Tom 1960

You're definitely not alone. Count me in as well.

Dodger fan here. From my vantage point, because they made very little off season moves to improve the ball club, mainly from the ongoing divorce drama involving team ownership, they are no longer a lock for the division title for a 3'rd consecutive year. Frustating for me is that no moves were made to improve there starting pitching which I have noted over and over again is there one major weakness. Just look at the past 2 post season appearances against the Phillies and that pretty much sums it all. Billingsley and Kershaw to a lesser degree are question marks and whether Padilla can replicate the last 2 months of last season is open for debate. If they ever wish to move up to the next level, they need pitching and quality starters. The hitting up and down the lineup is pretty solid and that includes Manny since I doubt will have a down season since declaring this will be his final season with the Dodgers. It's all about pitching with the Dodgers and that will determine how far they go this year.

Hey Frank! Looks like you'll be playing at The Falcon in Marlboro, NY on Saturday May 28. I hope to get the opportunity to see you perform. Maybe say hello. It's a real nice venue.

PM on the Wallington release, Jazz for the Carriage Trade.

Bertrand, if you end up getting that Marantz, PLEASE let me know! I'm in the market myself for a new cd player. My old Yamaha doesn't always open when I hit the button at this point, sometimes taking 5 or 6 attempts before it finally opens. The Marantz looks like a great unit and it comes highly regarded on the Crutchfield website. My preference is Yamaha products but the selection is limited and for the most part out of my price range. The Marantz would fit in nicely.

Silverlight

Agreed, although now and then I like to order there Dunkaccino which is am awesome blend of hot chocolate and coffee.

Good luck with your recovery. Sounds like you deserve it.

I take this to mean that extreme heroin use is in evidence in the grooves? Does this mean that everyone was wasted? Or is it simply a reference to the prevalence of heroin use among the players? Is the playing sloppy because of heroin use? I'd really like to know what you mean by "most heroin records". I think this is the second best 50s Dexter recording, behind Daddy Plays the Horn with Kenny Drew (granted its a small group of 50s recordings, but those two records are awfully good, imo). If you dig Carl Perkins, its a no-brainer to snap this one up, Tom. That's good enough for me, Dan. Like I said, I have no expectations that it even comes close to his 60's Blue Notes of which I own all of them. I'm cool with that. The Stan Levey date I already own and agreed is a good one. At some point I'm gonna get Daddy Plays The Horn also. Thanks for the help guys.

Any thoughts on this release? I realise Dexter recorded only a handful of sessions during the 1950's and while I understand it can't possibly match his later Blue Note material, I'm curious. I'm especially interested since Carl Perkins is on the date, a fav of mine. Can't get enough of that guy!

Speaking of Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers, D. Sharpe who played drums with the band, lives just blocks away from me. I deliver his mail.

If you want to hear some good rootsy blues, check out Broke And Hungry Records. Jeff Konkel who runs the label is a regular contributer over at Blindman's Blues Forum and a good guy.

I was listening to a local radio station this morning and they have a 2 hour program on Saturday's called Acoustic Breakfast. This weeks featured artists were the Carolina Chocolate Drops. Great name BTW!

I recently became familiar with Jimmy Deuchar from his work on the excellent Tubby Hayes date "Down In The Village". He's on fire here.

George Wallington Quintet - Live! at Cafe Bohemia Zoot Sims With Jimmy Rowles - If I'm Lucky Gerry Mulligan - Mulligan Meets Monk

Cool! I'll place an order soon. Dan, great photo! That cinched it for me.

Sorry to say I'm not familiar with his work except for the classic Cash photo. I'm thinking about getting his book on jazz artists. Is this the one I should look for?

I really like this one, did you check out his new one yet ? Jeremy Pelt Men Of Honor It's a really good album! Gotta agree with you on the Pelt disc. Danny Mack is the standout track for me. The guys are all over the map on that one.

Has anyone purchased the Philly Joe release recently and willing to offer a few comments? I just picked up the April edition of Down Beat magazine and it gave it 4 1/2 stars. I see Johnny Griffin, Don Sickler, Frank Wess, Charles Davis and Cecil Payne are on the date.

From what I see that Lonehill release is pretty much my only alternative right now, since the single version issues far exceed my price range.

Bill, the next time you go to Chicago please take me along! Man, you did great!

I've been listening to this collection of fantastic music, a recent purchase of mine and can't believe why this guy didn't more notoriety? Fantastic. Anyone else dig this guy? Any other albums I should be checking out?

Damn you, Matt! I now have 5 titles on order: Miles Davis - Blue Moods Red Garland - Red Alert Les Spann - Gemini Barry Harris - Luminescence Lighthouse All-Stars - Lighthouse At Laguna I hate this place!

Listening to alot of that 2'nd quintet, eh Bill?

Cleaver is a monster behind the drum kit on the track Danny Mack.