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Wow, I certainly did NOT expect this. A 3 cd set of Lady in Satin--first disc is a remastered version of the LP and also "Fine and Mellow" from the Sound of Jazz. . . the "complete sessions" are on the second and third discs. Out April 7, 2015. http://www.billieholiday.com/portfolio/lady-in-satin/

Wow, sorry to hear about the accident and the chronic pain. I know second-hand how exhausting medications can be, and how that colors the evening hours. We're so lucky we are int the age we are where beautiful music is recorded for our playback whenever we wish.

Thanks Justin.

Well, I had to break up with my gal back in Texas when I moved out here. We were never engaged, but we would have been if she were less of a workaholic and had a less important job and if we both didn't suddenly have to take responsibility as the head caregiver of our parents and our parents hadn't lived 1500 miles apart. We tried staying together for a year or so but ultimately we set each other free. Neither of us planned to do much about that. After a year and a few months of NO evenings off I finally managed to hire enough help to get two evenings off and looked up some old friends. The first I found was a girlfriend of a former coworker that I hadn't seen since I left for Texas in '80. I thought she would lead me to others I knew. That wasn't the case, but from our first dinner on May 3 last year something clicked and we got closer and closer. . . and I proposed on Valentine's Day. I know a good thing when I find it, and I want to be married again and I have actually enjoyed being out in Geauga County again (my Dad had the church on the square in Burton for 28 years) and she has wonderful little old house out in the woods a half a mile from Bass Lake, a great peaceful setting. I'm looking forward to this next phase of my life.

Understood Justin, but to be honest I don't feel a big need to see most of those groups, and the real hang is I only have two evenings a week that I am not at my post taking care of my Dad, sometimes three (if there's an unscheduled availability and offer of a substitute on occasion). Those I need to spend with my fiancee whenever possible. She lives in Chardon and doesn't really want to go way east to Cleveland, and rarely I would think for jazz. So I won't be seeing much jazz for a while. I may be changing my duties caregiving for my Dad this summer, I'll be moving in with my fiancee in Chardon, and I may be able to move my Dad somewhere where I am not the major caregiver and have evenings free. . . but I'm still up against the distance and my fiancee's disinterest in that type of music. Which is okay. My years of out late listening to live acts were some years back, they were full, and I can be just fine with my recordings and with more local (Geauga County) musical outings (of a different flavor). I'm 59, and my life is a lot different than when I was 33. So it's partly my not feeling a burning desire to see many of the acts that are available (and when I say "not many around" around realistically is Geauga County, and that's a true statement), and a severe restriction of available time to go see them. And when I have more time, there is the issue of my partner not being interested, which I frankly am VERY used to in my life.

I had never seen the show til I bought this set a few months back. Other things I had seen with Chiklis made me think this show is something it is not. I wasn't a Chiklis fan, and I'm still not a big fan of his work, but he does a very good job in this role and the show is interesting when he's not the focus. I'm into Season 4 now. Excellent show imo. Gritty, dramatic, realistic and over the top at the same time. Even goofy at times, which seems realistic. It feels like a real cop show (what do I know about being a cop!) Some very good acting, I've especially liked CCH Pounder, Benito Martinez, Michael Jace and Glen Close in their roles. Very well plotted and paced season story arcs. For all the shows you get the 24.99 price is a great one.

Good deal! Both these box sets are great to have imo.

That's fine, I didn't take it as an insult. I understand completists, and I can see being a Coleman one.

I've gone out to see live music this year and last . . . hasn't been any jazz acts, there haven't been many around and not on nights I could get away and go. Been to see bar bands and dance with my fiancee, and went several times to see a local collective of musicians do Graham Parson tribute nights (a monthly gig that is a lot of fun, good players delighting in honoring an inspiration). My gal and my family members (my social circle) don't want to see jazz. I like other music too. I'm glad this new set is coming out and available for those who don't have these sides. This music is really something. I'm not really a Coleman completist, this is my favorite Coleman period and the music of his I turn to the most often. Nothing wrong with the mastering on the box set, I just enjoy these as single albums and enjoy looking for a bit better sound. I like the material with Higgins a bit more than that with Blackwell, as a drummer I just gravitate more towards a Higgins philosophy and approach than a Blackwell, but it's all good.

I'll second that, Gibbs was a master. This is a great release.

Sad news. R I P Mr. Jeffrey.

Oh I really like Deadwood, watched the whole series on Blu-ray. Oliphant didn't do much for me but there were so many other great performances. I like Game of Thrones on Blu-ray . . . entertaining, I don't take it too seriously.

I'm going to skip the whole thing.

My brother keeps wanting to get me into Justified. . . I'm just not a big Oliphant fan and have avoided it. The Americans was another good episode.

I've watched all the episodes up to the finale, will probably watch that tonight with my fiancee after our Thursday night dinner together. Way over the top but that's part of its charm. I'm a big fan of Ms Henson and she gets to go off like a bomb in this series. My biggest complaint is the Lyon as murderer bit, it's unnecessary, he's already a horrible monster. Surprisingly, I really enjoy the music (was just as surprised at how much I enjoy the music on ABC's Nashville). Just about to watch last nights The Americans.

Better Call Saul, Monday's episode, niiiiiice. Sirens Da Vinci's Demons Season 2 special features

I agree, this is my favorite release by Ms Allyson. It's just special.

Happy day and many happy returns!

Yes, that's a shame I was hoping for more earlier ones and more Andrew Hill.

I haven't heard the Cherrys that are released (the third is out in a week) but. . . all these SHM-CDs that I have heard are an improvement to the equivalent RVG releases in varying degrees (some large improvements others not so large but still improved). And I'm a fan of the RVG series.

I have both Burtons. The Japanese is superior sounding, but the other sounds fine.

Thanks for the info Andy, and welcome.

Stompy, Did you notice this in the discographic info? Any sides that have been shown in discographies but are missing from the vaults or possibly in private collections are listed as unissued, master no longer exists. If a title is shown as unissued this means that the performance does exist but it is not included in this package because of damage to the original disc or because of space limitations has forced us to include only the most exceptional alternate take. If a second title is shown in brackets, this designates an alternate or more commonly known title yet is not printed on the original label.

Yes Vista at a reduced price! Going for that one, Love is in Us All, Jupiter Variation (that was an early Coltrane vinyl purchase), the excellent McFarland, and a few others.

I have a feeling sound is going to be GREAT. I pre-ordered.