paul secor

Man, I hope you're not serious. I love that record.

Federico Fellini double bill. 8 1/2 (1963) Juliet Of The Spirits (1965) Took a few viewing to appreciate ' Juliet '. Once I realized it was a female mirror of 8 1/2 and that both are deeply influenced by Fellini's acid trips, all became clear. It's best watched by switching off the part of the brain that demands narrative logic and just going with the flow of the colour and imagery. Watched in tandem with 8 1/2, it makes an exceptional viewing experience. There are some directors whom I've never been able to connect with. Fellini is one of those. I know I'm in a distinct minority, but ...

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Happy Birthday!

Carlton the Doorman Vera Peterson Maris Crane

Looks like we can both wait until next year - or the year after.

Same here.

Yes. Teddy Wilson sounded so "perfect" on the surface that it's easy to forget how inventive his playing could be. I've been listening to his solo recordings from the 30's and 40's - wonderful music. He's another musician whose alternate takes are well worth listening to.

I have a friend who shelves his records alphabetically and doesn't separate by genre. He says he likes finding Eric Dolphy and Fats Domino side by side on a shelf.

I'm not a GM, Dan, but neither is Cashman. I would pay off A-Rod and Sabathia right now and send them home, send Teixiera home now, and release Aaron Hicks as a start. Unfortunately no team will be interested in Jacoby Ellsbury, since he has four years and $84 mil. left on his contract (I bet you and the Red Sox are happy that he left), so the Yankees are stuck with him - hey, maybe make him a pinch runner. I'd like to see them package some of that minor league talent or "talent" (since it's not proven) for Chris Sale, but I doubt the White Sox will go for that one. Supposedly, they want proven major leaguers for Sale, and I don't blame them. I'd like to see the Yankees rebuild around young players, even if it takes a few years, and forget about signing or trading for soon to be has beens. But given Cashman's and the Yankees' past record, I doubt that will happen.

I was for trading Chapman. I just couldn't see the point of trading Miller for more minor leaguers. Given Cashman's track record he'll probably just trade some of the minor leaguers for some over the hill veterans in the off-season. I think you're a White Sox fan. If so, I'm sure you're happy that the Sox didn't trade Chris Sale and Jose Quintana for a bunch of minor leaguers. (From what I've read, the Sox wanted proven major leaguers for them, and contending teams weren't going for that. Perhaps they feel they can get that kind of value in the off season.) If you are a White Sox fan, how do you feel about them possibly trading Sale?) What's done is done, and I'll wait for next year. I just hope that Cashman's gone at the end of this season (along with A-Rod and Sabathia and a few others).

The timings on the tracks are identical, so I'd guess that it's just a copying of Horace-Scope. One to avoid.

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I agree in part, Larry. But unless your team is going to be the Atlanta Braves, with a collection of minor leaguers on the field, and hardly ever have a lead deep into a game, you need a closer. I don't think that Betances will be an effective closer. When you have a guy who is arguably the best closer in baseball, you don't trade him for a group of minor leaguers who may never help your team at all. At least I wouldn't. Cashman has had his shot for years - too many. The things he did haven't worked out and he's just trying to buy time and save his job. Can him and bring in a younger g.m. with new ideas.

You may be right, Larry, but I'll bet that Miller has more good years left than Chapman. Miller isn't a pitcher who relies on a fastball to get people out. He has a nasty slider and could be around for a while. Then again, with relievers, one never knows how long they'll last. Yankee fans got used to Mariano, and his longevity was an anomaly.

Getz/Raney (Mosaic) - The studio sessions The studio recordings are fine, but the live sides really capture the essence of the music.

Getz/Raney Quintets (Mosaic) - The live Storyville sides I was reading Haruki Marakami's Pinball, 1973, and the principal narrator mentioned listening to the Getz/Raney Quintet's "Jumpin' with Symphony Sid" and whistling along with Getz's solo. Made me realize that I hadn't listened to these recordings in too long a time.

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Smart move. Actually make a sign for Beltre (since he'll be around next year) and use a Velcro "an" for the next 2 - 2 1/2 months.

The Yankees overused Beltran in RF, to be able to (foolishly) use A-Rod as a DH, but Beltran never complained, just did his job - a professional, as I said before. He can still play a decent RF - just not every day, at 39.

Haruki Murakami: Wind/Pinball His first two works. He was just beginning, but Pinball, 1973 is a worthy effort. By the time he wrote his next book, he was off and running.

Beltran will help Texas. He's been a complete professional this season and is the only Yankee hitter who has produced consistently.

According to George E. Lewis' book on the AACM, he was an adopted brother of bassist Bob Cranshaw, and was a musician and social worker in Chicago. Chuck, Larry, or others probably have more information.