Chicago Tribune Article on Jazz Record Mart

[alankin]

I agree, only mustard on hot dogs. Hamburgers prefer ketchup, but mustard could work too.

[papsrus]

Chicago dog.

[JSngry]

at the Jazz Record Mart.

[Man with the Golden Arm]

Maybe ya'll can chip in for one of these minis for Brute salting.

[johnlitweiler]

Brute, I meant to criticize the Reich book. I wasn't criticizing you. John

[Brute]

Brute, I meant to criticize the Reich book. I wasn't criticizing you. John

My apologies to you for overreacting, Mr. Litweiler.

[Face of the Bass]

If I lived within a three-hour radius of Chicago, I'd go broke spending my money at that place.

[Hot Ptah]

If I lived within a three-hour radius of Chicago, I'd go broke spending my money at that place.

You can still do it through their free monthly magazine/catalog.

[Face of the Bass]

Yeah, of course just about anything there you can get elsewhere on the internet. I still like the in-store experience...that's the thing that I would find addictive.

[.:.impossible]

Boys please! Stop it! Somebody do something! Someone's going to get hurt!

Which JRM do you think would win in a thumb wrestling match? Jelly Roll Morton or Jazz Record Mart? Defend your answer.

[jeffcrom]

I just read this thread for the first time. My comments:

1. This can be a really strange place.

2. The Jazz Record Mart is my absolute favorite record store in the world, although I live 600 miles away and have only visited a couple of times. The last time I was there, I walked out with a big stack of 45's, LPs, and CDs.

3. I really like John Litweiler's books.

4. I agree with JL about Reich's Jelly Roll book. I had to force myself to finish it, and when I did, I had a bad taste in my mouth.

5. I'm more resolved than ever to read Larry's Jazz In Search of Itself, which I somehow was unaware of until about a year ago. I doubt I'll be lucky enough to find a copy for 25 cents, but I'm still looking forward to reading it.

Edited July 7, 2011 by jeffcrom

[Peter]

This thread certainly went to shit in short order.

[paul secor]

This thread certainly went to shit in short order.

Not what I expected when I started the thead, but things tend to happen in their own way.

Edited July 7, 2011 by paul secor

[.:.impossible]

Jazz Record Mart is a national treasure.

[Leeway]

Whenever I hit Chicago, I go to JRM. It is a great place to browse. If you leave without a bagful of CDs or LPs, well, then you're not really into jazz, is all I can say. I would like to see it go on and on, but I have to wonder whether it will outlive its owner/founder, Bob Koester.

[Shawn]

I went there frequently in 2005 when I was in town on business. Never had a ton of money to spend, but really enjoyed just browsing.

[Hot Ptah]

Whenever I hit Chicago, I go to JRM. It is a great place to browse. If you leave without a bagful of CDs or LPs, well, then you're not really into jazz, is all I can say. I would like to see it go on and on, but I have to wonder whether it will outlive its owner/founder, Bob Koester.

Bob's son is involved in the business. Is there any reason to think that he will not continue it?

[Enterprise Server]

The JRM is a great place. I remember back in the day when it was the size of your living room. It was tiny but stocked with hard core and high quality records. It's come a long way since then. I did visit the JMT about 10 years ago. I heard some music coming from the back. I went to check it out and it was Fred Anderson getting down with a small group. It was awesome.....