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Ed McMahon dies at 86 Ed McMahon, the longtime pitchman and Johnny Carson sidekick who's "Heeeeeeerre's Johnny!" became a part of the vernacular, has died. He was 86. McMahon passed away peacefully at the Ronald Reagan/UCLA Medical Center shortly after midnight, his publicist said today. Though he later hosted a variety of shows, McMahon's biggest fame came alongside Carson on "The Tonight Show. story

He'll be joining Johnny for the Tonight Show in the after world. RIP.

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I guess the age of 35mm film is coming to an end. Sorry, Paul Simon, Kodak's taking Kodachrome away By CAROLYN THOMPSON, Associated Press Writer Carolyn Thompson, Associated Press Writer – Mon Jun 22, 3:15 pm ET ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Sorry, Paul Simon, Kodak is taking your Kodachrome away. The Eastman Kodak Co. announced Monday it's retiring its oldest film stock because of declining customer demand in an increasingly digital age. The world's first commercially successful color film, immortalized in song by Simon, spent 74 years in Kodak's portfolio. It enjoyed its heyday in the 1950s and '60s but in recent years has nudged closer to obscurity: Sales of Kodachrome are now just a fraction of 1 percent of the company's total sales of still-picture films, and only one commercial lab in the world still processes it. Full article

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I will send something out on Friday. Thanks for this site.

When you start losing CDs in your collection time to put the breaks on and find a better way of organizing your music. I keep all my CDs alphabetically and then by release date for the artist. Somehow I still manage to misplace CDs and I don’t find them for months. I am pretty sure this has been discussed before, but how do the rest of you organize your collection? I am considering a numbering system for each disc instead of Alphabetizing the collection. This then requires keeping a data base in order to know what CD goes with what number.

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I plan on going. I missed last year's festival. This year looks real interesting. Anyone else planning on going? Charlie Parker Jazz Festival The Charlie Parker Jazz Festival annually assembles some of the finest musicians in the world who reflect Parker’s musical individuality and genius, to promote appreciation for this highly influential and world-renowned artist. The two days of free concerts take place in neighborhoods where Charlie Parker lived and worked, in Harlem’s Marcus Garvey Park and the Lower East Side's Tompkins Square Park. On both days, the music starts at 3:00 PM. Marcus Garvey Park 124th St. & Mt. Morris Park Saturday, August 29 Frank Wess Quintet In 1953 legendary saxophone and flute player Frank Wess joined the famed Count Basie Orchestra. He utilized the popularity of the Basie band to introduce the flute as an independent voice to jazz audiences, becoming one of its first major soloists. In 1964 he moved to New York City to lead his own groups and play with bands such as the New York Jazz Quartet and Dameronia. He held a contract with ABC for ten years, performing for Saturday Night Live, The Dick Cavett Show, and The Sammy Davis Jr. Show. For almost twenty years he played in a quintet called “Two Franks” with Frank Foster, his colleague from the Basie days. Wess remains a highly respected figure of the New York jazz scene while continuing to play gigs worldwide. Gary Bartz Grammy Award-winning alto-saxophonist Gary Bartz has had a long, noteworthy career in jazz. His distinguished body of work, spawning over fifty years, has made him one of the most esteemed saxophone players of his generation. Bartz has performed and recorded with such luminaries as Art Blakey, Miles Davis, Abbey Lincoln, Charles Mingus, McCoy Tyner, and Max Roach, among several others. A student of John Coltrane, Bartz frequently cites Charlie Parker as the reason why he plays the alto sax. Produced in association with Jill Newman Productions. José James Newcomer José James has been winning over fans with his deft combination of soul, hip hop, and jazz since emerging on the scene in 2008. Possessing a warm, rich baritone voice reminiscent of such artists as Terry Callier, Jon Lucien, and Gil-Scott Heron, James has made his mark on the international stage by performing at such venues as Central Park SummerStage (also produced by City Parks Foundation), North Sea Jazz Festival (Netherlands), Victoria Jazz Festival (Canada), Billboard Live (Tokyo), Centro Cultural (Brazil), the Hermitage (Russia), and Royal Festival Hall (UK). His debut album The Dreamer ranked number twenty-one on JazzTimes’ Top 50 Jazz Albums of 2008. Aaron Parks Pianist Aaron Parks made a splash in 2008 with his debut Invisible Cinema. The album showcases his virtuosity and harmonic complexity even as it references a wider world of contemporary music-making. Parks first came to public attention during his tenure with Terence Blanchard, and he appeared on three of the acclaimed trumpeter’s albums. With his technically involved yet boundlessly melodic and sensitive playing, the young musician is setting a new standard for jazz piano expression. Tompkins Square Park E. 8th St. Between Aves. A & B Sunday, August 30 Cedar Walton Quartet Cedar Walton is one of the most universally respected jazz pianists active today, having played in the bands of Lou Donaldson, Kenny Dorham, J.J. Johnson, Art Farmer, and Art Blakey, and recorded with Freddie Hubbard, John Coltrane, and Joe Henderson. As a player, Walton is a post-bopper whose solos can be pensive and exciting - often at the same time. In terms of consistency, lyricism, and tastefulness, he recalls Hank Jones and Tommy Flanagan. In addition to his abilities as an instrumentalist, Walton has amassed an impressive body of original compositions. Produced in association with Jill Newman Productions. Papa Vazquez Pirates Troubadores Papo Vazquez’s ability to fuse Afro-Caribbean rhythms, especially those from Puerto Rico and Cuba, with freer melodic and harmonic elements of progressive jazz has insured his popularity on many fronts. As a composer, Papo Vasquez showcased his talents on the soundtracks for the movies Free Enterprise, Mo’ Better Blues, and The Mambo Kings, as well as on recordings for Ruben Blades and Hilton Ruiz. Papo Vazquez Pirates Troubadours boasts a twisted variation on traditional themes and use terms like Jibaro Waltz, Plena Funk, Bomba Jazz, and Mapeye Jazz to help describe their music. Pyeng Threadgill Singer/composer Pyeng Threadgill is making waves with her sultry voice and vivid compositions. Her third album Portholes To A Love & Other Short Stories is a group of original songs all based on short stories by world-renowned authors. From the lulling sensation of locomotion, to the secrets of the sea, to the hopeless romantic, to the immigrant experience, Pyeng uses lyrics lush in metaphor to depict a wondrous universe. Dred Scott Trio Dred Scott first earned his reputation as an innovative and eclectic pianist and multi-instrumentalist in San Francisco. He has recorded seven self-produced albums and has performed on over thirty-five others. Now based in New York City, Scott regularly performs with his own Dred Scott Trio, Jay Collins, Rene Risque, Carol Lipnik, Sasha Dobson, and the Bari Koral Family Band. The San Francisco Examiner calls Scott, “a fine—in fact, magnificent—pianist.”

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Happy Birthday, Parkertown! Have a good one.

Happy Birthday,Rosco! Enjoy it.

Happy Birthday, Papsrus! May you have a great day.

considering the troubles he apparently has with speaking (obviously because of the teeth...) i find it amazing how good he plays... Thanks for posting the youtube video. I pass through that park at least once a week. I will try to find him and say hello.

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Jury rules against Minn. woman in download case By STEVE KARNOWSKI, Associated Press Writer Steve Karnowski, Associated Press Writer – Thu Jun 18, 9:08 pm ET MINNEAPOLIS – A replay of the nation's only file-sharing case to go to trial has ended with the same result — a Minnesota woman was found to have violated music copyrights and must pay huge damages to the recording industry. A federal jury ruled Thursday that Jammie Thomas-Rasset willfully violated the copyrights on 24 songs, and awarded recording companies $1.92 million, or $80,000 per song. Thomas-Rasset's second trial actually turned out worse for her. When a different federal jury heard her case in 2007, it hit Thomas-Rasset with a $222,000 judgment. The new trial was ordered after the judge in the case decided he had erred in giving jury instructions. Thomas-Rasset sat glumly with her chin in hand as she heard the jury's finding of willful infringement, which increased the potential penalty. She raised her eyebrows in surprise when the jury's penalty of $80,000 per song was read. Outside the courtroom, she called the $1.92 million figure "kind of ridiculous" but expressed resignation over the decision. Full Story

Here I am at the Vanguard with Cecil Taylor and Tony Oxley. I am the one on the left and closes to the camera.

I thought Rock was dead the "Day the Music Died" in 1959. It was in the song. That worked for me.

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