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That and the fact that the general consensus is that the Prestige K2's absolutely smoke the RVG's. fwiw - there is an article in the new Jazz Times the goes into the remastering process for the new Concord releases and why if you already own older versions of them why you should upgrade. I haven't heard the K2's (which they didn't mention) so I can't comment on the sound of those but the the double disc Trane-Monk sessions that just came do sound better then any of the old releases on CD (non K2) or Vinyl. I will be picking up the Hawkins and Adderly because I don't already have them.

Three King Fishers - Gabor Szabo

Seems like its been consistent enough to get Stern his desired final of Lakers vs Celtics.

This definitely looks intriguing. I really dig Rypdal but I am somewhat hesitant to pick this up. The Jazztimes review said think Horowitz playing a solo concerto with Eddie Van Halen on stage with him.

Great game last night in Oakland with Harden going against Halliday. However the game was ruined by stubborn management. You make the call: 1-1 game going into the 9th. As the manager of the A's do you you A. Go with the lefty Chad Guadan who was lights out in the 8th to face two lefties coming up in the 9th who was a starter earlier in the season and can give you some innings in case it goes extra innings or do you B. Go stubbornly with your 8th inning or in this case your set up guy Foulke who is a righty because well he is you set up guy. Of course you you go with B and give off a lead off double to the left handed hitter and lose a tough one 2-1. Hate to be an arm chair manager but sometimes you have to improvise and go on a feel instead of doing the same thing every night.

Not bitching, developing a farm system and keeping the good players and adding bits and pieces via free agency is the way to go. Hell the Giants should pay Theo a couple hundred grand to just give them a clue for a day. I am just pointing out that the Red Sox have a advantage that 90% of the other teams don't have and their is a huge media bias in their favor. Ex: the lead story on ESPN Sunday night was again the Red Sox but about John Lester's no hitter from earlier in the week instead of how a small market team that was expected to lose over 90 games swept them.

The Marlilns draw even less but at least they play outdoors. The Rays are an exciting team but you couldn't pay me to watch a game in their park. I think even with new stadiums I am not sure if they would draw as Football seems to be the #1 sports passion.

Yes the same that had the 2nd highest payroll the 4 seasons before that, the same evil empire that has the 2nd biggest media market in the country behind them and the same evil empire that pays Dice K and Beckett more in salary than some other teams entire payroll. Yes, the same team that has won 2 of our the last 4 world series and had the best record in baseball with a seven game winning streak going into the weekend. The Yankees have developed young talent also but like the Red Sox they can afford to make mistakes on a player here or there due to the high revenue they that get. For the Rays and A's to compete everything has to break the right way. You have a great GM but lets see how good he is with the payroll of the A's. Come on Dan, the Red Sox are anything but a underdog. I don't blame them for reaping the benefits of the location they play in but enough of the poor little Red Sox how will ever compete against the big bad Yankees bull shit. I can't take it. Besides the Yankees will be in free fall mode by the all star break with that pitching staff. Bank on it. Sorry for the rant, btw Pedroia and Ellsbury are two of my favorite younger players in the league and are fun to watch, I hope they have long careers. Hopefully the A's won't get over excited about the weekend and stay focused and not get routed by the Jays. For those of you with MLB TV the Halliday vs Harden matchup in this series will be must see tv.

Bummer, one of the greats. RIP Jimmy.

Hey Dan, what's up??? One hit last night???? We got 7 hits, and 3 runs off of Justin Duchscherer when Oakland came to town!!! Hey now, Duchscherer is good, he was a starter his whole career until he was a rookie in 06 and the A's put him the bullpen where he made the All Star team that year. He had the Rich Harden injury bug last year but I think he is right now where people expected him to be. Chad Guidan who got sent to the pullpen would make a 4th starter on most teams but there is no room for him in this rotation as Smith and Eveland have been pleasant surprises to go along with Blanton and Harden. Nice to see Ryan Sweeney start to turn into the player he was expected to be when he was the #1 prospect of the Wt. Sox. He crushed one against Beckett last night. Its nice to win a few against the new evil empire.

Don't worry Dan, the Red Sox will win the next two because they A's don't win series, in fact they haven't won one since the first week of May (thanks ESPN power rankings). The A's will lose the next two 2-0 and 3-2 but their stats will look good because it will say they are outscoring the opposition based on the lopsided victory last night yet its meaningless because they don't do the little things to win games like base running and catching fly balls in the outfield. Texas is tearing the cover off the ball and they should pass the A's in the standings soon.

Thanks! Just got them. That Miles at Monterey 63 is excellent!

Pretty much the same as it helped me to have hope and inspiration during hard times growing up.

My first look at the Rays last night, nice team. Longoria plays like a vet, he is the real deal. Speaking of 3rd basemen why did the Blue Jays give up on Hinske the ex Oakland A's product who also hit one out. The bay area is finally seeing the correction that was coming where the A's are not even close to being a contender and the Giants are closer to a last place team than a 3rd place team. The up side is I have more time to spend outside, gardening and practicing music and less on baseball. See you all next year.

I bought a booster pack to pick up the new Rosenwinkle.

If you have any interest in piano trios pick this up.

2nd. I picked it up on Thursday and have already given it a couple spins. I went in to it blind except for some written reviews and have been richly rewarded. Great dynamics and sound for such a young trio. Very impressive.

I pretty much agree with the above. As far as who would buy these recordings I wonder. I much as its important that a lot of these recordings are not forgotten its also seems to make Jazz appear as a museum piece instead of a vibrant and current experience. Why can't we have more current artists on these lists? fwiw, I love the New Yorker, don't have blue hair, don't buy the expensive shit in the ads or go to the opera and know about every single item on that list.

If your like this in May after your team has WON TWO out of the last four WORLD SERIES TITLES, I can't imagine what you were like after game 7 of the ALCS in 03. Paul Byrd is roider but sure looked good last night, plus the Indians had five web gems behind him. The A's are streaky with the bats, I am just happy the Duke is working out as a starter after spending his career on the bullpen or on the DL. If the pitching can stay consistent I will be happy, of course going into this season I was picking the A's to finish last so its been a good ride so far.

Most of his work with Charles Lloyd he keeps quiet. Try Forest Sundflower Another with him as a sideman where he doesn't open his mouth and a classic is Kenny Wheeler - Gnu High For some reason it didn't bother me as much on his latest releases, I must be getting use to it.

Earth to Dan. Who is the other team in the AL East that even comes close to being as good as the Red Sox. Maybe, MAYBE Toronto because they have good starting pitching but we have been waiting for them for years to get it together and keep either the Yanks or Sox out of the playoffs. I don't see it happening. The Yanks will be in free fall come the All Star break, the Rays are a nice story but thats all and the Orioles have already peaked. Until Vlad and Tori start hitting for the Halo's the Sox are the best team in the AL period. Closers blow games, nobody has ever saved every game they came into for a whole year (except maybe Eckersly in 92) its how you bounce back the next time you go out. Paplebom has proven he can bounce back. As much as I hate the Red Sox I don't think for a minute they won't be in the post season.

You lost me at "Without Williams, I don't see what so great about the 2nd quintet." Anyway I am starting to get a bunch of the old Prestige records I didn't have and am finding I like them a lot more than I thought I would.

Jim, My deepest sympathies. I lost both of my parents when they were both in their 50's when I had just turned 30.

I like the A's moving ahead part. Its early and I am not going to get my hopes up but the young pitching has been so good for them and the bats are starting to wake up. The Halo's on paper are loaded. The problem with the M's is that they are getting nothing from their free agent accusations at 3rd and 1st base. I guess it was just a matter of time before people found the hole in Sexton's swing, but man 3-4 years ago I thought he would be special.

I have the Sun recordings and its amazing, not only do you get Junior Parker you also get Pat Hare on guitar. My track of the week: Que Lindo Eso, Eh! / Isn't It Pretty! by Eddie Palmieri, totally unexpected as it could pass for an early 70's McCoy Tyner tune. The track Chocolate Ice Cream that comes after on Superimposition is also great. Man these guys could play some jazz. For non Jazz the re-issue of Strangers Almanac by Whiskytown and the track Somebody Remembers The Rose, one of my favorite Alt Country tunes.