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I'm a Jarrett fan for the most part though his "classical" solo stuff can wear on me a bit (Vienna Concert). But when he hits a groove and doesn't let up (The Cure) I'm into it. But I can see where someone else would say "enough already". I played the The Cure for a neighbor who wasn't a music fan and his quote was "sounds like a real jerk!" I'm now curious to hear the recordings that made Jim almost want to hurt someone.

Blakey's Free for All

Very upsetting to hear. Saw Freddie at a small place called the Musicians Exchange in South Florida in the mid to late 80's. During his first set he was on fire......tremendous control over his horn.......my brother and I still talk about this set as one of the best live jazz performances we've seen.

That's a very nice holiday story too. Your grandson has the right stuff engrained in him.....thoughtfulness, consideration.....congratulations MG.

A few months back I ordered all 4 volumes of That Devilin Tune. So far I've only listened to 6 cd's of volume 1 (my mom broke her shoulder and needs lots of care so I haven't had much down time). It's a revelation and an education for me......material I never would have been exposed to (I've played cuts for friends, i.e. Sir Herbert Clarke, etc.) and it changes how I listen. So I'm looking forward to studying more of it during the winter months ahead. Thanks Allen for a tremendous project. Looking forward to your next one but I have a lot to digest first!

Dan mentioned Blue Note Records. I lived in Florida through the 80's and 90's and shopped there fairly regularly. At his previous location Bob bought the store next door and set it up as the jazz/blues room with a small stage and cafe. Mike Longo (one of Dizzy Gillespie's pianists) played there. I met Bob Weinstock there too. They had the 78 version of the Jazz Scene (not for sale) in a back room. I loved that store.

I hate when that happens.

wow....that is so disappointing in so many ways.

I wonder if there would be less disagreement, Allen, if you wrote " I find his blues playing brilliant but not only as blues playing". I'm sure you are saying that blues was only one one of many influences within Armstrong's playing. He was an innovator because of synergism. If I understand your post, you aren't questioning the blues in his playing. Instead I believe you're saying that defining Armstrong as strictly a blues player negates the innovations that he brought to the music.

paper or plastic?

My personal version of hell involves waiting in line behind senior citizens who are buying lottery tickets and scratch while whistling "Hey Good Lookin'".

I used it to buy the latest Jazz Icons box - series 3. It was displayed with the other jazz box sets.

No it's not. That's been a myth for as long as I can remember.

My copy of the OJC 1991 (Limited Edition Series) cd of Wallington's Jazz For The Carriage Trade lists Arthur Taylor as the drummer. Is this a misprint on the cd?

I could really raise my post count in this thread if i wanted but what and where would it get me?

And there are many,many,many people (well, when it comes to jazz I better leave off two of those "manys") who love the music regardless of what the cover art looks like. Everyone has the right to have a preference. Attacking a company or individual as jiveass or fraudulent for having another preference or priority in presenting the music is very hard to understand.

I bought Magneplanar (IIB?) speakers in 1980 and still have them. Loved them for years but became weary of them in Florida where they were positioned in front of sliding glass doors. As a result they sounded "bright". In Ohio I have a partially finished basement where the drywall deadens everything. Now, with the same 28 year old speakers, I'm rediscovering much of the music all over again because the room sounds better. I became obsessed comparing electronics and which brought out the "grains" of acoustic bass, the low tones of cellos, sound of high hats, etc. Thankfully Mark Levinson (in the 90's) came out with a more economical version of their amps and pre amps so I could (barely) afford them. I rue the day when I have to replace anything because it is so much nicer listening to music and not thinking about equipment. Attempting to be an audiophile can drive you bananas. Even though I love live music I have the most trouble adjusting to it since, in most venues, it is played through microphones and speakers anyway. Places like Severance Hall being the exception of course.

One of my first posts was adding to a thread about what influenced my becoming a jazz fan. But I find the topic constantly interesting as others chime in. I never read Larry's article until this thread. Reading that and other posts focuses my listening and appreciation for these artists. How amazing it must have been to hear and see these legends (and local legends) in their prime and to discover for the first time those who were becoming legendary (Mitchel, Ayler......).

When I try to access borders.com I get sent over to Amazon.com Books. I just was on borders.com this morning.

I knew using quotation marks might be risky. Now my wife wants to try to find that episode and get the exact quote. I told her "No way, man".

My favorite line from the first season is at a beatnik party where one of the beats tells Don Draper "We're gonna get high and listen to some Miles". I think Sketches of Spain is playing in the background.

Thanks, Jim, for that specific clip! I've never seen that before. My family watched TTTT every night (was it every night or just once a week?). I grew up reading Mad and have some of the old MAD comic books. Unfortunately I don't have #1. A 2006 comic book value guide lists a value of $15,000. I have #5 which lists at $1,500 NM. But mine has a torn cover patched up with scotch tape.

Unfortunately I missed your post and the show. By any chance are your shows archived?

The Ballad of Davey Crockett. It was the first 45 I ever played too.

Reminds me of this old joke: Why was 6 afraid of 7? Because 7 8 9.