GA Russell

Shaq has announced that he will retire. http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2011/06/01/shaquille-oneal-announces-retirement-web-video/

The Riders released Chris Szarka, who is now 36. Rob Bagg has re-injured his knee, and is likely out for the year. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/football/roughriders-endure-a-rough-day/article2043129/

The Riders' second round pick, an OL named Matt O'Donnell, is so big, at 6'11", 340, that he will first try out with the Boston Celtics before signing with Sask. He hasn't played basketball since high school, but the Celtics are giving him a tryout??? http://www.tsn.ca/nba/story/?id=367498

Happy Birthday mellowT! They're partying in San Diego!

Happy Birthday 2011 Durium!

The Als have signed Sandro DeAngelis. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=367379

Thanks, guys. The 5CD box goes for $20.61, so I have put that on my wish list. http://www.amazon.com/Original-Album-Classics-5-CD/dp/B0042FU4IC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1306782272&sr=1-2

Happy Birthday Pete!

Happy Birthday Bill!

Thanks, guys.

Amazon, etc., links, anyone?

Is this album as good or better than Oberlin and College of the Pacific?

Thanks! I think I will order the true 2008 release after you confirm which one it is.

Lon, Amazon shows the cover of the 2008 release to be a "Columbia Jazz Masterpiece", which I would have figured would have been the 1989 release. The two editions have different prices. Do you think that Amazon switched the covers?

I'm rooting for Vancouver because the folks in BC care about hockey more than the folks of New England, although I think the New Englanders care more than the rest of America. In addition, a championship would be a nice consolation for losing their basketball team.

Greg, that was Edmonton against the Hurricanes.

I learn today that Marc Trestman published an autobiography last year called Perseverance! http://www.amazon.com/Perseverance-Life-Lessons-Leadership-Teamwork/dp/0978780930/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1306538492&sr=1-1 http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/football/als-eager-to-begin-cfl-title-defence/article2038034/

Here's a brief but good update on the Riders' situation. Gary Etcheverry has left the coaching staff. CFL rookie camps begin June 1, and the veterans report five days later. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/football/gary-etcheverry-resigns-from-roughriders-coaching-staff/article2036697/

Jason Maas has announced his retirement. He was one of the best for a while, but he should have quit when he got hurt years ago in 2005. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=366978

Thanks Lazaro! I also enjoyed the set with Sonny's comments available at the end of the Miles set.

Ray Mariuz has announced his retirement. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=366962

Happy Birthday 2011 Amir!

I went looking for Blue Notes, and found very few. In fact, I found very little jazz.

Ed Reed will release a new album June 21 called Born to be Blue. I've received a press release which lists his upcoming dates to promote the album: Ed Reed will be honored as a Bay Area Jazz Hero at the Jazzschool's satellite party for the Jazz Journalists Association Awards on 6/11. His CD release shows will take place 7/25 at Yoshi's Oakland; 7/26 Club Fox, Redwood City; and 11/18 Jazzschool, Berkeley. Other local performances include 6/4 Healdsburg Jazz Festival; 6/11 Birdland Jazzista, Berkeley; 6/12 Vallejo Jazz Society; and 7/30 Benicia Jazz Festival. Ed will lead a workshop on "The Power of a Lyric" at the Jazzschool 8/21.

Amen! And I think that the World Series in late October is an even bigger joke. I think the Canadian league has it right. They end their season the last Sunday in November, before it gets impossibly cold.