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What about the race angle? Was this a bold showing of indifference to race and interracial sex? Was this an exploitation of black racial stereotypes? Was Dungy right to call ABC on this?

I think we are showing our Puritan cultural ancestry; that's part of the reason Bush was elected. There is a conservative backlash against displays of sexuality. But the question re: MNF, is that sex? or smut? or is there a difference? But I know what you are saying; this kind of touchiness about all things sex/sexy/sexual is not a good sign. As for the race angle, interesting that it was raised most vocally by an African American. Dungy's point is that by using a racial stereotype, you put African -Americans in a secondary position by caricaturing them.

Surprised not to see a thread on this week's controversy on the sex-laden intro to this week's Monday Night Football. If you haven't been paying attention, see below. So, was the skit just clean, sexy fun? Or was it smutty, salacious and inappropriate? Did it use and exploit sexual and racial stereotypes? Should the FCC hammer ABC for showing the skit? Here are some additional links: Dungy calls skit racially offensive Even Terrell Owens apologized: Owens Apologizes

I often see French pressings Stateside, but rarely German ones. Where were they pressed and by which company and does the sleeve and label have any significant differences from the US version?

Atlantic reissue. Not exactly terrific sound A fine lineup of musicians who aren't called upon to do anything commensurate with their talent -_-

Happy Birthday Aftab I note you are from Green Bay, so:

A Victor Japan pressing -MONO- of the original Riverside. GREAT sound. I love this group: Procul Harum-- "Shine on Brightly"--A&M 4151

Scary, very, very scary

Could someone provide link(s) for each of these sets to a site(s) where they are for sale. Thanks.

I read that Pee Wee was supposed to have a rehearsal with Monk for the Newport set. Pee Wee showed up for the rehearsal, but Monk did not, leaving Pee Wee deeply apprehensive. Can't recall where I read that, but I remember the author's comment was that PeeWee never quite got into the set.

CBS 52067 Apple SW 3421

Happy Birthday Did you get any of these?

I hope your dancing is nothing like Elaine's on "Seinfeld"-- that WOULD be scary Just funnin ya. I hope your back is OK. Having been through some back problems myself (including one hospital stay many years ago), I can sympathize. I've learned how to keep back problems from flaring up, but it's a tricky business altogether.

Yup, that's it. Sorry, I got the title screwed up. I have had more than a few flubs this week of the kind. Must be working too hard Freakin me out Anyway, I like the DVD mostly for the live performances, but there are many good interview segments as well. The interviews do not probe too deeply; they just allow the band members to reminisce, interspersed with concert footage. Worth checking out (I rented it through Netflix).

Blue label, white "b" The sound on this LT series album is surprisingly fine. With Horace Parlan on piano (before Lou moved to having organ), and Ray Barretto on congas. Lou's in good form, but a somewhat odd session that tries to combine R&B, bop, and Latin.

"E" looks good, the rest I'm forwarding to Dear Abby for advice, on your behalf

Porcy62's link was also in clickable form, at least on my computer. Porcy62's link was to the EBAY listing, mine is to the site where the box set being offered on EBAY is described and the history of the label is given.

The initial bid price seems eminently reasonable. The link that porcy62 references is worth checking out. Interesting info and photos on Keynote and Mercury label issues. I've put the link in clickable form: Keynote Records site

I hope nobody minds but I thought a prayer for the sick would be a good thing:

That's one of my all-time favorite albums! And I would agree about JA being a great American band. I still have my vinyl versions of pretty much everything, too. B-) It's hard for me to listen to them objectively since I've been a fan for so long, but I suspect that for a newbie to their music, they might sound a bit dated. Maybe that's why they're not usually mentioned in the top tier of rock bands. BTW, the new series of CD reissues have been great - particularly this album. Did you notice the nice instrumental version of "Young Girl Sunday Blues" that starts at about 2:40 into the last track? (assuming you have the CD) Thanks for your appreciation of Jefferson Airplane. In my case, I was a fan, when both Grace Slick and I were considerably younger . But there was a fairly long period when I wasn't really listening to rock, at least "classic" rock. What rock I was hearing was through osmosis, from my daughters' listening: Radiohead, Weezer, Pavement, Sonic Youth, et al. BTW, I liked that stuff too. Anyway, lately I've been pulling out the rock vinyl from my collection and giving it a new hearing. First of all, the vinyl sounds great. Second, I've been impressed with a number of groups, Jefferson Airplane being at the top of my list at the moment. Here's why: two powerful lead singers in Marty Balin and Grace Slick (Grace Slick just standing there is a pretty powerful plus ); many strong songs; a good run of very, very good to great LPs; an energizing political consciousness; and an indefinable sense of being the band that really represented what was happening in the 60s and early 70s. I don't think there were too many other groups that could put all that together. I suppose other contenders would include the Dead and CCR. Artists like Hendrix and Joplin have their own claims to fame, but, although they worked with bands, these functioned more like back-up bands than an real collective of musicians. I don't have the CDs; at least, not until yesterday, when I used a $5.00 off coupon at Tower to pick up the remastered "Crown of Creation" with added tracks, out of curiosity about the sound, and about the extra traks. I need to audition this. BTW, if you haven't seen the music DVD documentary, "Crown of Creation," check it out. Interviews with band members and many live, historic performances.

I know, I should have checked - my bad I just drew a complete blank when I read that little bit. Is this what happens after turning 50? B-) BTW, having gone to the Miles discography site, I note there is not a link to Bartz's web site (www.garybartz.com) from the "Davis Sidemen on the Web" section.

I couldn't remember Bartz recording with Miles - forgot all about "Live-Evil," which, actually, I do not have How many other albums did this group make?

I was reading the May 27, 1971 "Downbeat" [i'm a little behind on my reading ] and came across this snipped of information in the Potpourri section: Perhaps this Miles group is well-know to everyone but me, but I found the lineup pretty unusual, and was wondering if this group ever recorded? And how long did it remain together?

Checked out the Matthias (see, I got it right this time ) Lupri show at the Kennedy Center. Good show. Lupri is big on atmospheric type of music-- less boppish, more concerned with sound textures and spacing. Best pice of the evening, IMHO, was "Northern Lights." I'd like to check this group out when Mark Turner is in the line-up to see how the dynamic changes. You can check this show out for yourself. the Kennedy Center Millenium Stage has broadcast archives for viewing. here's the link: Kennedy Center Video Archive

Sunday afternoon listening: Liberty pressing. Starts with one of those "Sidewinder" vamps-- one can get pretty tired of those. Blue Mitchell takes the trumpet spot usually occupied by Lee Morgan and does a fine job. I also like Jackie Mclean in the mix. Another Blue Note: Liberty pressing. Sonny Clark on piano, IMO playing a little outside of what he normally did. Jackie wails nicely. Then some rock- Jefferson Airplane- "After Bathing at Baxter's" - RCA vinyl. There's room for argument, but I'm coming to the belief that JA ranks as the best American rock group. If I told you the next jazz album was recorded in 1976, you'd probably think it has generous helpings of synthesizer, electric piano, and funky stuff-- and you'd be right : Like cornd dogs, this stuff is an acquired taste. Help, I'm acquiring the taste Mercury LP.