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Miner Auditorium at SFJazz has one row of seats above the back wall of the stage - about 15 feet up. They can be great seats if you don't mind being behind the musicians because you're nearly on top of them. They'll usually look up at you at least once or twice during the show and smile or wave, too.

What about this?

I have it DVR'd, but still need to see this. Meanwhile, I have tix to see him at Yoshi's next month.

Herbie this afternoon - w/Vinnie Colaiuta, Lionel Loueke, Marcus Miller, Zakir Hussain

June 28, Great American Music Hall, SF - $22!

Saw them a couple of times at SXSW in Austin in March. Definitely worth seeing if they come your way.

Busy couple of weeks coming up: Sunday - Herbie Hancock (w/Vinnie Colaiuta, Lionel Loueke, Marcus Miller) Tuesday - Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger (Sean Lennon)/Syd Arthur May 30 - Marc Ribot: Ceramic Dog (w/Shahzad Ismaily & Ches Smith) May 31 - Marc Ribot: Los Cubanos Postizos (w/guest, David Hidalgo)

Tomorrow night. Read a nice review in the NY Times and locally in the SF Chron. Looks like Cyro WILL be with the band, too.

Don't know, but I have tickets to see him in a couple of different formats at SFJazz at the end of the month.

Ordered the basic Paperwhite on the current $99 sale. Looking forward to getting it tomorrow!

Steve Backer, a Force for Jazz at Major Labels, Dies at 76

I'm seeing them here in SF on Friday. Really looking forward to it! I don't think Cyro Baptista is with them on this leg of the tour, though.

This coming Friday: The Nels Cline Singers (w/Scott Amendola and Trevor Dunn)

The recent passing of Steve Backer reminded me of Threadgill's Mosaic box. I never picked it up, but I think I have to put it back on my radar. It's a little pricey, but I'm SURE it's well worth it. But........no hurry, I guess. [This set is on backorder and is expected to be available in the second half of 2014]

I picked this up a few years ago but haven't listened to it much. I think it's time to pull this set out of "mothballs" and spend some quality time with it.

I'm starting to think I need to get the Jazz Crusaders box. It's already Running Low, and I think interest will increase with Wayne's passing.

Curtis Amy Select - disk 2

Agreed. Haven't seen that shot before. I didn't think to compare it to the Mosaic. That doesn't have "Jazz Corner", either, since it's a studio-only set. Not true. The box contains: Big Beat Night in Tunisia Like Someone in Love Meet You at the Jazz Corner of the World, Vols. 1 & 2 Freedom Rider Roots & Herbs Witch Doctor Yeah, right - it DOES have "Meet You...". I guess I was thinking of some other set(s).

I got the iPhone App and also the PC program, but am seriously thinking of getting a basic Paperwhite. Seems convenient and would be nice for reading on the couch or in bed. I don't need all the bells and whistles of the more expensive version or a full-on tablet, though.

Agreed. Haven't seen that shot before. I didn't think to compare it to the Mosaic. That doesn't have "Jazz Corner", either, since it's a studio-only set.

Anybody know anything about this album? I just noticed it on eMusic. The label is ID'd as "Jazz Dynamics / The Orchard" There are 54 tracks on 5 "disks" for $6.49 (!!)

I think it's great! Not muted at ALL.

Andrew Hill Select (16) - disk 2

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Hi, Zan. You probably don't remember me, but see my post above. -Brooks