Peter Johnson

And I was hoping you would, Dan! Thank you both for your thoughts. I listened to the samples and like them; I guess I'll have to pick these up. [Jim, we need an emoticon of cash flying out of a wallet. Seems to be a common sentiment on the board!!!] I don't know how these slipped under my radar when they first came out. Looks like they're still available new, and I did see several copies at Half and Amazon marketplace.

Make sure you and your wife "break the house in," if you know what I mean!!! Cheers!

Greetings all-- I'm an unabashed fan of the Sounds, and have most of their recordings on wax. I was surfing around half.com the other day, and came across listings for these CDs put out in '96 ('98?); interesting they came out as individual CDs and not as a 2-CD set. I was wondering if some of you could weigh in on these recordings--from 1970, if I'm not mistaken. I have to admit I'm not a HUGE fan of Live at the Lighthouse--it seemed a little further out and less in the pocket than the Sounds were used to or comfortable with. I'm also a little nervous about the presence of a number of Beatles covers ( ); but my love for the Sounds could probably transcend these concerns. And a side question, since I'd love to throw the biz to a board member--does anyone have extra copies of these they'd like to sell? Thanks in advance for your input!

All the best, Lon!

Love this idea too--please count me in. Though, like Moose, I'm burnerless, so would not be able to reciprocate until I can replace my computer!!!

Haven't been able to get on all day until now (9:30 est)

Dr. Dre--The Chronic

Another recommendation. I've been hearing selections from this from the BN radio and I love everything I've heard. Tight arrangements which really take advantage of the sound of a full band. Kind of a neat combination between Gil Evans and Doc Severinson's band; facile at going from the soft and contemplative to the upbeat and wild. Two thumbs up!

Congratulations, Jim! My wife and I bought a house just over a year ago--sounds similar, built in 1865 and in a historic area of Philadelphia. We've been having a blast with it--painting, floors, etc. BUT, I have no experience with tile. Sooooooo, this post is of NO HELP WHATSOEVER, but sincere congrats, and I look forward to hearing what you do with the place!

Not really, Alexander--maybe two-four times a year; never for business. But most of my trips are either transcontinental (Philly-Seattle nonstop) or transatlantic. And I've only flown out of O'Hare a handful of times! I will say that I have become a bit more jittery since I started flying into Philly (about two years now); the pilots have a habit of doing tight banked circles around downtown and over the Delaware! I'm sure there's some kind of interpretation, like "the plane represents your parents, and the saftey net you left behind when you went to college," or whatever--but I can't put my finger on a specific anxiety...

Had, vividly, a dream that recurs every couple of months or so. I'd love some interpretation from those who do such things. It's always a near airplane crash. One of two things: A sharp bank, serious loss of altitude, and bare recovery tens of feet off the ground; -OR- Taking off out of O'Hare, approaching the city, can't get airborne, headed straight for a skyscraper, and the plane pulls up and out of trouble at the last second! Both dreams are excruciatingly vivid, together with sounds, sights and smells. Here's the kicker; I'm not afraid of flying (in fact, I love it); and I've never been in a plane accident. Anyone have any ideas?

If only....if only.... Brownie, I'm glad some (one?) of us are so blessed! Now where do you live?

My jazz listening has tailed off lately, don't know why...buttttttt.... I've really been digging the new Art Garfunkel record with Maia Sharp. Really nice, tight harmonies. While I was never a Simon and Garfunkel fan (in fact, actively disliked the music), I really like this stuff--more in a CSNY vein than all of Simon & Garfunkel's constant boring open fourths... Also love the new Fountains of Wayne record--this one hell of a great group, just saw them live in Philly a couple of weeks ago! Anyone into Of a Revolution (O.A.R.)? Just discovered them...nice stuff, fun songs. But those 10/7 Conns will probably re-stoke the jazz flames....

GREAT choice, Ed--I love that record and think it's quite worthy, not nearly as "light" as I've heard some describe it. Can't wait to dust this one off!

All day, every day. Rarely a repeat. It's a great addition to my desktop!

Absolutely, Jim--and by the way, any progress trying to get your money back from your previous distributor?

Just Herbie Mann, as far as I can see...

Complete Communion with Leandro "Gato" Barbieri! Love the record, don't mind "Gato's" work on it, but I really don't like his solo records. There's one song in particular of his, probably ca. 1978 or so, that you can't BYPASS a smooth jazz station without hearing. Ugh. Peter J

Thanks for bringing this up, JMJK--I too would like to figure this out, because my attempts thus far suck!!!! Peter J

Thanks, Alan Lankin, for the heads-up on this FREE show next Tuesday, 8:00 p.m. at Wiggins Waterfront Park in Camden, NJ. Anyone planning on going? Of course, there's the "Camden-after-dark" issue... Peter J

My name is Peter. "Hi, Peter." I've been lurkin' and postin' on the Org bbs since my corporate bbs jones went into the shitter...but I never listened to the Organissimo samples or purchased their CD. Today was different, and I don't know why (guilt? ). I listened to the samples, which completely rock, and couldn't help but buy the CD. Anyone who hasn't purchased this thing, I can tell you (even based on the samples, if you haven't listened to them) that it's gonna rock. Don't hesitate--join my twelve-step program for delayed purchasers and buy the damn thing. I can't wait for it to arrive! And Jim & crew, thanks again for setting up the BBS. Sorry it took so damn long to take the plunge!!!!!!!!!!!! Peter J

Saw Sonny Rollins live in Philly a couple of months ago. I'd never seen him live previously--LOVED the show. Saw and met Donald Byrd while he was playing here at a very small club (Ortliebs). First time, he was in great form--played with a mute for a little while, then pulled it out and ripped it up! Second time, not so great...mostly mute, and he relied on electronics and had the keyboard play samples of vocals, which, while amusing ("doin' it in the park...doin' it after dark) turned it into (imho) a slightly sad spectacle. Peter J

That is a great story, Dan--I love the, "these guys must have another album out by now"--I went through that a lot when I was green! This would probably be a good topic for its own thread--maybe I'll try to start one. Peter J

This is an easy one, and close to my heart for a reason that is enjoyable for me to share. I picked Blue Train. In college, I was shopping for records on a whim--it was a strange whim, because I was not buying vinyl at the time, and other than my dad's Brubeck collection ( B) ) and a few rock sides, I had none. This was in the (very) early nineties, for those keeping track. I can't even remember what I was looking for in the jazz section, which is where I was browsing, but in the C's, sure enough, I came upon what I now know, but didn't know then, was a somewhat beat up original mono deep groove pressing of Blue Train. I thought the cover was cool (and I wasn't the only one--a previous owner had put four thumbtack holes, one neatly in each corner! ), thought it was worth the seven dollar price, and bought it. Probably bought a Pearl Jam or Meat Puppets record too--who the hell can remember. Now keep in mind, I had never (knowingly) listened to a blue note record, and the extent of my jazz knowledge was Kind of Blue (which I didn't even remember Trane had played on), Miles' Porgy and Bess, my Brubeck records, and Jeff Lorber. I put that record on my frat house record player ( )/soundsystem when I got home, and I never looked back. Hey guys! Check this shit out! I mean, I had the entire HOUSE digging Blue Train. "Turn it up!" "That's sick!" Remember, this was the EARLY 90's, Seattle area. 20-year-olds were NOT listening to jazz. The bug bit a little, and then bit hard when I got to grad school, which is when I finally figured out what I had purchased with lunch money at that dirty used record store in Seattle. And in classic BN DG mono form, the record looks all beat to hell, but contains hardly any groove noise. Rarely will more than two weeks go by without it getting air time in my house. So to reiterate--Blue Train! Peter J

Congratulations! Peter J