GA Russell

One Night Stand (volume 3) is on sale this week. 20 30-minutes shows for $9.99. 17 are from 1944 or 1945. https://www.radioarchives.com/The_Big_Bands_on_One_Night_Stand_Volume_3_p/ra163d.htm

Doug Flutie doersn't like the propsed rule changes. https://3downnation.com/2026/02/07/theyre-trying-to-americanize-it-doug-flutie-doesnt-like-cfl-rule-changes/ *****

Sonny Jurgensen has died at 91. RIP. I enjoyed listening to him with Sam Huff and Frank Herzog on the Redskins' radio broadcasts. I had his bubble gum card in 1961! Legendary NFL QB Sonny Jurgensen, who starred in Washington and Philadelphia, dies at 91

Here is a review of the league's articles about the free agents leading up to the Feb. 10 signing day. https://www.cfl.ca/everything-you-need-to-know-ahead-of-the-2026-cfl-free-agency/ ***** Jabari Arthur will be the Elks' running backs coach this year. https://3downnation.com/2026/02/06/former-cfl-receiver-jabari-arthur-joins-edmonton-elks-coaching-staff/ ***** This thread's view count stands at 538,400; an increase of 21,500 since December 15 (406 per day).

Regarding atmosphere and suspense, a favorite of mine is the Quiller spy series by Adam Hall. The Ninth Directive in particular. I also have read a little of the Scot Harvath series by Brad Thor which I have enjoyed.

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Free Agent summary https://www.cfl.ca/2026/02/05/what-every-team-has-done-so-far-during-the-free-agency-communication-window/ ***** Rasheed Bailey has retired. https://3downnation.com/2026/02/05/two-time-grey-cup-champion-rasheed-bailey-officially-retires-from-cfl/ ***** Winnipeg analysis https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/is-it-tampering-if-it-is-legal-a-look-into-the-bombers-agreement-to-terms/

Continuing on... Tanner Green has retired. https://3downnation.com/2026/02/03/tanner-green-retires-after-seven-seasons-with-edmonton-elks/ ***** The Als let go James Letcher, Jr., and Jamar McGloster. https://3downnation.com/2026/02/03/montreal-alouettes-cut-pending-free-agents-jamar-mcgloster-james-letcher-jr/ ***** Letcher to the Riders. https://www.cfl.ca/2026/02/03/alouettes-release-james-letcher-jr-returner-reportedly-signing-with-riders/ https://3downnation.com/2026/02/03/official-saskatchewan-roughriders-sign-returner-james-letcher-jr/ https://3downnation.com/2026/02/01/saskatchewan-roughriders-agree-to-terms-with-american-returner-james-letcher-jr-sources/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/roughriders-add-former-alouettes-wrkr-letcher-jr/ ***** Brendan O'Leary-Orange to the Elks. https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/elks-extend-db-williams-agree-to-terms-with-canadian-wr-oleary-orange/ https://3downnation.com/2026/02/03/edmonton-elks-agree-to-terms-with-brendan-oleary-orange-sources/ ***** The Argos let go Wynton McManis. https://www.cfl.ca/2026/02/03/argos-release-linebacker-wynton-mcmanis/ https://3downnation.com/2026/02/03/toronto-argonauts-release-wynton-mcmanis/ ***** McManis to the Ticats. https://www.cfl.ca/2026/02/04/tiger-cats-sign-linebacker-wynton-mcmanis/ https://3downnation.com/2026/02/04/hamilton-tiger-cats-sign-three-time-grey-cup-champion-lb-wynton-mcmanis-sources/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/tiger-cats-adding-all-cfl-lb-mcmanis/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/hamilton-tiger-cats/linebacker-mcmanis-brings-all-cfl-fire-to-the-tiger-cats/ ***** Josh Woods to the Riders. https://www.cfl.ca/2026/02/04/riders-sign-linebacker-josh-woods/ https://3downnation.com/2026/02/04/former-b-c-linebacker-josh-woods-signs-with-saskatchewan-roughriders/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/roughriders-sign-american-lb-woods/ ***** Isiah Cage to BC. https://3downnation.com/2026/02/02/b-c-lions-sign-two-time-grey-cup-champion-isiah-cage/ https://www.cfl.ca/2026/02/03/lions-sign-offensive-lineman-isiah-cage/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/bc-lions-re-sign-db-t-j-lee-iii-qb-chase-brice-ol-andrew-peirson-add-ol-isiah-cage/ ***** The Als have announced both their coaching staff and their football operations staff for the year. https://www.cfl.ca/2026/02/04/als-announce-2026-coaching-staff-football-operations-personnel/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/calvillo-to-call-plays-this-season-for-alouettes/ https://3downnation.com/2026/02/04/montreal-alouettes-add-longtime-cfl-linebacker-a-j-gass-to-coaching-staff/ ***** Dylan Wynn to the Redblacks. https://3downnation.com/2026/02/02/ottawa-redblacks-agree-to-terms-with-veteran-dl-dylan-wynn-sources/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/veteran-dl-wynn-agrees-in-principle-to-deal-with-redblacks/ ***** Tyson Middlemost to the Ticats. https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/hamilton-tiger-cats/tiger-cats-agree-to-terms-with-de-onyeka-and-wr-middlemost/ https://3downnation.com/2026/02/03/hamilton-tiger-cats-agree-to-terms-with-dundas-native-tyson-middlemost-sources/ ***** Kene Onyeka to the Ticats. https://3downnation.com/2026/02/03/hamilton-tiger-cats-agree-to-terms-with-canadian-pass-rusher-kene-onyeka-sources/ ***** Michael Brodique to the Redblacks. https://3downnation.com/2026/02/02/ottawa-redblacks-agree-to-terms-with-canadian-linebacker-michael-brodrique-sources/ ***** Logan Kilgore will be Denver's quarterbacks coach next year. https://3downnation.com/2026/02/02/sean-payton-promotes-former-cfler-logan-kilgore-to-quarterback-coach-with-denver-broncos/ ***** CJ Reavis to the Redblacks. https://3downnation.com/2026/02/01/ottawa-redblacks-agree-to-terms-with-all-cfl-strong-side-linebacker-c-j-reavis-sources/ ***** Habakuk Baldonado to the Redblacks. https://3downnation.com/2026/02/01/ottawa-redblacks-agree-to-terms-with-former-riders-defensive-lineman-habakkuk-baldonado-sources/ ***** James Vaughters to the Riders. https://3downnation.com/2026/02/01/james-vaughters-agrees-to-terms-with-saskatchewan-roughriders-sources/ ***** DaShaun Amos to the Argos. https://3downnation.com/2026/02/01/dashaun-amos-agrees-to-terms-with-toronto-argonauts-sources/ ***** Dustin Crum to the Als. https://3downnation.com/2026/02/01/montreal-alouettes-agree-to-terms-with-dual-threat-qb-dustin-crum-sources/ ***** Jordan Murray to the Elks. https://3downnation.com/2026/02/01/former-ticats-offensive-tackle-jordan-murray-agrees-to-terms-with-edmonton-elks/ ***** Demerio Houston to the Redblacks. https://3downnation.com/2026/02/01/former-all-cfl-cornerback-demerio-houston-agrees-to-terms-with-b-c-lions/ ***** Ayden Eberhardt to the Redblacks. https://3downnation.com/2026/02/01/promising-b-c-receiver-ayden-eberhardt-agrees-to-terms-with-ottawa-redblacks/ ***** Tommy Nield to the Bombers. https://3downnation.com/2026/02/01/winnipeg-blue-bombers-agree-to-terms-with-west-final-hero-tommy-nield-sources/ ***** Brendan Bordner to the Elks. https://3downnation.com/2026/02/01/edmonton-elks-agree-to-terms-with-former-ticats-ol-brendan-bordner/ ***** Jonathan Moxey to the Bombers. https://3downnation.com/2026/02/01/winnipeg-blue-bombers-agree-to-terms-with-jonathan-moxey-sources/ ***** Jonathan Kongbo to the Argos. https://3downnation.com/2026/02/01/toronto-argonauts-agree-to-terms-with-canadian-pass-rusher-jonathan-kongbo/ ***** Brian Cole II to the Redblacks. https://3downnation.com/2026/02/01/ottawa-redblacks-agree-to-terms-with-special-teams-standout-brian-cole-ii/ ***** Jerreth Stearns to the Als. https://3downnation.com/2026/02/01/montreal-alouettes-agree-to-terms-with-jerreth-sterns-sources/ ***** Eric Lofton to the Ticats. https://3downnation.com/2026/02/01/hamilton-tiger-cats-agree-to-terms-with-veteran-offensive-tackle-eric-lofton/ ***** Robert Priester to the Argos. https://3downnation.com/2026/02/01/veteran-db-robert-priester-agrees-to-terms-on-return-to-toronto-argonauts/ ***** Winnipeg analysis https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/blue-bombers-busy-with-signings-my-thoughts/ ***** Whew! That's a lot of changes, and we still have six days to go before the Feb. 10 beginning of free agency. It's possible that a player will change his mind, but the contracts offered to the players are binding when they are submitted (as required) to the league and the union.

Mickey Lolich has died at 85. RIP. Mickey Lolich, Detroit Tigers 1968 World Series hero, dies at 85

The window allowing teams to contact upcoming free agents opened Sunday. Instead, many players announced their intentions to move to different clubs, indicating that they had already been in contact with the various teams. Joe Robustelli to the Elks https://3downnation.com/2026/02/01/edmonton-elks-agree-to-terms-with-former-riders-receiver-joe-robustelli-sources/ ***** Taylor Powell to the Elks https://3downnation.com/2026/02/01/edmonton-elks-agree-to-terms-with-quarterback-taylor-powell-sources/ ***** Malik Carney to the Elks https://www.cfl.ca/2026/02/01/report-malik-carney-to-sign-with-elks/ https://3downnation.com/2026/02/01/edmonton-elks-agree-to-terms-with-former-riders-defensive-lineman-malik-carney-sources/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/elks-de-carney-agree-to-terms-on-two-year-deal/ ***** Jarell Broxton to the Bombers https://www.cfl.ca/2026/02/02/report-ceresna-broxton-nield-to-sign-with-winnipeg/ https://3downnation.com/2026/02/01/winnipeg-blue-bombers-agree-to-terms-with-all-cfl-blocker-jarell-broxton-sources/ ***** Coulter Woodmansey to the Elks https://3downnation.com/2026/02/01/edmonton-elks-agree-to-terms-with-canadian-offensive-lineman-coulter-woodmansey-sources/ ***** Greg Bell to the Redblacks https://www.cfl.ca/2026/02/02/report-allen-bell-reavis-to-join-redblacks/ https://3downnation.com/2026/02/01/ottawa-redblacks-agree-to-terms-with-all-cfl-running-back-greg-bell/ ***** Jake Ceresna to the Bombers https://3downnation.com/2026/02/01/jake-ceresna-agrees-to-terms-with-winnipeg-blue-bombers-sources/ ***** Jake Maier to the Redblacks https://3downnation.com/2026/02/01/ottawa-redblacks-agree-to-terms-with-former-riders-qb-jake-maier-sources/ ***** A.J. Allen to the Redblacks https://3downnation.com/2026/02/01/ottawa-redblacks-agree-to-terms-with-canadian-linebacker-a-j-allen-sources/ ***** The Als are letting Shawn Lemon go. https://3downnation.com/2026/02/02/shawn-lemon-wont-be-back-with-montreal-alouettes-but-wants-to-keep-playing-in-cfl/ ***** Deonta McMahon to the Stampeders https://www.cfl.ca/2026/02/02/stampeders-sign-running-back-deonta-mcmahon/ https://3downnation.com/2026/02/02/calgary-stampeders-sign-rb-deonta-mcmahon-after-release-from-toronto-argonauts/ ***** Dejon Brissett to the Stampeders https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/cfl-free-agency-communication-window-tracker/ https://3downnation.com/2026/02/02/calgary-stampeders-agree-to-terms-with-2024-grey-cup-most-valuable-canadian-dejon-brissett/ ***** Free Agent Summaries https://www.cfl.ca/2026/02/01/what-you-missed-from-the-first-day-of-the-free-agency-communication-window/ https://3downnation.com/2026/02/02/where-every-pending-cfl-free-agent-agreed-to-terms-in-tampering-window/ https://www.cfl.ca/2026/02/02/mmqb-3-free-agency-communication-window-observations/ https://www.tsn.ca/wires/cp/article/no-shortage-of-agreements-in-principle-with-cfl-negotiation-window-opening/ ***** The Riders have let go Brett Lauther. https://www.cfl.ca/2026/02/02/riders-release-national-kicker-brett-lauther/ https://3downnation.com/2026/02/02/saskatchewan-roughriders-release-longtime-kicker-brett-lauther/ ***** Marc-Antoine Dequoy has retired. https://www.cfl.ca/2026/02/02/marc-antoine-dequoy-announces-retirement-from-football/ https://3downnation.com/2026/02/02/saskatchewan-roughriders-release-longtime-kicker-brett-lauther/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/alouettes-national-db-dequoy-announces-retirement-from-cfl/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/montreal-alouettes-safety-marc-antoine-dequoy-announces-retirement/ ***** Tre Ford to the Ticats. https://www.cfl.ca/2026/02/02/report-quarterback-tre-ford-to-sign-with-tiger-cats/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/roughriders-release-veteran-kicker-lauther/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/hamilton-tiger-cats/hamiltons-new-faces-qb-tre-ford-signs-ol-lofton-pact/ ***** More later.

Lots to catch up on. This will take more than one post. Free Agent power rankings Defensive Backs https://3downnation.com/2026/01/30/2026-cfl-free-agent-rankings-defensive-backs/ Kicking Teams https://3downnation.com/2026/01/31/2026-cfl-free-agent-rankings-specialists/ ***** Top 50 Free Agents https://3downnation.com/2026/01/31/2026-cfl-free-agent-rankings-top-50/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/tsns-top-pending-free-agents-remaining-ahead-of-cfl-free-agency/ ***** Key off-season dates https://www.cfl.ca/2026/01/30/key-2026-off-season-dates-you-need-to-know/ ***** Best 2025 QBs in various categories https://www.cfl.ca/2026/01/30/cfls-top-quarterbacks-in-every-pff-category-in-2025/ ***** Hamilton analysis https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/free-agency-preview-tiger-cats-look-to-add-in-hopes-of-taking-next-step/ ***** Sask analyses https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/free-agency-preview-roughriders-look-to-keep-what-theyve-built-from-toppling-over/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/roughriders-free-agents-aubrey-miller-jr/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/piffles-top-5-free-agents-the-roughriders-should-sign/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/roughriders-free-agents-noah-zerr/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/roughriders-free-agents-mitch-picton/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/riderville-roundup-february-1-2026/ ***** BC analysis https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/free-agency-preview-lions-looking-to-get-over-playoff-hump/ ***** The Redblacks have let go Jovan Santos-Knox. https://3downnation.com/2026/01/30/ottawa-redblacks-release-veteran-linebacker-jovan-santos-knox/ https://www.cfl.ca/2026/01/30/redblacks-release-linebacker-jovan-santos-knox/ ***** The Elks have let go Tre Ford. https://3downnation.com/2026/01/30/canadian-qb-tre-ford-released-by-edmonton-elks-prior-to-cfl-offseason-roster-bonus/ https://www.cfl.ca/2026/01/30/elks-release-quarterback-tre-ford/ ***** Hergy Mayala has signed with BC. https://www.cfl.ca/2026/01/30/lions-sign-national-receiver-hergy-mayala/ https://3downnation.com/2026/01/30/b-c-lions-bring-back-canadian-pass-catcher-hergy-mayala/ ***** Devonte Dedmon has signed with the Als. https://www.cfl.ca/2026/01/30/als-sign-returner-devonte-dedmon/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/montreal-alouettes-sign-wr-kr-devonte-dedmon-2021-most-outstanding-special-teams-player/ https://3downnation.com/2026/01/30/montreal-alouettes-sign-returner-devonte-dedmon-following-release-by-redblacks/ ***** More later.

A blind pilot walks onto a plane waving his white cane. The passengers look at each other in disbelief. The flight attendant gets on the PA and says, "Ladies and gentlemen, as you can see, the captain is legally blind, but rest assured, he's one of the best pilots in the world with over 6,000 successful flights." Next, the co-pilot makes his way to the plane. He's also blind, and he uses his walking stick to make it to the cabin. The flight attendant then says, "Ladies and gentlemen, as you can see, the co-pilot is also blind, but rest assured, he is the second best pilot in the world with over 5,000 successful flights." At this point the plane begins to take off on the runway. It gains speed, and the passengers grow tenser. The plane keeps accelerating faster and faster; and as it approaches the end of the runway, it still hasn't left the ground. The plane is approaching the end of the runway at a really high speed, and the passengers start to scream, "Oh my god oh my god we're all going to die!" Suddenly the plane takes off and begins its ascent. The pilot turns to the co-pilot and says, "The day they stop screaming we're screwed."

The eBook of Stanley Crouch's Kansas City Lightning is on sale for $2.99 today. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DG292OO Any opinions?

In the Canadian league, the cap and the floor are very close to one another. As a result, every team has the same payroll. This suggests to me that on Opening Day, every team has an equal chance to win the Grey Cup.

With the retirement of David Robertson, there are no active players who won the World Series as members of the New York Yankees.

In '87 or '88, I received an unrequested catalogue from Mosaic with Chet Baker on the cover. I think they got my name from Downbeat. I promptly ordered the Monk Blue Note and the Mulligan/Baker PJ boxes. Those were my first boxes.

With a new box set, I typically open up one CD a year. So I bite the bullet once, and then I'm good to go for years.

OK, nothing special.

The Riders have let go Shawn Bane, Jr. https://www.cfl.ca/2026/01/28/riders-release-receiver-shawn-bane-jr/ https://3downnation.com/2026/01/28/saskatchewan-roughriders-release-shawn-bane-jr-ahead-of-cfl-free-agency/ ***** Tim White has signed with the Bombers. https://www.cfl.ca/2026/01/29/blue-bombers-sign-receiver-tim-white/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/blue-bombers-add-all-cfl-receiver-white-on-one-year-deal/ https://3downnation.com/2026/01/28/tim-white-signs-with-winnipeg-blue-bombers-after-release-from-hamilton/ ***** Each team's free agent situation https://www.cfl.ca/2026/01/29/where-every-cfl-team-stands-ahead-of-free-agency/ ***** The league has announced the names of the kids who have been invited to attend this year's Combine. https://www.cfl.ca/2026/01/29/cfl-reveals-2026-cfl-combine-participants/ ***** Austin Mack has signed with the Elks. https://www.cfl.ca/2026/01/29/elks-sign-receiver-austin-mack/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/elks-add-wr-mack-on-two-year-deal-after-release-from-als/ https://3downnation.com/2026/01/29/edmonton-elks-sign-receiver-austin-mack-after-release-from-montreal-alouettes-sources/ ***** Here is a good description of how free agency works. The window opens Sunday. https://www.cfl.ca/2026/01/29/free-agency-communication-window-opens-february-1/ ***** Winnipeg analysis https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/free-agency-preview-blue-bombers-staying-the-course/ ***** Steve Dennis has died at 74. RIP. https://3downnation.com/2026/01/28/longtime-cfl-player-steve-dennis-dead-at-74/ ***** The Stampeders have let go Aaron Crawford. https://3downnation.com/2026/01/28/calgary-stampeders-release-veteran-aaron-crawford-sign-two/ ***** Free Agent power rankings DL https://3downnation.com/2026/01/28/2026-cfl-free-agent-rankings-defensive-line/ Linebackers https://3downnation.com/2026/01/29/2026-cfl-free-agent-rankings-linebackers/ ***** Corey Chamblin will be a DC in the UFL this year. https://3downnation.com/2026/01/29/former-argos-riders-head-coach-corey-chamblin-named-defensive-coordinator-for-ufls-st-louis-battlehawks/ ***** Sask free agent analyses https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/roughriders-free-agents-trevon-tate/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/roughriders-free-agents-philippe-gagnon/

bertrand, I don't know. Anybody here know?

For whatever reason (probably money), Tim White has decided that he's going to play somewhere else this year. https://www.cfl.ca/2026/01/26/ticats-release-receiver-tim-white/ https://3downnation.com/2026/01/24/tim-white-hamilton-tiger-cats-mutually-agree-to-part-ways/ https://3downnation.com/2026/01/26/official-hamilton-tiger-cats-release-standout-receiver-tim-white/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/hamilton-tiger-cats/tiger-cats-cut-loose-wr-white-double-down-on-qb-dolegala/ ***** The Alouettes have decided not to pay Austin Mack his bonus. https://www.cfl.ca/2026/01/26/alouettes-release-receiver-austin-mack-extend-travis-theis/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/report-alouettes-receiver-mack-agree-to-mutual-release/ https://3downnation.com/2026/01/26/montreal-alouettes-release-all-cfl-receiver-austin-mack-prior-to-offseason-bonus/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/montreal-alouettes-extend-rb-travis-theis-sign-de-david-perales-release-wr-austin-mack/ ***** The Ticats have decided not to pay Drew Wolitarsky his bonus. https://www.cfl.ca/2026/01/26/ticats-extend-jake-dolegala-release-drew-wolitarsky/ https://3downnation.com/2026/01/26/hamilton-tiger-cats-release-drew-wolitarsky-ahead-of-offseason-bonus/ ***** Free Agency analysis https://www.cfl.ca/2026/01/27/landrys-5-takeaways-from-free-agency-so-far/ ***** The Redblacks have let go Devonte Dedmon. https://www.cfl.ca/2026/01/27/redblacks-release-returner-devonte-dedmon/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/redblacks-release-american-returner-dedmon/ https://3downnation.com/2026/01/27/ottawa-redblacks-release-longtime-returner-devonte-dedmon/ ***** Dakoda Shepley has signed with the Argos. https://www.cfl.ca/2026/01/27/argos-sign-offensive-lineman-dakoda-shepley-defensive-back-james-ceasar/ https://3downnation.com/2026/01/27/toronto-argonauts-sign-former-riders-first-round-cfl-draft-pick-dakoda-shepley-after-long-nfl-stint-sources/ ***** Ottawa analysis https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/free-agency-preview-redblacks-look-to-rebuild-after-last-place-finish/ ***** Free Agent power rankings Quarterbacks https://3downnation.com/2026/01/24/2026-cfl-free-agent-rankings-quarterbacks/ Running Backs https://3downnation.com/2026/01/25/2026-cfl-free-agent-rankings-running-backs-and-fullbacks/ Receivers https://3downnation.com/2026/01/26/2026-cfl-free-agent-rankings-receivers/ OL https://3downnation.com/2026/01/27/2026-cfl-free-agent-rankings-offensive-line/ ***** Sask free agent analyses https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/roughriders-free-agents-kerfalla-exume/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/roughriders-free-agents-shane-ray/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/roughriders-free-agents-charbel-dabire/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/roughriders-free-agents-c-j-avery/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/riderville-roundup-january-25-2026/

MOD Reloaded Presents Sam Morrison’s COSMIC TRIP Featuring Bill Laswell CD AND DIGITAL FORMAT AVAILABLE NOW. MODRL00113 | HTTPS://MODRELOADED.BANDCAMP.COM Sam Morrison - soprano saxophone (#1-8, 10), alto flute (#9), synthesizer, Logic drums, electronics Bill Laswell - EFX T. Xiques - agogô bell (#7)  Cosmic Trip, the new solo album by legendary Miles Davis saxophonist Sam Morrison. Blazing with heat, flowing with cool, crisp and edgy electric sound, the music allows you to savor every aspect of his remarkable talent. Mix-translation by iconic producer Bill Laswell. Not to be missed! Sam Morrison sharing thoughts, "Music comes to me somewhere outside and Inside my mind. I incorporated all of the sounds I have available, woodwinds, software and electronic synths in old and new ways. Melody and harmony flow from the sounds and instruments through me." Sam Morrison © Roberto Cifarelli ABOUT SAM MORRISON Sam Morrison, saxophonist, flute player and composer whose credits include being a member of the Miles Davis Band. His performance with Miles at the 1975 Newport Jazz Festival, at Avery Fisher Hall, was very favorably reviewed in the NY Times and the concert recording was released on the Jazz Masters CD label. Davis spoke very highly of their collaboration. "I haven't heard that much fire on the saxophone since 'Trane was in my band”. His record Dune (Inner City/East Wind/1977) won critical acclaim in jazz circles as a ground breaking fusion album. His next album Natural Layers (Chiaroscuro Records/1977) utilized the talents of the extraordinary drummer/producer Narada Michael Walden and incorporated world rhythms in a tapestry of funk, fusion and jazz. Morrison has played with many legendary artists like Gil Evans, Al Foster, Buster Williams, Woody Shaw, Billy Hart, T-Bone Walker, Michael Shrieve, Michael Brecker, Masabumi Kikuchi and Ryo Kawasaki. He has brought his presence to some of Europe’s most prestigious jazz festivals, including those in Vienne, Nice, Paris, and Stockholm. Sam Morrison © Roberto Cifarelli As a member of The Children on the Corner, the Electric Miles reunion band featuring the great Michael Henderson and tabla pioneer Badal Roy, Sam continues to explore new dimensions in jazz fusion. His musical education began at Columbia University, NYC, where he immersed himself in the vibrant jazz scene, spending nights at clubs like Slugs and the Village Vanguard. At the same time, he absorbed the revolutionary rock energy of the era at the Fillmore East, broadening his musical perspective.  Currently, Sam Morrison is actively working on a new trio album featuring Michael Shrieve, the original Santana drummer from Woodstock, and Patrick Gleeson, an electronic music pioneer. He is also working with computer generated electronica. his latest project Cosmic Trip is his first collaboration with legendary producer Bill Laswell. Sam Morrison’s journey through music is ever-evolving, leaving a trail of inspiration in its wake. TRACKS 1. High Blood Pressure [04:06] 2. Jailbreak [03:17] 3. Home Alone [05:00] 4. Escape From Paradise [06:16] 5. Cosmic Trip [05:08] 6. Big Rumble [03:02] 7. Funkaduck [06:19] 8. Lab Disaster [03:27] 9. Subliminal [05:35] 10. Trippin’ [05:59] Created & produced by Sam Morrison Mix-translation by Bill Laswell All songs written by Sam Morrison Super Morrison Bros (ASCAP) Recorded by Sam Morrison at Livingston Manor, NY & Truth or Consequences, NM Mixed at Orange Music, West Orange, NJ Engineering: James Dellatacoma Mastered by Michael Fossenkemper at Turtletone Studio Artwork & inside photos by Yoko Yamabe @ Randesign Sam Morrison plays the Dakota Saxophone soprano sax. LP available later this year.  http://modreloaded.com 

Cannot recommend. These are the daily strips from the 2020-2021 Covid lockdown, and most of them aren't funny. *****

We had two inches overnight.

The EMI box has no liner notes. The Henry Cow box has over 100 pages! ***** not jazz Disc One This box is made up of the group's first four albums.