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See, I think there's something else going on. Because it's as many here have pointed out: if none of the participants were married, and they were boinking each other, why would this be considered a scandal? I therefore wonder what else was in the material that was used for extortion. I would imagine it would point to some more serious problems. As to what those may be, I have no idea, but at least the extortionist thought they'd be worth $2 million.

Given the way the thread has evolved, I just noticed this on the True Blue site: Prestige 10" vinyl reissues

Interestingly, Amazon just recommended to me this upcoming release: Windfall Light: The Visual Language of ECM Product Description Following the success of "Sleeves of Desire", a second publication is now being devoted to the cover art of the label ECM, Edition of Contemporary Music, focusing above all on sleeve design from 1996 to the present. Since its founding in 1969, ECM has been dedicated primarily to jazz and contemporary classical music and is a leading international label in both these fields. ECM has also received acclaim for its unique cover designs, which have always been an integral part of its productions. Over the years, the collaboration between Manfred Eicher, the label’s founder and producer, and designers including Barbara Wojirsch, Dieter Rehm and Sascha Kleis has produced an aesthetic of the cover that initiates a dialogue between the photographic image and the music. The search for a cover motif from a storehouse of possible images is presented in a few examples that shed light on how these visual worlds are created and trace their significance for the music. An illustrated catalog of all of ECM’s releases completes this publication.

Any opinions on his Impulse and Atlantic dates?

These days one can buy a boxed set on an exploratory basis, and if you don't like it, voila!, boy are you overrepresented on that artist. I'm slogging through the Miles box "Seven Steps." While I love a lot of Miles, I find I intensely dislike this music - it seems an immense waste of time. So that's what, 6, 7 albums in that one box alone? And I haven't even started the Quintet box yet. Joe Henderson's another one: if I don't like his tone or his approach, why did I buy the Milestone box? (Other than, it was such a bargain...). I barely made it through half of that one. In my eMusic fixation, especially with the "crack packs," I loaded up on a lot of artists. It was a great opportunity (I have 30 Art Pepper albums, and love every one of them). But Joe Pass...boy, he begins to sound the same after awhile. 26 albums is waaaaay too many. (To be fair, almost all of these are Pablos...he probably had more fire earlier on.) Even Tatum. The Pablo Solo Masterpieces box is probably about 4 discs too many. But that's the great thing about jazz. I can own this stuff for years, and one day, that artist will really hit me.

Does anyone have scans of the original covers for Farlow's "Plays The Music of Harold Arlen" and "Poppin' And Burnin'", both of which are on the Verve box?

Could that be because the compilation used tracks in the public domain?

I have been listening to jazz for a long time, and I have to say that the MJQ have still not won me over. Being a Bags fan, I can only rejoice in the fact that Bags made so many fine recordings outside of the John Lewis chamber jazz context. I agree. The MJQ is like Milt Jackson without the mojo. I think the source of the problem was John Lewis - he tried to tamp down or make "genteel" the groove that Milt tried to start.

Do you remember where you read this story - was it from a book or a magazine? If it was a book, it might have been from something like "An Anthology of Classic Science Fiction," which might give you a lead on where to look further.

I think all 5 could fit on one 2-CD set. Yes, Bud was a monster. Such an innovative mind, the quality of his ideas! I think if he played sax instead of piano, he'd be more recognized. Here's some of my favorite Bud (I have the U.S. release, not the Japanese): Interestingly, in researching this response, I came across this, courtesy of the Andorrans: Contains "Strictly Powell" and "Swingin' With Bud."

I think if you "pay" for it with a credit card (they won't bill you until it ships), then they will honor the price.

I dunno...might be a typo...but it does say 10 discs...$32.99 preorder... Amazon

"The Mamas and The Papas Deliver," in mono, was one of the first LPs I owned. I still have very fond memories of that album. The harmonies soared, the arrangements were very musical and varied, and the source material was very interesting. This was the first version of "Sing For Your Supper" that I ever heard; I also couldn't believe how they transformed "My Girl" and "Twist and Shout." Mono is definitely superior to stereo. I think they added the horns to "Creeque Alley" for the single; it really added to the song.

I listen while in the shower. I have an iPod connected to a JBL mini-ring speaker. As to what music I listen to, it's whatever the shuffle feature pumps out. Anthony Braxton is sure to wake me up quickly, tho not in a good way!

I've been watching the price. I've seen it as low as $58.99, but I want it to go lower.

That's why I grabbed it. It arrived today. Packaged like a coffee-table book, which I think is a very smart way of packaging a CD boxed set, since it'll fit on any bookshelf. I'm looking forward to listening to it. But certainly, this doesn't auger well for any of the die-cut boxes currently on the market. I think if you want one of those, you should snap them up now. I'm currently listening to "What It Is." Besides being an interesting compilation full of obscurities (and funky!), the packaging is just lovely. I can appreciate the box, book, graphics, etc., as much as I do the music.

I put the deal in my cart that day, but didn't know I had to consummate that day. The next day it was like $160.

Is their version written in German or in English?

So is the new Yellow Submarine mix the reissue of a few years ago, or a brand new mix?

I have,” says Jan Garbarek with affable humility, “been very lucky.” The Norwegian saxophonist releases a live album, the first in his 40-year career, on Monday and starts a lengthy European tour in October. He is now recognised as one of the leading figures in European jazz, helping to forge an identity distinct from the music’s American roots. He has stretched the boundaries of the music, incorporating classical, folk and world elements: his biggest success came from working with a medieval choir. But it’s a career that has required regular injections of serendipity. Garbarek, now 62, grew up in the suburbs of Oslo with only incidental exposure to music. One day, aged 14, the tune playing on the radio on his return from school stopped him in his tracks. “Hearing John Coltrane, I thought, this is what I want to do with my life.” Continued here: Financial Times

Intensified, More Intensified, and Club Ska '67 were my introduction to ska. Intensified was issued in the U.S. on Mango; the others were released in the U.K. on Island. They also had a great rock steady compilation, Catch This Beat. What fun stuff! Great melodies, singing, all the great Skatalites instrumentals, the Melodians singing "This is the last train to Expo '67, are you ready..." And songs like "Rukumbine" by Shenley Duffus - what does that mean??? Also, Mango used these really scratchy 45's, so part of the fun was similar to listening to some of those Charlie Parker bootlegs. I recently got this through Amazon, haven't listened to it yet: Let's Do Rocksteady Finally, mention must be made of some of those great Ska revival bands of the early '80's. I liked The Selecter:

January 26, 1972 (to be posted) ‘The Blue Note Show’ Guests: Keyboardist Horace Silver with vocalists Andy and Salome Bey, trumpeter Lee Morgan, flutist Bobbi Humphrey Host: Ellis Haizlip March 29, 1972 Guests: Actors Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis, and composer-saxophonist Lucky Thompson and an eight-piece jazz ensemble

This looks interesting and fun. Release date 9/22/09: WHERE THE ACTION IS! compiles 101 tracks that mix many of the city's brightest stars like The Byrds, Love, The Doors, The Beach Boys, Buffalo Springfield, Captain Beefheart, The Mamas & The Papas, Lowell George, Iron Butterfly, with talented artists whose stellar songcraft sadly flew under the radar The Seeds, The Electric Prunes, The Peanut Butter Conspiracy, The Everpresent Fullness, The Bobby Fuller Four. Where The Action Is!

Anyway, I'd love to get an answer to the original question. I tried to change my avatar months ago without success.

Or even just how much interest there was in many of these titles. Could it be that a Delightful-lee, say, sold its first pressing in not-so-great a time span, and BN simply didn't re-press it? It looks like they were releasing Lee Morgan albums right and left those days. Instead of repressing Delightful-lee, they might have devoted all their energies to Caramba. Or did they keep a steady stock of Delightful-lee for 2 or 3 years? And I'm just using Delightful-lee as an example. I'm just curious.