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Shelly Manne: 2-3-4 (Impulse/MCA Japan) I'm probably in a minority here, but this record has never come across for me. It's always seemed more like something put together by a producer than a musician's record. And Manne's playing seems contrived some of the time, as if he had to assert his presence because he was the leader. A few good moments, but not a success.

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Flurin, you'd think this book would be mandatory reading for all postal workers. In all honesty, I've never read the book. But based on the many glowing reviews on Amazon, I really should pick this up. Sounds like a very interesting read to say the least. Tom - Having worked for the postal service (like you) and having read the book, I think you'll find a lot to identify with. Bukowski (Chinaski) may be an extreme case, but the book has a lot of hilarious truth to it.

Couldn't get on late this morning. Waited til 5 p.m., tried again & all was fine. No complaints - I'm just glad the Big O is still here.

Pele Carlos Alberto Franz Beckenbauer

I had forgotten that this was a five year old thread & when I read the title I assumed it was a Von Freeman/Johnny Griffin comparison.

Jackie McLean: Bluesnik (BN/King Japan)

Good news, Tom!

When I'm in one of those situations, I try and step back to decide if something is a need or a want. Usually it's the latter, and I can let it go. Not always clearcut or easy though.

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From The Times review: "The book also points to blind spots that were particularly conspicuous for a pop critic in the 1980s. He dismissed Madonna as simply a poor singer and Bruce Springsteen as a pretentious showman" No blind spots there, imo.

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Actually, Mel Fuhrman, the guy who did the replacement vocal on Ornette's New York Is Now! did the original vocal on Una Mas.

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Saw it in a friend's bookstore yesterday.

Leave me out of "We all" - never found Cosby funny.

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Hank Mobley-Lee Morgan: Peckin' Time (BN/King Japan)

Hope the tests come out ok, Tom. The fact that you've taken care of yourself physically should bode well.

Never heard it it - never knew there was such a recording, but http://www.amazon.com/Buddy-Holly-Hollies/dp/B000R9QEQS