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I'm sure it's just a matter of time before all labels will make their catalogs available for downloading. My guess is that it will occur in the next 5-10 years - tops. Probably see the demise of the CD store at the same time - except for second-hand stores selling stuff for collectors and whatever music is still unavailable.

Nobody liked the Hendrix Pepsi commercial?

From the website: How Did Rhino Start? Rhino began with Richard Foos indulging in his love of roots music (especially the blues) by digging through record bins at swap meets and record sales. Seeing that a $3 pile of albums could be sold for many times that led Foos to buy up old records. He initially sold them out of the trunk of his car, then the back of a small electronics shop, and eventually opened the first Rhino Records retail outlet in 1973. The store became a success, leading to a second store. Through those salad days, Foos gained a "from the ground up" retail experience that informed the company's planning in the years to come. Rhino also gained a reputation as the hippest record retailer in the L.A. area, thanks to Foos' collecting expertise and offbeat sense of humor. This success was enhanced when self-confessed "record fanatic" Harold Bronson became a steady customer of the expanded Rhino Records retail store near UCLA. Bronson's knowledge of music led Foos to hire him as a salesperson, and to promote him to store manager soon afterward. Bronson went on to help mastermind oddball ventures such as The Temple City Kazoo Orchestra (in 1978, the TCKO recorded the Rhino label's first true novelty hit, a version of Led Zeppelin's "Whole Lotta Love" - itself a version of Willie Dixon's "You Need Love"). Through the years Rhino evolved beyond novelty releases and into reissuing classic pop music and video from the 1920's to the present. More here: About Us

Just picked up tickets to the Sam Rivers/Reggie Workman/Jason Moran; Wm. Parker Quartet show in April. I was amazed to find out that much of the floor seating is already sold out. So, if anyone was planning on going to this once-in-a-lifetime show, you should pick up tickets SOON.

I agree. I think the O's spent a TON of money on some questionable players. Tejada's the best of the bunch, but after that...... - Lopez' career year was LAST year. - Palmeiro is in his twilight, for sure. Viagra might keep him going, though.

You could always wait for BMG to pick up some of these.....and then wait for one of those "50% off/free shipping" deals (like they're running this week). Needless to say, you won't be getting these in the first part of the year, though.

So far, I'm finding disk 2 & 4 to be the most exciting.

I guess it depends on the quality of the upgrade. Many of the RVGs are significantly better than the "originals" on CD. In those cases, I have upgraded to the new release. These forums are definitely a good source of finding out how good the reissue is. I like the "Half Note" set myself, but if the new version is significantly cleaner (or has additional tracks) then I will be picking it up for sure.

I only have "Sunset Eyes", but it's a good one.

Great suggestions, John. Thanks!

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Yeah. Gotta pick it up one of these days ...

Is there one particular disk that is better than the others in the JSP set? They have it on emusic, but the new policy limits my interest in d/l'ing the whole thing.

I downloaded it from eMusic a while ago, but never got around to listening to it. Thanks for the reminder.

Just received #3599 today. GREAT! Now I've got something to do this weekend. B)

I happen to be a big Jack Bruce fan, too. He's done a lot of really unusual and interesting albums over the years. He's done some crap, too, but I gotta give him props for the variety of settings that he is willing to put himself into. I also think he's a creative songwriter. Here's some news about him that I only heard about recently. It's off of his web site (www.jackbruce.com): "Jack's health continues to improve after his successful liver transplant surgery. Jack and his family wish all their friends and supporters warmest seasons greetings and a Happy New Year 2004. To receive so many kind wishes has helped Jack greatly with his recovery. Jack is at home and cooked Christmas dinner as always for his family!"

I don't think it means that there are physically 1500 left. I don't think they print all 5,000 (or whatever) at once. They go through various printings depending on the demand and only have so many in stock at any one time.

Here are some GREAT NY Jazz Quartet albums - although I don't know their availability. I only have the LPs. Well worth hunting down! "Blues For Sarka" - Frank Wess, Roland Hanna, George Mraz, Grady Tate "Surge" - Frank Wess, Roland Hanna, George Mraz, Richard Pratt

Here's a link to a lengthy thread on JazzCorner called "Ask Robin Eubanks". He's in the group and there are several discussions with him about the band and the tour last year. Ask Robin Eubanks

I saw them last year. They were very entertaining. Enjoy!!

Very cool, Chris. You're the first one I've met who ever saw him live. Definitely a piece of history. B)

Good to hear. I had it once (about 30 years ago) and couldn't get behind it at the time. But I would imagine that it's right up my alley now.

Absolutely! Also the tune before it - "Coppin' the Haven"

It's just one of their "profit centers", I'm sure.

What is the cheapest way to buy this set from BMG? Do they run any sales that make box sets worth grabbing? I'm assuming the free shipping deal would be one way, but are there any better sales to hold out for? Unfortunately, most of the larger box sets (more than 3 CDs) don't go on sale once they have set the price. For example, the Miles 64-66 set has always been around list price, while Bitches Brew remains in the $25 range. 2-3 CD sets are the ones that are best to hold out for on sales. They also have a disclaimer that exempts them from the free shipping specials.