mr jazz

I have this so please release "hold"

Agreed, one of my favorite Getz recordings period. I just wish the backing group had been better-they get the job done but that's about it.

pm sent on Alighty burner-Earland

Cool! Is he still doing his Wednesday gig at Columbia Station?

I heard an interview with Larry Coryell recently and he said this cd was a tribute to Jimmy Smith-I liked what I heard and Coryell is a great storyteller. I just wished I could have made it to Blues Alley to see him as it was a celebration of his 65th birthday.

pm sent on THE COMPLETE RCA VICTOR RECORDINGS and Festival-Ellington

I preordered the new Yamaha YAM RXV663BL from J and R for $400 delivered. I've been shopping for a inexpensive HT receiver that had enough new technology to keep it current with current audio and video updates. I hope this will fit the bill.

I have most of those Telarc releases and I recommend them. Garner's playing is a high level throughout though some of the sidemen are a bit lacking, IMO. I also have wondered when Concert by the Sea would be reissued so this thread has been enlightening.

I just bought one and then realized I already owned it

Just bought the Hodges set. First Mosaic purchase in several years. I recently upgraded my audio system so looking forward to hearing that wonderful Hodges tone.

and the followup from the same dates-Serenity Voyage is another nice one from this period as well.

Folks, this festival almost went under again a few years ago (no pun intended). I agree Tim McGraw is the last performer, among others, I would want to see there but he will draw a crowd who will buy tickets, drink beer and eat food. They have to do what they have to do to survive. Anyone who's been knows the real action is in the clubs at night

I've purchased several IOmega EHDs with good results. I'm looking for a deal on the 1TB..

and the new CM of 6-18-74. Downloaded but not listened to as of yet

He blew me away when I saw him last summer. Yes, there is noodling but also real talent. He comes off as very likeable and took written requests throughout his show. Excellent band as well.

Spring is here (companion to The Dolphin) also shows Levy at his prime. The tenor player ain't too bad either.

I received Blue Sky a few days ago and have listened to it once. A bit disappointing overall- a few tunes sound like something Pat Metheny wrote in the 80s and 90s not that that's a negative. Don't get me wrong but I expected a more original sound. Cerulean Skies is a lovely tune, however. No final judgment just a once over and it will be on the play list for a while. Anyone else have this?

Ummm? If you're referring to George Clooney, he's a nephew of Rosemary. George is the son of Nick Clooney, a TV journalist/anchorman. (First reading of your note made me think you believed George caused the pregnancy...) my wife pointed out my mistake as well; however we both think this is wonderful music. All involved in top form.

good news. I'll be there

evidently she couldn't travel to the studio due to a difficult pregnancy (was it George?). I'm looking forward to receiving this music based on the above comments.

I just picked up the cd really for my wife who loves Rosemary Clooney but any Duke is ok with me.

I saw him recently at the Ellington jazz festival when he was wheeled onstage to accept an award and he was barely there but still managed to play a few notes with Hank Jones who was decidedly all there.

time for some Rat Pack!

I have an excellent copy of 11-11-73 but downloaded the new version as this is a must have show. I need to listen to the whole thing to see if it's an improvement.

My MFSL of Exodus sounds good to me. Hasn't Bablyon by Bus been remastered? What's the opinion on that one?