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Can you imagine spending your New Year's Eve listening to that shit?

For $130 you certainly can't go wrong with both.

I remember growing up, my mom was a big fan. His television show was always on in our house. R.I.P. Andy.

Don't have either. Which would be the best way to proceed?

WKCR, New York

I've been listening to his album "Stride" and really enjoying it. Any other fans of his work? I realise his main gig is in Jeremy Pelt's band.

I've never really had many issues with Amazon or Amazon Marketplace. Obviously some of the sellers are a little slower getting items shipped to you than others. Movie Mars springs to mind. Those guys are slow! Fortunately, most times anything I've ordered arrives on my doorstep in a week.

Ok, I'm not going to compare these live dates to the Blackhawk sessions. Still pretty good stuff though, especially if you're a big fan of Shelly Manne as I am. I'm glad I finally caved in after many years and got these. Some outstanding playing here by Kamuca.

The Wess/Coles date sounds like an interesting one plus Kenny Barron to boot.

My first thought when I read the thread title was that it was the dj. Same here although I remember when he worked at WABC/770 in New York. What do I know?

Happy Birthday, Dave!

That's pretty much where I'm at, too. Early on, it seemed like he was part of a back-to-basics movement in country. Now however, country is...well I don't know what the fuck it is. Dead silence is a hell of alot more appealing.

Sorry for the delayed response, Bertrand. The show features music on the many sessions Joe is featured on. Hope you had the opportunity to listen in?

WKCR, New York 2 PM - 7 PM eastern time zone

Happy Birthday, Shawn!

I had the good fortune recently to have picked up this release from a fellow board member. It's been on my wish list for quite some time, but never pulled the trigger. Gotta say this is a real nice session. Besides Shelly, Conte Candoli is on trumpet, Richie Kamuca on tenor, Russ Freeman on piano and Chuck Berghofer on bass. It was recorded in '61. The playing by all is quite good especially Kamuca and Freeman. I've listened to this several times the past few days and really glad to have this added to the Shelly Manne collection. An underrated date, IMO. A little gem. What say others? Any love for this recording? If you haven't played it in quite some time, dig it out and post your impressions later.

WWOZ New Orleans the past 3 hours. Kind of forgotten what a cool station this is.

Kenny Barron - New York Attitude http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94B_RtOIDlg

Playing in my area August 11. Tickets range from $25 - $66. To be honest, I don't know much of the recent album. I probably should check out some of the online samples before making any sort of decision. I love Chris Potter and never seen him perform prior. What do you smart folks think? Pass or must go?

A very nice session.

I really enjoy Joe Cohn's 2011 release "Fuego".

Boy, don't me started! As a few of the board members already know I've been obsessed with this label for close to a year now. Where do I start? Just about anything Melvin Rhyne recorded on the label is worth owning. I don't believe you'll get much argument from that. Alot of the Walt Weiskopf discs IMO are very good to excellent. Both Kenny Barron self led dates are quite good although I really enjoy "Green Chimneys". The Richard Wyand disc "Half And Half" is very nice. "Pharoah's Children" by J.D. Allen is excellent. The Ralph Lalama dates are all worthy of purchase. More later.

PM on Red Mitchell self titled release on Bethlehem and Earl Hines Plays Duke Ellington.

WBGO in Newark. I seem to find Sundays a good time to listen online when I'm working around the house. I have my Squeezebox Radio in the kitchen.

PM on Shelly Manne "Checkmate".