GA Russell

DVD Stan Getz - Montreux 1972 - $13.48 http://www.amazon.com/Montreux-1972-Stan-Getz/dp/B00FEI1X2C?SubscriptionId=AKIAJ7T5BOVUVRD2EFYQ&tag=camelhomealerts-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B00FEI1X2C

I bought one of her albums about 1982, and for the life of me I don't remember its title. None on her wikipedia page rings a bell.

ECM Artists on Tour June 3-8 New York, NY (Village Vanguard) June 13 & 14 Chicago, IL (Constellation) June 15 Minneapolis, MN (Dakota) June 16 Santa Cruz, CA (Kuumbwa) June 18 Oakland, CA (Yoshi's) June 19 & 20 Los Angeles, CA (Blue Whale) June 6 San Francisco, CA (SFJazz) June 8 Healdsburg, CA (Healsburg Festival) June 25 Saskatoon, SK (Saskatchewan Jazz Festival) June 27 Vancouver, BC (Vancouver Jazz Festival) June 20 Edmonton, AB (Edmonton Jazz Festival) June 21 Vancouver, BC (Vancouver Jazz Festival) June 23 Saskatoon, SK (Saskatchewan Jazz Festival) June 25 New York, NY (SubCulture) June 26 Toronto, ON (Toronto Jazz Festival) June 27 Ottawa, ON (Ottawa Jazz Festival) June 28 Rochester, NY (Rochester Jazz Festival) June 20 New York, NY (Cornelia Street Café) June 22 Rochester, NY (Rochester Jazz Festival) June 24 Edmonton, AB (Edmonton Jazz Festival) June 25 Medicine Hat, AB (Medicine Hat Jazz Festival) June 26 Vancouver, BC (Vancouver Jazz Festival) June 21 - 22 San Francisco, CA (SFJazz) June 24 Rochester, NY (Rochester Jazz Festival) June 25 New York, NY (SubCulture) June 23 – 24 Rochester, NY (Rochester Jazz Festival) June 25 Toronto, ON (Roy Thomson Hall) June 28 Montreal, PQ (Montreal Jazz Festival)

Happy Birthday 2014 Pete!

This looks like it might be interesting, particularly to those of us who liked the Canterbury groups. Artwork by Denis Rodier MASTER DRUMMERS PAT MASTELOTTO & TOBIAS RALPH PRESENT ToPaRaMa King Crimson, Weather Report and Post-Rock Collide On Their Latest Release AVAILABLE IN STORES AND ONLINE JUNE 17, 2014 AND THROUGH 7D MEDIA RECORDS. DIGITAL PRE-SALES START JUNE 1. PLEASE VISIT WWW.7DMEDIA.COM FOR DETAILED INFO. Pat Mastelotto Drums, Percussion, Sound Design Tobias Ralph Drums, Cowbell, Rhodes Markus Reuter U8 Touch Guitar Roy Powell Rhodes and Moog samples Lorenzo Feliciati Bass, Keys, Strings Tony Levin Upright bass David Rothenberg Clarinet Angelica Sanchez Piano Bernhard Wöstheinrich Soundscape Bill Munyon & Leashya Padma Munyon Vocals & Samples Robert Fisher Spoken Words "OM"- Sample from Olivier Messiaen Le Merle Noir New York, May 29, 2014 - Toparama is a true meeting of the minds. Itʼs a one-of-a-kind release that captures the explosive energy of drummers Pat Mastelotto and Tobias Ralph. But Toparama isnʼt a typical chops-driven "drummer's album." Itʼs a disc of artfully-composed pieces, full of melodic elements and infectious grooves. Recorded by Mastelotto and mastered by Unsung Productions, the album combines influences as diverse as Weather Reportʼs funk-fueled jazz-rock, King Crimsonʼs polyrhythmic-prog stylings, Peter Gabriel's Passion and shape-shifting post-rock. Pat Mastelotto is one of the worldʼs most celebrated drummers. He has been a member of every King Crimson lineup from 1994 to the present, as well as the offshoot band The Crimson ProjeKCt. In addition, heʼs one third of Stick Men, a trio with Tony Levin and Markus Reuter. Mastelotto has also collaborated with Terry Bozzio, Trey Gunn, Allan Holdsworth, Kimmo Pohjonen, Steven Wilson, XTC, Mr. Mister, David Sylvain, Sugercubes, Robyn Hitchcock, Jude Cole, Rembrandts, Cock Robin, Trail of the Dead, Chrysta Bell, and on various RareNoiseRecords projects. Tobias Ralphʼs resume is dizzying in its diversity. His innovative drumming can be found on projects by Defunkt, Amy Denio, Everlast, Royston Langdon, Nena, Screaming Headless Torsos, and Tricky - to name a handful. Heʼs also a long-time member of the Adrian Belew Power Trio and The Crimson ProjeKCt. After touring together as co-percussionists in The Crimson ProjeKCt, both musicians sensed major chemistry. They forged ahead with an egoless collaboration. Both musicians are also multi-instrumentalists who contribute vocals, keyboards, chords, drones, and a myriad of other sound design elements throughout. Additionally, Toparama features bassists Lorenzo Feliciati and Tony Levin, touch guitarist Markus Reuter, and keyboardist Roy Powell. "Toparama is the culmination of 50-plus drum performances Iʼve done with Pat," said Ralph. "His time is absolutely metronomic and his groove is so deep, yet heʼs also capable of incredible polyrhythmic stuff. Somehow, it all feels as accessible as your favorite funk tune, but in 11/8. Our hope is that people hear the joy and life stories coming through these pieces." "Tobias is one of the fastest drummers youʼll ever hear," reciprocated Mastelotto. "He makes Buddy Rich sound like a stuttering Netflix stream. Heʼs the Federal Reserve Bank of drum knowledge. But weʼve really made something that goes way beyond just drumming. This album is about communicating about the world through our instruments." The disc offers compelling diversity. It includes a reimagined, visceral variation of the classic King Crimson drum duet "BʼBoom," revisited as "BaBaBoom" as well as the killer, ultra-addictive electro-rock of "New O." "Sing Sang Sung" finds the duo exploring a Drummers of Burundi-influenced African approach. And thereʼs the hilarious vocal-infused "Bad Ass Van, Man" that crosses King Crimsonʼs "Thela Hun Ginjeet" with Cheech and Chong. Dig in. Immerse yourself in Toparama. Your troubles will be distant memories. TRACKS 1. Willie's In The Backyard 2. NY5 3. Mama Will Bark 4. Little People 5. Sing Sang Sung 6. Floor Over Heaven 7. Up Heavy 8. New O 9. MooBaba 10. BaBaBoom 11. Rendezvous With Rama 12. OM 13. Bad Ass Van Man PAT MASTELOTTO & TOBIAS RALPH ON TOUR TOGETHER WITH DIFFERENT BANDS (Tour Schedule Below Subject To Change) THE CRIMSON PROJEKCT New Zealand & Australia June 24 Auckland (NZ) The Studio June 26 Melbourne (AU) The Hi-Fi June 27 Sydney (AU) The Hi-Fi June 28 Brisbane (AU) The Hi-Fi June 30 Adelaide (AU) July 2 Fremantle (AU) More shows t.b.a. (for tickets and V.I.P. packages for above shows go HERE.) THE CRIMSON PROJEKCT Back in Europe July 4 Amsterdam (NL) Tollhuilstuin July 5 Herleen (NL) Limburg Zaal July 6 Nürnberg (DE) Hirsch July 7 Udine (IT) Udin & Jazz July 10 Kiev (UA) July 12 Garana (RO) Garana Jazz Festival July 14 Torino (IT) Gru Village July 15 Porto Torres (Sardegna, IT) July 16 Cagliari (Sardegna, IT) Arena Sant'Elia July 18 Buchlovice (CZ) Zamecky Amfiteatr July 19 Bad Doberan (DE) Zappanale Festival July 21 Oldenburg (DE) Kulturtage Festival July 31, Aug. 1 Aschaffenburg (DE) Burg Herzberg Festival Aug. 5 L'Aquila (IT) Blues Sotto le Stelle In Between TCP Shows: STICK MEN July 20 Bad Doberan (DE) Zappanale Festival July 30 Bratislava (SK) Muzeum Obchoduba Open Air Aug. 3 Bodo (NO) Nordland Festival more to come... ADRIAN BELEW & PAT MASTELOTTO THREE OF A PERFECT PAIR MUSIC CAMP Aug. 11 - 15 Big Indian, NY Full Moon Resort Aug. 16 Woodstock, NY Bearsville Theater KING CRIMSON Tour In Fall 2014. Cities t.b.a.

Dan, the Dollar Shave Club uses Dorco blades from Korea. You can save money by buying from Dorco direct. http://dorcousa.refr.cc/68X8JVK In my view, the biggest problem with the Dollar Shave Club is that half of what you are spending goes for postage rather than shaving gear.

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We have a lot to catch up on! Simoni Lawrence was released by Minnesota, and is now a free agent in both the CFL and the NFL. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=452061 ***** The last player picked is called "Mr. Irrelevant." The 2008 Mr. Irrelevant is still in the league - Luc Brodeur-Jourdain! http://cfl.ca/article/draft-stories-2008s-mr-irrelevant ***** The Redblacks had the first pick in the draft, but traded it to the Stamps for OL Jon Gott. http://cfl.ca/article/redblacks-trade-1st-overall-pick-to-stamps ***** By far the best prospect in the draft was McGill OL Laurent Duvernay-Tardif. But he was picked in the 6th round by Kansas City, so the teams passed on him until the Stamps took him with the first pick of the third round. http://cfl.ca/article/laurent-duvernay-tardif-falls-to-19th-overall-to-calgary ***** The Als took OL David Foucault in the first round, but he signed with Carolina. http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/05/19/4919233/carolina-panthers-sign-canadian.html#.U4a_DXYmSUk http://cfl.ca/article/montreal-takes-david-foucault-with-fifth-selection ***** The Redblacks traded Kevin Glenn to the Lions for their first round pick. http://cfl.ca/article/ottawa-trades-glenn-to-bc-for-5th-overall-pick ***** The Bombers signed Ejiro Kuale. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=452077 ***** The Als drafted punter Nick Boyd in the fifth round. The next day Burke Dales announced his retirement. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burke_Dales ***** Here's the complete list of the draft. http://cfl.ca/draft ***** Patrick Kabongo has retired. http://cfl.ca/article/kabongo-hangs-em-up-after-11-seasons ***** The Riders have signed Brandon Isaac. http://cfl.ca/article/brandon-isaac-rides-to-saskatchewan ***** The Als signed 2012 Heisman finalist Collin Klein. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=452330 ***** The Bombers signed RB Kevin Smith, who spent five years with Detroit. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=452630 ***** Cory Huclack has retired. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=452642 ***** The negotiations for the next labor contract have begun. The league proposed a 9% increase in the salary cap. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=452722 The Commissioner posted an open letter to the fans. http://cfl.ca/article/an-open-letter-to-canadian-football-league-fans ***** The Stamps traded a pick to the Ticats for Dee Webb. They also signed Lin-J Shell, and released Jonathan Hefney. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=452777 http://cfl.ca/article/making-moves-stamps-sign-shell-acquire-webb-release-hefney ***** Here's a photo of the model of the Riders' new ballpark, which will also be called Mosaic Stadium http://cfl.ca/article/riders-unveil-new-mosaic-stadium ***** Adrian McPherson was injured last year playing in the Arena league. He has not fully recovered, so the Stamps have put him on the retired list. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=452969 ***** The Argos had planned to relocate to BMO Field, but it now looks like that's not going to happen. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=453230 ***** Chad Johnson has had some trouble with the law in the US, and there was some question as to whether he would be allowed to enter Canada. However the government issued his work permit. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=453335 ***** The Commissioner sent a letter to each player. The union negotiators weren't happy that he went around them. Here's what the letter said: http://cfl.ca/article/canadian-football-league-makes-offer-to-players ***** Here's a true/false test you can take concerning the league's 2014 rules! http://cfl.ca/article/test-time-take-the-2014-cfl-rules-exam

I picked up a copy of The Bronze Buckaroo last year to give to black friends of mine who have grandchildren. I guess I'll have to pick up another copy for myself! http://www.oldies.com/product-view/6596D.html http://www.oldies.com/product-view/5223D.html http://www.oldies.com/product-view/7148D.html

A detective novel entitled Looking for Chet Baker by Bill Moody is free today for Kindle users. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0056KO92Y

Laurie Pepper has released a digital album of the music discussed in her new book. The album is $7.00. http://artpepper.bandcamp.com/album/art-why-i-stuck-with-a-junkie-jazzman

Darn the luck. My ISP Time Warner Cable has just informed me that I must have $49 cable TV service to get ESPN3.com.

Thanks, sonnymax! I've decided to save up for a new turntable first, and then proceed with this Roku business. At present, I think that ESPN3 is the only thing I would want it for.

Happy Birthday Jim!

May 24... 1963 - Elmore James dies at 45 1974 - Duke Ellington dies at 75

May 23, 1901 - The Cleveland Blues scored nine runs with two outs in the ninth inning to beat the Washington Senators 14-13.

I see that Miles Davis - Take Off is up on Spotify.

Happy Birthday, David! I need to check on what you've been doing at Spotify!

I saw that this issue was discussed on CNN this noontime.

I was a huge fan of Soft Machine back in the day, and bought every album as it came out. But it's my impression that the many live CDs that Cuneiform has released over the years are pretty similar to the original albums. Can anyone recommend an album or two (other than those recommended above) where something unique is found?

The Wild, Wild West - Complete Series - $29.99 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CQONOA/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=RVSBV717YT9&coliid=I1HRPUZOALVZWF

Whenever I hear Grazin' in the Grass, I listen to the cowbell!

I had no idea David recorded for Motema! Good luck, David!

Happy Birthday Chuck!