Tom 1960

I'm glad to read all the positive reviews here on the Amy Select. I am curious though, I read the reviews on this set on the Mosaic site and the one common complaint is the organ sessions. Quite abit of negativity relating to those sessions. Anyone want to debunk those criticisms?

Is that the solo Hill? It was next on my Select want lists! Already have the first Hill Select. Looking at the catalogue right now and the answer is no. The first set is marked down.

Hey Herb! Happy birthday to you. Hope you had a great day.

Birthday greetings, Chris. Hope today was a fine one.

So what happens to us poor slobs who already own the current receivers? Will they be rendered useless at some point if this merger takes place?

If given the choice I'd rather mow the lawn early on as opposed to later in the day or after dinner. That said, 8 or 9 a.m. is pretty darn early especially on a Sunday. The grass can be pretty wet from the overnight and I just don't feel like dealing with the mower getting constantly clogged with grass. Usually I'll wait to at least 10 a.m.

For those interested, the Donaldson 'Lush Life' release is once again available.

Funny, this crap must happen in waves. Over at The Blindman's we've been inundated with a large number of 'guests' recently. We set a record not long ago for most people online in a 15 minute period. Something approaching 300.

Glad to see the Turrentine and Griffin release now available. I nearly purchased both the other day while in Barnes and Noble.

What 7/4 meant to add...spin those pedals too Tom! All the best mate. Did you make your ride the other day? Only rode 40 miles on Saturday, Tony. Thanks again fellas.

Awesome stuff guys! Thanks for the best wishes. I'm really proud to belong to the finest jazz forum anywhere. Thanks for having me.

I know, it's after 8PM and I'm drinking coffee.

Tony, if you Google 'Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge' and make your way to the right of the bridge. I'll be riding on and off county highway 103. Hope that helps? Let me add if you scan in very closely, just down the road from the bridge you will see a road which runs both left and right. I'll be riding both sides.

Many great recommendations here! Any thoughts on this release? I'm on a big Carmell Jones kick recently.

It's a shame "The Butthole Surfers" name has already been taken.

Tony, sometimes I feel it at the top of the knees although it's not unusual to feel it along the sides. I'll try to pay more attention next time I run into any difficulty. I'm usually pretty good for most of the ride until towards the end when I tire. It could very well be the fact that perhaps I maybe doing too much too soon. It's just that I get so jazzed up with the progress I'm making, I simply may be overdoing it? Maybe a more gradual approach will suffice? I will also keep the seat adjustment in mind. I think I have it set as low as the seat will go. I remember when I first started riding I lowered the seat, because I didn't feel comfortable riding too high up. I suppose I could adjust that slightly and see if that helps?

To update my progress for those interested. Just this past weekend I completed a 45 mile ride. I was pretty exhausted afterwards, but feeling a great deal of pride being to get this far in such a short period of time. The past month I decided it was time to increase my distance by concentrating on 30 - 35 mile rides. Things we're going so well I just had to attempt at least a 40 mile ride this past Sunday. Well, I was making such good progress I decided to go on abit further and as I said and took it to 45 miles. The only thing I encountered on the negative side from the ride was some sore knees, which lasted less than 24 hours. Something which concerned me alittle. I have to sometimes remind myself like working out with weights not to overdo things. It's a good recipe for injury. I don't quite think I'll shoot for the same distance this upcoming weekend perhaps maybe staying in the 35 - 40 mile range, playing things on the smart side. I'm not certain if there is going to be a charity ride this September or not. Haven't heard anything yet? Even if that falls by the wayside, getting a 50 ride in before season end, looks to be a slam dunk.

I have a neighbor a couple of houses away who once had a passing interest in jazz. He let me borrow some of his albums(lp's) one time. There's another guy a few blocks away who definitely enjoys jazz music. An older gentlemen who has difficulty getting around. Sometimes when I'm passing his house when I'm on my mail route, I'll hear some good stuff coming from inside the house. I tell his daughter now and then to get his dad to play some more jazz! Would love to talk to this guy one day.

I was listening to KCSM and Sonny Buxton mentioned today would have been Hank's 77'th birthday. Thanks Hank for all the great music and enjoyment you have brought to my life.

Well I really dig Dizzy Reece after recently purchasing his Mosaic Select. I'm pretty certain I'll be satisfied with this release.

I've always heard good things about "Flight To Jordan". Anyone else care to add a few thoughts?

I wish I had some extra cash lying around. Unfortunately that's going to the contractor who's working on the house. Hopefully he'll be finishing up in the next week. For now I'm in clampdown mode. I really hate that!

Glad to see this place back up and running. Nothing against AAJ, but this is the best place on the planet to discuss jazz music. Thanks Jim for your efforts.

Disc 4 A really enjoyable set!

Disc 3