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Yes: Alternate versions of Keepers, ITALTL, My Funny Valentine, The Harder They Come, How Sweet It Is, and Someday Baby. Also, "An instrumental excerpt titled "Space" on the original release is restored to its original context, the July 11 performance of "Merl's Tune.""

I just received this email from the Greenwich, CT library: Upcoming Concerts: Louis Armstrong Month This month, we celebrate jazz legend Louis Armstrong with a series of special programs co-sponsored by BackCountry Jazz. From October 12-28, join us for concerts, lectures, film in the Cole Auditorium. Tickets are not required. Master Class: West End Blues Friday, October 12 at 3 PM An open rehearsal followed by a master class with trumpeter Wendell Brunious who will lead a discussion of Armstrong's music beginning with the classic "West End Blues". Film: Cinematic Satchmo Friday, October 12 at 8:00 PM As a part of the Library's Friends Friday Film Series, rare footage of Satchmo will be screened. These films, from the Louis Armstrong Archives at Queens College, New York, will be presented with commentary by archivist and Armstrong biographer Ricky Riccardi. Concert: The Music of Louis Armstrong Saturday, October 13 at 4 PM BackCountry Jazz presents an all-star orchestra featuring vocalist Catherine Russell, drummer Herlin Riley and trumpeter Wendell Brunious performing the music of Louis Armstrong under the direction of saxophonist, Bennie Wallace. Panel Discussion: Remembering Satchmo Thursday, October 18 at 7 PM Great stories about Louis Armstrong by four people who know him best. BackCountry Jazz presents an evening with biographers, Terry Teachout and Ricky Riccardi, legendary record producer, George Avakian and Dan Morgenstern, jazz's most respected journalist. Panel moderator, Bennie Wallace. Young People's Concert Sunday, October 28 at 2 PM Louis Armstrong was adored by children the world over. Trumpet player Bria Skonberg presents a children's program and concert for kids of all ages. Doors will open at 1:45. Approximately 45 minutes long. Louis Armstrong Month is made possible through the support of the Dalio Foundation, Inc., Greenwich Library Board of Trustees and contributions by generous donors. This series is free and open to all, but seating in the Cole Auditorium is limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis. Doors will open at 30 minutes prior to each event. For a complete description of events and more information, please click here.

The Keystone box arrived today. Beautiful presentation, befitting the music within.

No. BN released it in (I think) 1997; tapes from a radio broadcast. Back cover:

Great pix! Thanks for posting.

Re the poll: Don't forget this one (which I haven't heard):

Costco has been carrying some wonderful nut snacks from Sahale Snacks. You should check them out: Sahale Snacks

I ordered it from Blues Images, and got an email stating the release date's been pushed back to around October 4.

Wasn't the peach pit the source of the medicine that Mingus thought would cure his Lou Gehrig's disease? Was it called Laetril? Admittedly he was desparate at that point, but I think it was a fad that was disproven to have any real effect.

The sound quality on Our Man might have something to do with it, too. It's not a Rudy date. It sounds rawer, and feels more electric.

1. Our Man In Paris 2. Doin' Alright 3. Clubhouse 4. Go 5. Landslide 6. A Swingin' Affair 7. Dexter Calling 8. Gettin' Around 9. One Flight Up Jim S. had a great description of Our Man In Paris - that date rocks! Also, props for the sadly underrated Clubhouse - it's much much better than the one Alfred decided to release (Gettin' Around).

Love the cover too - Drew Friedman.

Bethlehem titles are starting to appear: Bethlehem - eMusic

Just noticed this on Amazon - release date October 16: Amazon

Brian Wilson's favorite Beatles song is "Across the Universe." Smokey Robinson's is "Yesterday." John Lennon said he would have voted for Ronald Reagan in 1980 if he could. And Paul McCartney's mop-top headshake was lifted from Ringo, who tossed his hair first to stand out. We know this and much more because Seth Swirsky—a songwriter, musician and author—spent seven years with two video cameras asking people to share their interactions with John, Paul, George and Ringo. The fruits of Mr. Swirsky's fevered odyssey appear in "Beatles Stories: A Fab Four Fan's Ultimate Road Trip," a fast-paced film debuting Tuesday on DVD. Mr. Swirsky chose 52 stories from his 80 interviews—each lasting only a minute and a half. There are on-camera tales from stars including Ben Kingsley, George Martin, Jon Voigt, Graham Nash, Donovan, Henry Winkler and others as well as from producers, musicians, engineers, athletes, business executives, personal assistants and groupies. More here: WSJ

Enjoying Tjader's work on this:

Amazon is offering 14 hours of Baroque music for $1.29: Big Baroque Box

I was surprised by how much I liked Blue Moods, considering its bad rep. Teddy Charles is one reason it's interesting; another is the song selection. The date feels like a foreshadowing of Cannonball's Something Else - where Miles is a huge ingredient, but not the only ingredient.

I've enjoyed this since it came out. He sounds to me a lot like Cannonball with some Ornette thrown in.

Prine's good. Starting out, he was marketed as another "The New Dylan," but he insisted on being himself. "Bruised Orange" is a great album from 1978; Miranda Lambert recently covered a song from that album. He realized he wasn't making any money recording for the majors, and started his "Oh Boy" label in 1984. "Aimless Love" is a great album from that time. He's a good maverick; you should check him out.

Your post made me check my copy again, just in case I missed it the first time - it's fine, so it's not a pressing fault that affects the whole run. Yeah, the jewel case was busted up, and when I opened it, the disc was detached from the spikes, so who knows. Bummer, because I know it's a small company and I hate giving them more costs.

I got it this week from Amazon. Sad to say that track 19, Davenport Blues, skips (totally breaks up, both on my CD player and in my computer drive), so I must return it. Great sound otherwise, btw, and great booklet too.

On eMusic, someone posted this data: Lee Morgan & Conte Candoli: Double Or Nothin' - Lee Morgan & Conte Candoli: Trumpet, Benny Golson & Bob Cooper: Tenor Sax, Frank Rosolino: Trombone, Wynton Kelly & Dick Shrieve: Piano, Red Mitchell: Bass, Stan Levey & Charlie Persip: Drums - Recorded: \"Lighthouse Club\", Hermosa Beach, CA, February 14 & 27, 1957 - Original sessions are credited to Howard Rumsey & charlie Persip. Conte Candoli is playing on only 2 tracks. Nice, but not essential album. It's slightly misleading the way they packaged it.

What Jim said. This one might have a little more of an edge than Burton's ECMs because they were younger and the band had Coryell in it.

I did not know that Deval Patrick was the son of Pat Patrick.