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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.

http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/wkcr/ Now till 7 PM eastern time

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.

Glad to come across so many positive responses on his latest release. Sounds like a no brainer.

An October audio review from NPR. http://www.npr.org/player/v2/mediaPlayer.html?action=1&t=1&islist=false&id=163712216&m=163712366

I've heard a few tracks off this album while listening to WBGO recently. Sounds pretty good. Anyone here own this and willing to offer up a few thoughts?

Dogs; Yorkshire Terrier ( Riley) Soft Coated Wheaton Terrier ( Freddie) Golden Retriever (Charlie)

Man, this is real good stuff! Just sayin'.

Well if you had to pin me down I have a preference for dogs but love them both. As Bill F can attest, it a regular menagerie here. We talk on Skype regularly and he usually sees at least a dog or two during our conversations. I think he likes Charlie our 9 month old Golden Retreiver? Besides Charlie, I own 2 other dogs and 3 cats. We don't have kids. This is our family.

Happy Birthday, Hans!

Happy Birthday, John!

Often overlooked in my collection even though I must own half a dozen of his Blue Note dates. When I think of the era when he recorded with Blue Note, I immediately think Freddie and Lee. Having been listening to his music the past few days has made me realise what an underated player he was. Thanks Donald for the great music!

Happy Birthday, Michael.

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Sounds like you had a great time, Bill!

I just heard a track off this album on KCSM and it sounded great! Does anyone else own this and willing to offer up a few thoughts?

I wish it was my anniversary. I'd have my wife buy me that Bill Evans/Verve box set. Not till June though.

Any thoughts on this date? I see Terrell Stafford, Peter Bernstein, Mike LeDonne and Jessie Davis play on this session.

Damn cold day. Temps during the day were in the mid/upper teens with wind chills near 0. Easily the coldest day here in the past 2 years.

Mulgrew Miller Trio with Ivan Taylor on bass and Rodney Green on drums tonight in Windham, New York.

Realising these dates couldn't possibly come close to matching Larry's classic Blue Note sessions, I'm still curious what folks here think of these recordings? Your input is appreciated.