jazzbo

Many many happy returns, and THANKS!

Moebius!

I'm listening to that set as well. Disc III which I really like. This set is another sonic wonder from the team of Ellen Fitton (tape transfers) and Malcolm Addey (mastering).

Flurin, can't help you with that. With Charlie, I've been lucky to pick up all 9 volumes of the Masters of Jazz (Media 7) releases and I'd recommend that to anyone. . . if they were in print. I've also the Columbia box set, and the Minton's material on separate discs.

Just for fun. . . what box sets do you consider fall into this category: the first disc is the best. Here are a few in my opinion: Pretenders: Pirate Radio Elvis Presley: The King Of Rock: The Complete 50's Masters Duke Ellington: The Complete Reprise Recordings

Oh. . . and pay special attention to the clarinetists.

Get it. Listen to the bassplayers. Then listen to the trumpeters. Then listen to the pianists. Then listen to the saxophonists. Then listen to the guitarists. Then listen to the trombonists. You may or may not want to listen to the vocalists. After all that, come on back and let's talk about it!

Velikovsky.

That's so funny. I saw her feature song and was utterly, utterly bored by it. I couldn't wait for her to stop singing. But I hate country in all its manifestations. I thought Taylor's performance was far more interesting, even though I was not a big fan of his on last season. I find her utterly boring too. She HAS improved singing wise since her Idol run, I thought she was pretty dire as a singer there and couldn't understand her winning. I don't automatically hate all country, but I just can't get into Carrie Underwood. I missed Taylor's performance; I was called away to the phone. I like him; when we saw the Idols on Tour last summer he was sensational. So glad Jordin won! I agree the finale was dull and limpid. But I enjoy the result!

I've not heard much to compare to, but I sure like this:

I think the chewy remark was in regards to the Ra page.

I become more and more a BetCar fan as time goes by. In my opinion, one of the great singers.

I dig that!

Nice! Thanks for posting.

That multifocal character thing. . . that's a PKD trademark, don't give King credit for it! King was influenced by PKD, not otherwise. PKD was influenced by French and Japanese novelists in this regard. I actually didn't find that much new and innovative in this. . .but . . .it was entertaining for the most part.

Well, I watched this entire series. . . I always felt ambivalent about it, it never quite was exciting for me, it had it's moments but then stole them away. I thought Sylar was a lame ultravillain, and Peter's nambypambiness throughout most of the series really bothered me (though I know we're supposed to like it because he's "good.") Hiro and Ando I really liked, despite myself, and I hope we get to see more of them in the next plotline. . . . Glad this one is over. . . .

Another one! Wow! Partay!

Well, there you go. Glad I have the Masters of Jazz version.

One of my favorites is the two cd set of 1940 airchecks of Ella fronting the band formerly led by Chick Webb, only available on cd as far as I can tell from Masters of Jazz (Media 7, France)

Many more happy happy returns!

Benny Goodman

I'll throw in some recent cd work: the mono sessions on the Buddy Rich Mosaic. Man. Sweets is in the room. Very clear and warm stuff. Transers by Ellen Fitton, mastered by Malcolm Addey, a proven great team.

Buddy Rich

Buddy Rich disc 3

Nice one BB