To get things started, I'll ask a general and specific question. On the jazz front, what projects have been recorded but have not been released yet? Two of my all-time favorite drummers are Jack DeJohnette and Jon Christensen. I'm aware of Jack's latest output with Keith Jarrett & Gary Peacock i...

jazzbluescat wrote:King Curtis
Count Basie
Duke Ellington

Kurt Elling
Ella Fitzgerald
Clon Von Fitz

The Boswell Sisters with The Dorsey Bros. — Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Boner

My family and I are going to a local baseball game tonight, The Mayor's Cup, featuring the Anchorage Glacier Pilots vs. the Anchorage Bucs, cross-town rivals. It's a 3 game series, and the Bucs won 4-0 last night. These players play in the Alaska Baseball League, a wonderful experience for NCAA coll...

Dr Dave wrote:James Monroe
John Quincy Adams
Pepper Adams

You know it's coming ...

Jim Pepper
Art Pepper
James Pepper Henry

Well, Joe, Dindi remains one of my all-time Jobim favorites, too. I hadn't read his biography so learning about the subject of that song from you was a revelation. There are too many favorite Jobim tunes to list, but also among my favorites are: Wave Triste Corcovado and this ... http://www.youtube....

Joe, thanks so much for your response. It's great to have you on board with us to share your insights and perspectives. I'm with you with respect to the democratic aspect of musical groups vs. dominant instruments/musicians. This afternoon, I listened to samples of each tune on your latest release, ...

On this date in 1967, we lost a true giant of the jazz world, John Coltrane. He didn't quite reach his 41st birthday. I'll be enjoying a few of his tunes before heading to a baseball game tonight. I thought some of you might enjoy this wonderful video, which is quite extensive. http://www.youtube.co...

I'm not a big pie eater and I can take or leave sweets in general but I love me some pecan pie. Considering the ingredients you'd think it would be cloyingly sweet but in this case that's not so. http://grandmotherskitchen.org/recipes/uploads/3/files/pecan-pie-04.jpg I'm with you, Jimmy. I really d...

jazzbluescat wrote:Bob Brookmeyer
Brook Benton
Benny Goodman

Jack Benny
Ben Webster
Webb Pierce

http://www.adn.com/mistatic/images/logo/ADN.png Famed Katmai brown bears ready for season 2 http://media.adn.com/smedia/2013/07/15/04/33/748-178l6j.AuSt.55.jpeg In this July 2012 photo provided by Roy Wood and explore.org, a group of bears are seen at Brooks Camp in Katmai National Park and Preserv...

It was so nice to see the tribute paid to Mariano Rivera in today's All-Star game. Interesting that he was utilized in the 8th rather than 9th inning. Jim Leyland had his reasons ... Mariano is such a class act! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWK5-zMSQB0 The American League won the game 3-0, for the...

Mike Schwartz wrote:Sonny Payne
Cecil Payne
Nick Brignola

Jack Nicklaus
Klaus Doldinger
Rollie Fingers

I've been a fan of Sennheiser products for a long time. I got my first pair of their headphones (HD-414s) in the mid-70s, and still love and use them. I failed to post a photo of them earlier, so here they are in all of their retro glory. I've had yellow, gray and blue ear pads over the years. Their...

I'll break the ice and ask Joe a couple of questions.

Joe, who is in your current working group? Are you still working mostly in duo and trio settings?

Do you have plans for a new recording in the near future? If so, can you tell us anything about it?


Joe Carter's website

Our resident Brazilian jazz guitarist is open to questions and comments, but is less than confident that anyone will be interested in what he has to say.

" ... I'm not sure you'll actually find anybody who's interested in what I have to say." - Joe Carter

Let's prove him wrong!

Those look like acorns on a mission, Brooks.

Here are a few shots from a recent drive down the Seward Highway, south of Anchorage. The top one was taken from the parking area of the Bar-B-Q joint where we had lunch. The bottom two were taken in a greenhouse at a nursery we like to visit in the area. http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5535/929499287...

hornplayer wrote:
Alf Landon
Grace Landon
Grace Kelly

Wynton Kelly
Wynton Marsalis
Eddie Marshall

mjb wrote:John Lewis
Joe Louis
James Last

Harry James
Deborah Harry
Harold Land

http://jazztimes.com/images/ui/logo_jt.gif Dave Holland and New Quartet, Prism, to Release Self-Titled Album Kevin Eubanks, Craig Taborn and Eric Harland will join bassist on fall tour 07/13/13 By Jeff Tamarkin Bassist, composer and bandleader Dave Holland will celebrate the 40th anniversary of his...

who was at Smalls? Bookmark the link below: Smalls Schedule Sunday July 14 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM - Vocal Masterclass with Marion Cowings $20 entry - $40 to participate Marion Cowings - Vocalist , 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM - Smalls Sunday Afternoon Chamber Music Salon - music of Schubert & Beethoven Alex ...

There is no "expert on this", BFrank. Obviously, there are good, better, best headphones in terms of frequency response, comfort, and build quality, but ultimately, it's what sounds best on your ears. It's totally subjective, just like amps & speakers.

What brand/model headphones do you own, and which are your absolute favorites? And, if money were no object, which ones would you buy, without question? Sennheiser HD414 Sennheiser PX100 Grado SR60 Grado SR80 Audio Technica ATH-M50 Sony MDR-V6 I have a soft spot for my Sennheiser HD 414s, which I've...