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Thanks for that suggestion. After quick online sampling I've ordered a copy. Sounds very tasty Yes, it is. I didn't know it was available on CD. I'll have to keep an eye out for it.

If you can find "Equipose" w/Cecil McBee and Roy Haynes, that's a great trio album. Of course, his sideman work with Charles Tolliver and on Max Roach's "Members, Don't Git Weary" are must-haves, too.

I've seen Richard a bunch, too. He's never boring, that's for sure! This was the last time I saw him - at SXSW in 2013. I actually saw him 3 times that year! He tours here regularly so I catch him every 2 or 3 years. His music has been with me since around 1971 so it's a bit like seeing an old school friend! 3 times in a year - that is dedication! Well, yes and no (about the dedication) ... all 3 events were at SXSW. Besides this show with his trio, there was a songwriting interview and a solo acoustic show.

Thanks Bev, I'll check it out.

I've seen Richard a bunch, too. He's never boring, that's for sure! This was the last time I saw him - at SXSW in 2013. I actually saw him 3 times that year!

Decided at the last minute to go see Chick Corea, Christian McBride and Brian Blade. Glad I did. It's been MANY years since I've seen Chick and this reminded me of what a great and inventive piano player he is. He doesn't try to overwhelm you with his technique, but the effortlessness of his playing tells you all you need to know. The trio has obviously been playing together for quite a while as the interplay was pretty amazing, but they're ALL masters, so I guess that's to be expected. Glad I saw this and need to get back into Chick's world a little bit.

I've met a couple of bassoon players for the SF Symphony. Interesting characters.

Anyone have thoughts on the later Pentangle albums? I've been listening to Open the Door, In the Round and So Early in the Spring a lot lately. Although somewhat different from the original lineup and albums, I think they're well done.

Hey -- at least both you and Tony Bennett are still around! Yes...........there's THAT!

"Rags to Riches" by Tony Bennett You were born 32,482,731 mins ago!! YIKES!

Here's some art! Jon Langford & Steve Wynn Art & Music & 20 Years of Yard Dog

That's a GREAT collection of albums, but twice that price on my Amazon page. BF, take a look below the Amazon price box...It says, "35 New from $11.77." Oh, right. Thanks!

That's a GREAT collection of albums, but twice that price on my Amazon page.

There's an LA band called Eleventh Dream Day that falls into this category. They've had an on-and-off career but have continued to put out albums on a fairly regular basis since 1988. Here they are at SXSW in 2011 BTW, here's the Baseball Project (Scott McCaughey, Steve Wynn, Linda Pitmon [Steve's wife] and Peter Buck) at the same event.

You might want to look into Yo La Tengo - especially their early stuff like New Wave Hot Dogs and President Yo La Tengo (which were re-packaged into a single CD at one point). There's a nice compilation that came out in 2005 called "Prisoners of Love", too. Their more recent albums have been a little inconsistent, energy-wise IMO.

I'm a HUUUUGE Dream Syndicate/Steve Wynn fan. I like just about everything, and like you said Complete Live at Raji's is a KILLER live album - start to finish! I don't think you can go wrong with any of their albums, but Days of Wine and Roses is definitely one of the classic albums of the 80's. I think Ghost Stories is a really strong album, too. As far as Steve's solo albums, you could start with Melting in the Dark, ...Tick...Tick...Tick, and Northern Aggression. He was also a member of an Indie LA 'supergroup' called Gutterball who put out a few albums in the 90's - the self-titled first one is probably the best. If you don't have the Plimsouls live album Beach Town Confidential, get it. I think Opal only put out one album and maybe an EP, but the bass player was Kendra Smith who played bass on Days of Wine and Roses, so there's a connection there. Not sure of the availability of those. Mazzy Star is co-led by Opal's guitar player David Roback. I think their first album was pretty good but they've gotten progressively more quiet and introspective. I'm sure I'll think of some more ...

I just noticed that most of the Pentangle albums are available on eMusic.

Went to the Getty last week and saw Power and Pathos: Bronze Sculpture of the Hellenistic Worlds. Not something I'm usually attracted to, but we took a docent tour and they were fascinating.

Just your basic 'summer in San Francisco': 63 degrees and overcast.

There's a ton of great rock, too. It's an amazing resource that I don't think enough people know about. I don't even bother to download most of it because it's so easy to stream.

Agreed. Thad Jones is a great set and usually affordable. That ebay auction is now almost $30 - still a bargain!

As far as Strata-East, the Charles Tolliver Big Band Select is still available.