jazzbo

I can't comment specifically on the Ragtime to Jazz cds because I don't have them. I do have most of the material on separate cds, and it's good material in a very early jazz way. How they sound in these releases and how the compilation aspect hits you I can't say. . . . I'm not a huge fan of mixes or compilations, so I'd rather have the material as I have it. (Which includes compilations, but also single artist cds in the case of ODJB etc.)

I definitely think "nurture" can predispose you to like jazz. Inherit the love? Maybe. . . I don't have any experiences to back it up.

I haven't done this yet, may do it one day. The Power Plant was such a radical improvement that I'm partly convinced it has taken care of that for me.

Yes, that's the idea. Purportedly well worth the effort. I have used one of the PS Audio Power Plants since it was introduced; I was on the original waiting list for shipment. It has really been the bedrock of my system; my house power is awful, old and awful. I have also installed PS Audio power cords (the new Xstream series, one Statement and the rest Preludes) and they are great products.

Being with my wife Helen. I'm so glad I have a partner in my life like her. It transformed my life! My cat Marge. . . often the real mistress of the house. A domineering yet gentle tyrant of a tortoiseshell. My wonderful Decware stereo system and my collection of recordings, in conjunction with my collection of books. Ruta Maya Medium Roast coffee, organic coffee from a small group of Mexico farmers, roasted here in Austin. One day I hope to put "what I do for a living" on this list, but not today.

I'm happy for you, hope the relationship continues and grows. When I first read the title of the thread I thought of the joke: What do you call a musician without a girlfriend? Homeless! B-)

After the BN BB diaspora began, and after being sortof underwhelmed by AAJ, I got an email from Wesbed inviting me over here, and I stopped over here. . . and here I am.

"bnoffice" won the auction. Hmmm. . . that could be good!

Well, I had to get the book because my interview with Cuscuna about Alfred Lion was referenced twice . . . But I was disappointed overall in the book. 7 dollars is a decent price for it!

If I hadn't gotten married I might still be dressing in the manner I loved: Levi-Strauss suits so to speak, that is denim jackets and jeans that matched in color (had all the colors: blues, grey, black, green, brown, white!) and fifties shirts from thrift stores (I loved shirts from the fifties of many types---such high quality and such great classy designs). Then in the winter, because I would still be riding my BMW R90 or R65, my L. L. Bean WWII replica leather flight jacket, and jeans or flannel lined chinos. . . . But I got married, my wife hated that look, gave me an ultimatum: her or the motorcycle, and my life is different now. Better? Probably, yes.

GET IT! As mentioned on another thread, sort of a "Midnight Blue" with standards, an excellent lp/cd!

I actually haven't heard much Avid, as my earilest experiences about a decade ago with cds from Andy Kirk and a few others weren't knocking my socks off sound wise: too cleaned up and warmed up for my then tastes and system. But I'll take your word for it and if I feel really flush I'll definitely consider grabbing this set because I can't get enough of that early Tea and it looks like a nice collection (I believe I have all the material on this though on other discs).

Taylor with trumpet, alto and violin as a frontline! Wow! I have a headache thinking about it.

I have some live material of Jamal's recorded about 16 months ago that is just AMAZING. I listen to it and just wonder how anyone can play piano like that!

I've never heard Collates, but I've been enjoying Swing's the Thing from an lp for some time. . . and it is a fantastic session! If only Mosaic would do a set on Verve labels Jac!

John McGlaughlin is too short to get some love!

Oh, well thank you very much. . . . ARGH!

I pretty much agree, but I did it anyway. The cd is very nice. To say it is a "little bright" may be an understatement: when the violinist is performing it can be "piercing" but overall the sound is good, and great performances!

I went with the title track. I just love the variety and the shifting texture, and that amazing trumpeting! I can still experience shock and awe listening. . . .

Looks interesting. Blue Moon. . . some interesting stuff from the "I never heard of dat" category seems to come out of that label two or three times a year! Hey, send a copy or an email to Danny and you'll probably hear something about it. . . . I can help you with an email address if you need it.

Although I've gotten roped into a lot of "honey do" things today I have gotten some good listening in. . . . I feel almost recharged after a very wearying (not just physically!) work week. I don't do a lot of walking with headphones for two reasons: one: around here they just don't respect pedestrians and when I walk I need to have my attention on staying unstruck; two: I really overdosed on headphones in my amateur recording of bands I was in and friends' bands days. . . hours and hours spent with headphones on remixing the same songs over and over. . . soured me to the "in your head" experience! Right now I have the new RVG of "Sixth Sense" going. . . damn it sounds good!

Actually according to a Mosaic statement, French Verve had a cd set planned at the time, which unfortunately never saw the light of day; Mosaic could not get the cd rights but in hindsight it's too bad they didn't.

Lps mastered by RVG. Wonderful music!

Many many more returns!

Will they make me forget all about. . . the Boswells? I've heard a few tunes I like, but I've not bought anything. . .because I've also heard the BoysIIMenesque material. . .