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I certainly can see why Benny Goodman would be a favorite. He's among mine. An incredible player! A true mover and shaker. I really enjoy so many of his recordings. I personally prefer his playing, and his bands, to Artie Shaw's for example. Goodman sprang as a sort of prodigy from that dynamic Chicago scene and deserved his success. I heard him talk in 1974 at the University of Chicago, an experience I won't ever forget.

Actually I believe that in the 'Seventies, especially post-"retirement" and beyond, Miles was quite dedicated to his painting.

I love distortion too. As Jim mentioned, that full sound that breaks up a bit when pushed, that's the ticket for me. I like to hear that, and I like to find that similar sound when I play guitar. As my favorite amp is my '59 Bassman Reissue LTD, I've used a "Hot Plate" device to get the sound of the amp turned UP into that zone while still maintaining lower volume levels to not scare the neighbors. . . . Having that potential to distort at the very top is another form of dynamic control and use in my opinion.

"She's Moved On," Porcupine Tree, "Deadwing" Cd. Just a track that has all the elements I like so much about this band. Rocking, moving, some virtuoso playing, dynamics, drama, beauty.

More and more when I see "clarinet" I think Pee Wee (Charles Ellsworth) Russell, he would have to be my favorite. What a mind!

There's been some discussion of this in another Miles Davis thread. . . . Personally, I'm pretending this hasn't been prepared. I'd love to have it, just because it's a cool collectible thing and I'm a Miles Davis collector FOR SURE, but I'm not buying it.

Many more more more happy returns!

I have no real idea what the first music I heard was. I'm reasonably sure it was not Duke Ellington! When I came to Duke's music what amazed me was the arrangements. (And who knows, did I hear Duke, or See'Pea? or . . .?) The way that the instruments were blended to create that "effect". . . that drew me in to listen and listen.

Thanks for the headsup! Also available through amazon.com for preorder (and also a new Opeth 2 DVD set and 2 DVD 3 CD set)

Congrats!

Mike, have many many happy happy returns!

I agree that the remastering is SUPERB.

Many many many happy returns!

Decware amps and speakers, my personal favorites. www.decware.com

Maybe you'll luck out and it won't be too hot in September!

Hey, great! Thanks! This was a good two birthday celebration year, both my birthday and Shawn's was a great time.

How about come in October, and go to the Caverns! As you know, if you come this month. . . you're going to be HOT. Same is true generally, in Central Texas and Southern Texas especially, in September. But. . . I bet you don't control the time completely on your own!

Best advice in the whole thread.

Seems Legacy is also reissuing Someday My Prince will Come (Miles Davis, Columbia) and an RCA "Blues by Basie".

mj, did Mark Wilder remaster this? I love what he did with Tijuana Moods.

Bet that was fun! That's what it's all about!

Yes I am, just got back from an evening run. . . was so nice to see the sunset as I rode along 360 South. I am so glad to be on two wheels again.