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Miami has a reliever from this area named Carter Capps. Take a look at this. It's a balk. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/mlb/miami-marlins/article27416770.html

This came out Tuesday, and I see that it is already up on Spotify. ***** Bassist/Composer Robert Sabin's"Humanity Part II"To Be Released by Ranula MusicJuly 14 The Tentet Session is Sabin's Third CD,& First Since 2007's "Romero" CD Release Show at Greenwich House, NYC,Tuesday, August 18 June 19, 2015 For his bewitching new album Humanity Part II, bassist, composer, and film music aficionado Robert Sabin assembled a brass-heavy tentet in service of a dark, glacial, cinematic sound. The CD, Sabin's third in ten years, will be released on his Ranula Music label July 14. "I love the way film music invokes states of mind that you carry from the film, things beyond the music itself," says Sabin, whose 2007 album, Romero, grew out of his obsession with the zombie thrillers of George A. Romero (Night of the Living Dead), and whose debut, Killdozer (2005), was about a deranged man and a heavily armored instrument of destruction. "I enjoy taking a theme from a horror movie and getting more juice out of it, really going deeper inside it." Sabin's exceptional tentet for Humanity Part II includes some of the finest players and fellow composers on the New York scene, including guitarist Jesse Lewis, saxophonists Aaron Irwin and Jason Rigby, trumpeters Dan Urness and Matt Holman, hornist Chris Komer, trombonist John Yao, tubaist Ben Stapp, and drummer Jeremy Noller. "Being a great composer means having great people play your music," says Sabin. "These were the players I had in mind when I wrote the album, and there isn't anyone else I would even consider playing on the recording." The title track fuses together two Ennio Morricone themes composed for John Carpenter's 1982 remake of The Thing, formerly arranged for synthesizers. "Through a Glass Darkly," inspired by legendary Swedish director Ingmar Bergman's early-'60s trilogy, is a three-part study in existentialism -- in loneliness and silence. "Tenebre," an understandably unsettled work, is named after the 1982 film by Italian horror master Dario Argento, whom Sabin admires (among his more delicate touches) for "his beautiful use of color and style, natural and unnatural." Humanity Part II's most haunting piece, "Scarecrow," is based not on a film theme but elements of Ravel's masterpiece Gaspard de la nuit. Signifying a hanged man dangling against the horizon, a repeating note chimes ostinato-style in the far background. "Chromatic brooding permeated with silence" -- that's how Sabin describes his basic approach. For all that, the music is fully alive and unexpectedly affecting in taking you places you haven't been before. Born on October 27, 1972 in Portland, Oregon, Robert Sabin studied saxophone in elementary school and played in the fifth-grade band. He took up electric bass in high school and was soon exploring basic elements of jazz and contemporary music, inspired by his growing affinity for the instrument and its role in an ensemble. His first serious exposure to improvisation came when he attended New York University as an undergraduate. After belatedly transferring into the music department, and then gaining admission to the jazz program, he worked hard with his esteemed instructor Mike Richmond and, after graduation, with another distinguished bassist, Michael Moore. Later studies would include work with Mark Helias, Michael Formanek, and Jay Anderson, eventually playing with a long list of notable veterans including Oliver Lake, Jean-Michel Pilc, Peter Bernstein, Dick Oatts, Kenny Werner, Brian Lynch, and Dave Liebman. Sabin acquired his graduate degree at the Manhattan School of Music before heading back to NYU for his doctorate. He did his dissertation on bassist Gary Peacock, an underrated artist in Sabin's estimation: "He is such an intuitive artist. He's not about technique or chops. When he taught me, it was more about what things you can do to avoid getting in your own way." Dr. Sabin serves on the faculty of Hunter College High School and has worked with the Manhattan School of Music Precollege as well as directed the Jazz Program at the New York Summer Music Festival and Institute. He was awarded second place in both the 2001 and 2003 International Society of Bassists' Jazz Competitions. Sabin and his tentet will present the powerful music of Humanity Part II at Greenwich House, 46 Barrow Street, New York City, on Tuesday 8/18 at 7:00 pm (212-242-4770); $10 cover. Photo: Eduardo Donoso Web Site: robertsabinbass.com Follow:

I see that this one is now up on Spotify. I like it. The arrangements remind me of Buddy Rich's PJ Band; but unlike Buddy's drumming, the drumming here is very relaxed.

Speaking of car radios and AM, I read years ago that Berry Gordy deliberately had the bass too loud on his records so that it could be heard on AM car radios. When the kid bought the record, took it home and found the bass too loud, old Berry didn't care at that point because he already had his money!

Here is a page that discusses how to find items on sale at Amazon. http://www.tech-recipes.com/rx/1930/amazon_clearance_hacks_tips/ Here is an NBC News discussion of this. http://www.nbcnews.com/business/consumer/how-make-prime-day-last-all-year-long-n394176

Sonny, I wonder if 2012 statistics are relevant to today. Not arguing, just speculating.

I was vacationing in Spain, and a friend who was an African college student told me that he had died. But I don't know how many days after the event this occurred.

I too liked Smith Dobson.

Amazon.de yesterday told me not to expect it before August 6. We'll see.

Today would have been my late mother's 100th birthday! So I did something different to celebrate, and went to a brewpub and had a buffalo cheeseburger. ***** Gregg Xenakes Week 4 picks http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=835553 ***** Chris Schultz Week 4 picks http://www.tsn.ca/week-4-cfl-picks-1.331467 ***** John Hodge Week 4 picks http://3downnation.com/2015/07/16/week-four-cfl-picks/#comments ***** Malcolm Kelly 7/15 power rankings http://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-power-rankings-week-3-1.3153417 ***** The Ticats have placed Johnny Sears on the six-game injured list. http://www.tsn.ca/ticats-place-db-sears-on-six-game-injury-list-1.331472 ***** The Riders announced that Weldon Brown is out for the year. http://www.tsn.ca/roughriders-db-brown-out-for-the-season-1.331570 http://cfl.ca/article/riders-announce-weldon-brown-out-for-season ***** Both of the Stamps' starting offensive tackles, Edwin Harrison and Simon Charbonneau-Campeau, broke their legs Monday against the Argos; and they are both likely out for the year. http://www.tsn.ca/stamps-harrison-charbonneau-campeau-undergo-surgery-1.331617 ***** TSN 7/16 power rankings http://www.tsn.ca/stamps-still-lead-cfl-power-rankings-1.331436 ***** Argos long snapper Jake Reihart trick shot http://www.tsn.ca/thursday-night-trick-shots-moving-snap-1.331959 ***** Best in the League, episode 1 http://cfl.ca/article/Best ***** Jamie Nye - Week 4 picks http://cfl.ca/article/weekly-predictor-can-edmonton-complete-the-sweep ***** Week 4 game notes http://cfl.ca/article/cflca-game-notes-a-look-at-week-4 ***** 7/16 Checking Down http://cfl.ca/article/checking-down-injuries-forcing-roster-moves-in-week-4 ***** Montreal 17....Hamilton 13 http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/game/hamilton-tiger-cats-montreal-alouettes-20150716/Stats http://cfl.ca/article/cats-catod-rookie-qb-shines-in-als-win-over-ticats http://3downnation.com/2015/07/16/ticats-lose-an-ugly-one-to-alouettes/#comments http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/football/rookie-qb-cato-leads-alouettes-past-tiger-cats/article25544124/ ***** The Ticats and the City of Hamilton have reached a deal regarding Tim Hortons Field. http://3downnation.com/2015/07/15/city-ticats-reach-deal-on-stadium-rental/

Neil Young has removed all of his recordings from streaming websites. He says that streaming just doesn't sound good enough. https://www.bing.com/search?q=Neil+Young+streaming+services&filters=tnTID%3a"9C8E94BF-72ED-4744-92E8-77421FA4D5BA"+tnVersion%3a"984348"+segment%3a"popularnow.carousel"+tnCol%3a"14"+tnOrder%3a"df896475-b3f2-48ab-9288-4666060aee46"&efirst=12&FORM=HPNN01

Lon, hope it all goes well! I've moved enough for a lifetime, and don't feel like moving again!

Happy Birthday Tom!

Among players younger than me, I like Joey Calderazzo. I saw Carl Schroeder with Roy Haynes and George Adams in Washington, I think the spring of 1970. It was shortly before the Roy Haynes Hip Ensemble album came out. I really enjoyed that concert.

I saw the Offering band in Boston in the summer of '72. Steve Marcus was always one of my favorites, and I really enjoyed it.

Amazon US is currently offering a $3.00 credit toward a digital purchase if you choose the slow shipping option.

I recommend that you take a look on Twitter at #PrimeDayFail. "For me, Prime Day is still about family."

"Angry Amazon customers vent over sale fail" http://money.cnn.com/2015/07/15/news/amazon-walmart-prime-day-customers/

Calgary 25....Toronto 20 http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/game/toronto-argonauts-calgary-stampeders-20150713/Stats http://www.cfl.ca/article/calgary-holds-on-in-fourth-quarter-thriller The Stamps had a strong first half and a weak second half. The Argos closed it to 22-20, but couldn't get close enough for a field goal to take the lead. The Argos are the last team in the league to lose a game. ***** The Ticats have released Nic Grigsby. http://3downnation.com/2015/07/14/why-the-ticats-released-nic-grigsby/#comments ***** cfl.ca 7/14 power rankings http://www.cfl.ca/article/nissan-titan-power-rankings-stamps-back-on-top ***** Week 3 replay http://www.cfl.ca/article/cfl-replay-looking-back-at-week-3 ***** The Lions have signed former Stamp and Redblack DB Eric Fraser. http://www.cfl.ca/article/lions-sign-national-defensive-back-eric-fraser ***** The Riders have signed Geoff Tisdale. http://www.cfl.ca/article/riders-announce-signing-of-db-geoff-tisdale ***** Week 3 Plays of the Week http://www.cfl.ca/video/index/id/112747/autostart/true ***** Josh Smith 7/14 power rankings http://3downnation.com/2015/07/14/3downs-week-3-wrap-up/#comments

So far I find Amazon's sales to be less appealling than their everyday specials. Here's a sneak peek of what will be on sale tomorrow. http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=176060&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=2067573 Walmart has decided to have its own big sale tomorrow. http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/business/wp/2015/07/13/wal-mart-takes-a-not-so-subtle-dig-at-amazon-and-offers-an-answer-to-prime-day/

Happy Birthday 2015 Agustin!

Composer Michael Masser has died at 74. http://www.showbiz411.com/2015/07/12/michael-masser-towering-songwriter-of-greatest-love-of-all-and-many-hits-dies-at-74

The Argos announced today that at the end of the season, the league's COO Michael Copeland will become the team's President and CEO. http://www.cfl.ca/article/michael-copeland-named-new-ceo-of-toronto-argonauts-in-2016 http://argonauts.ca/article/argos-new-ownership-group-appoints-michael-copeland-as-presdient-ceo***** ***** Paul LaPolice offers the league officials' test. http://www.tsn.ca/talent/take-the-cfl-officials-test-1.321928 ***** ...and the answers. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl-officials-test-answer-key-1.321940 ***** The two Friday night games... Winnipeg 25....Montreal 23 http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/game/montreal-alouettes-winnipeg-blue-bombers-20150710/Stats http://www.cfl.ca/article/special-win-bombers-edge-als-on-defence-special-teams The Bombers held on, with Willy not appearing to suffer from concussion problems. Cato was decent, but not as special as last week. ***** BC 35....Saskatchewan 32 http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/game/saskatchewan-roughriders-bc-lions-20150710/Stats http://cfl.ca/article/lions-get-last-roar-in-comeback-win-vs-riders This went into overtime. There has been much talk on the internet about the Riders' play-calling at the end of regulation. They blew a two-score lead with three minutes remaining, and they took a knee at the end instead of trying to win.

Here is an aerial photo of a Calgary Stampeders corn maze! You will note the Grey Cup in the upper left, the team logo in the lower right, and a football player in the center. http://www.thesnap.ca/this-calgary-stampeders-corn-maze-is-unreal/

RIP. When I read that he died of a heart attack, I immediately thought, That's how Dr. Zhivago died! As I recall, he played a lot of backgammon as well.