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I have this Remains disk. Good stuff! * QMS: Agreed that they were never quite the same after Happy Trails, but those first 2 albums are iconic. * I always liked that Lee Michaels album, too. Especially the side-long "Tell Me How Do You Feel" suite. I could do without Frosty's extended drum solo, but still great B-3 and vocals.

Agreed! This album is nearly as good as "Happy Trails", too!

Absolutely! He had an instantly recognizable sound. NObody played bass like Jack. He was an early member of the Tony Williams Lifetime, played with Carla Bley and contributed mightily to a number of Kip Hanrahan albums, among many others.

Can't wait!

Yes. Far more advanced as a composer and it becomes more obvious in his post-Cream albums both as a leader and sideman. His playing was also more original - not strictly based on American blues players. "Harmony Row" is a 'Desert Island Disk' for me.

It could be argued (by me ) that Jack Bruce was the true visionary of that group. I love Eric, but he stopped evolving in the mid-70s.

Those are some iconic albums! Especially for a band with such a short lifespan.

SFJAZZ - Broken Shadows w/ Tim Berne, Chris Speed, Dave King, Reid Anderson. It's their Ornette (and related musicians) tribute. This is the second time I've seen them. Recommended!

Always a BIG fan of George: especially "Amsterdam After Dark" and the first "Eastern Rebellion" album. As mentioned already, he was really kicking it in gear then.

I've heard a few cuts. I've always liked her voice - as a rock singer. Just like with Elvis C., I'd rather hear someone experienced with that type of singing. I can't fault her for trying, though.

I have that ... and a few other Previte albums. They're all good! RIP - Harold!

Very sad. Big Harold Mabern fan. I first heard him with Lee on The Gigolo - still one of my favorite jazz albums! I bought a ticket for Eric Alexander this past June at SFJAZZ specifically to see him, but sometime earlier in the Spring he was substituted with Eric Reed without explanation. Still a good show, but I was going for Harold. RIP, Harold!

The 2003 CD re-issue had some interesting extra tracks. Worth picking up.

A friend gave me a subscription to Tidal, which features HD. Pretty sure I can tell the difference, but I don't have an audiophile setup, either.

I saw Boogarins a few years ago. An interesting blend of Brazilian and psychedelic. I liked them! Tinariwen is always good, too. Seen them 2-3 times.

The new Criterion Channel is off to a VERY promising start. Lots of great films that you won't see anywhere else in addition to special features. It's about $10/month, but worth it if you're looking for quality foreign and domestic features. It's easily accessible with an Amazon Fire Stick which you can get for $20-30 when they put them on sale. I got a 2nd one for $15 at the last Prime Day!

I keep meaning to listen to the 3x4 album, but haven't gotten around to it. BTW, the new Dream Syndicate album is excellent! About Nuggets, I got the double album when it came out and then the box as well. I wish I had picked up Sons of Nuggets, but it was OOP and expensive by the time I decided to get it. I do have the SF and LA Nuggets - nice packaging and interesting collections, but they don't hold up as well as the original. Oh, and one more ... I have the Cowabunga surf box, too! How could I forget??

Here in SF we got into the 80s for a couple of days this week, but now back to normal. This evening it's 59F degrees.

One of the best box set collections EVER! Thanks, Lenny Kaye!

I haven't seen her in a year or two, but try to catch her whenever she comes through SF. Usually at the Fillmore.

Unique also in that he basically avoided photography for much of his life after The Americans.

Another thing that attracts me to continually look for contemporary bands (in whatever genre) is that I'm big live music fan. After all, what grabbed me in my early days was the energy and excitement of seeing the bands I loved on stage. For the most part all those bands from 40-50 years ago are largely dead, retired or (if still active) are a shell of their former selves and touring as self-made tribute bands. Catching a contemporary artist playing in a club or small-ish venue is much more exciting to me than seeing one of those older bands rehashing their oldies in a large theater or arena.