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Probably things like headphones, Walkman, portable stuff etc. Don't think they have anything more than that.

The magazines (DB included) think they are giving us what we want. So, who is "we." Clearly not most of the posters on this thread. Yet for the magazines to survive, they have to know their market. My sense is that the market is split between those who actually like the pop culture, PR-driven type of content, and those who prefer more detailed, analytical, and, well, serious, writing about the music. One might say it's a difference between high and low culture, or between "mass" culture and "elite" culture. The magazines often try to straddle these divides, with the result that no one is entirely pleased. In the current economic climate in this country, it's hard for media to make a go of it unless it attracts a mass audience. A television show that pulls "only"a million viewers is considered a flop. A magazine that sells less than 100,000 copies is considered borderline. Jazz itself is in a precarious position because it is only barely on the pop culture, mass-market map. The magazines that cater to that market share the same difficulties; consequently they continuously try to broaden their market-- thus more pop culture types of articles. Final thought: maybe the magazines underestimate their public. Maybe they should try to lead rather than reflect popular tastes (or what they perceive as popular taste). I for one would love to read an article on the many primary, secondary and college teachers who have educated and inspired jazz musicians. They also need to develop and nurture good writers, people who have something significant to say about jazz and the jazz scene, and who can say it well.

Actually, I think it's 20%. Too bad it's only for one item

The site "Vintage Vanguard" has nothing to do with the Village Vanguard bookstores in Japan. Here is the real story... Mikami-san, who is the owner of that site and a certain doctor, is a famous LP collector as well as vintage audio system collector. As you can see, that site has teriffic numbers of photos including vintage LPs, vintage audios, potted cactus, aquariums, expensive cars, tablewares, and so many more. It is unbelievable that they're all in his house! Maybe he is super-rich doctor... I don't know whether he's just a snob or he's a real hobbiest, but in my humble opinion I cannot see any sincere affection to those materials in his web site. I think he's just showing how many things he has His house is always open (although reservation is necessary) to all who wish to listen to his vintage audio sound (he even has a number of rooms for such vintage audios - one for monaural system, one for early stereo pressings, one for 78rpms, etc., etc...), although I have never been to. Awesome? Or Awful? It's up to you... I'd have to say "awesome." I think the fact that he shares his collection(s) with others is admirable. The album cover web site is terrific, a valuable resource and point of inspiration to other jazz collectors and fans, and I wouldn't mind getting a listen to those audio systems he has. :rsmile:

I'd also agree with Jazzmoose. And, really, the $ difference, although annoying, is not worth the continuing aggravation and potentially worse problems, that could arise from dealing with this "buyer." Unfortunately, situations like this have become an inevitable part of the EBAY experience if you are a frequent buyer or seller. Better to move on.

Why? 1) I really, really like Lee Morgan (both as an individual musician, and in the many groups and musical settings in which he performed) . 2) I really like the album, and the album's cover art. 3) The title sort of describes me personally

Hank, sent you an e-mail re: Hutcherson Live at Montreux. Thanks.

One to avoid is "Buttercup Lady," with Chuck Mangione and Keith Jarrett. Not terrible, bhould be much better than it is. BTW, if anyone wants to buy my copy (after that splendid review), just PM me!

I can almost always tell that it's a Monk tune, at least the better-known ones; however, I can'tt always put the title to the tune. But I did win tickets on a radio call-in contest once on the local jazz station (WPFW) by correctly identifying Monk's "Ruby, My Dear"

Monk for sure. Mingus is usually distinctive also.

I picked up this double LP up recently and totally dig it. It's one of the Blue Note Re-Issue Series; don't think it made it to CD (although not sure if parts of it might not have gone to CD). Yanow at AMG says of it: This two-LP set, consists of a pair of classic Blue Note sets that were not originally released until 1976. The great tenor Booker Ervin (whose hard passionate sound was always immediately recognizable) is well-showcased with the Horace Parlan Sextet in 1963 (a group also featuring pianist Parlan, trumpeter Johnny Coles and guitarist Grant Green) and with his own all-star quintet from 1968 (which also stars trumpeter Woody Shaw and pianist Kenny Barron). The stimulating group originals and advanced solos (which fall somewhere between hard bop and the avant-garde) still sound fresh and frequently exciting. — Scott Yanow The LP has extensive, excellent notes by Cuscuna. I found the following comment insightful: "Ervin beautifully and paradoxically combines his earthy, spare style with a more complex, harmonic approach of modern jazz. This masterful pairing of opposites was his most indelible trademark, a trademark shared by that remarkable, invisible fraternity of Texas saxaphonists." [Cuscuna links Booker to other noted Texas sax players]. Cuscuna also mentions: "Booker Ervin will always hold a special place in my soul. The hours that I spent on the tenor sax trying to achieve his sound were merley a tribute to what his music did for me." I never knew that Cuscuna was a sax player. An interesting tidbit. If you still spin vinyl, a worthy set to acquire.

As Mark Twain once said, "There are lies, damn lies, and then there are statistics."

LP I recently picked up, Dizzy Reece (trumpet) & Ted Curson (trumpet and flugelhorn), "Blowin' Away," with Roy Haynes (d), Sam Jones (bass) and Claude Williamson (p). Recorded June 9, 1978, Interplay Records IP-7716. Doesn't appear to have made it to CD, or if it did, now OOP. AMG gives it 4 stars. AMG Dizzy Reece LP

My practice has been to keep all my Blue Note LPs together and segregated from the other LPs. I like to see all my Blue Notes in one place-- makes me feel good to look at them -- and also helps me see if I have a particular BN LP. The disadvantage is that I often have to split an artist's work between the BN section and the non-BN section. For example, Dexter Gordon's BN LPs are in one section, his other label LPs are in the other section. Not a big problem really, but perhaps a rather clunky way to do things. Does anyone else do this? Just wondering how others care for their BN LPs. Do you separate your BN LPs? by artist? LP number#? What works for you?

Don't mean to step on anyone's toes, but that Hill CD does look good! Bol, sent you an e-mail on the Hill.

I received an e-mail from Blue Note advising that the following Blue Notes are going OOP. I'm a Jackie McLean fan but don't have "Nature Boy"- don't know why- is it worth getting? What about the others? "We regret to inform you that the following CD titles are being discontinued on May 1, 2004. If you have been contemplating any of these titles for your collection, we suggest that you purchase them now through your local retailer or the Blue Note Web Site at (http://www.bluenote.com/specials.asp). Until April 10, they are being offered at a special low price on the Blue Note Web Site and can be found clicking on the WEEKLY SPECIALS button. Track listings and other information about these recordings are also available on the site." CDs ART BLAKEY & THE JAZZ MESSENGERS Africaine (Connoisseur Series) DON BYRON Romance With The Unseen RON CARTER When Skies Are Grey STAN GETZ & ALBERT DAILEY Poetry THE JAZZ MANDOLIN PROJECT Xenoblast RODNEY JONES Soul Manifesto JACKIE McLEAN Nature Boy (with the Cedar Walton trio) LONNIE PLAXICO Melange JEAN LUC PONTY The Best Of The Pacific Jazz Years ERIK TRUFFAZ Revisite ERIK TRUFFAZ The Mask SARAH VAUGHAN Sweet 'N' Sassy DON WILKERSON Complete Blue Note Sessions (2 CDs) (Connoisseur Series) VARIOUS Calle 54 (Deluxe 2-CD Limited Edition) VARIOUS Roots Of Afro Cuban Jazz LP SOULIVE Clap! (12" single)

Who do you suppose is at fault? Blue Note or Cheap CD? If the CD was factory sealed, the fault would have to be at the manufacturers end? Or is there some middleman screwing up? What do you think? BTW, I have the Tjader/O'Day CD (in its assigned packaging ) and it is indeed a tasty bit of work. Great sound too.

OK, thanks, didn't spot those threads earlier.

Lonnie Smith and Fathead Newman interpret/play the songs of Beck. An unlikely release I think, but an intriguing concept. Anyone heard this one?

Evan, I see that your avatar has had a, umm, "wardrobe malfunction."

I picked up a copy of Gale's "A Minute with Miles," which I like. I saw AMG gave it a pretty critical review. Was wondering what others here who know more of Gale's work think about it? Is this good, bad, or indifferent Gale?

Imagine what it will go for when it really does go OOP! It seems there are some people out there who apparently think all Mosaics are OOP. Odd to be that into it and still not know about the Mosaic web site. You'd think they check around first.

I never owned an 8 track player. I was a vinyl and cassette guy. I always understood 8 track to have crappy audio. I can't imagine it was very good. Was that the case?

I was wondering if others will buy a CD version of an LP they have, or, as often happens with me, an LP version of something I have on CD. This usually happens with me on Blue Note and some Impulse titles. Typically I will have the CD; then I spot an LP version and feel I have to have the vinyl. OTOH, sometimes I will have a title on LP, then feel like I need to get the CD version,such as a Conn, RVG or Mosaic version. How many of you end up with duplicates like this?

In a fit of Boomer nostalgia (I suppose) and in view of the greatly improved sound of the ABKO reissues, and throw in a great sale price, I ordered a bunch of the early Stones albums: Aftermath, Our of Our Heads, etc, etc. Listening to all the clips, I remember how much I dug the Stones-- and realize I still do. I'm looking forward to listening to them all again. Can't wait for summertime cruising around weather, so I can pop them into the car CD player next time I'm on a long drive. Rock on