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A pretty exhaustive list to say the least. Good thing I have a decent paying job and a wife who realises there's no cure for my music addiction. Keeping my eye on the Mosaics: The Complete Pacific Jazz Recordings of Gerald Wilson Blue Note Stanley Turrentine Qt./Sxt. Sessions The Complete Blue Note Hank Mobley Fifties Sessions Oliver Nelson: The Verve/Impulse Big Band Studio Sessions Mosaic Select: Duke Pearson

I'm presently listening to Teddy Charles' album "Coolin'" which features the fine work of trumpeter Idrees Sulieman. Besides this release and the album "The Hawk Flies High" by Coleman Hawkins which I also own, what are some others sessions worthy of consideration? Thanks.

Guys, you have convinced me enough to check out the show. As I said, the gig is at a local restaurant and a rather small one at that. There's not much room at this place. It'll be interesting to see how they're going to make this thing work. A good plan would probably to get my butt down there early to get a prime spot.

Apparently he's based in "Sullivan County" which is about an hour from me. It's kind of funny. The ad in the paper advertises him as "Legendary Jazz Musician". I guess they figure that might lure a few people like myself in through the door who might not know better?

Saxophonist, Hugh Brodie is playing here Sunday at a local restaurant. I thought of stopping by especially since the place he's playing is advertising "no cover". I have to admit not knowing anything of the gentleman with the exception of the information I was able to obtain from his website. Seems like he played abit with Illinois Jacquet during the 80's for a few years? Has anyone here heard of this gentlemen and willing to add a few thoughts? I'm not sure if I'll get much input here, but thought it was worth a shot? You guys know a heck of alot more than me.

Excellent album, DMP! I finally have some free time to post my recent purchases after this past weekends journey to Boston and Newbury Comics with fellow board member JMJK. Let me know how I did? Jackie McLean - Vertigo, 4, 5 And 6 Harold Land - The Fox Clifford Jordan - Mosaic Victor Feldman - The Arrival of... Benny Golson - Gettin' With It Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers - Caravan Curtis Counce - You Get More Bounce With... Junior Mance - At The Village Vanguard Oliver Nelson With Joe Newman - Main Stem Joe Newman With Frank Foster - Good 'N' Groovy Shelly Manne and His Men - At The Blackhawk Vol. 5 ( finally the whole set!) Art Pepper - Gettin' Together Wayne Shorter - The All Seeing Eye Duke Pearson - The Right Touch Teddy Charles - Coolin' Phineas Newborn - The World of Piano! Barney Kessel - To Swing Or Not To Swing Joe Henderson - Our Thing

FWIW, I was just on J & R Music's website and see a good number of Blue Note titles selling once again for 6.99 and also OJC's for 8.99. Take a look and maybe save yourself a few bucks? J & R Music

I have broadband GA, but I'm alittle hesitant to download the program. I'm definitely curious as to how things work out. No way is this legit.

Late, on quick glance I see the Janos Starker cello concerto performances of Schumann, Saint-Saens and Lalo. I also own this recording and recommend it without hesitation.

Super!!! I'm not sure I'll be able to listen to the live broadcast? But for sure I'll be checking the archives come Tuesday.

Chuck, no need for apologies. It made alot of sense to me at the time. Who would've known? Supposedly Road Runner offers an anti virus program. I did however just click on the Windows Security icon on the lower right hand side of the screen and while it's states the firewall program is ON, it doesn't detect an anti virus program on the computer. Who knows?

JSngry, to answer your question concerning whether Dell provided a backup disc for McAfee? The answer is no. That's the first thing I looked for after I found that I couldn't load the Zone Alarm program onto the computer. Would they provide me with a new disc? Doubtful. When I spoke to the service rep on the phone yesterday, I made mention of going out and purchasing a replacement disc. No offer was tendered to mail me a new one instead. Jim A., as to what exactly I need? Well, Microsoft Vista does have a firewall program and that currently operating. Is that satisfactory enough? You guys may know better than I? As for a anti-virus program that's something I should take care of although RoadRunner does support some sort of anti-virus program. So I'm not completely naked out there. AVG is a product a friend has mentioned to me also and that may be an option? At this point in time, I'm real reluctant to further screw around with this system. When it comes to computers, my knowledge is very limited. I may get my friend from work over here next week, who knows his shit and have him guide my through this. I really appreciate the input here guys and please continue to offer your thoughts if you like? Right now everything is running great and the temptation to mess with things is low. This past week has been very frustrating. I just want to spend alittle time online without getting pissed off.

Speaking of Brahms Piano Concerto's, #2 with Richter and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra is a fine one. Great sonics.

Well certainly no expert here, but one of my favorite concertos is Dvorak's Cello Concerto. A real keeper is this performance featuring the late Mstislav Rostropovich and the Berlin Philharmonic under Herbert von Karajan.

To update you fellas. I took Chuck's advice last night and hit "System Restore" back to May 6'th, the original date I had the new computer connected. It supposedly reloaded the McAfee program and that's caused unfortunately, a whole host of problems which I'm certain Chuck had no intention of causing. When I would boot the computer, shortly after the blue screen would appear with the icons on both the large screen and the bottom of the page, the screen would suddenly go white stating I could not connect to the internet. In both the upper left hand side of the screen and bottom rectangular box appeared, "Toolbar EULA". Whatever the heck that means! This would render all programs inoperable except for shutting down the machine. Nothing would work! I tried numerous times rebooting only to get this white screen with the same Toolbar EULA. I even disconnected from the internet, same result. I got Dell support on the phone and after a lengthy conversation, we placed the place the computer under "Safe Mode" and then hit "System Restore". Everything has returned to "normal" except the McAfee program has disappeared again. As for Zone Alarm, I didn't realise when I made the initial purchase that it wasn't compatible with Windows Vista. It ran great on the old computer running XP. I guess to save myself any further grief, I'll go out and purchase the McAfee program. Too many problems in such a short time, I don't need it.

I recently purchased a new firewall/anti-virus/spyware program called Zone Alarm based on a friends recommendation. I was running off Norton previously. My friend told me to toss Norton since it's slows the computer down quite abit. I downloaded the program initially as a 15 day free trial. Cool, it worked great. I then purchased the program outright. In the meantime, my old computer was having serious issues with speed and it became obvious it was time to get a new computer. Ok, I've got a brand new one now and want to install the Zone Alarm program from the backup disc. No dice says my new computer. It states it's not compatable with the Windows Vista OS. Crap!!! I wish I had known this before I deleted the Macafee program which was already pre-installed on the computer. Question. Does anyone else here run off this program and care to offer some ideas or solutions? Frankly, I'm pretty pissed at this point and am thinking of getting my money back. Oh yeah, the telephone support system costs $3/ minute. Let me also add, I had the Windows firewall program shut down temporarily to see if this would change things. Again, no dice.

I think that might be the recording? I was taking care of some work here in the house and heard this coming over the stereo. These guys were really swinging and wooping it up good!

I've been really digging the vibes sound of Milt Jackson and Bobby Hutcherson recently and after just listening to a track off XM called "Flying Home" by Lionel Hampton which in fact really cooked. I am now asking for some recommendations as a good starting point. Thanks guys.

Mike, this is local charity event and not related to the Mass. race. Since I've gotten back into riding I've been aware of this event but have passed on it since the local Juvenille Diabetes walk is scheduled on the same day and I can usually be found there. This year I might just donate some money to the walk and ride in the other event. As for your nephew, that's a heck of a ride. Good luck to him! Tony, I'll keep in touch on my progress and let you know if I participate. Thanks for the encouragement my friend.

I hear you guys on being adverse to dealing with the traffic. I kind of feel the same way myself, mainly confining my riding to less traveled roads. On occasion I'll ride the bike into work on Saturday's for the main reason that there's a heck of alot less traffic on the roads compared to weekdays. I will ride trails on occasion, but after getting a taste last year what it's like to road ride, I pretty much ride exclusively on the roadways. My bike is what you call a hybrid, good on trails and highways. It's a TREK and I'm pretty happy with it. Maybe in the future I'll invest in a good road bike, but I'm cool for now. TD and Tony, you guys are the hardcores and I have immense respect for what you're able to accomplish. The miles you guys log on a regular basis is serious stuff. A goal I have set for myself is to get a 50 mile ride in before the cold returns here in late October. They have a cancer charity ride in the fall where participants can ride something like 10, 25 and 50 miles. I'd like to give that a shot. But I'll have to gauge my progress this season and then make a decision. So far, I feel real strong this year and that gives me hope. Tony, coffee stops are cool! I'm what you call a coffee fanatic. That's probably for another thread.

Something I've gotten more into the past few years is road biking as opposed to mountain biking. I try to ride twice a week and ride at least 25 miles on most Sundays. It's something I never thought I would seriously get into. I don't ride more often since I already spend 4 days/week working out at the local gym with the weights. I've been involved with weight training for the past 20 years and that's something I'll never give up on. What I really enjoy about riding though is the adrenline rush I get out of it. I'll tell you, after a good ride it will put me in good spirits for hours. Something I've never gotten for the most part out of weight training. I started riding almost 3 years ago. It was very humbling at first, thinking with my job which requires me to walk on the mail route everyday, I figured I was pretty fit all around. Guess again! It was real tough at first when just riding a few miles was a real effort. Cardio wise I thought I was a wuss. But over time and with alot of patience and alot of off season training in the gym, I think I'm beginning to make some serious progress. Now when I ride, I can basically go the entire time without stopping for a break and I'm not fatigued by rides end. This year I decided to get the clothing and at least look like I'm serious, even though I realise I could never seriously compete with the hardcores I see out on the road. Well enough from me. Anyone else out here bike? How often do you ride and how many miles do you travel? What kind of bike do you ride? I'm curious to see if there are other enthusiasts here also?

Great story KEYS, thanks for sharing!

Sad to say I have only one recording of his music, the album "Point Of Departure". I guess that will change in the upcoming months. R.I.P.

I hear you brother! I have the Mobley and Turrentine sets on my radar screen along with a few of the Selects. I'd even be interesting in splurging on the OOP Blue Mitchell since I read it's available on EBAY at a reasonable price. Whatever that means?

Thanks to all for the many great recommendations. At the very least I'll purchase "Junior's Cookin' ". I'm definitely interested in purchasing "Cup Bearers" w/Blue Mitchell since I'm a big fan of his. The Steeplechase recordings look interesting also. Brownie, you're killing me! You saw Silver, Mitchell, Cook and Hayes back in '59? Damn, that must have been one hell of a show!