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Headed to Tower tomorrow to pick up Sonny Clark's "Trio" and "Standards" plus Art Farmer's two albums on Concord. More food for the credit card.

Muzak's played on a colleague's radio all day long. I hear it but don't listen - it's become background noise like the humming of an air conditioner. However, there's this regular programme that highlights 'good eateries' on TV that uses The Sidewinder as background music, and that's absolutely irritating, probably cause the tune has been somewhat distorted and repetitive.

I was more apprehensive about getting the Kelly/Chambers vs the Morgan/Shorter set but turns out the former is my favourite of the two, at least at present. The alternate takes don't weigh down the music one bit but are a welcome addition, IMO. If there's anyone to 'blame' for speeding up these Vee-Jay sets going to OOP status, it would be the internet, credit card and this BB.

In spite of an already depleted bank account, I ordered both sets. On first listen of the sets, I would go for the Kelly/Chambers. The Frank Strozier and Kelly albums are top-notch. I wasn't too enamoured by the Morgan/Shorter set, but that may change after subsequent listens.

What? Is LaToya really out? That's it. I'm swapping my Idol nights for jazz nights. But, will be tuning in again next series for more 'torture'. Maybe another William Hung will turn up. Say, I heard they might get the contestants to do Bob Dylan and/or Paul McCartney songs in the finals of the 4th series, if there's one. Stay tuned.

57% in Misc. Music. Gotta get that percentage down.

What the...? Do you live in a rainforest? Being 3'08 degrees north of the equator it's within rainforest territory. Used to be tin mining land and rubber estates 35-40 years ago but it's all paved over with concrete and tar now. B)

Coltrane's "Countdown" blows me away everytime I hear it. The build up to the finale, the emotion he puts into the song is just incredible, IMO. Moved me to tears first time I heard it.

The following is my latest INTERNET order: JACKIE MCLEAN / JACKNIFE BENNY GOODMAN / NBC BROADCASTS:CONGRESS HOTEL VOL 02 DUKE ELLINGTON / VOL. 9-TREASURY SHOWS ARNETT COBB / ARNETT BLOWS FOR 1300 MAXINE SULLIVAN / LE RUBAN BLEU How could I help it? All were on sale.

IMO, George Huff should be in the top three, two even. He may not have performed well on the night but on the following half hour results show, he delivered much much better and without resorting to all that reaching for high notes/screaming that some of the ladies were doing. This guy also has the stuff to be a good jazz singer, if only he were exposed to more of the music. Anyhow, he'd have had a BIG problem delivering the Donna Summer songs in this latest round, if he were still in. Or, did they choose the theme cause all the guys had been eliminated?

The darned internet coupled with the credit card are the worst of them all - it's so easy to place orders (far too often) especially when there's total lack of will to refrain from doing so. Whereas, with bricks and mortar stores, festivals etc, you would need to travel to those places to buy items. The very thought of having to navigate horrendous traffic jams, paying for parking, petrol, car maintenance etc is a very good deterrent, for me at least. Solution: Cut all access to internet and credit cards - but in this day and age, that's virtually impossible.

I've been hesitating on acquiring the Trio and Standards discs but the recommendations/comments here have really got me itching to take the plunge. Another for the all-star date "Sonny's Crib".

I haven't listened to the albums for some years now, but based on the choice of classic songs, vote goes to the Clifford Brown and Max Roach album.

Time Waits - Bud Powell (I'll omit the Amazing Bud Powell from the end of that one, so it's Waits)

This is indeed sad news. Will spin many of his records as tribute to this great musician.

I'm sure plenty of people in East and South East Asia will be buying PIRATED copies of this CD.

Haven't watched this week's instalment but looks like there're no guys left in the competition. Excerpt from Idol site: FAREWELL TO GEORGE HUFF This week, Big Band night transported the Idols back to the years of slick hair, smooth music and flowing dresses. But you didn't think George handled the time transport as well as the other contestants, and your votes sent him home. With only four contestants and three weeks remaining, the pressure is greater than ever.

I'm going to my first ever jazz live performance/concert, next month, and the performers will be the Count Basie Orchestra! Can't wait for that one!

Okie Dokie, hope this one's not been used yet. Out There (Eric Dolphy)

Out to Lunch (Eric Dolphy)

32-33 degrees Celcius all year long, rain or shine. Been raining almost everyday the past 14 months. Very unusual weather.

My deepest condolences to your family and you.

Anyone want a clip of his performance on Idol?? FOC

Since Jim R's ended with Me and the Blues I'd go with Blues for Smoke (Jaki Byard)

Noted. And add: - Lovie Austin - International Sweethearts of Rhythm