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by Ron Thorne
August 18th, 2014, 6:51 pm
Forum: Jazztalk Central
Topic: What Are You Listening To?
Replies: 575
Views: 468441

Re: What Are You Listening To?

They barely fit in the musicians' space in this tiny venue, but I'm glad they do. :music: https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQE4MRkbaj6sosKlTfLuseLj6m4ZTZG7moSZoK4ITm7n8fd4DLq The Gerry Gibbs "THRASHER" Big Band http://beta.asoundstrategy.com/assiwebsites/site272/images...
by Ron Thorne
August 18th, 2014, 3:18 pm
Forum: Jazztalk Central
Topic: Let us deify Sonny Rollins
Replies: 39
Views: 11888

Re: Let us deify Sonny Rollins

"And, despite what some have alleged, I’m dubious that I succeeded in having any impact on Sonny’s legacy, Google Search results be damned. This is Sonny Rollins, OK? As someone pointed out, he’s released 50-odd albums, written hundreds of songs and played on God knows how many session dates. H...
by Ron Thorne
August 16th, 2014, 12:40 pm
Forum: The Alley
Topic: Name Three People
Replies: 1000
Views: 362275

Re: Name Three People

jtx wrote:Pam Dawber
Pam Grier
Richard Grieco
Richard Dawson
Alan Dawson
Dominlque Dawes
by Ron Thorne
August 15th, 2014, 10:22 pm
Forum: The Alley
Topic: Name Three People
Replies: 1000
Views: 362275

Re: Name Three People

bluenoter wrote:Daniel Defoe
Jonathan Safran Foer
Jonathan Swift
Jonathan Winters
Shelley Winters
Robin Williams
by Ron Thorne
August 15th, 2014, 4:51 pm
Forum: The Alley
Topic: Name Three People
Replies: 1000
Views: 362275

Re: Name Three People

Gentle Giant wrote:Maya Rudolph
Rudy Tomjanovich
Maury Povich
Maury Wills
George Will
Willem Dafoe
by Ron Thorne
August 14th, 2014, 12:57 pm
Forum: The Alley
Topic: Computer questions (etc.)
Replies: 17
Views: 4491

Re: Computer questions

This isn't a question.

Patti & I just received our new travel laptop from which I'm posting this. It features an 11.6 display and is only slightly larger than our previous Samsung netbook.


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Lenovo Thinkpad X140E
by Ron Thorne
August 13th, 2014, 6:48 pm
Forum: R.I.P. (General)
Topic: Robin Williams RIP
Replies: 13
Views: 3865

Re: Robin Williams RIP

by Ron Thorne
August 13th, 2014, 6:45 pm
Forum: The Alley
Topic: Name Three People
Replies: 1000
Views: 362275

Re: Name Three People

Gentle Giant wrote:Marion Brown
Marion Morrison (aka John Wayne)
Van Morrison
Ivan Lins
Goran Ivanišević
Gayle Moran
by Ron Thorne
August 13th, 2014, 5:27 pm
Forum: The Alley
Topic: What Are You Drinking?
Replies: 58
Views: 14598

Re: What Are You Drinking?

Which one(s), Walto? I think the Chimay Blue might be right up my alley. I don't enjoy overly hopped beers. " • Chimay Blue (ABV 9%), known as Grande Reserve , is deeply fruity and peppery, slightly bitter, with hints of plum, raisin and nutmeg. " http://tinyurl.com/ChimayAleBlue
by Ron Thorne
August 13th, 2014, 3:16 pm
Forum: Festivals
Topic: Jim PepperFest 2014 | Portland, OR - September 13, 2014
Replies: 3
Views: 1107

Re: Jim PepperFest 2014 | Portland, OR - September 13, 2

The poster below shows some updated information on the event. This is from the PepperFest Facebook page.


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https://www.facebook.com/JimPepperNativeArtsFestival
by Ron Thorne
August 13th, 2014, 2:35 pm
Forum: R.I.P. (General)
Topic: Robin Williams RIP
Replies: 13
Views: 3865

Re: Robin Williams RIP

This is one of the most unique and personal tributes to Robin I've seen thus far. https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/378800000696112199/5d8d1dd08b679035a473dae0ead9a660_400x400.jpeg Norm MacDonald May Have Just Written the Best Tribute To Robin Williams Yet Chez Pazienza on August 12, 2014 http:/...
by Ron Thorne
August 13th, 2014, 12:37 pm
Forum: Jazztalk Central
Topic: Let us deify Sonny Rollins
Replies: 39
Views: 11888

Re: Let us deify Sonny Rollins

http://fontslogo.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Old-London-Alternate_Washington-Post-Logo-Font.jpg Fine, jazz is easy to mock. That doesn’t mean it doesn’t matter. http://img.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=http://img.washingtonpost.com/posteverything/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/MooneyD-e140...
by Ron Thorne
August 12th, 2014, 9:32 pm
Forum: Jazz News
Topic: Cecil Taylor Scammed!
Replies: 3
Views: 1346

Cecil Taylor Scammed!

http://www.whitecollarfirm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/ny_post_logo_21.jpg Man busted for scamming Jazz great out of $500K http://thenypost.files.wordpress.com/2014/08/taylor_cecil.jpg?w=720&h=480&crop=1 Cecil Taylor was allegedly swindled by Noel Muir, who authorities say took the jazz ...
by Ron Thorne
August 12th, 2014, 6:38 pm
Forum: Jazztalk Central
Topic: The Levin Brothers - Tony and Pete - team up for cool jazz
Replies: 3
Views: 1077

Re: The Levin Brothers - Tony and Pete - team up for cool ja

This could be some wickedly cool stuff, GG. Thanks for the heads up! :music:
by Ron Thorne
August 12th, 2014, 6:28 pm
Forum: R.I.P. (General)
Topic: Lauren Bacall, R.I.P.
Replies: 5
Views: 1717

Lauren Bacall, R.I.P.

http://www.scovillepr.com/images/LA-Times-square-446x238.jpg August 12, 2014, 6:25 pm Lauren Bacall, legendary actress, dies at 89 By Ryan Parker, Dennis McLellan http://acertaincinema.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Lauren-Bacall-portrait.jpg Lauren Bacall, the smoky-voiced movie legend who taught ...
by Ron Thorne
August 12th, 2014, 4:55 pm
Forum: The Alley
Topic: Name Three People
Replies: 1000
Views: 362275

Re: Name Three People

Cem wrote:Nina Hagen
Nina Simone
Gina Lollobrigida
Brigitte Bardot
Etta James
James Cotton
by Ron Thorne
August 11th, 2014, 7:03 pm
Forum: Jazztalk Central
Topic: Streaming music kills jazz and more......
Replies: 7
Views: 2756

Re: Streaming music kills jazz and more......

I don't have the answers either, but appreciated this insightful quote from Kevin Spacey on tonight's news. http://www.everythingspacey.com/images/pose-kevin-spacey.jpg These comments were the result of observations made since being a part of Netflix. "With House of Cards, he said, "we ha...
by Ron Thorne
August 11th, 2014, 6:46 pm
Forum: R.I.P. (General)
Topic: Robin Williams RIP
Replies: 13
Views: 3865

Re: Robin Williams RIP

Robin certainly walked on the razor's edge most of the time, as many brilliant artists do. Sometimes he made me cringe or feel as though I'd heard this routine a zillion times before ... then he would riff on something fresh and blow my mind. He was unique and gifted, but apparently haunted...
by Ron Thorne
August 11th, 2014, 5:18 pm
Forum: The Alley
Topic: Name Three People
Replies: 1000
Views: 362275

Re: Name Three People

hornplayer wrote:Della Reese
Roma Downey
John Dye
Dr. John
Cat Yellen
Kitty Wells
by Ron Thorne
August 11th, 2014, 5:11 pm
Forum: The Alley
Topic: Beer — "all things malty and frothy"
Replies: 70
Views: 22850

Re: Beer — "all things malty and frothy"

http://thefullpint.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Alaskan-Summer-Ale.jpg http://sidedish.dmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Alaskan-Brewery-Summer-Ale_salmon-pastrami-by-Scott-Romano.jpg Alaskan Brewery Summer Ale (left); Salmon pastrami by Scott Romano (right) photos by Matthew Shelley
by Ron Thorne
August 10th, 2014, 10:56 pm
Forum: The Alley
Topic: Food For Thought
Replies: 266
Views: 213953

Re: Food For Thought

Once we got home I had a glass of ice water and a generous pour of grappa. After tnat it was onto three scoops of French vanilla ice cream, fresh blueberries, walnuts and a liberal dusting of cinnamon. What's better than that? Now you're talkin'! Why can't chefs grasp the less is more, ...
by Ron Thorne
August 10th, 2014, 11:55 am
Forum: Jazz News
Topic: I've Just Launched the Ultimate FRANK REHAK website
Replies: 9
Views: 2304

Re: I've Just Launched the Ultimate FRANK REHAK website

Jazzooo wrote:As for sharing tracks, we can't just copy the link of the specific track and post it here, like I did two posts up?
Yes we can.

I was wishing that we could embed the player right here ... on Jazztalk.
by Ron Thorne
August 10th, 2014, 11:53 am
Forum: Jazz News
Topic: I've Just Launched the Ultimate FRANK REHAK website
Replies: 9
Views: 2304

Re: I've Just Launched the Ultimate FRANK REHAK website

I practiced his methods to be sure, Ron...but had you ever heard him really play jazz? I hadn't! As for the player--just whatever is embedded in the site I used from bandzoogle. Is the volume too loud or soft? and why can't you adjust it on your computer? Tell me and I'll seek a solution. Thanks. N...
by Ron Thorne
August 9th, 2014, 8:34 pm
Forum: R.I.P. (Jazz)
Topic: R.I.P.
Replies: 18
Views: 19772

Re: R.I.P.

Yes, we're just trying to make things a bit neater.

We have no intention of changing the process for individual postings of deaths in the jazz community.

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