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Yeah, it's good! I saw a LOT of shows there, too.

Yes - I'll be there! Already spent the "big bucks" on 2 tickets ($16.96 w/fees ).

Going to Chicago at the end of August and stumbled on this interesting event: Red Bull Music Presents: Round Robin @ Thalia Hall On August 30th at Thalia Hall, Red Bull Music will welcome a diverse and accomplished group of musicians, artists, and performers to participate in a unique event of live improvisation, entitled Red Bull Music Presents: Round Robin. A wide-ranging cast of performers who either reside in Chicago, are from Chicago or have deep Chicago roots, like celebrated master saxophonist Roscoe Mitchell, singer/pianist and Noname musical director Akenya, cellist Katinka Kleijn of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, producer and DJ The Twilite Tone, breakbeat poet and activist Kevin Coval, and drummer/producer Makaya McCraven, will perform on stage. Artists: Akenya, Angela Bat Dawid, Ben LaMar Gay, Haley Fohr, Jaime Fennelly, Jeff Parker, JoVia Armstrong, Katinka Kleijn, Kevin Coval, Lisa E Harris, Matana Roberts, Matchess, Matthew Lux, Makaya McCraven, The Twilite Tone Tickets: FIVE DOLLARS!

... or the up and coming jazz singer, Jazzmeia Horn.

I saw Hudson last year. I thought their live show was much more interesting than the album.

I found out recently that he's a friend of an old friend of mine. I'm hoping I get to meet him someday.

Not yet. He's played at The Independent (a small-ish club) and SFJAZZ.

Whoa - that sux! I had a lot of those albums on my "Wish List". There were some rock labels that disappeared recently, too.

NY Times full-page ad

You need to open up the top of the center panel to get the "bonus disk"

That's a coincidence! I'm expecting it to be delivered today. It's ALWAYS been on my "to get" list, but somehow I never got it. Can't wait!

Wow - I didn't know that, either! Downloaded the "JCM" album, and it's much better than I would have expected. Really good versions of songs from his back catalog of projects.

**CLOSED** If still interested, please bid on ebay.

ebay Monday!

Saw Mary Halvorson with Thumbscrew (Michael Formanek & Tomas Fujiwara) last night. Great show - looking forward to seeing all 3 of them again next year with Code Girl!

Three nights at SFJAZZ this week: Tuesday: Brian Blade Fellowship Band, w/Melvin Butler soprano & tenor saxophones, Myron Walden alto saxophone & bass clarinet, Kurt Rosenwinkel guitar, Jon Cowherd piano, Chris Thomas bass Wednesday: Broken Shadows, w/Tim Berne alto saxophone, Chris Speed tenor saxophone & clarinet, Reid Anderson bass, Dave King drums Thurs (tonight): JULIAN LAGE TRIO: w/Jorge Roeder bass, Eric Doob drums THUMBSCREW: Mary Halvorson guitar, Michael Formanek bass, Tomas Fujiwara drums

UP -> Price reduced one more time before I put it on ebay. $70 plus $5 media mail shipping.

Big fan of Colosseum and Tempest. "Songs for a Tailor" is a great album, too! Oddly enough, he doesn't play on "Rope Ladder to the Moon," which Colosseum did a great job covering. RIP, Jon!

UP -> Price reduced! $75 plus $5 media mail shipping. (or $80 w/free shipping )

I never met her, but remember seeing her running the business at the VV a number of times.

Joe Pass Complete Pacific Jazz Quartet Sessions (5 CDs), #3982. $75 plus $5 media mail shipping. The set is in pristine, like-new condition. PM me if interested. PayPal preferred.

Understandable! I avoid "big field" outdoor festivals, myself.

Interesting lineup! Was that a festival? I've seen Patti a lot over the past several years, too. Always a good show.

Johnny Marr last night at August Hall in SF