mr jazz

yes, I meant the NTFS format. Certainly would like that command though reformatting not a biggie-set it up at night and it's finished in the morning.

That's on my list as well. Please let us know your opinion.

I've been very happy with the 3 IOmega external HDs I've bought from buy dot com. Basically plug and play but I also reformatted them to NTSC.

I think I will head to U-topia on U street in DC to see B3er Bill Heid. I'll be at the bar if any boardmembers are there.

None of those releases totally showcase the boys at their best but if I had to pick, it would probably be the Winterland closing. SQ is the best of the three, IMO.

mp3 only

I've been listening to a couple of his cds lately-Jumpin' and Walkin' Uptown. Really enjoyable. Anyone else into this guy?

Birks Works is fabulous with excellent mono sound. One of my favorite big band recordings.

I just ordered tiks for the main event on September 15th at the Lincoln Theater but hope to make some of the other shows. www.dejazzfest.org is the website.

A great artist if for nothing else than his work (most of it) with Bill Evans. I'm glad I've seen him twice in concert as you walk away knowing you've seen a legend.

In My Own Sweet Way-Woody Shaw

I saw Kim Clarke in double bass backing Joe Henderson on his European tour with all-female backing (Renée Rosnes and Sylvia Cuenca were on piano and drums, all excellent). She was five months pregnant at the time and had to reach even wider over her belly for the bass strings, making it a little uncomfortable, but she swung the band! AFAIR she was with Material or some Jazz/Funk group of musicians as well etc. etc. - one of many underrecorded female jazz musicians. Didn't she play with Defunkt? I remember being wowed by their female bassist and I think it was Kim Clarke. This was 20 years ago and those were the party days so not sure if it was her.

Some folks kind of dis his standards releases. Not me, I enjoy them as much as his other recordings. In fact, when I introduce him to my friends that don't know his music I tend to pick Setting Standards or Solid before I move onto the Mosaic era.

Passengers was a college fav back in the day. I saw the Times Square tour also in college and really enjoyed Burton's sense of melody and have remained a fan. I also enjoy Like Minds, For Hamp, Red, Bags, and Cal, and Reunion (also saw this tour at Blues Alley in DC). A fine artist.

check out Oppo players-lots of bang for the bucks. I've been very happy with my 971-H

late to the party but always loved Caravanserai and I agree with all the comments about Shrieve-he played so well amidst all the percussion. Where I differ is regarding Welcome-a fine side 1 that drifts somewhat on side 2 before a beautiful Naima ends the record. I think Borboletta is full of great music-one with the sun,life is anew, give and take have some scorching solos and Broussard's solo on Aspirations is well played. Side 2 features the extended promise of a fisherman with more inspired playing. Airto's bookmarking percussion is a nice touch. An underrated record that screams for remastering. The remastered Welcome is worth picking up as the percussion and drums are much clearer to my ear. I don't think Santana ever reached the heights as he did on these three seminal recordings all valuable in their own right. lotus has its moments but drags in a few places, still worth owning.

Is the the current version of Rosewood better SQ wise than the mosaic release?

listening to a lovely Ella radio broadcast from Munich in May of 1990; also features Joe Pass. DC's own Keter Betts on bass.

something came up and couldn't make it. I may try to go this Wednesday.

know it's last minute but I'm thinking about checking this out. Keys is an excellent saxophonist. see the website for more info http://www.takomastation.com/directions.html

Thanks. I thought that might be the case but wanted to make sure.

I just got a nused PC with a DVD burner and wondered what brand of DVDs folks use for burning music dvds? I buy Taiyo Yuden unbranded cdrs and have been quite happy with the performance/price but burning DVDs is a new world.

are TY DVD blanks also reliable?

I've seen this band a few times over the last couple of years and they really put on a show. I'm pushing 50 and thought I'd never see another non jazz act I could enjoy but these guys changed my mind. Their new cd is called Conch and worth a listen though it is relatively subdued compared to their live performances.