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by Ron Thorne
February 18th, 2015, 4:21 pm
Forum: Other Music
Topic: Stevie Wonder
Replies: 6
Views: 11394

Re: Stevie Wonder

Did someone say Little Stevie Wonder? Here he is at age 14!



by Ron Thorne
February 17th, 2015, 4:40 pm
Forum: Other Music
Topic: Stevie Wonder
Replies: 6
Views: 11394

Re: Stevie Wonder

Yeah, Chazro, that was a really enjoyable show. I was bummed when Stevie somewhat abruptly shifted gears near the end after getting an amazing groove going on the Fender Rhodes. My, what a fierce band Greg Phillinganes put together for the occasion. Whew! :music: Stevie deserved a tribute such as t...
by Ron Thorne
February 17th, 2015, 4:23 pm
Forum: Jazztalk Central
Topic: Jazz Birthdays
Replies: 1196
Views: 551140

Re: Jazz Birthdays

Happy Birthday ...




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Buddy DeFranco
February 17, 1923 - December 24, 2014
by Ron Thorne
February 16th, 2015, 4:55 pm
Forum: Jazztalk Central
Topic: Jazz Birthdays
Replies: 1196
Views: 551140

Re: Jazz Birthdays

Happy Birthday ...




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Pete Christlieb
February 16, 1945


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Jeff Clayton
February 16, 1954
by Ron Thorne
February 16th, 2015, 4:31 pm
Forum: Jazztalk Central
Topic: recs for a jazz newbie
Replies: 7
Views: 4055

Re: recs for a jazz newbie

PSS. Is Dolan toast again? I want him back. Nice to see you posting again, Coda. Scott turned the reins over to me this past July. He had tired of it and wanted to move on. I'm glad to keep things moving forward, with the assistance of our concierge/moderator, bluenoter (Rita), and tech...
by Ron Thorne
February 14th, 2015, 11:29 pm
Forum: Audiophiles
Topic: Cheap, non-audiophile, CD player
Replies: 7
Views: 12324

Re: Cheap, non-audiophile, CD player

OK, jwaggs, what is your definition of "cheap", at least in this situation?
by Ron Thorne
February 14th, 2015, 10:55 pm
Forum: Festivals
Topic: Portland (OR) Jazz Festival | February 17 - March 1, 2015
Replies: 4
Views: 2507

Re: Portland Jazz Festival | February 17 - March 1, 2015

ValerieB wrote: I wish they would do a tribute to Dick Berk!

Me too. In the meantime ...


by Ron Thorne
February 14th, 2015, 6:30 pm
Forum: Jazztalk Central
Topic: Clark Terry Health Update
Replies: 6
Views: 2585

Re: Clark Terry Health Update

Rifftides Doug Ramsey on Jazz and other matters... Happy CT Valentine’s Day February 14, 2015 by Doug Ramsey http://www.artsjournal.com/rifftides/wp/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/CT-Plays-In-Bed.jpg The obvious choice for music in a Valentine’s Day post may seem a cliché. Of course, Rifftides wouldn’t...
by Ron Thorne
February 14th, 2015, 5:37 pm
Forum: Audiophiles
Topic: Cheap, non-audiophile, CD player
Replies: 7
Views: 12324

Re: Cheap, non-audiophile, CD player

Good luck on finding any cheap all-in-one unit (w/ built-in speaker) that sounds worth a crap and will hold together more than a few days/weeks. If you have a portable CD player, finding a decent, inexpensive speaker would be a far easier task. Do you have anything now which only has headph...
by Ron Thorne
February 14th, 2015, 1:52 pm
Forum: Jazztalk Central
Topic: Clark Terry Health Update
Replies: 6
Views: 2585

Re: Clark Terry Health Update

Rifftides Doug Ramsey on Jazz and other matters... Clark Terry Goes To Hospice February 13, 2015 by Doug Ramsey http://www.artsjournal.com/rifftides/wp/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Clark-Terry-Hospice-2.jpg Clark Terry has gone into hospice care after years of illness in which he was able to stay at ...
by Ron Thorne
February 14th, 2015, 1:03 pm
Forum: R.I.P. (General)
Topic: Bob Simon, R.I.P.
Replies: 5
Views: 2425

Re: Bob Simon, R.I.P.

Information now reported about the livery driver is beyond troubling. See link below.

Another sad aspect of this awful tragedy is that if Bob Simon had been wearing his seatbelt he might still be alive. When will people ever learn?

What a loss!



Disconcerting details ...
by Ron Thorne
February 13th, 2015, 11:21 pm
Forum: Festivals
Topic: Portland (OR) Jazz Festival | February 17 - March 1, 2015
Replies: 4
Views: 2507

Re: Portland Jazz Festival | February 17 - March 1, 2015

Yes, the video features 2014 Festival performers.

Did you see the entire 2015 lineup, not just the ones I listed here?
by Ron Thorne
February 13th, 2015, 11:19 pm
Forum: The Alley
Topic: Only in Alaska!
Replies: 97
Views: 106497

Re: Only in Alaska!

ValerieB wrote:what an incredible story, Ron. thank you so much for sharing it.


My pleasure, Valerie. The "Huslia Hustler" has long been a hero in the Thorne household.
by Ron Thorne
February 13th, 2015, 4:45 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Over 10,000 Posts!
Replies: 12
Views: 18070

Re: Over 10,000 Posts!

Thanks for your kind remarks and support, Rita, Clint, BeBop, Jimmy & Jeff. Special thanks to Justin & Rita, of course.

This site has been and will continue to be a labor of love.
by Ron Thorne
February 13th, 2015, 4:14 pm
Forum: Jazztalk Central
Topic: What Are You Listening To?
Replies: 575
Views: 468437

Re: What Are You Listening To?

In a word ... sublime.


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by Ron Thorne
February 13th, 2015, 2:36 pm
Forum: R.I.P. (General)
Topic: Gary Owens, R.I.P.
Replies: 1
Views: 1195

Gary Owens, R.I.P.

This is a very sad one to me. What a cool, creative, unselfish guy. We'll miss him terribly. http://gasparillafilmfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Variety-Logo.png Gary Owens, Announcer of ‘Laugh-In’ Fame, Dies at 80 https://pmcvariety.files.wordpress.com/2015/02/gary-owens-dead.jpg?w=67...
by Ron Thorne
February 12th, 2015, 10:26 pm
Forum: The Alley
Topic: Only in Alaska!
Replies: 97
Views: 106497

Re: Only in Alaska!

This is a sad story for me. I've always admired George Attla, along with other members of our family. We wish the best for him in this difficult time. He's a remarkable man and a true Alaskan. For bedridden mushing legend George Attla, 81, the journey continues http://www.adn.com/sites/defa...
by Ron Thorne
February 12th, 2015, 5:21 pm
Forum: The Alley
Topic: Which sex toy sent you to the emergency room?
Replies: 6
Views: 3979

Re: Which sex toy sent you to the emergency room?

LennyH wrote:It's the blasted back door that's the problem. Better attach a string to anything that's smaller than a breadbox. It's a lot better than going to the ER and making up a story about how you fell on a barbie doll.


:lol: :party: :lol:
by Ron Thorne
February 12th, 2015, 5:18 pm
Forum: Jazztalk Central
Topic: Bill Evans
Replies: 37
Views: 11760

Re: Bill Evans

Yet more goodies about/from Bill Evans today, thanks to Marc "JazzWax" Myers and one of his readers. JazzWax Marc Myers writes daily on jazz legends and legendary jazz recordings February 12, 2015 ______________________________________________________________ Bill Evans' 'Kind of Blue' No...
by Ron Thorne
February 12th, 2015, 4:36 pm
Forum: Jazztalk Central
Topic: Clark Terry Health Update
Replies: 6
Views: 2585

Clark Terry Health Update

From today's Facebook entry ... https://scontent-1.11404.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/s720x720/10343672_974318245919278_368423731988668985_n.jpg?oh=6d4d1f23757e6214aab6d3aed82ccab1&oe=558F3547 Keep On Keepin' On It is with a heavy heart we share that our beloved Clark Terry is now in...
by Ron Thorne
February 12th, 2015, 12:45 pm
Forum: The Alley
Topic: Birthday Shout-Outs for JT Members
Replies: 70
Views: 64219

Re: Birthday Shout-Outs for JT Members

A belated Happy Birthday to Justin (jtx), and Best Wishes to Gentle Giant!
by Ron Thorne
February 12th, 2015, 12:43 pm
Forum: The Alley
Topic: Jon Stewart
Replies: 25
Views: 27346

Re: Jon Stewart

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Jessica Williams
by Ron Thorne
February 11th, 2015, 9:25 pm
Forum: R.I.P. (General)
Topic: Bob Simon, R.I.P.
Replies: 5
Views: 2425

Re: Bob Simon, R.I.P.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/1/19/CBS_News.svg/220px-CBS_News.svg.png CBS News correspondent Bob Simon, 1941-2015 Last Updated Feb 11, 2015 11:37 PM EST NEW YORK -- Bob Simon, the longtime "60 Minutes" correspondent and legendary CBS News foreign reporter died suddenly W...
by Ron Thorne
February 11th, 2015, 7:48 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Over 10,000 Posts!
Replies: 12
Views: 18070

Over 10,000 Posts!

Sometime today this little board registered its 10,000th post! From its humble beginnings to its current humble state, this "Little Engine That Could" continues to inspire me. Thanks to everyone who has posted in the past as well as those who continue to post regularly. We're not big, but...
by Ron Thorne
February 11th, 2015, 7:21 pm
Forum: Jazztalk Central
Topic: Bill Evans
Replies: 37
Views: 11760

Re: Bill Evans

Rifftides Doug Ramsey on Jazz and other matters... A New Old Bill Evans Interview February 11, 2015 by Doug Ramsey http://www.artsjournal.com/rifftides/wp/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Miles-Bill-Evans.jpg Since Rifftides has been pretty much about Bill Evans since last Wednesday’s Wall Street Journal...

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