Tom 1960

Lala: Oliver Nelson With Eric Dolphy - Straight Ahead

A couple months ago, I purchased this at a local music store for $20. The music is great. Being able to read the liner notes however is impossible. A great example is the back cover of "The Bridge". The print is so tiny and faded, even with my reading glasses on there is no way I can make things out. Good deal though if you want to purchase a bunch of Sonny Rollins releases on the cheap.

I've been pretty busy the past few days and have been listening to the album "Gemini" on lala.com when time permits. Some of the music I really enjoy. The synth stuff, well mixed feelings on this. As was mentioned by a poster in the Gemini thread, this isn't Blue Note from 40 yrs. ago. It's much more contemporary outing. I'll keep this album in mind and at the same time look up some of his other sessions. Thanks for the commentary, guys.

Far too late now, but back in there hey day, The Kinks could have made a great Christmas album. "Father Christmas" is a classic.

Randy Weston Mosaic Select - Disc 1

PM on Gerald Wilson.

Ok, you guys convinced me. I just placed the order. Thanks one and all.

Lala: Sean Jones - Gemini

Gosh, hard to believe no one here has any thoughts on this guy either positive or negative? Ok, as you were....

Lala: Cannonball Adderley - Nippon Soul

Lala: John Coltrane - Crescent

Since I've been off the past week, I've had a good opportunity to listen to XM/Sirius Real Jazz and had the chance to hear Sean Jones. A name I'm not familiar with. Young trumpeter with what appears a fiery style which I really enjoy. I think he might also play on the recent Gerald Wilson release? Anyone here also dig this guy and wish to offer some thoughts? When I heard this guy, it made me pause and take notice.

Happy birthday, John.

I've got a freebie coming to me from Yourmusic.com and seen this was recently added. I realise there are more worthy sessions I should check out first, but since it's FREE what do you think?

Thanks for the overwhelming . I'll be sure to pick this up soon.

I've been off this week catching up on some painting. To help pass the time away, I've kept Sirius/XM Real Jazz channel cranked to help pass the time away. At one point yesterday they played a live Count Basie cut I believe from the Newport album in '57. The track escapes me, but it really cooked. Any thoughts on this album?

Sirius/XM has been playing a few tracks off the latest release. Sounds like a good one.

I realise not many people are aware of this, but today is Bill F's birthday. I just wanted to take a moment and wish my good friend a happy birthday. Hope it was a great one, Bill.

Flurin, you'd think this book would be mandatory reading for all postal workers. In all honesty, I've never read the book. But based on the many glowing reviews on Amazon, I really should pick this up. Sounds like a very interesting read to say the least.

I think you've hit upon something, David. I guess it would have been a smart decision for me to have stopped biking for awhile. I might have gotten over this nonsense much sooner. You just get into this mindset, right or wrong that I'm going to work myself through this and you end up making things worse for yourself. You hate missing any time whether it's in the gym or out on the road. Hopefully I'll learn something. Then again, maybe not? I would like to thank everyone for there good thoughts here the past few days. It's much appreciated. I'm glad things are ok, especially with the aeorta thing. That kind of freaked me abit. Now, I just gotta get better with this cough. Thanks to Alan for his good humor. His last post really made me laugh and I didn't cough once.

Well I went for the Cat Scan and the good news is every turns out to be normal. The question of the enlargened aeorta, turns out to be nothing. It is normal. Everything looked good. I was very fortunate to know the doctor there who went over the results shortly after the scan. I've known her for years from the local gym I work out at. She took the time to show me the results and that made me feel much more at ease. As for the cough, I discussed that with her and she doesn't really think it's that big of a deal from viewing the test results. I started out some 8 almost 9 weeks ago with a head cold which quickly blossomed into a cough, which was followed weeks later with an episode of the swine flu which worsened the cough, to only now with the use of the inhaler seems to be improving things. She felt I really haven't had the opportunity to fully heal. At this point, whatever happens in the next 2 weeks will determine where things head. I have to go back to my doctor for a followup and he'll decide what if any further treatment is required. Hopefully not.

He appears in a Blues Traveler video, the name of the song escapes me right now. I see it at the gym every now and then. Sad to come across this news. Too young.

I have an appointment set for tomorrow afternoon. Thursday is my scheduled day off from work this week but they couldn't work me in. I know work is going to be really thrilled I have to leave early tommorow with such little notice. I guess they'll have to just get over it.

Not to derail this thread, but I just signed up for Lala. The problem is nothing on the page loads up. I get this message "error on page" in the lower left hand corner. Can anyone offer me a solution here to get this darn thing up and running? I did turn off the pop up blocker if that helps.

Thanks guys for the positive thoughts and good words. When I spoke to the doctor on Wednesday, he recommended me seeking out a pulmonologist in say 2 - 3 weeks if things don't improve. On the positive side, I don't have pneumonia which is one less thing to worry about. The doctor believes I have some sort of inflamation which is why he recommended the inhaler. Weird, this all started out from a cold which quickly developed into the cough 2 months back. It kind of sucks I have to work today. I work as a postal letter carrier and the forecast is calling for rain for most of the day. I'll make damn sure that I keep as dry as possible. I just can't afford this thing getting any worse. I guess the main thing is at this point, I have to keep myself from stressing over this. Thanks for letting me sound off guys.