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Sheer guesswork here-- always a dangerous thing -- but some possibilities: -- an owner's stamp -- a promo copy of some sort, perhaps for radio airplay, or even a radio station copy -- a remainder or reject stamp of some sort Not much help, I know. Perhaps someone on the Vinyl forum at AA might know.

With Alice Coltrane back on the scene, I was wondering if anyone had any views on her duet project with Carlos Santana? This one is new to me. What's it like? Any good?

Is this going to be pure analog, or will it be digital?

I think it's smart to stay off the site at work. I have determined to do the same. I've made it a practice to separate work and Org and otehr fun outside activities. I simply wait until I get home-- then go nuts But I'm not sure if you should "turn yourself in," as who knows what the repercussions will be? Much better to take the step on your own. Also, perhaps you should address whatever it is that is making work less involving for you. Maybe you should be spending some time at Monster.com or other job hunting site, if your current employment has lost its appeal. Or talk to your boss and see if you can get more interesting assignments or projects. Not trying to play "Dear Abbby," but I've been there and done that. Good luck!

Here's a cautionary story on Ebay fraud. Phony bids allegedly were entered to drive up the price of some cars-- big ticket items, of course, but whose to say that it doesn't happen in our own little crazy world of vinyl collecting, especially when we are now seeing some serious prices for old BNs, etc. EBAY FRAUD

Is this on the dead wax or the jacket? And what album?

My watching: NBA games- not all, but enough to waste a few hours a week. Reruns of "Seinfeld" Occasionally Book TV on C-Span Movies on TCM - unedited, uncut, commercial-free movies, mostly classics. I also belong to Netflix, so watch 2 or 3 movies a week. Can't stand most commercial network fare, don't have HBO.

If you have background music at work, your ears and brain are probably bummed out from aural pollution. They just want to shut down. It seems to me cruel and unusual punishment to have to suffer all day long with background music. Any chance you can have it turned off? If not, get an iPod or something like it, put some headphones on and groove appropriately Also, lately, I've been mixing my rock and jazz listening, and I find that really stimulating; both forms seem to benefit from the cross-pollination.

I've noticed that some LPs are hard-- or at least harder-- to find in Mint or Mint- condition than others. These would include any rock album that a typical teen would play to death (that is, of course, when teens played vinyl): early Beatles and Stones; Led Zeppelin; Black Sabbath, etc. Early Dylan albums are often well-worn; probably from trying to puzzle out the lyrics. In jazz, Jimmy Smith LPs are usually worn, scratched, and generally beat-up; my guess is from doing heavy duty at innumerable lively parties . Lou Donaldson LPs are usually in the same bracket. People got their groove on from these albums, and the handling shows. OTOH, most classical LPs I come across look hardly played. Of course, on EBAY, you can hunt for the minty copies, but I'm talking about what usually turns up in the second-hand market. Which albums have you found to be hard to find in nice condition? Or conversely, which albums tend to show up in the poorest shape?

Another miscellaneous listening session: SAVOY BROWN-- "RAW SIENNA"-- Parrot LP, 1970. From the underbelly of the British Invasion Impulse A-5. I love Dolphy's subversive solos on this record. Also, Bill Evans is wonderful here, just as he is on "Kind of Blue," and it makes me wish he had played in such band settings more often. BTW, why should they have changed the cover illustration for the CD version?-- certainly a change for the worse. Pablo LP. Geffen Records, 1980. Released less than a month before Lennon was shot and killed (in Dec 1980), the back cover shows John and Yoko standing on what looks like Central Park West, perhaps near where Lennon was killed (?). A candid, and often lovely, album.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAUL SECOR

That's an awful lot of Trane, but great, great music. I've been totally digging my vinyl set of "Heavyweight Champion." I love Trane's Atlantic period. I also love the Village Vanguard set with Dolphy. Listening to the Trane Atlantic LPs in succession is akin to having a spirtual experience

Gil is like Mingus meets Bernstein-- Leonard Berstein, that is And everytime I see this picture of Gil, I think of Pat Riley, former coach of the Lakers and, Knicks and Heat. Side 2 of this Impulse! LP, of course, has Cecil Taylor, with Lyons, Shepp, et al-- smoking stuff Then some Ella on Verve: SINGS THE DUKE ELLINGTON SONG BOOK, Vol. I With Ben Webster, Oscar Peterson, Stuff Smith, and other all-stars. No rhyme or reason here, on to some Bryan Ferry: Then some Neil Young: One of Neil's best, often moody, sometimes mellow, all backed up with some ferocious guitar work. Oh yeah, I know that-- They ALL have the same lousy cover. For some reason, the cover illustration always looks to me like a sample of broadloom carpet in close-up . I guess the reasoning was, "this si a cheap series, give the SOBs cheap covers" Still, they sound good.

"SUGAR" - Stanley Turrentine- CTI One of the more peculiar album covers, don't you think? Great if you have a foot fetish This album would get more attention if it was on Blue Note. It was recorded at RVGs studio in 1979 and has more of a BN sound that the later CTI sound. I like George Benson's playing on this album, tough and hip.

I suspect the company has received a curious upsurge in the number of job applications from people with strong interests in jazz Seriously (I think), you're off to a really good start. Be honest, straightforward in your views. I sure he appreciates that you area jazz fan. That's a big positive. But bottom line in these matters: show the guy you WANT to work at the company. Good luck.

A review to consider: CD8 review What I've read is that the Cyrus compoents have pretty good synergy together, but the speakers needs to be carefully matched; otherwise, there is a tendency to sound bright. Cyrus has taken over (? joined up?) with Epos and you usually see them marketing the electronics and the speakers together. Cyrus is certainly a good product, but I think there are quite a few other possible choices out there (aren't there always .

I'd be interested in doing one. I do not see Art Pepper on the list of AOTWs. Thinking of doing his "Straight Life" album, a really fine later-Pepper album, not often discussed.

I thought the BLUE was all about BLUE STATES, BLUE VOTERS, and that sort of thing

Grateful Dead "Europe 72"- triple decker LP (CD version shown but same cover). What can I say? Typical Dead. Unfortunately, due to post-election blues, I can't get into the spirit of the title Riverside Records RP-12 286. A good album, but I like "Bags and Trane" a lot more. There was a lot of talk recently on adjoining thread about the band, Yes. SO I pulled out a copy of "Tales from Topographic Oceans" and gave it a listen. Not sure I'm convinced. But after listening to it, I realized why heavy metal and punk HAD to come on the scene and make a rude noise

How does this fit in the "Blue state vs Red state" thing? Was that Tom Evered aka Tomatobluenote?

At these shows, typically, all the best buys are gone before the shows open. That's one of the big incentives for dealers to do the show; they can scout during set-up. Underpriced items are snapped up. Howeverm if you are not looking to make a killing, obviously there will be a huge selection on offer.

I'm kind of a sucker for concept albums. Am intrigued by the following disc: A Guitar Supreme I've read one review, mostly positive. Anyone hear this one?

I was translating on the fly -- for those unfamiliar with furrin languages I do plan to check him out. Should be an interesting show.

Yes indeed. I had mentioned something like this in the Artsist thread some time ago. There are a fair number of these "covert" Pearson sessions. The Coles session is, to my mind, Pearson's session all the way.

Great bang for the vinyl buck: This has to be one of the WORST BN album covers. I still can't figure out what it's supposed to show or represent. But the music is fantastic, and the vinyl has excellent sound. I think Rollins did some of his best work for BN, right up there with his Contemporary work. Tremendous line-up on these cuts; check out the drummers--Roach, Blakey, Philly Joe, and Elvin Jones. It made me think-- did Rollins ability draw such great musicians, or did these musicians inspire Rollins to greater heights? Compare to the band members he had later in his career (speaking pretty generally here); not so good, and Rollins playing was also not so good. Was Rollins playing adversely affected by lesser-quality sidemen? Or did a decline in his playing put off the A-level sidemen? Excuse my fevered ramblings