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The box arrived today. Handsome package.

Correct!

Sorry, but no to both. Zut alors!

This is pretty funny if you listen to Ornette's "Theme From A Symphony" from "Dancing In Your Head." Now that's a clattering cacophony!

I hope so too.

Now they're saying Wednesday, October 13.

Time for some hints: #2: The saxist is not the leader. #4: Chuck might know this one. #7 & #8: Both releases are on Pablo. #11: Wilbur Little on bass. #12: It's tough to be the boss. #13: The bari is not the leader. #14: The breakout star (at least for me) from my BFT last year. #15: The guitarist is not the leader.

Allen, if you'd like something to pass the time, why not participate in my Blindfold Test this month? You might like it.

You can get a connector dongle, called a "lightning to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter." They're inexpensive.

Looks good. I'm not familiar with some of the titles.

It's in the Straight No Chaser documentary.

Anyone have a good source for SteepleChase new releases? Amazon wants $26.99.

Any ideas? https://www.dustygroove.com/item/996876?incl_cs=1&no_incl_in=1&sort_order=release_date

New feature turns your AirPods Pro into a makeshift hearing aid for conversations

Track #10 is indeed George Van Eps, doing "Tango El Bongo" from his album Mellow Guitar.

What's weird is that nowhere does it say it's licensed from Universal.

I got a shipping notice for the box set; should arrive on Sunday. I just checked dead.net; interesting that the box has not yet sold out.

I don't remember which song that is, but was it sung by Ringo? IIRC, nothing about Ringo could be used for the soundtrack (per Apple). His voice doesn't appear in any dialogue, and, on the cover, his character has a mask over his face (but interestingly, his face appeared on the movie poster that came with the original soundtrack release on UA).

One reason I like doing BFTs is it enables me to hear music I know through someone else's ears. Correct 2x! Fascinating. You are correct that the tenor isn't playing his main instrument. It was recorded in 1981. It is Sheila. It's a little like a lullaby, but has a harmonic richness I like. I find the piano affecting, too.

Release date November 19: Frank Zappa's "200 Motels" turns 50! This 6 CD box set contains the original soundtrack newly remastered at Bernie Grundman Mastering with a massive amount of original demos, studio outtakes, work mixes, interviews, and movie ads, plus newly discovered dialog reels revealing an early audio edit of the film. It also contains a replica movie poster, custom motel keychain, Do-Not-Disturb motel door hanger, and new liner notes from Pamela Des Barres, Ruth Underwood, and "Vaultmeister" Joe Travers.

This is exciting! I'm looking forward to it.

I agree re Dennard. He and Delmar Brown (keyboards) were on Pat's album Joyous Lake. This album "Stone Blue" was meant to be a reunion of the band that did Joyous Lake (this album is actually billed as Pat Martino & Joyous Lake). I was fortunate enough to see this band do a support gig for this album at Columbia University. It was a very intense (and loud) concert.

Thanks for the kind words. I'm glad you liked it...well, mostly liked it (#17 seems to be generally striking out, which is interesting). You nailed #16, which a lot of people seem to like (also interesting). I think #16 works because it's short, and plucked from 40 minutes of similar stuff - we're able to focus on it like a jewel. Sorry you'll have to wait until the end of the month for the identity of the other tracks, but a look back will identify some.

None of them, sorry.

Have y'all heard about Apple's latest upgrade for the iPhone in iOS 15? It will have "iCloud + Private Relay." See: https://www.macworld.com/article/348965/icloud-plus-private-relay-safari-vpn-ip-address-encryption-privacy.html, and specifically the section titled "What is iCloud Private Relay?"