[Birdland is on the verge of closing.]

me too. Too many fun nights there sitting at the bar.

[Billy Hart Corner]

Nice guy. I literally sat right next to him which was an amazing percussion experience. We chatted between sets. He's from DC so a lot of his homies were in the audience. Don't overlook his work with the Cookers.

[Stanley Cowell, R I P]

I saw him live once with the Heath Brothers in the 70s. RIP for a true artist.

[Christmas Jazz]

1 Holiday cd of the season is always 6 String Santa-Joe Pass.

[The end of The Jazz Standard in New York.]

Always a favorite room.

[What Christmas Jazz (and beyond) CD (or LP) are you listening to right now?]

As usual, first Christmas cd played is 6 String Santa-Joe Pass.

[LF John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman MFSL UDCD 740 CD]

2 hours ago, Dmitry said:

I "might" have that SACD. Just recently got my hands on a NOS Oppo UDP-203, and it appears that the set up is to be   done through a tv monitor. It automatically selects the CD layer on dual discs. I've got to hook it up to a laptop or a tv to change preferences.

That is true. This link might prove helpful  http://watershade.net/wmcclain/UDP-203-faq.html

Also the AV forum has a user group that is worth searching through though it is quite lengthy at this point.  https://www.avsforum.com/threads/official-oppo-udp-203-owners-thread.2676801/

 

[Neil Swainson - 49th Parallel]

I streamed it on Amazon-sounds good compressed always a good sign. Woody in good form here. On the purchase list. 

[DC jazz club Twins permanently closed]

Very, very sad and I hear Blues Alley is in dire financial condition as well. I also was present for the Organissimo show. A great John Hicks performance also comes to mind.  Is JoJos still having shows?

[Love Letter, Jimmy Heath's final recording.]

Dled the HR version for tonight's listening pleasure. 

[The Grateful Dead Dark Star]

34 bonus disc is top tier. I'm not sure I will renew my subscription but glad to have this one. 1984 is not a great year for me as Jerry's health was increasingly compromised and his performances, especially vocals, showed it. SQ from the cassette era also a downer. 

[Love Letter, Jimmy Heath's final recording.]

Looks good! Will be on my purchase list. I worship at the church of Heath. RIP

[eBay customer service]

I had an issue with a merchant where I used paypal. I filed a claim with paypal and received a refund in a couple of days. 

[Support for Jimmy Cobb]

Joey D, Jimmy and Larry Coryell at Blues Alley in DC a few years ago. Fun show and everyone was having a good time. 

[The Grateful Dead Dark Star]

Yes, the bonus disc is one of the best. CCS>IKYR is truly outstanding. Excellent sound as well.

[The Grateful Dead Dark Star]

Bonus disc for 34 is one of the best. Glad I subscribed this year!

[What is your favourite Mosaic for listening pleasure]

The Crusaders set is very enjoyable. Likewise the Basie sets and Gerald Wilson and......ok, hard to pick one.

[McCoy Tyner has died, aged 81]

RIP. Really enjoyed seeing his big band.

[My Wife is Having Heart Surgery Today]

Good luck!

[Really old cans of soup]

Have you ever heard of botulism?  Discard!

[Lyle Mays, R.I.P. (1953–2020)]

RIP

[Jimmy Heath RIP]

One of my jazz heroes who I saw many times over the years in a variety of formats. His autobiography is indeed excellent and I got him to sign my copy a few years ago. RIP Dr Heath.

[Woody Shaw App]

Woody Android app?

[FS-The Who Live At Fillmore East 1968]

Great set!

[Band of Gypsys at New York’s Fillmore East box set]

Wonder how the HR dl sounds? Initial DR reports of the cds are promising.