GA Russell

Happy Birthday Conrad!

We had the Americana from the mid-40s. I rarely used it.

I had the four-volume Canadian Encyclopedia when it came out about 1980. Most of what I learned I picked up on the way to finding the page that had what I was looking for on it. Very interesting stuff. I still have it somewhere.

Has anyone else been listening to Tord Gustavsen's The Well? I'm enjoying it. It harkens back to the classic ECM sound without becoming boring. Very mellow and soothing, but interesting.

Irene Ryan?

We should get Neal to try it!

In the early years of this forum, there was a lot of enthusiasm expressed for soul jazz, but not so much any more. Maybe there haven't been many releases to talk about in the past five years. I'll leave it to the true greaze aficionadoes to decide where The 11th Gate should be on the list of soul jazz albums, but it's good enough for those who love the genre to pick up. Although it's the trombonist Dennis Rollins' album, the key is Ross Stanley on the Hammond. He's the one who makes it greazy. The replacement of the tenor sax with the trombone makes for an interesting sound.

This is a solid three-star album - very enjoyable. It's a simple piano trio date with Kenny Werner at the piano. Although the bassist Veneziani is the leader, he doesn't make his presence felt much throughout the album. However, most of the compositions are his. Not much in the way of experimentation here, although there are a few tracks whose melodies are not hummable. It's all very tasteful and for the most part fairly quiet. I imagine that most people have an idea of what they think of Werner by now, so those who like him will go for this. Am I the only one who thinks that Werner may be the most recorded jazz artist over the past couple of years?

Sounds interesting!

Maybe we were spoiled during Christmastime, but there haven't been many deals on this thread since then.

Peter Lind Hayes Correct, Jack! He was a favorite of my mother's. Snooki without the makeup?

I have had mine for almost a year. It works much better with my new refurb'd computer, so I guess your processor is relevant. It pays for itself in two months or less, so I would certainly recommend it.

Here's a very hard one. Chuck might get this.

Here is the up-to-date listings of the free agent signings from the league's website: http://cfl.ca/page/2012-free-agent-tracker

Happy Birthday 2012 FFA!

Here's a trivia question for you: Who holds the record for most seasons pitched in the major leagues? Answer here: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/baseball/moyer-trying-to-keep-pitching-career-going-at-49/article2363440/ Hint: The number is 27!

Orson Welles?

Happy Birthday jazztrain!

This week it is Jonathan Hefney who is apologizing for a tweet. Considering how many pro athletes have had to apologize for their tweets, maybe the clubs should just forbid having a twitter account. http://tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=389787

Happy Birthday Jazzjet!

Just for the record...I found the cd I was referring to. It's called Genuine Houserockin' Music III on Alligator Records. I Think It Was the Wine was by The Siegel-Schwall Band. I can't find anything to suggest that either of Brubeck's two colleagues were in The Siegal-Schwall Band, so I guess it's just a case of similar voices.

Adriano Belli is saying that it was common for players to throw their per diem into a pot, and split it among the guys who got the first sack, the first interception, knocked the QB out of the game, etc. Apparently what surprises the Canadian players about the Saints story is that coaches were involved. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/football/former-defensive-tackle-adriano-belli-says-player-bounties-common-in-cfl/article2362049/singlepage/#articlecontent

Justin Medlock has signed with the Carolina Panthers. http://tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=389708

I've ordered this 2-CD Sauter-Finnegan set called Inside the Sound, now going for $9.99. http://www.amazon.com/Inside-Sound-ORIGINAL-RECORDINGS-REMASTERED/dp/B000X1L85C?SubscriptionId=AKIAJ7T5BOVUVRD2EFYQ&tag=camels-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B000X1L85C

Best wishes, Jeff. I assume that your dad has a doctor who approved of this move. You might want to discuss this with him and see what his reaction to the news is. Perhaps a new prescription would be in order.