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  1. Record stores in Seattle

    in Recommendations

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    Oh, and if you are in Ballard there is always Bop Street records located in the historic district (they can tell you the exact address at Sonic Boom). Not my favorite place by any means, but if you have some time might be worth checking out. Just be prepared to haggle on all pirces and spend some time in their huge, unorganized basement.

    Again, not a destination... but if you have the time, then check it out. There are some pretty cool bars and restaurants in that area as well.

  2. Record stores in Seattle

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    I'd also check out Easy Street Records in Lower Queen Anne. They have a pretty good used Jazz CD and LP section--worth checking out. Easy Street Records

    20 West Mercer Street

    There is also a store around the corner on Queen Anne Ave that might be worth checking out.

    Jive Time is great. If you have some time to dig, you're sure to find something--ask them about their annex in the Antique Mall just down the street.

  10. Cecil Taylor Documentary

    in Artists

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    I watched this movie last night after reading about it on another board and really enjoyed it. Like a previous poster mentioned it was very interesting to hear Cecil Taylor talk about his creative process.

    It was also cool to see Mr. Taylor going out to see live music in NYC. The scenes with Billy Bang and Mal Waldron are great in my opinion.

    The concert footage is excellent. I’ve never had the opportunity to see him live, so it was a treat to see him perform in many different contexts.

    I think I’ll watch it again next week, as I often distracted by trying to figure out what books and records where scattered around his Brooklyn Brownstone.

    I don’t think you stream the video online. It’s part of the Palm Video on Demand Film Festival. Here is a link to a review of the actual film: CECIL TAYLOR: ALL THE NOTES. I agree with the reviewer that the editing is a bit herky-jerky.

    I’m sure that this will probably be released on Palm DVD sometime this year at a reasonable cost.

  13. *** DVD CORNER ***

    in Miscellaneous - Non-Political

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    Looking forward to the MTM release also, as well as Season Three of Bob Newheart.

    Question Regarding Zone Free DVD Players

    Does anyone here have a Zone Free DVD player?

    If so how do you like it? What are the best models available? My budget is about $125.

    I've done a bit of research and have learned enough to avoid the really cheap models out there, but am still not to clear what would be the best bet.

    I currently have a Toshiba and can’t find any info on unlocking it.

    There are a few Zone Free Toshiba's that look interesting. But I just wanted to see if anyone here can recommend a particular model.

    I'm sick of waiting for The Fast Show and I'm Alan Partridge to be released in the US.

    Thanks!

    Alejandro

  20. AOTW - July 31, 2005

    in Album Of The Week

    Posted · Edited by alejo

    I'm glad to see other board members enjoy this disc. I'll have to give Les Hommes Armees another listen tonight. I also need to hear some of Trovesi's more recent work on ECM.

    I just have to say that I really enjoy this weekly tradition. Not only have I been exposed to some great music, I've also been inspired to revisit some of the forgotten gems in my archives.

  25. AOTW - July 31, 2005

    in Album Of The Week

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    Gianluigi Trovesi Octet

    From G to G

    Soul Note 121231-2

    Recorded 1992

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    Personnel:

    Pino Minafra – trumpet, prepared trumpet, flugelhorn, didjeridoo, voice, and noise

    Gianluigi Trovesi – alto saxophone, alto clarinet, bass clarinet

    Rodolfo Migliardi – trombone, tuba

    Roberto Bonati – acoustic bass

    Marco Micheli – acoustic bass

    Marco Remondini – cello

    Fluvio Maras

    ****************************************************************

    About ten years ago a friend of mine loaned me the Gianluigi Trovesi Octet From G to G and opened my ears to the musical world outside of bop and hard bop. Until then, I had been a die-hard Blue Note guy who really hadn't ventured too far out in my listening.

    That night, I listened to that CD about three times. The music was complex, yet very accessible. The musicians were able to play out and then reel their ideas in at the drop of a lira. There was also an underlying sense of humor and fun to their playing. The following morning I immediately ordered a copy of this disc for myself.

    This was the first time that this type of free playing clicked for me and I was hooked. Don't get me wrong, I still enjoy bop and hard bop. In fact I enjoy recordings from most eras and styles that fall under the jazz label.

    This recording also served as my introduction to the Soul Note label and the discovery of a lot of great music being created outside the confines of the United States.

    In the words of film maker Marty DiBergi:

    "Enough of my yakkin'. Whaddaya say, let's boogie!"

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