paul secor

Milt Jackson + Count Basie + The Big Band Vol. 2 (Pablo) The Basie band is used strictly as background and for fills. Judging from the personnel, by this time there were probably few or no decent soloists left, so that was probably for the best.

Sam I Am Sam Spade Richard Diamond

Pink Anderson Floyd Council Syd Barrett

Charlie Parker: Lullaby in Rhythm (Spotlite)

The cover on my copy is very different. I guess they were truly one of a kind.

The Body Snatchers The Crypt Kickers Peter Graves

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My one encounter with him (late 90's) was strange and somewhat annoying. I've read since that social skills aren't his forte. I can attest to that.

I'm glad you snared a copy - and that you're enjoying it.

The fact that "Armstrong" makes people think of Lance rather than Louis probably says something (nothing positive) about the times we live in.

Happy Birthday 2014-style!

Johnny Hodges: The Smooth One (Verve)

Ghirardelli hot chocolate, an English muffin, a banana, sometimes a soft boiled egg, plus The N.Y. Times crossword puzzle - Monday thru Thursday only - Friday, Saturday, & Sunday are out of my league.

It's ironic that after a 16 year career in the major leagues - a bit of a feat in itself - being a very good relief pitcher, being the NL E,R.A. champion in 1958, pitching a combined no-hitter with Steve Barber (and losing 2-1 on a wild pitch and an error - another bit of a feat in the other direction), Stu Miller is remembered for a wind blown balk in an All Star game. (Incidentally, Miller was the winning pitcher in that game, despite a three base error by Ken Boyer that temporarily surrendered the lead.) Such are the whims of life.

MF Mort Fega Mort Walker

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Congrats, Jeff!

Spencer Haywood Haywood Hale Broun Broom-Hilda

A solid bassist. Thank you for the music you gave us, Mr. Ore.

Lonesome Sundown Lazy Lester Whispering Smith

Kanye West Clint Eastwood Jeri Southern

Charles Mingus: The Clown (Atlantic Japan)

Old Blue Eye Peter Falk Wilson Pickett

Wherever you be.