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I've watched them all in the box set and I really only like the first and last. The two middles. . . don't really do much for me.

Man. . . best wishes for a recovery!

Yes indeed. And the difference is all the more apparent on the bigger plasma/LCD/DLP HD sets. I wouldn't bother with Blu-Ray yet unless I had an HDTV. Or put another way, it's like going from VHS to DVD - I think most of us would agree that it's a better picture whether the source is B&W or color. What they said. Blu-Ray is here to stay I believe and it's quite a stunning format. I have the former flagship Sony machine in my living-room and a cheaper player in my bedroom. There are some truly stunning transfers to watch. . . The Shining is exceptional on Blu-Ray for example. I'm looking forward to black and white releases, looking forward to Sin City for example. Whenever I've been able to compare a dvd to a Blu-Ray of the same material, the Blu-Ray clearly is an improvement.

This has been available via Worlds Records for about a month. A typically fine Jazz Oracle release. Details here: http://www.jazzoracle.com/catalogue/BDW_8059.asp I must say I think the Timeless two cd set is more exciting, as far as material and performances go.

I guess you're talking about his solo spots; yes, they could get repetitive sometimes. But if you take a look at what I consider his essential recordings (mostly studio) I don't think that's true. Jaco Pastorius (debut) Bright Size Life (Metheny) Trilogue Live! (Mangelsdorff) Joni Mitchell albums The WR stuff Word Of Mouth (my favorite, the thing is brilliant and it's no bass showcase recording - although he pulls off some pretty wicked things on that one, too) Twins I/II (Toronto '82) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lO_-c8sZ2o (Montreal '82) I'll just beg to disagree. . . .

The Japanese edition has crystal clear sound (maybe too much so) and includes all the announcements. . . same amount of music.

I saw Jaco with Weather Report three times, with Joni Mitchell and in a small hall (the Ritz Theater, Austin) with a trio including Mike Stern and Don Alias. I think he was a phenomenal sonic innovator on the bass guitar. I think he had a trick bag that he always used and I don't listen to him much with gusto this century.

What Larry says. And it IS Mathews on accordian, and he does not ruin the session at all. I like this Blue Moon cd a lot and it's worth picking up.

The Kuhn looks good! The Kodona. . .not my cup of tea. I have all the Jarrett; Changeless is one of the best yet.

It appears to me the earliest sets up through the Hodes are seldom seen for sale, and those from Hodes up through the Blakey are beginnig to be seen for sale less and less often.

Agreed, this one tends to be overlooked but has some jaw-dropping blowing!

Well, I keep referring people to Decware, and for a reason: hand built amps and speakers, lifetime warranty to buyer, excellent sound for fewer dollars than the high-end. I bought their most recent modified cd player, a TEAC with a powerful tubed output stage, and admit that at first I was not happy with it. But working with the builder and moving speakers around etc. I got fantastic sounds out of it. Turns out the high output was overloading my preamplifier. The builder has made standard an adjustable output that would solve the problems I have and I'm going to have mine updated. I haven't heard any other player costing this much or three times as much (I've heard about six cd players in the 2-3 thousand dollar range) that comes close to this in vividness and depth of sound. Recommended! http://www.decware.com/newsite/ZCD.htm http://decware.com/audio-blogs/2008/10/30/...the-zcd-player/

James, I don't know that particular compilation, but those airchecks are AWESOME.

Good stuff! Also available on eMusic.

I preordered that from ESP but haven't received it. . . I notice it's been available from other retailers for a spell. . . .Looks as if it is going to contain the material in the four ESP lps/cds and more, including interesting interview segments and a hefty booklet.

I love this one. There's some amazing playing here. This one is special. Not sure what exactly makes it that way but I love it. This was a great show. Though the recent reissue only has the material on the original lp, the sound is fantastic!

Many many happy returns!

I've got it. Fantastic sound. You're not wrong about the alternate takes. I'm really enjoying it.

"Our Love is Here to Stay" on this new Paula Morelenbaum. Pulls on all my sentimental strings. . . .

Amen!

Glad your 'band stepped up to the plate. Seems as if you had a wonderful day! And 40? I'm 53, and things started getting really good for me at 40 and then really good again at 52! Look forward happily!

I went for the Marley box. Have no Marley on cd, and don't spin the lps, and never had any of this period before.

Happy Birthday Elissa! May it be full of love and happiness!

I don't have an answer to your question about the elder Hart's mental state, but Mickey Hart left voluntarily, after the fact some months. It's surprisingly easy to find information on the internet. Here's a quote from this page: http://www.musicianguide.com/biographies/1...ickey-Hart.html "Following the release of the 1969 Grateful Dead albums Live/Dead and AOXOMOXOA, and the 1970 releases Workingman's Dead and American Beauty, Hart resigned from the group. In response to the enormous debt incurred by the band due to the purchase of expensive equipment, bad bookkeeping, and production cost overruns on the band's albums during the 1960s, Hart had convinced the band to hire his father as a business manager charged with returning the group to profitability. The elder Hart, however, eventually embezzled funds from the group in amounts estimated to be between $70,000 and $150,000. Hart stayed with the band for nine months after the revelation but then resigned out of embarrassment. The Grateful Dead provided him with a stipend, however, and Hart received a three-record advance from Warner Bros. He used the proceeds to build a 16-track studio on the ranch that he rented."

There's quite a bit of comment about the Hutcherson on the site. I really like it, it adds an extra, unreleased session that is as good as the released, and I like the writing and the voices. The Kentons. . . well they're what you would expect them to be knowing a bit of Kenton.