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by Ron Thorne
August 7th, 2013, 6:27 pm
Forum: Festivals
Topic: Jim Pepper Fest 2013
Replies: 0
Views: 1476

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Jim Pepper Fest 2013



Man, would I love to be a part of this celebration. Somehow, I think I will be.
by Ron Thorne
August 7th, 2013, 4:39 pm
Forum: The Alley
Topic: MLB 2013
Replies: 87
Views: 21860

Re: MLB 2013

I really enjoyed watching a slugfest earlier today between the Mariners and Blue Jays, ending in a 9-7 win for Seattle. It was a fun game. Now, what should be another entertaining one ... the Cardinals at home against the Dodgers. An announcer made a humorous comment just before the start of the gam...
by Ron Thorne
August 7th, 2013, 3:56 pm
Forum: Jazztalk Central
Topic: Jazz Videos
Replies: 322
Views: 423825

Re: Jazz Videos

by Ron Thorne
August 7th, 2013, 2:31 pm
Forum: The Alley
Topic: Trivial Annoyances
Replies: 128
Views: 124617

Re: Trivial Annoyances

Jaka, don't most new cars also have a USB port/Aux In? When Patti & I rent cars on vacation, we use our iPod in addition to the car radio and simply plug into the available USB port via a short cable. You could even use a thumb drive. http://motorgiga.com/cargadatos/fotos2/renault/clio-(dos-volu...
by Ron Thorne
August 7th, 2013, 2:24 pm
Forum: The Alley
Topic: Name Three People
Replies: 1000
Views: 362257

Re: Name Three People

Blue Train wrote:Chet Baker
Romano Mussolini
Aldo Romano

Nick Faldo
Sam Snead
Dr. Cary Middlecoff
by Ron Thorne
August 7th, 2013, 12:45 pm
Forum: The Alley
Topic: Name Three People
Replies: 1000
Views: 362257

Re: Name Three People

hornplayer wrote:Christian Scott
Christian McBride
Martina McBride

Martina Navratilova
Martin Mull
Gerry Mulligan
by Ron Thorne
August 7th, 2013, 12:41 pm
Forum: Jazztalk Central
Topic: Convince me otherwise please?
Replies: 43
Views: 11310

Re: Convince me otherwise please?

I understand where you're coming from, Chazro. I feel that way about virtually every instrumentalist, frankly. Too much of a good thing is ... too much. As a drummer, you may think that I would love drum solos. Nope. They usually leave me cold ... or worse. I don't particularly enjoy playing them, a...
by Ron Thorne
August 6th, 2013, 7:24 pm
Forum: Jazztalk Central
Topic: Jazz Videos
Replies: 322
Views: 423825

Re: Jazz Videos

Blue Train, of course Mingus could have already had ALS in 1975. It's pure conjecture though, isn't it?
by Ron Thorne
August 6th, 2013, 6:27 pm
Forum: R.I.P. (Jazz)
Topic: George Duke RIP
Replies: 14
Views: 3453

Re: George Duke RIP

Steve Grover reminded me of one of my favorite Cannonball albums with George in the piano chair, The Black Messiah , another record I spun a lot at K-Jazz. George Duke is playing Fender Rhodes (primarily) on this outing. And he kills!! This is some very hip stuff in my opinion, and it's kicked off b...
by Ron Thorne
August 6th, 2013, 4:44 pm
Forum: R.I.P. (Jazz)
Topic: George Duke RIP
Replies: 14
Views: 3453

Re: George Duke RIP

We had those Zappa recordings and Feel at K-Jazz when I worked there, and they both got airplay. John Heard, Ndugu (Leon Chancler), Airto and Flora were also on that record, in addition to Frank on a couple of tracks. Interesting recording. Here's another cool track from that record. Ndugu is on a m...
by Ron Thorne
August 6th, 2013, 4:29 pm
Forum: Jazztalk Central
Topic: Jazz Videos
Replies: 322
Views: 423825

Re: Jazz Videos

Blue Train wrote:The amazing thing is that he might have already had ALS in 1975.


He wasn't diagnosed with ALS until the end of 1977, after a rather extensive tour.
by Ron Thorne
August 6th, 2013, 4:11 pm
Forum: Jazztalk Central
Topic: Convince me otherwise please?
Replies: 43
Views: 11310

Re: Convince me otherwise please?

You know something that's always left me cold? Bass solos! Is it just me? And trust me, I'm aware of the greatness of the instrument and equally aware of the legion of extraordinary musicians throughout the history of music that are bass players. But man, when a bass solo starts, acoustic or electr...
by Ron Thorne
August 6th, 2013, 3:58 pm
Forum: Jazztalk Central
Topic: Jazz Videos
Replies: 322
Views: 423825

Re: Jazz Videos

I just found this terrific set of clips from Charles Mingus' performances at Montreux in 1975. There are 12 clips here to enjoy.


by Ron Thorne
August 6th, 2013, 11:45 am
Forum: Jazztalk Central
Topic: Downbeat Readers Poll — 2013
Replies: 15
Views: 4043

Re: Downbeat Readers Poll

A. Kingstone wrote:Sonny Rollins - Talent deserving wider recognition.

:lol: 8-) :lol:
by Ron Thorne
August 6th, 2013, 11:38 am
Forum: R.I.P. (Jazz)
Topic: George Duke RIP
Replies: 14
Views: 3453

Re: George Duke RIP

Man, what a drag. I didn't dig everything George did, but he had his moments, and the dude could definitely get funky. He had a B.A. degree in composition and trombone . https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3aWGAeNb2V4/TDzoOC-CdCI/AAAAAAAAAHc/zcagafm3kLY/s507/GeorgeDuke.jpg R.I.P., George Duke~
by Ron Thorne
August 5th, 2013, 6:37 pm
Forum: Jazztalk Central
Topic: What Are You Listening To?
Replies: 575
Views: 468432

Re: What Are You Listening To?

Put my vote in for that new Steve Swallow ECM cover, too! Right now, as often is the case, I'm enjoying the stream from Smalls Jazz Club in NYC. They're smokin'. https://fbexternal-a.akamaihd.net/safe_image.php?d=AQCvi6VBVT38iPjo&w=155&h=114&url=http%3A%2F%2Fd2oadd98wnjs7n.cloudfront.net...
by Ron Thorne
August 5th, 2013, 6:21 pm
Forum: The Alley
Topic: Cameras & Photography
Replies: 282
Views: 179761

Re: Cameras & Photography

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by Ron Thorne
August 5th, 2013, 6:11 pm
Forum: Step right up and introduce yourself!
Topic: Who I is.
Replies: 237
Views: 304046

Re: Who I is.

Welcome, Peter. Glad to see you here.

Please post performance info when appropriate, in addition to other topics of interest to you.
by Ron Thorne
August 5th, 2013, 2:57 pm
Forum: The Alley
Topic: Name Three People
Replies: 1000
Views: 362257

Re: Name Three People

Mike Schwartz wrote:James Zollar
Christian Scott
Jonathan Finlayson

Chuck Findley
Chuck Mangione
Albert Mangelsdorff
by Ron Thorne
August 5th, 2013, 1:36 pm
Forum: The Alley
Topic: Jazz Corner Posters MIA
Replies: 66
Views: 18975

Re: Jazz Corner Posters MIA

As in, it takes a whole lot to get you upset....let alone upset enough to ban someone. Thanks for the clarification, BT. I back Scott's recent decision. Scott and I are trying to seek a delicate balance, and will always try our best to be fair. That doesn't mean that everyone will always agree with...
by Ron Thorne
August 5th, 2013, 11:33 am
Forum: The Alley
Topic: Jazz Corner Posters MIA
Replies: 66
Views: 18975

Re: Jazz Corner Posters MIA

3. Please don't take this personally...but if anyone finds a way to get Ron to not only start deleting, but agreeing to him/her is deserving of banning....it makes me interested just went down. Let's be honest....I have gotten on the bad side of people a few times when I didn't even mean to be. You...
by Ron Thorne
August 5th, 2013, 11:23 am
Forum: The Alley
Topic: Jazz Corner Posters MIA
Replies: 66
Views: 18975

Re: Jazz Corner Posters MIA

Yes, that's the one "egg-o-muffin" Methinks that P.C. may have had some substances racing through his blood stream. Well, it looks like "Deepie" pulled the wool over your eyes, Clint. Either that or he was duped, too. Mister (Fred) Rogers was played by Christopher Guest, and the...
by Ron Thorne
August 4th, 2013, 8:50 pm
Forum: The Alley
Topic: Coffee & Tea
Replies: 44
Views: 14367

Re: The Coffee & Tea Thread

And then there's the really bad news. :cry: My old Cuisinart burr grinder, crashed and burned this morning--after about three years of daily faithful service. Bought something on Ebay immediately that cost $176 new (including shipping). Can't remember the make, but it has a glass (rather than plast...
by Ron Thorne
August 4th, 2013, 5:20 pm
Forum: The Alley
Topic: Jazz Corner Posters MIA
Replies: 66
Views: 18975

Re: Jazz Corner Posters MIA

Clint, is this the video link LDB shared with you? It's actually an audio clip.


by Ron Thorne
August 4th, 2013, 12:03 pm
Forum: Suggestions, Questions & Concerns
Topic: "Ignore" Feature
Replies: 9
Views: 13221

Re: "Ignore" Feature

I didn't have to hold my breath long for that response. :lol:

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