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Me neither. I haven't been motivated to see Ferrell films.

Just did, and hell it's only 6.99!

Brad, thanks for the reminder; I had forgotten about the Shepp, which is a good one in my opinion; I'm going to add it to my order at cduniverse.

Personally I can't stand John Zorn, and I like an awful lot of the Bill Laswell I've been discovering lately. Go figure. I'd recommend a few that I keep playing over and over: Tabla Beat Science (I prefer the two disc DVD, but the two cd live is very good as well; haven't yet gotten the initial release, saving that for when I need to buy a thrill) Gigi, and especially Gigi Illuminated Audio (which is an "ambient dub translation" and doesn't really feature this Ethiopian singer much but is a fantastic production): this singer from Ethiopia singing secularized Ethiopian holy music is given great support by Laswell's production and arrangements (I think) and Herbie, Pharoah, Wayne, etc. Imaginary Cuba: this is a reworking of a lot of contemporary Cuban music that is quite successful in my opinion Jazzonia: took me a bit to warm up to but I like this hip-hop jazz fusion that has Karl Berger arrangements and performances, Byard Lancaster, Kevin Haynes, etc. . . . At first I thought it was too pop but then I realized that was the point, it wasn't aimed at me, and there's some really nice material here if you open up your mind a bit.

They say overall distortion, overdriven/too hot recording.

I haven't heard this one yet, though I am enjoying a few live NoJo boots. On the only other board I frequent (not a jazz board) regularly, they talk of distortion on "Feel Like Home"---one person says he's had three or four copies from different sources and it's not a defect of just one copy or so. Anyone else have information about distorted sound?

Gosh I so hate the saccharine fermentedness of the Beatles or Beach Boys. For me it was other because more than three decades later the bands from this period that I still choose to put on the platter now and then are foremost the Jimi Hendrix units, then Traffic, Cream and The Band.

Found this information from the Red Hot Jazz web site: In July of 1930 Louis Armstrong moved to California and "fronted" the Les Hite's Orchestra. It was renamed Louis Armstrong's Sebastian New Cotton Club Orchestra, after a club on Washington Blvd. in Culver City, California where the band played. Armstrong's engagement there was a great success and he stayed at the nightclub until March of 1931. While in California, Louis and drummer Vic Berton, and Frank Driggs were busted by undercover cops for smoking a marijuana cigarette in the parking lot of the club. Louis spent nine days in jail for this misdemeanor. The band also featured a young Lionel Hampton on drums and vibes. "If I Could Be With You" is one of Armstrong's greatest recordings, his vocals and trumpet playing are truly touching.

Berigan, after the Paul Howard band Hamp was in Frank Sebastian's Cotton Club Orchestra which backed Louis in his California appearances and recordings in his first blushes of huge national fame. John, I've never found a better source for that. Thanks for mentioning that it was Jimmy Crawford. I haven't dug that cd out in a long time. . . for the same reason you outlined.

This is likely the material that was out on Drive Archive cd about ten years ago. I think it has Sid Catlett on drums. Hamp and Louis played together in the early days, when Lionel was still part of the Frank Sebastion Orchestra in L. A. and did that session with a vibes selection that is (disputedly) claimed as the first jazz vibes recording. . . . But no, he wasn't in the drum chair in 1947! I'll see if I can dig up personnel listings for that recording.

It's in the Turrentine Mosaic, isn't it? Yes, also includes an unissued session, and: Album index: LP issues BLJ 84065 Comin' Your Way (issued in 1987) BN-LA 883-2 Jubilee Shouts (2-LP set, issued in 1978) BST 84122 Jubilee Shout (issued in 1986) BST 84150 A Chip Off The Old Block (issued in 1964) LT-1037 In Memory Of (issued in 1980) LT-1075 Mr. Natural (issued in 1980) BST 84336 Another Story (issued in 1970) CD issues B2-84065 Comin' Your Way (issued in 1987) B2-84122 Jubilee Shout (issued in 1986) TOCJ-4150 A Chip Off The Old Block (Japan only - issued in 1994)

On another thread it was mentioned that there was an earlier "Goin' West" cover that was WORSE than this one, more in line with the LT Rainbow series of lps. I happen to LIKE THIS one. Don't ask me why, I just do.

That IS a nice cover! WHOLE LOT OF SIMONE GOIN' ON! Looks like a blessing for Nina fans.

Best of luck! The Vi Redd is a great one! The Hackett is good.

That's a very nice picture of a lovely lady. You can see the family resemblance. Also the look and the way she is lovely reminds me very much of a coworker, who is also quite a character.

Thanks for sharing that sad news.

Well, I'm not part of "everybody" who thought this would bomb, I knew this was going to be a merchandizing and box office success. Haven't seen it either. . . don't want to.

This guy did pretty well in the seventies. . . .

I don't have a random function on my Dynaco. I do use program on occasion.

I had this problem this morning as well, and had made no changes in months to any of my operating items. Now, no problem. Go figure!

Agreed. I have tried a lot of audio gear though, and have the gall to have an opinion. I've heard Conrad Johnsons, Jolidas, EICOs, Dyancos, Fishers, Carys and a few others in the tube world. Have heard a lot of solid state stuff. My wife used to work in an audio shop for a few years. It was nice to be able to take home stuff and to listen in the shop to stuff. Ironically the stuff from the small cottage industry and build it yourself items I've heard smoke a lot of brands unless you spend big big bucks!

Probably would want to go for the Integrated or the Torii, you'll want watts if they are less than 91 db efficient or so.

Thanks, I figured it was an exchange deal. Going to have to look for that one one day soon.

Stefan is exactly right: new tubes take a little time to sound their best, but once broken in, you can start listening in about thirty seconds. The amp will continue to improve sonically til it is fully warmed up, in about 45 minutes to an hour, and then will improve further if you can leave it on for a few days, but most persons can't or won't.

Yes, and most tubes aren't that expensive. I can retube my amps for about 30 dollars. Of course I can get BETTER tubes and pay more (I do for the input tubes) and get phenomenal sound. Conrad Johnsons are okay amps. I think these Decwares are better amps. These amps are the best bang for the buck I've seen in audio. You have to match them with the right speakers, but their Torii model for instance (about 12 watts per channel) should power most any speaker to loud levels in a medium sized room. . . .