GA Russell

Dana Hall is a Chicago drummer who leads his own quintet. They have released an album called Into the Light. I am not familiar with the other members of the group, but perhaps those of you from Chicago are: Terell Stafford (trumpet), Tim Warfield, Jr. (tenor and soprano sax), Bruce Barth (piano and Fender Rhodes), and Rodney Whitaker (bass). Hall is a rock 'em sock 'em drummer, and this album has a 1970 feel to it throughout, particularly when Barth is on the Fender Rhodes. The tunes are uptempo and loud. The album is on the Origin label. I have received a half dozen promos on that label over the past couple of years (Bobby Broom, Deep Blue Organ Trio, Kobie Watkins), and I have noticed that although I wouldn't call any of them classics, every one has been way above average. I might vote for Origin as Label of the Year in the next Downbeat Poll. Anyway, I find Into the Light enjoyable, particularly because I don't hear much like it anymore.

Congratulations! May I assume that it will be available in forms other than vinyl?

Aggie, it's no secret that I'm losing my mind!

British Columbia Lions 34....Hamilton Tiger-Cats 27 http://64.246.64.33/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=s...aspx?id=4266869 The Ticats never led, but they were twice able to come back from ten points down to tie the game. Regulation ended tied at 27. In OT the Lions scored a TD easily on two plays, while the Ticats did nothing. Casey Printers showed no ill effects from his injury of last week. ***** Calgary Stampeders 24....Edmonton Eskimos 21 http://64.246.64.33/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=s...aspx?id=4266939 The Stamps led throughout, but the Esks kept it close.

It's been over a year since I quit. I didn't know that they raised the price to $6.99. Still a good deal, but remember when they were $4.99?

Green Bay lost to Tampa last week, and beat Dallas this week. Go figure.

Tom, that hasn't happened to me, but I have had problems with it completely loading. I emailed them, and they were prompt to respond. I think the email address is support@lala.com.

Thanks for sharing that link, Jim!

Thanks chewy!

Best wishes, Tom!

Anybody know what album that's from? I think I have every one of his albums except one, and I'm not familiar with that song. The one I'm missing is from the mid 90s called something like Ocean Blue, so presumably it's from that, but maybe not.

I bought a Bud Shank cd called This Bud's For You on 32 Jazz. Half its teeth were broken. Remember those black plastic jewel cases that 32 Jazz releases came in? The liner notes page was glued to the inside of the front cover. I've thought about putting the cd in a spare jewel case, but truth be told I've never gotten around to it.

Happy Birthday Eric!

CFL Awards finalists http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/reyn...article1361020/ My picks to win are: Calvillo Chick Cahoon Taylor Flory Mallett But I won't be too surprised if Anwar Stewart beats out John Chick.

What the hell are you people talking about?

David Naylor Semi-Finals preview http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/cfl-...article1360197/ ***** Gregg Xenakes Semi-Finals preview http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.../AJN4265744.htm ***** Eastern All-Star team http://64.246.64.33/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=s...aspx?id=4265759 ***** Western All-Star team http://64.246.64.33/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=s...aspx?id=4265765

I had this one when I was in college. In the US, I'm pretty sure that it was his follow-up to Love Songs. I remember seeing Bernie Living in May of 1970 in DC when he was with Manfred Mann Chapter Three. Great band!

Seeing this reminded me that it had been a long time since I had heard it. So I pulled it out this evening and listened to it. It's different. It's soothing. It doesn't swing. It's not jazz IMHO. For me, it's good to have in the background as I'm getting ready for bed. It's not something to sit by and listen to. For six bucks I would say that it would be worth it to get something unique for your collection. But probably half the people here wouldn't like it. PS - You can hear it and judge for yourself: http://www.lala.com/#album/432627039263996...sen/Cartography

Happy Birthday 2009 S-O-W!

Today is not only Veterans Day, it is also my sister's birthday. For that reason, it is easy for me to remember that it is also Mose Allison's birthday. In his honor, I will later today open up what I believe to be his most recent release, The Mose Chronicles - Volume 2.

Jazz for Moderns is a favorite of mine. It was an Album of the Week back in '05. http://www.organissimo.org/forum/index.php...10&hl=Tatro

Scary stuff, paps! It sounds like you are already on the road to recovery, but I'll say a prayer for you tonight anyway. Best wishes.

I'm having trouble with slowness this evening, and am getting a blank screen after I push the "add reply" button when I post.

You mean your sister MARRIED someone like you? There are now TWO of you in the family? Just Kidding!

I forgot about Travis Lulay, who had the flu last week. So Zac Champion is their fifth string rookie! It looks like Casey Printers' thumb problem is not as serious as I thought. Here's an article about how the Lions' QB situation looks going into this week's game against the Ticats. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/trio...article1356140/