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Ray's playing was a huge part of The Doors sound. In fact it was Ray who first attracted me to the music of The Doors. Morrison a close second. One of my favorite Doors tracks is this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vp_tjYszBmQ

Someone mentioned to me recently about a big upcoming Uptown release, but declined to offer up any info. I guess the cat is out of the bag now! Let me add since July 16 is my birthday, this would make a great birthday present!

Did he have any idea what happened? Was the CD damaged? The cd appears fine. Maybe a couple scratches. I played the disc in it's entirety a short while ago and plays perfectly. As for the cause, he wasn't certain. Hopefully, it wont happen again.

An update. I brought the cd player to a local electronics store today and a very nice gentleman took the time to open it on the spot with his power screwdriver. It only took a few minutes and the cd was found loose inside the player. Weird stuff. No charge for his efforts. I think he enjoyed chatting with someone who still had an appreciation for home audio equipment. We reminicised about long gone audio stores. That was pretty cool.

Ok guys. This might sound nuts, but I think a disc I was playing as recently as Sunday has been swallowed by my cd player. I was listening to a recording on Sunday and pretty certain I left it in the player having not finished hearing it. I wanted to play the disc again tonight and turned the player on and received a message stating "no disc". I opened the tray and it was empty. I've looked all over the room and can't seem to find it. Has anyone had a problem where a cd player has swallowed a disc? What can I do to possibly remove it? It sounds like I might have to bring the darn thing to a repair shop to have it removed? In the meantime any helpful advice would be appreciated. Edit: I just picked up the player and tilted it on it's side and it's in there! Shit!

Modern country artists could learn something from George Jones.

One of my favs, Dan.

I just came across this release on Marc Myers Jazzwax website featuring a who's who of jazz musicians in disguise on the album cover. Who are the musicians featured on this date and what are your thoughts on this release? Good and bad.

I don't live out of the country - New Mexico is still a state last time I checked. Our service is terrible. Mail delivered at night, mail in wrong box, etc., etc. Maybe it's a local problem. As in a problem to all localities? Maybe, because I experience the same problems. Fewer employees may be the cause. The internet really affected the USPS. Now, one can even send greeting cards directly to email inboxes for free. Staffing is definitely as issue, at least in our office. Most times we don't have enough people to deliver the mail. That's when people like myself who have placed themselves on the overtime desired list, find in addition to delivering there own route they must also deliver a piece of another route. Of course since you're not the regular carrier and sometimes not familar with the territory, screwups can occur. It happens, but I really do the best I can to get the people the right mail. A great example is tomorrow/Friday. I heard before I walked out the door that there would be 2 1/2 open routes. It's going to be a very long day! One other thing to add, since we are so understaffed I find myself in most cases working 6 days a week. That would include my day off at time and a half pay.

I've dealt with the same issues recently and never had problems with importcds in the past. I have no idea if that's a postal issue or something going on with importcds?

Stupid, HELL YEAH! I work for the Postal Service as a letter carrier and don't understand why Congress doesn't admit they f***ed things up and correct it. It's said the losses we are presently incurring would be dramatically reduced by changing this one thing. As for the the dramatic overseas rate increases, I've dealt with that first hand when I sent out a shipment recently. I don't know, maybe we are destined for failure.At this point, I'm just hoping to make it to retirement.

Happy Birthday, Jeff! Hope to talk on Skype soon.

Based on the glowing recommendations, I just purchased Volume 1. I'm certain others to follow. Thanks fellas!

Your posts Matthew the other day, made me curious about these recordings. Thanks for responding!

Don't own them. Any thoughts about these releases?

I just came across this article over at AAJ. I thought folks here might be interested? I'll provide the link: http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=44267

One of the local radio stations has been playing his music lately and I just picked up his 2011 release"No Time For Dreaming". April 2 will find the release of the followup called "Victim Of Love". Both releases are on the Daptone label. Folks here familiar with Sharon Jones should enjoy this as well. Any other fans of Charles out there? Speak up! A clip from his previous release to give you an idea what this guy does best:

Have all three in my collection- great stuff! And can that rhythm section cook! All 3 are worth owning although the most recent, Tenor Time may be the weakest of the bunch. Just my thoughts.

After hearing Mark perform on the track " With Malice Towards None" off the album "The Neal Smith Quintet Live At Smalls", I have to get some of this guy's music.

Any comments on this date? Curious.

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My copy arrived in the mail today. A real nice album worthy of purchase.

Happy Birthday, Free!

I've gotten great enjoyment from hearing Melvin's work. R.I.P. Melvin, you've done good.

Happy Birthday, Big Al.