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Ed, he related to the kids very well and had a great sense of humor. Everyone genuinely liked him as a person. Extremely well spoken, he commanded the attention of everyone in the class, buzzer to buzzer.

1. "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)" 2. "Villanova Junction" 3. "Midnight Lightning" Edited due to intimidation from the Hulkster...

Pat Martino with Gil Goldstein WE'LL BE TOGETHER AGAIN--This is a guitar/electric piano duo that I enjoy. It has frequent challenging elements in contrast to soul jazz-oriented dates. A few others that come to mind: Joe Zawinul THE RISE & FALL OF THE THIRD STREAM Lonnie Liston Smith ASTRAL TRAVELLING

I love the moments on Brother Jack McDuff's MOON RAPPIN' where he plays piano.

FWIW, by far the best teacher I had in high school taught US History--this friggin' guy was a genius. His class was far different than any other high school class. Typed homework assignments every night, due at the beginning of class--no exceptions, no late work accepted. A multiple choice and written exam every Friday. Every class was a lecture--take notes or miss the information. However, what really made this guy a great teacher is that he could motivate everyone to perform at the level he demanded. Every student respected him and in fact enjoyed his class. Bottom line--expecting more from students is not something that should be avoided, but required. I say raise the bar and give students an idea of the heights they should rise to academically. Highly intelligent professors will help the cream rise to the top--I see no need to cater to mediocrity.

Randy, you've included several tracks that are perfect for my groove-oriented tastes, though I certainly wouldn't overlook the other styles you included. I was especially entranced by 1-7, 1-9, and 1-10, as far as the more straight-ahead tracks go. I enjoy every minute of these, even the tracks that don't appeal to me. I like to listen with my comments in front of me, and everyone else's comments on the screen, then compare and contrast...sometimes my opinions change over repeated listens. I too have enjoyed the savvy sequencing Randy and the other compilers have employed. I'm liking track 2-2 more and more, it is playing right now.

Damn, apparently I've neglected my copy of Bobby Hutcherson DIALOGUE for too long. JSngry's correct identifications on this one look to be in record numbers! I'm after that Gil Evans first, maybe the Randy Weston and then the Johnny Griffin after that, and then the Coltrane... B) I'm batting about .063, but I'm lovin' playing in the bigs...

DISC ONE Track 1: Most likely precedes the era I'm more familiar with. After several listens I started to like this frantic little jammy, but won't venture a guess. Track 2: A sense of urgency throughout holds my interest. I like the trumpet solo the least, but really like the drumming. No clue. Track 3: I love what the vibes bring to this one, real inspired stuff here. I'd buy this. Bags? Track 4: Has a primal drum circle sort of appeal. I found the vocals somewhat annoying, but after repeated listens they seemed to fit. The vocals reminded me of Yusef Lateef or Gary Bartz...? Track 5: The drum solo is intense! RUMBLING! Can't spot drummers at this point. Track 6: DKDC Track 7: Jean-Luc Ponty or Stuff Smith or Stepphane Grappelli? Track 8: DKDC Track 9: Beautiful, strikingly delicate live performance. Haven't the foggiest. Track 10: Another one I'd buy. Great stuff. Track 11: I'm gonna go ahead and guess this one's called "Crucificado," and it's a funky bit of latino con soul. I like it! There is not a chance I'd be able to guess who it is! DISC 2 Track 1: Oh hell yes, I immediately recognize this as a tune I have had on mp3 since the beginning of Napster, but somehow never got an artist or a title to associate it with! It has been sitting in a folder of "unknowns" for a few years now. I must buy this. Track 2: The piano is catchy...I like it. Won't run to the store for it. Don't know who it is. Track 3: Lambert, Hendricks, & Bavan? Heck if I know. Not my bag. Track 4: Y'all done warming up yet? When does the song start? Track 5: Al DiMeola? Track 6: Gotta have this. What is that low droning horn? Baritone sax or a basoon or something? Track 7: Damn, another one perfectly suited to my tastes. Leo Wright or Charles Lloyd...? Track 8: And another heavy hitter! Really dig the percussion. Gato Barbieri? Track 9: A bit erratic and noisy for my tastes, but after several listens I found the intensity appealing, similar to Track 5 of DISC ONE. No guess. Track 10: Otherworldly, has a "drifting through space" vibe to it with those echo effects. Dude, trip out, the colors! No idea. Track 11: A nice straight ahead tune, I get the sense it is a standard I should recognize. Nice closing tune. Not able to come up with names to go with the sounds. Randy Hersom--Thanks again for the great set of music. This one will definitely be sending me on a spending spree--four or five tracks are exactly the kind of jazz I like the most! Now I finally get to read everyone's responses!

Thanks for the info street singer. I need to upgrade in that case.

My Alpine is an older unit, from like 99--for some reason it doesn't read cdrs well. I wonder if newer units are more cdr-friendly. Ironically, burning cdrs for the car was my major motivation for buying a burner.

Me six!

I couldn't get on from both my work computers all day, but have no problem from home. Made for a productive day of work.

Earl "The Tyler Rose" Campbell, the only living Texas Legend--he's one of my favorite running backs too. I have an incredible highlight reel of some of Earl's best runs and collisions, I love to watch the whole thing in slow motion. I especially love the highlight of him against the Rams, where he plants his helmet in the chest of a defensive back who immediately crumbles, then completes the run by having his jersey get ripped from his shoulder pads by linebackers before going down. Unbelievable strength. Sad to hear about his current condition.

I would like to echo everyone's sentiments in sincerely hoping for the best for you and yours, Rooster Ties.

Damn, I've got a baseball hat on today, some sneakers, jeans, and a t-shirt...and I love reissues of old albums--I don't wanna grow up, I'm a Toys-R-Us kid.

I found a weird (possibly bootleg) copy of this at my local Virgin, and it was under $10. The sound quality is so-so, but the music is very good. I wonder if it is from these Applause guys you mention, David Ayers. I'll take a look at it when I get home.

Help is on the way--Shaq was back in practice. B)

I really like the Whitestripes, their album ELEPHANT is the best rock album I've heard in a long time. I love that they incorporate blues in their sound, at times they sound very Zeppelin-esque (which, in my book, is a good thing).

I like ROOT DOWN too, however Jim Alfredson does not give it the highest praise...

Lee Morgan THE RUMPROLLER Gato Barbieri UNDER FIRE, CHAPTER 1: LATIN AMERICA John Klemmer MAGIC MOMENTS The Whitestripes ELEPHANT

...and doesn't give 'em back!

Night Ranger epitomizes my eldest brother Tom's favorite music. All 80s metal, all the time at his house! I heard it a whole lot growing up and must admit to liking some of it. I've got another brother who strictly likes 80s alternative. Why they close themselves into that one time frame/one genre is a mystery to me.

I think you just made me one. Looks like a good time!

OK, I just gotta ask--does this ongoing joke originate from when I posted on BNBB about Nora being Ravi's daughter? I have a friend who once played congas for her, and I remember bringing it up since my friend got the gig because his parents are friends with Ravi...

I listen to a large variety of music beyond jazz, so I'm all for it. Come to think of it, the one about THERE'S A RIOT GOING ON may as well have been the inaugural Non-Jazz AOTW thread...