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LOL!!! Jim, I just knew that you would say that rhythm is music! Well, no need to get into an argument about that issue, but I like a melody along with my rhythm, thank you. I say "intellectual" because the twenty minutes didn't swing like Count Basie pat your foot music. No one in the audience was smiling. By the way, I should have mentioned that all four tracks are tap numbers. There are no soft shoes or sawdust efforts. During the first three tracks I marvelled at Glover's stamina, although that's how he makes his living so you would expect it. But for the fourth track, the upper half of his t-shirt was drenched in perspiration. So he was clearly working out.

I received this on Saturday, and played one track per night since then. I've got nothing like this in my collection, and that alone might be enough for you to ask for this for Christmas. None of the tracks are given titles in the liner notes. The first track was McCoy Tyner. I found that song to be the most enjoyable. However, not to argue with David but..., I found that Glover didn't contribute anything to the music. I think it would have been just as enjoyable without him. The second track was Eddie Palmieri. It was a simple latin groove, and Glover's dancing on this one was the highlight of the disc for me. He showed great chops perfectly appropriate to the music. The third track was Roy Haynes. Glover was great providing a counter-balance to Haynes, but unfortunately I found the song to be boring. The final track was a duet with Jack DeJohnette. No music, just rhythm; more like an intellectual exercise. If there had been great music to go with it, I would call Glover's dancing a tour de force here. But twenty minutes of rhythm with no music is too much for me. Glover pronounced his name DeJoh-NAY. Is that correct?

Thanks guys! That Parks and Recreation clip made me howl!

The league announced its 2012 All-Star team today. There are nine Canadians, which is a lot. 2012 CFL All-Stars Offence Quarterback: Anthony Calvillo, Montreal Alouettes Running Back: Jon Cornish, Calgary Stampeders Running Back: Andrew Harris, B.C. Lions Centre: Luc Brodeur-Jourdain, Montreal Alouettes Guard: Scott Flory, Montreal Alouettes Guard: Dimitri Tsoumpas, Calgary Stampeders Tackle: Josh Bourke, Montreal Alouettes Tackle: Jovan Olafioye, B.C. Lions Receiver: Weston Dressler, Saskatchewan Roughriders Receiver: Nik Lewis, Calgary Stampeders Receiver: Chad Owens, Toronto Argonauts Receiver: Fred Stamps, Edmonton Eskimos Defence Defensive End: Charleston Hughes, Calgary Stampeders Defensive End: Keron Williams, B.C. Lions Defensive Tackle: Armond Armstead, Toronto Argonauts Defensive Tackle: Bryant Turner, Winnipeg Blue Bombers Linebacker: Adam Bighill, B.C. Lions Linebacker: Shea Emry, Montreal Alouettes Linebacker: JC Sherritt, Edmonton Eskimos Defensive Back: Korey Banks, B.C. Lions Defensive Back: Ryan Phillips, B.C. Lions Cornerback: Joe Burnett, Edmonton Eskimos Cornerback: Pat Watkins, Toronto Argonauts Safety: Kyries Hebert, Montreal Alouettes Special teams Punter: Rob Maver, Calgary Stampeders Kicker: Rene Paredes, Calgary Stampeders Special Teams Player: Chris Williams, Hamilton Tiger-Cats http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=410855 http://cfl.ca/article/star-power-2012-cfl-all-stars-unveiled ***** Alouettes offensive coordinator Marcus Brady will hold that job with the Argos next year. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=410840

Welcome erwbol!

Hans, thanks for correcting my post too!

Jetman, thanks for the correction of my post!

Sun Records: The Ultimate Blues Collection (3 CDs) - $16.95 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000AVHD8/ref=pe_184680_27106670_pe_epc_dt8 I'm not 100% sure, but I believe that the US "Prestige Recordings" box had 13 CDs, with none of the Miles Quintet sides. I think there was a European 16-CD box that included the Miles Quintet tracks. Thus, the entire 16-CD box is currently available as four boxes - Fearless Leader, Interplay, Side Steps, and Miles Davis - The Great Prestige Quintet.

Currently down to $86.99.

http://www.tecca.com/news/2011/08/19/japanese-12-necked-guitars/

The Coltrane Interplay box is now going for $24.99. http://www.amazon.com/Interplay-John-Coltrane/dp/B000ULQVCA?SubscriptionId=AKIAJ7T5BOVUVRD2EFYQ&tag=camels-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B000ULQVCA

That' great, aloc! Saskatchewan is the butt of jokes in Canada, so this should get a lot of mileage. For example, many years ago Saturday Night Live had a skit of The Wizard of Oz where everyone was a Canadian. The punchline was Gilda Radner saying, "There's no place like Saskatchewan!" On the other hand, the Riders are the most popular team in the league. They are everybody's second favorite team.

Zig Ziglar has died. I had some of his tapes back in the 70s. http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-passings-20121130,0,3105530.story

Ticat defensive coordinator Casey Creehan will take the same position with the Bombers next year. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=410536

I surely hope someone picks this up, and let's us know how it sounds. The description is very appealling, but I am skeptical of the sound quality.

Margaret Rutherford/Miss Marple Movie Collection (Murder at the Gallop / Murder Ahoy / Murder Most Foul / Murder She Said) - $17.99 http://www.amazon.co...x_ya_os_product Amazon UK - 10.00 GBP http://www.amazon.co...ASIN=B00012SYQY

Happy Birthday 2012 crisp!

Happy Birthday John!

Happy Birthday BF!

Here's an article on today's parade for the Argos. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=410367 ***** The Als have fired Jeff Reinebold. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=410414

Thanks guys!

Does the Monk Quartet Complete Columbia box include everything from the Complete Live at the It Club double CD release?

Here's his LA Times obit. http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-marvin-miller-20121128,0,7875985,full.story I don't like what pro sports has become, primarily because most people can no longer afford the tickets. But post-free agency, there is no doubt that the teams as well as the players are making a lot more money.

Here's more on the Grey Cup. http://sports.nationalpost.com/2012/11/25/argos-close-out-magical-season-in-toronto-with-grey-cup-victory/ http://www.canada.com/sports/football/cfl/Bieber+booed+Lightfoot+lauded+during+splashy+Grey+halftime/7608071/story.html http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4546191 http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Football/CFL/GreyCup/2012/11/27/20387281.html http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Football/CFL/GreyCup/2012/11/26/20386541.html http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=410346 http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=410294 http://www.canada.com/sports/football/cfl/Argos+defensive+Ricky+Foley+named+Grey+Cups+most+outstanding/7608215/story.html http://www.canada.com/sports/football/cfl/Kackert+comes+through+Argonauts/7608285/story.html http://www.canada.com/sports/football/cfl/Bieber+booed+Lightfoot+lauded+during+splashy+Grey+halftime/7610031/story.html

Down the Road by The Cadillacs was one of my sister's first records. I remember it vaguely, though I haven't heard it in over fifty years. RIP