Peter Johnson

Why do I pick a rockin' house party as the time to bring out my near mint original copy of Speakin' my Piece? "Yeah, Nat, flip it over" (yes, that's me directing a completely unknowing partygoer to stop my Thorens TD160, take off the record, switch it, and start it again). "Whoops!" "What?" Yes, Speakin' My Piece lands on the slate floor, and the offending party, reaching to grab it (five second rule?) actually STEPS ON IT, and it slides, underfoot, four feet across the floor. WTFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF was I thinking? Led to the institution of the following rule: no drinking and playing. Damn.

Recently got the Farmer/Golson Mosaic (love it!), so I'm parting with my individual copies of the following: Art Farmer/Benny Golson/Jazztet--Here and Now--Verve Elite, no slipcase, $16.00 Art Farmer--Listen to Art Farmer and the Orchestra--Verve Elite, slipcase, $17.00 The Art Farmer Quartet--Perception--Fresh Sound (jewelcase), $12.00 Prices include shipping in the U.S. (but happy to ship internationally for whatever it costs above the U.S. shipping price). Payment by check, paypal, money order... Let me know if you're interested. Volume discount if you buy all three. Cheers, Peter

Are dates set for January yet? I'm overdue for a trip back east and would love to make one coincide with O's triumphant return.

Tonight, as part of Seattle's Earshot Jazz Festival, I'm going to see The Turbanator at 10:00! Can't wait--love seeing the good doctor live in concert. I'm hoping he'll play a few tracks from his latest--which I'm spinning right now in anticipation! Full report later...

Miles Davis "Miles Behind" Herbie Hancock "Fat Albert Pisses me Off" Dexter Gordon "Stop" John Patton "Misunderstanding" Charles Mingus "Oh No"

Jimmy Smith, "Plays Shitty for You"

What the HELL is not to like? Get it all. 60's, 70's, 40's, 50's, WHATEVER. it's the real deal. Would that I had been there.

tom-- Not to make you feel bad or sad, but I'm now listening to the original copy of this I scored at the Philadelphia Record Exchange for five bucks. I have to say--next time you have the opportunity, DO NOT pass it up. It's terrific stuff. Nice slow burner. Get it! Or PM me...I might be able to do something "electronically"!

Can I get an A-MEN!!! Truer words have not been spoken.

Alright! It's on its way from Stamford! Thanks for your input!

I'm thinking about pulling the trigger on this one. I thought it was out of print (not sure why), but it's not. What do you all think about it? Seven discs seems like a lot, but the two Farmer/Jazztet CD's I have make the idea compelling. Alternatively, if anyone has one to sell, let me know! Thanks for your thoughts.

PM Sent re Kenny Drew, Jimmy Smith, and Johnny Griffin.

Still like Couw's version better!

You need to see an orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in hands. There are such docs--the doc who did my surgery teaches nothing but hand anatomy and surgery at the Unversity of Washington. Good luck. As with other medical roads, don't take no for an answer.

Mike, you have _got_ to tell your doctor everything. Sadly, healthcare is not equal for everyone all of the time. I've been playing the piano since I was four years old. About five years ago, I got launched in a mountain bike incident and landed on my right hand--no, the _fingers_ of my right hand. SNAP! Thought it was nothing and that the swelling would go down. Two weeks later, I'm in the ER--I say, "hey, I play the piano. Should I be concerned about this?" Doc says, "Ohhhhhhh....wellllll, let me have you see this other person..." Long story short: if I hadn't said anything, they would have splinted me up. I said something, I had some serious surgery, and now it's as if nothing ever happened. Lesson learned: disclose all the facts. good luck!

Verrry dry vodka martini as I listen to Joe Newman Quintet at Count Basie's!

Is that a Philadelphia Country Club umbrella I see in the background, Ron?

You mean those two cans of PBR behind you aren't your empties? God I miss Philly and the tritone. I lived four blocks from that place. Good times. I was really enjoying that Nut Brown Ale.

A short drive from Antibes, no? Pablo Picasso has also been reported as having been in the crowd that watched the wedding.

I just picked up Festival Session this weekend, and holy shit, it smokes. I've been on a huge Ellington kick lately, and this one just blows me away. Next up is the record with Mahalia Jackson--never heard it, and can't wait. Much love for the Duke!

Ceora! (well, if it's not a standard, it should be!)

Happy birthday, my friend!

Come on, man, that's terrific! I wonder who the lady is...from certain angles, she looks like Andie McDowell! Love the part with the "entourage" high-steppin' down the beach! Thanks for the laugh! What a piece of shit

Listening to the first disc of Turn out the Stars right now. I'm really glad I got this--terrific music. I've been on a huge Bill Evans kick lately. What do you all think, if I were to get only one of The Secret Sessions or The Last Waltz, which would you choose?