learn more about Andrew Hill -- and I vaguely remember reading somewhere that you're a fan?