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God knows how many times I had this recording in my hands only to walk out with something else.

I received my copy of San Francisco Suite last week and have been listening to it for the past 2 nights. The title cut alone is worth the price. Of all my purchases from the Concord Blowout sale this is my favorite recording so far. Sweet stuff.

I love these- I've been using several of them in my jazz history class. They're excellent, great quality. I picked up the Quincy, Basie, Chet, Dizzy and Blakey and they are all great. I'll probably end end getting the rest. Good liner notes too! The same folks who produced the excellent American Folk Blues Festval series. I own the first 2 volumes and can't say enough great things about them.

Dan, here's a link to Amazon which features performances from other performers as well. Amazon

Well, you spent $71.82 for 9 CDs, when you could have picked up 12 CDs for $71.76, or 20 CDs for $79.60, or 30 CDs for $89.40. But leaving your financial choice aside , you picked a very nice selection. Actually Ron, when it was all said and done the total including shipping came to $62.32. Believe me, I would have loved to have bought 20 or even better 30. The problem would be explaining it to the wife when she saw me hauling in the loot.

Better late then never to take advantage of the Concord Blowout: Gene Ammons - Boss Tenor Walter Bishop, Jr. Trio - The Walter Bishop, Jr. Trio Hampton Hawes Trio - Hampton Hawes Trio, Vol. 1 Bobby Jaspar Quartet - Bobby Jasper/George Wallington Teo Macero - With The Prestige Jazz Quartet Al Sears - Swing's The Thing Freddie Redd Trio - San Francisco Suite Duke Ellington - The Ellington Suites Sonny Rollins - Plus 4 How did I do guys?

Went to Barnes and Noble last night with the gift card and purchased: Bill Evans - Interplay An all star lineup: Bill Evans Freddie Hubbard Jim Hall Percy Heath Philly Joe Jones

Sorry guys. I guess it was a stupid idea. Please resume your normal programming.

Thanks for the assistance, Bright Moments. I figured there must be a thread around here already devoted to the man. Got to add his recordings to the "must have list".

Hey Jim. I'm not sure if it's possible to add another section at this point? But I was thinking? On Blindman's we have a section called 'Come and Meet The Gang'. It's pretty much a section devoted to new people who join up with the forum. It gives them the opportunity to introduce themselves to the group and gives them a feel as to how the forum works and hopefully encourages them to post on the forum. It works pretty well on our site. I'd like to hear your thoughts as well from the members here at this great forum. Just a thought...

According to Amazon's website, the Lee Morgan bio release date is now November 30. At least for us folks in the U.S.

I'm presently listening to the excellent series of recordings he did with Shelly Manne at the Blackhawk from 1959. His playing is really top notch on these recordings. Anyone else here an admirer of Joe's playing and willing to offer up further recordings worthy of exploring? Thanks.

I purchased Oblique a few months back. A real nice album. You wont be disappointed.

Coming soon... Jackie McLean - It's Time!

Compositions Of Count Basie and Others - With Members of the Count Basie Orchestra Maxwell Davis conducting B.B King , Guest Vocalist Crown Records

Thanks alot guys. I just placed this one in my queue over at Yourmusic.com 5.99 is a beautiful thing.

I run off a cable modem and honestly have very little to complain about. I pretty much have the computer on 24/7 most of the time and rarely have to make any adjustments with the modem. I have Road Runner with Time Warner Cable and costs are $45/mo. No reason for me to switch.

I just ordered this one from Concord which is still having there 'blowout' sale. An easy choice based on the positive feedback here.

Thanks for great recommendations guys. I especially like the Maggie's Back In Town and Together Again release with Teddy Edwards. I read some online reviews on both and they sound like great ones.

Guys, I was just watching an amazing video which featured the likes of JJ Johnson, Sonny Stitt and Howard McGhee. I especially enjoyed his performance. Which leads to me ask, how about throwing out a few recommendations for this poor soul who owns no Howard McGhee. Thanks fellas as always.

I was thinking of driving to the Paramus, New Jersey store on Monday being Columbus Day and a holiday for me and checking things out. Does anyone know if the 30% sale Bertrand mentions, good at all Tower stores? Perhaps a phone call might be warranted before heading out for the 1hr+ drive down.

I hear ya Eric. Judging by the responses here, Tower was(is?) just a shadow of it's former self. Still to me, that was awhole heck of alot better than the alternatives I have. Things are pretty pathetic in my neck of the woods.

Firstly, I find it sad that Tower looks to be headed towards liquidation. Nothing to me including the internet, replaces the excitement of going through the bins and looking at the many different selections. You see, in my area with very few exceptions, music stores basically stock the same crap. If you're interested in music outside the major releases, forget about it. Slim pickens to say the least. I've always looked forward to traveling to Tower. The place always made me feel like a kid in a candy store. I could easily spend 2 hrs. there. I'm gonna miss that experience. I know some of you guys may feel differently, since many of you live in or close by major cities. Maybe it's not that big of a deal, since you have many more alternatives. I don't really. It's pretty much the internet for me these days. It's just not the same experience.

Paul, All MusicGuide published a classical guide and is available at Amazon or even your local B& N or Borders. Don't own this one, but own there books dedicated to jazz and blues which I find satisfactory. I do own the review book 'Classical Music' The Essential Listening Companion. A pretty comprehensive book. Also available at Amazon. Let me also 2'nd the suggestion to drop by the 'Good Music Guide' classical music forum. I'm a member there, although I rarely post. Some of those people there are incredibly knowledgeable. As far as classical music forums go, it's probably the most active classical forum on the net. Good Music Guide

Was just on the site and had no problems accessing any of the threads. All's good for now.