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The Fraternity of Man Dennis Hopper Thumper

Nothing at all wrong with enthusiasm - life wouldn't be worth living without it. For myself though, sometimes the enthusiasm of collecting overwhelms my listening. It can be difficult to keep both of those things in some sort of balance and perspective.

John Henry Johnson Railroad Bill Bob Porter

I can't speak for Chuck - he speaks very well for himself - but while it may be human nature to become exited when a trove like this is uncovered - have to admit that I was one who fell into that category - it also may behoove some of us to relisten more carefully to what is already available. I started doing that this morning, and I thank Chuck for giving me the reminder and impetus to do that.

Dr. Filth Casanova The Superhuman Crew

Bluntly stated but good advice.

Flann O'Brien: At Swim Two Birds

I like William Parker, but the organ on the clips sounds kind of roller rinkish to me.

Anyone who's into volume rather than music deserves to lose their hearing.

Lorraine Geller was mentioned back when - just thought I'd mention her again. She could play. And whatever opinions some might have about singers, Billie's singing sounded more like a jazz musician than many jazz musicians' playing does.

Mare Winningham John Steed John Scott Trotter

Dodds Bechet Pres Pee Wee (Russell) From some of the posts I've read, I have some listening and relistening to do. That's what I love most about this place.

Thanks for posting the Roswell photograph, Allen. When was it taken?

It would certainly be wonderful if something could be worked out so that Mosaic could release this music. Here's hoping

Jean-Jacques Sempe: Displays of Affection Actually mostly looking along with some reading. Sempe's drawings never fail to bring a smile, a chuckle, or a laugh when I look at them.

Lee Konitz (Prestige Japan) - 1949/50 sessions

One hit made Bobby Thompson immortal in the world of baseball, and perhaps beyond. Someone, can't remember who, said that people who are old enough remember where they were when Bobby Thompson hit the shot heard 'round the world and when JFK was assasinated. Perhaps that's a bit of a reach, but perhaps not.

Jesse Garon Presley Paul Garon Peetie Wheatstraw

Scotty Stymie Porky

Bad Bad Leroy Brown Big Boy Pete Peter the Great

Great news! Let's hope that this music can find its way an appreciative audience.

Thanks for posting, Larry. I can read and hear that.

I thought that Ellington was just another big band leader when I was in my mid teen age years. Then, in 1964, iirc, I bought the first volume of The Ellington Era on Columbia and learned that I was wrong. A life changing discovery.

Colonel Mustard Dr. Pepper Vinegar Bend Mizell

Rice Miller Warren Oates David "Buck" Wheat