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Okay...rooting around that Gokudo site (Village Vanguard-BN Covers) from the home page there is a link to a "guest book." You can even view previous poster comments including one from a Canadian name Paul Jackson thanking the site owner for the BN cover and hoping the back covers will be re-posted. My problem is, not understanding how to read Japanese, I'm unable to navigate the site to find how to use the form. I'm also unable to find a link to send him an email. Any help with this would be greatly appreciated, as I'm sure this guy would have the notes I need.

Tonight I received a reply to the email I sent to "Lor." The reply was: Sorry, you have the wrong person, I know nothing about jazz. Just thought I'd let you know. The search continues...

Thanks Andy but, alas, it is not. I just wish the keeper of that website would get the one I need up. Gee, does he have a "contact" link on his site...? Hmmm, I'll have to go root around his site for awhile... It will be nice if I can accomplish this, but it's not the end of the world if I don't. I can probably create a decent mockup, perhaps as a back cover that lists other lps as some of them did back then.

C'mon guys...and gals...Crunch time is rapidly approaching...

G A Russell, The links you provide for yourmusic.com are for the "Best Of" discs, not the Prestige Profiles discs. The "Best Ofs" do not come with the bonus disc, though yes, they are the same discs before being repackaged... Sorry for nitpicking, but I want it to be clear...

They're both ace, in my opinion. How'd he like 'em? Did you show them to him yet? Thanks for sharing, Mark!

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Yep Mike, that's what I did. Thanks for the tip.

None as of yet. I have not received a reply back from "Lor" either. I shall persevere...

Thanks, Chuck.

The mono BNs ARE nice to have and listen to mostly cuz YOU CAN'T GET 'EM ANYMORE. But are they actually better? Cuz I believe the ones issued after "Moanin'" are fold-downs of the stereo recording. RVG quit running concurrent mono & stereo recorders about this time. Fold-down = BAD... -_- My own opinion about them? I'm still gathering data...

I do have a stereo Lp of Unit Structures. I found it earlier this year, on the 'bay, still sealed. I think I got it for around $30. I consider that a bargain for a sealed one. (perhaps even a steal...) Though sealed, it's not perfect, but still pretty good. Blue & White Liberty pressing...is that an original? They were a part of Liberty then, eh? (I need to force myself to MEMORIZE BN label history...) I also have the JRVG. Perhaps I'll get to hear the TOCJ one day. Guess I won't seek a McMaster. Yep Chuck, that whole story can get kinda tiresome. I do find a little EQ can do wonders for some mastering jobs. (Unless there is some "unfixable" problem, like too much NR...) I do also realize, however, not everyone is able to custom EQ their systems. I believe Hans (J.A.W.) has stated in the past that he has no tone controls on his system. So he is pretty much at the mercy of the mastering engineer...

On my table last nite: Rahsaan Roland Kirk-Volunteered Slavery God, I love this album! What he lacks in vocal ability he make up for in sheer enthusiasm. Probably my favorite versions of "My Cherie Amour" & "I Say A Little Prayer." Side 1 is just crazy-good, especially the choir. And then Side 2 comes on and blows you away with sheer power! "I'm sorry folks, we started off a little slow at first. The problem was I wasn't looking at my piano player, and I've been smokin' a little...so when I came out here, I was completely blind"!!!

That's true! The Contemporary mono sound is outstanding. Good 'ol Roy DuNann...untouchable!!!

What is that? A library copy? Hopefully shipped today from my queue: Stanley Turrentine-Never Let Me Go (RVG)

Hey, there's actually one on eBay right now, but crap, it's up to like $32 + $5 s/h already!!! It ends tomorrow morning. Perhaps the word "dying" was a bit strong, eh?

Gee, do I like that album...? Actually, I'm dying to hear a MONO one...

Peter, Well that could be something, I guess. I don't know how to contact "buyers" on eBay though...only "sellers." Suggestions? Perhaps I'll poke around there...Thanks, Peter...everyone.

So far, my internet searching hasn't indicated to me that this was ever issued as a JRVG...is that correct? Anyone? Buehler?

Thanks for your take, Larry. My friend says Don has always been a hero, not just because of his ability to solo quite well, but because of his great ensemble work. Just a solid, all-around player. The search continues... -_- P.S. The Colorado Wind Ensemble had a concert this past Saturday that I attended with my wife and a buddy. I love this group as they choose very interesting music to perform. (And I just love the 4 percussionists + 1 tympani onstage...hell, they're all over the place! ). But at this concert, their grand finale was a pretty recent composition...I forget the name of the composer...where's that program... It was called "Godzilla vs Las Vegas." Everything those words conjure in your mind was present in this piece of music. The musicians even added screams, dog-barking, costume changes, marching feet, onstage cocktails...all within the course of this piece. The program even listed a storyline you could follow that illustrates the various sections of the piece. Las Vegas' counter-attack was by an army of little, miniature Elvises, referred to as "Elvi." I've never heard anything like this...absolutely incredible!

I was wondering if this was one of those... Thanks a bunch, Chuck. I really appreciate the info. I've still got some time before I have to make or break. I know if anyone knows, it's gotta be the troupe that hangs out here.

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Also, the mp3s on emusic.com are VBR encoded by the LAME encoder, the best out there... A much better option to 128kbs AAC.

Or perhaps someone knows of a transcription of the liner notes online somewhere? (Or could type it up for me?) That would suffice. I'm pretty I sure I could create a decent-looking layout based on a couple of the 10" JRVGs I do have (Jutta Hipp 5tet, the two Elmo Hopes,...). So...let's bump this thread up for some exposure...

Could someone help a bruddah out? I'm trying to make a little replica of this 10" lp for a buddy. He's a tuba player in the Colorado Wind Ensemble and he totally digs the playing of Don Butterfield, who is featured on this set. This came out as a JRVG...could somebody please post a scan of the back cover? I've got a good one of the front. My audio source is the Conn edition of his 10" BN lps... This would be so