Bill Nelson

Speaking of Nina in '69, I saw her on Jan. 31 that year at the Boston Globe Jazz Fest (at the War Memorial Auditorium). Instead of being in thrall, I was scared shitless and avoided eye contact -- fearing she might find me. Nina appeared on a bill with B.B. King, Hugh Masekela, and Sun Ra (who proceeded to clear out the mostly white audience). Despite quaking in the fierce 'pleasure' of Ms. Simone, I should've attended the previous night when Roland Kirk sat in with the Mothers of Invention.

Many thanks to the above-thread contributors who convinced me to get into my local theater for 'Summer of Soul'. it was the first actual movie I'd seen since '1917' and the experience was well worth the trip. By itself, the duo of Mahalia Jackson and Mavis Staples was, as HutchFan said, "as powerful and beautiful as music can possibly be". 'SoS' went far beyond any previous festival or concert films, as it had actual participants reflect on the 1969 concerts. In addition, there were several documentary drop-ins of prior political and social events of the 60's to provide context. As an Athens resident, I cannot overlook the commentary of journalist Charlayne Hunter-Gault describing her breaking the color barrier in 1960 to attend the University of Georgia. Indeed, such were the times and it's to the credit of 'SoS' for the many reminders.

"Buddy Poor" and "Art Salt" (album creds you can easily guess).

Michael GJ's 1979 Arista LP, 'Heart and Center' is amazing -- a favorite. Imagine Shuggie Otis' Inspiration Information' with Baikida Carroll. Marty Ehrlich, and Pheeroan ak Laff drumming on all 8 tracks. The album has yet to appear on CD -- there's probably more vinyl promo copies from '79 than stocks.

The frequency of DG's entire pages of "Just Sold Out" used CDs defies credulity. It invites suspicion that a single buyer has worked a deal under the table -- esp. when the they all got 'sold' within minutes of posting. On a good day, U.S. music dealers can't unload HALF of their listed CDs.

As Warren got older, she reminded me of John Wayne in drag. (Not that I've actually had the pleasure.)

I require dining out followed by a show before proceeding to "de-tangle those luscious locks".

However, with Crown you get outstanding audio fidelity from top quality vinyl. And at such an affordable price, who needs inner sleeves?

I've sold my Mosaic box and since bought the individual CDs and Music Matters' 33 of Jackie's Bag'. The Mosaic re-mastering sounded tepid, the CDs are much better, esp. the XRCD of 'Back To the Tracks'.

Thanks guys, for steering me from the P2, as I need both automatic return and 45 rpm features (yes, for Music Matters).

Like you, I've been considering ordering a P2 online, with no prior opportunity to examine it. Here's my naive question: Is the P2 automatic -- will the tone arm return to its post upon reaching the record's trail-out grooves? Thank you.

The JH 'Blue Note Years' box is well-chosen. It takes me nearly everywhere Joe went with other BN artists, incl. his own tracks. Great for when I'm cooking or painting and my hands are too goopy for vinyl.

On 'Lighthouse': I've gone from the double LP to the 3-CD set and, fully pleased, will apply the brakes.

RE: cut-out bins at lower-end stores (Woolworth's, etc.) -- my success increased by knowing which day of the week the rack jobber came to re-fill. I'd run over after school every Wednesday and pick-up mono Verves for 57cents (with punch holes on the lower left cover front). The only Blue Note among my Woolworth grabs was Sam Rivers' 'A New Conception' and I had no idea who he was. (Yes, I've still got it.)

About TCM's programming: they book certain popular movies week after week, perhaps to match the movie titles pasted on their Wine Club bottles. And 'Noir Alley' host Eddie Muller ran 'Gilda' two shows ago. In this watered-down trend, 'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers' might be next.

George T. Simon often waxed on with elite phrases like this.

Given the surge in collector demand for this Prado classic, the heirs to the McKnight estate may be contacting you shortly.

The 'new normal' might be for all customers to drive to Secaucus' USPS "for curbside pick-up".

As for the jazz audience in Athens, GA, it's a case of perpetual quarantine.

The prospect of these '70 leftovers fills me with inertia.

There's a young woman from Sweden who weighs in on this subject:

Mostly off, but It depends on a couple factors: OFF: If LP is purchased exclusively for my enjoyment and inclusion in permanent collection ON: when LP is purchased for potential resale In either case, if I see the jacket warping, the shrink will always be removed. BTW, in the 50's, new LPs came in loose poly with 1/4-inch extra margin, not the tight shrink-wrap of the 60's..

A case of premature ejectulation -- and during a very high rate of speed.

In 1975, when my brother was in music at North Texas, he told me, "There's this keyboardist with the 1 o'clock band who writes the catchiest tunes -- they just stay in my head all day." He added, "I've gone to this pizza joint at night and seen Lyle writing charts in the middle of the racket from video games and chatter." BTW, Pete was there from '73-76 and was 1st horn with the NT Symphony under Anshel Brusilow. He got first call when the 1 0'clock needed a french horn.

RE: "Number of LPs pressed", the financial backing of Blue Note/Universal and distribution via Universal ensures ready access. The list price of $34.99 for all Tone Poets and the absence of 'limited editions' keeps the inventory steady. By comparison, Music Matters is a privately held company with limited edition releases available only by mail order*. As the available quantity of a title declines, MM increases the price. Once a specific title from MM is sold out, that's it. ("Sorry, Charlie.) *an exception: Waterloo in Austin, TX has been granted direct sales by MM, and perhaps others