GA Russell

Roland Kirk - OAS - $11.59 + $3.99 http://www.amazon.com/Original-Album-Series-RAHSAAN-ROLAND/dp/B011Q9HH68

Thanks guys! Of course it didn't occur to me to visit YouTube. I didn't know that Viv Stanshall was involved with them.

I remember from ca. 1967 onward seeing The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band albums, and maybe on the English charts, but I never heard them. Has anyone heard them? Have an opinion? Recommend? http://www.amazon.com/Original-Album-Series-BONZO-BAND/dp/B00NIUEDHK

Power rankings! Mark Fulton - 10/13 http://3downnation.com/2015/10/13/week-16-by-the-numbers-power-rankings-projections/#comments Scott Cullen - 10/14 http://www.tsn.ca/eskimos-take-top-spot-in-cfl-power-rankings-1.376760 cfl.ca - 10/13 http://cfl.ca/article/nissan-titan-power-rankings-esks-are-number-one Malcolm Kelly - 10/13 http://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-power-rankings-malcolm-kelly-1.3269677 Mike Beamish Week 17 picks and 10/16 power rankings http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/week+picks+power+rankings/11443871/story.html ***** Week 17 picks! John Hodge http://3downnation.com/2015/10/16/week-seventeen-cfl-picks/#comments Chris Schultz http://www.tsn.ca/week-17-picks-redblacks-trying-to-keep-pace-with-ticats-argos-1.376745 Jamie Nye http://cfl.ca/article/weekly-predictor-four-in-a-row-for-the-argos CJOB http://www.cjob.com/2015/10/15/getting-down-to-the-crunch-with-cfl-weekly-picks/ ***** Week 16 Plays of the Week http://cfl.ca/video/index/id/118041 ***** 10/15 Checking Down http://cfl.ca/article/checking-down-jennings-to-start-over-lulay-for-lions ***** Week 17 preview http://cfl.ca/article/cflca-game-notes-a-look-at-week-17 ***** Mark Fulton handicaps the Eastern race. http://3downnation.com/2015/10/14/handicapping-the-race-in-the-cfl-east-by-the-numbers/#comments ***** As discussed before, the Ticats will host the Stamps tomorrow at Tim Horton Field. They have decided to open only the eastern stands. http://3downnation.com/2015/10/14/milton-argos-to-open-one-side-of-of-hamilton-stadium-for-game-vs-stamps/#comments ***** The Redblacks will host the Bombers tonight at 7:30 pm eastern. If the Redblacks win, they will clinch a playoff spot. It would be Ottawa's first time in the playoffs since 1994! http://3downnation.com/2015/10/16/redblacks-a-win-away-from-first-playoff-berth-since-1994/#comments ***** Sunday's Hamilton at Montreal game will be on ESPN2 with a 1:00 pm eastern kickoff. http://cfl.ca/page/us-broadcast-schedule-20150213084657

Let's first catch up on last weekend's games. Edmonton 15....Calgary 11 http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/game/edmonton-eskimos-calgary-stampeders-20151010/Stats http://www.cfl.ca/article/western-showdown-esks-top-stamps-for-fifth-straight-win http://3downnation.com/2015/10/11/stamps-lose-control-of-west-division-as-eskimos-win-at-mcmahon/#comments http://www.tsn.ca/west-division-tightens-esks-beat-stamps-1.375095 And this was at McMahon! ***** Winnipeg 29....BC 26 http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/game/winnipeg-blue-bombers-bc-lions-20151010/Stats http://www.cfl.ca/article/castillo-lifts-bombers-with-last-second-field-goal http://3downnation.com/2015/10/11/not-so-special-performance-leaves-the-bc-lions-in-tough/#comments http://3downnation.com/2015/10/11/14156/#comments The Bombers' new kicker Sergio Castillo kicked a field goal on the last play of the game to win it. The Lions led 23-9 at the half. Castillo was perfect for the day with two converts and five field goals. ***** Toronto 25....Montreal 17 http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/game/toronto-argonauts-montreal-alouettes-20151012/Stats http://cfl.ca/article/argonauts-break-open-defensive-battle-to-beat-alouettes http://3downnation.com/2015/10/13/defence-hold-on-for-argos-victory-over-als/#comments http://3downnation.com/2015/10/13/sixty-minutes-not-enough-for-the-montreal-alouettes/#comments http://www.tsn.ca/argos-stretch-streak-with-win-over-als-1.375748 The Argos led 10-9 after 3. Then they took a 15 point lead in the fourth. With 0:54 left, the Als scored a touchdown, and then recovered the short kick. They moved close to the end zone, and on the last play they went out of bounds. Jim Popp thought that they had one second left, but the officials ruled the game was over. You will note that the road team won all three of these games. ***** Yesterday was the trade deadline, and the Riders made some headlines. They traded Kevin Glenn to the Als for a draft pick. http://www.tsn.ca/alouettes-acquire-veteran-glenn-from-roughriders-1.376661 http://cfl.ca/article/als-acquire-kevin-glenn-in-trade-with-riders http://3downnation.com/2015/10/14/kevin-glenn-joins-the-montreal-alouettes-at-cfl-trade-deadline/#comments http://3downnation.com/2015/10/14/trading-glenn-is-a-deal-that-shouldnt-hurt-either-team/#comments ***** They traded Jerome Messam to the Stampeders for Tyler Crapigna and an exchange of picks. http://cfl.ca/article/stamps-land-messam-in-swap-with-riders http://www.tsn.ca/stamps-get-rb-messam-from-roughriders-1.376855 http://3downnation.com/2015/10/14/stamps-make-big-splash-at-trade-deadline-by-getting-messam/#comments ***** Also, the Als traded Mike Edem to the Ticats for two draft picks. http://www.tsn.ca/ticats-acquire-lb-edem-from-als-1.376843 http://cfl.ca/article/recap-teams-shake-things-up-in-deadline-day-frenzy

I received this press release today. Sonny Rollins to ReceiveLifetime Achievement AwardAt the Jazz Foundation of America's14th Annual"A Great Night in Harlem" Thursday, October 22, 8:30 PMAt the Apollo Theater, New York City October 15, 2015 Tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins will be presented with the Jazz Foundation of America's Lifetime Achievement Award on Thursday, October 22, at the Apollo Theater during the foundation's 14th Annual "A Great Night in Harlem" gala concert. The concert segment honoring Rollins will feature performances by Donald Fagen (of Steely Dan), Jimmy Heath, Jack DeJohnette, Gary Bartz, Billy Harper, Randy Brecker, Clifton Anderson, Kenny Garrett, Ravi Coltrane, Al Foster, James Carter, Wallace Roney, the Cecil Bridgewater Big Band, and more. "What a privilege it is to have Sonny Rollins grace the stage," says Wendy Oxenhorn, Jazz Foundation of America's Executive Director. "[Musical director] Steve Jordan has gone above and beyond to make this a fitting tribute worthy of Sonny's genius in return for all the decades of the music he has given to the world. For us and the Great Legends who are coming out for Sonny, this is our humble attempt to say 'thank you.'" For 26 years, the Jazz Foundation of America has been keeping jazz and blues alive by helping musicians who played with everyone from Duke Ellington and Billie Holiday to Jimi Hendrix and the Rolling Stones. The organization now assists in more than 5000 cases a year nationwide -- preventing homelessness and eviction by paying rents and mortgages; providing free medical care and operations; maintaining a Musicians' Emergency Fund to address a wide range of crises. "What a necessary, wonderful organization!" says Rollins. "I've been aware of the Jazz Foundation's work for many years now, including the assistance they've given to so many of my colleagues. I'm honored to receive this award from them and to lend them whatever support I can now and in the future." Rollins is presently completing work on a new album in his Road Shows series of live performances for release by his label, Doxy Records. Holding the Stage: Road Shows, vol. 4 will be released on April 8, 2016 under a distribution agreement with Sony Music Masterworks and its jazz imprint OKeh Records. For further information about the Jazz Foundation and the Great Night in Harlem gala, please visit jazzfoundation.org. Photo: John Abbott Web Site: sonnyrollins.comLike: Follow:

I am not familiar with Google Play, but I learned today that they currently offer this album for free.

Happy Birthday 2015 John! I think the Argos are playing six games at home and twelve games away this year. Is that right? And with their second-string quarterback starting every game, right? I think you're going to need the Argo bounce big time!

Thanks guys for your opinions of the Set. I thought they were supposed to be much better than that.

I just discovered that it's on-line: http://archive.esquire.com/issue/19590101 Amongst other things I got wrong: it's dated January 1959. And "The Golden Age of Jazz" article is by Ralph Ellison! Thanks a lot, Joe!

Following up, didn't they introduce a free website a few months ago? What is the name of that?

Mission: Impossible (TV) (complete) - $99.99 http://www.amazon.com/Mission-Impossible-The-Complete-Series/dp/B009DA74CK

Happy Birthday 2015 TD!

What still doesn't make sense to me is why Houston is considered a small market for baseball when it's the 4th largest city in the nation. Aggie, I have an idea about that. Although the term "small market" is used to refer to a city, I don't think those in the know mean that at all. I think they are referring to a relatively unpopular team. This thought came to me because for years I read references to the Pittsburgh Pirates being a "small market team," but I have never once seen the Pittsburgh Steelers referred to as a "small market team."

Hamilton 30....Sask 15 http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/game/saskatchewan-roughriders-hamilton-tiger-cats-20151009/Stats http://cfl.ca/article/magical-matthews-rookie-qb-leads-cats-past-riders http://3downnation.com/2015/10/09/mathews-makes-big-leap-in-big-ticat-win-over-riders/#comments http://www.tsn.ca/mathews-ticats-beat-riders-for-cfl-east-lead-1.374780 The Ticats led 3-0 after one, and 20-0 at the half. Jeff Matthews had a good game. With the loss, the Riders became the first team to be mathematically eliminated from the playoffs.

Monday is Canadian Thanksgiving, but for the first time in my memory there is no Western game. http://cfl.ca/schedule/year/2015/time_zone/0 ***** 10/7 Checking Down http://cfl.ca/article/checking-down-norwood-activated-off-injured-list ***** Week 16 preview http://cfl.ca/article/cflca-game-notes-a-look-at-week-16 ***** Mike Beamish Week 16 picks and 10/9 power rankings http://www.canada.com/sports/football/cfl/week+picks+power+rankings/11428020/story.html

Speaking of MPS generally, is there one Dave Pike Set album that is currently available that anyone would like to recommend?

Drew Edwards analyzes the Eastern race. http://3downnation.com/2015/10/08/breaking-down-the-east-division-playoff-race/#comments ***** The Ticats released Nic Grigsby again last week. http://3downnation.com/2015/09/30/ticats-to-start-ford-at-running-back-release-grigsby/#comments ***** The Bombers have decided to let Sergio Castillo do their place kicking this week. http://www.tsn.ca/hash-marks-castillo-to-kick-for-bombers-1.373825 ***** The Redblacks have lost Jeremiah Johnson for the remainder of the season with a foot dislocation. http://cfl.ca/article/report-redblacks-rb-jeremiah-johnson-out-for-season ***** The Argos made it official today that they will host the Stamps Oct. 17 in Hamilton. http://cfl.ca/article/argonauts-release-statement-regarding-oct-17-home-game ***** The Als have signed Jerry Rice, Jr., and Henoc Muamba's brother Kelvin. http://cfl.ca/article/alouettes-add-six-to-practice-roster-including-jerry-rice-jr ***** Dan Ralph Week 16 picks http://www.thespec.com/sports-story/5949945-cfl-picks-week-16-stampeders-eskimos-meet-in-key-cfl-clash/ ***** Justin Dunk Week 16 picks http://www.sportsnet.ca/football/cfl/week-16-cfl-picks-argos-a-safe-bet-in-montreal/

Happy Birthday 2015 Marcello!

RIP. I've never heard him on a bad album. Doors of Perception was a favorite of mine in college.

Brad, I too was at that game, and I too ran onto the field! When the fans chanted, "We want Short!", I sensed (for the only time in my life) a vibe that bordered on violence. I believe that if he had attended the game, he would have been killed.

Today's news is that AB InBev continues to up their offer, and SABMiller continues to reject the proposal. The Wall St. Journal says that SABMiller currently holds the stronger hand. http://blogs.wsj.com/moneybeat/2015/10/07/dealpolitik-sabmiller-well-positioned-to-spike-ab-inbevs-hostile-bid/

Toronto 38....Ottawa 35 http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/game/ottawa-redblacks-toronto-argonauts-20151006/Stats http://www.cfl.ca/article/harris-owens-cap-the-comeback-in-argos-win http://3downnation.com/2015/10/07/harris-5-td-passes-sink-the-redblacks/#comments http://3downnation.com/2015/10/07/owens-amazing-one-handed-catch-delivers-argos-the-victory/#comments http://www.tsn.ca/owens-amazing-grab-lifts-argonauts-over-redblacks-1.373049 Great game! Six lead changes. Chad Owens scored the winning touchdown with 24 seconds left. http://www.thesnap.ca/twitter-reacts-to-chad-owens-insane-grab/ http://www.cfl.ca/video/index/id/117677 ***** Chris Schultz Week 16 picks http://www.tsn.ca/week-16-picks-latest-battle-of-alberta-could-decide-the-west-1.373384 ***** Jamie Nye Week 16 picks http://www.cfl.ca/article/weekly-predictor-who-will-win-the-battle-for-the-west

Thanks bluesoul!

OK, so maybe not the worst ever, but bad enuff...and how in the world do you inadvertently play too many imports twice? Saskatchewan! Dana, it was deliberate, and agreed upon before the games were played. The Riders were 1-13 with the league's worst record. So they said, "Screw it!" and added Frank Tripucka to the roster, to give the fans some value for the price of the ticket. On Oct. 24 they lost to Edmonton 20-19, and on Oct. 26 they beat Winnipeg 37-30. As forfeits, both games were considered losses in the standings.