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by Ron Thorne
August 14th, 2013, 7:18 pm
Forum: The Alley
Topic: Little known facts (that aren't true)
Replies: 80
Views: 143447

Re: Little known facts (that aren't true)

Ear wax is yummy when stuffed inside green olives.
by Ron Thorne
August 14th, 2013, 4:52 pm
Forum: Step right up and introduce yourself!
Topic: Who I is.
Replies: 237
Views: 304055

Re: Who I is.

Welcome, erwbol!
by Ron Thorne
August 14th, 2013, 1:07 pm
Forum: Jazztalk Central
Topic: Jazz on Sale
Replies: 3
Views: 1311

Jazz on Sale

I received an e-mail from DeepDiscount dot com waving a large sale flag for Verve and Blue Note jazz releases on CD, from under $8.00.

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Click the link below.

Jazz Sale
by Ron Thorne
August 14th, 2013, 12:58 pm
Forum: Live Music Reviews
Topic: Mulgrew Miller's Birthday Celebration
Replies: 3
Views: 1287

Re: Mulgrew Miller's Birthday Celebration

Wow, what a celebration, and a deserved one. Too bad it wasn't simply a Birthday Bash. :(
by Ron Thorne
August 13th, 2013, 11:59 am
Forum: The Alley
Topic: Name Three People
Replies: 1000
Views: 362296

Re: Name Three People

hornplayer wrote:France Nuyen
Catherine Deneuve
Jean Seberg


Barry Bergstrom
Jim Pepper
Larry Coryell
by Ron Thorne
August 12th, 2013, 9:07 pm
Forum: The Alley
Topic: Name Three People
Replies: 1000
Views: 362296

Re: Name Three People

Mike Schwartz wrote:Ira Sullivan
Maxine Sullivan
Timothy Leary

Tim Meadows
Meadowlark Lemon
Monty Budwig
by Ron Thorne
August 12th, 2013, 12:43 pm
Forum: Jazztalk Central
Topic: Music: literary or painterly?
Replies: 18
Views: 5596

Re: Music: literary or painterly?

I haven't really thought of it in those terms, since for me I don't relate music to either literature or visual art. That said, I think I am more in line with Tom in that I can enjoy music even if the sound quality is sub-optimal (although my preference is always for the best quality possible). In ...
by Ron Thorne
August 12th, 2013, 12:39 pm
Forum: Jazztalk Central
Topic: Jazz in NYC
Replies: 56
Views: 20205

Re: Jazz in NYC

Wonderful review, as usual, Steve.

This remark caused me to laugh out loud!
"... when the Cyrille groove became unshakable and Lake really took it up and OUT. I think he scared a few tourists!" :lol:
by Ron Thorne
August 11th, 2013, 4:10 pm
Forum: Audiophiles
Topic: First Stereo System
Replies: 8
Views: 13736

Re: First Stereo System

David Beckett wrote:Bingo!

Birds of a feather, ain't we?

Yep.
by Ron Thorne
August 11th, 2013, 2:09 pm
Forum: Festivals
Topic: Wall Street Jazz Festival in Kingston, NY, 2013
Replies: 2
Views: 1184

Re: Wall Street Jazz Festival in Kingston, NY, 2013

Nice lineup.
by Ron Thorne
August 11th, 2013, 12:14 pm
Forum: Audiophiles
Topic: First Stereo System
Replies: 8
Views: 13736

Re: First Stereo System

I got this little auxiliary tonearm which adhered to the deck with a suction cup and supposedly pulled gunk out of the grooves of the LP's. I think it was called a "disc preener". later I had (still have) a "disc-washer". I had the same accessory and loved it, David. The bristle...
by Ron Thorne
August 10th, 2013, 3:42 pm
Forum: Jazztalk Central
Topic: Jazz in NYC
Replies: 56
Views: 20205

Re: Jazz in NYC

Is a review of the Birdland gig forthcoming, Steve?
by Ron Thorne
August 10th, 2013, 3:11 pm
Forum: Audiophiles
Topic: First Stereo System
Replies: 8
Views: 13736

First Stereo System

My first system was, of necessity, inexpensive. However, I saved considerable money by building my amp/preamp and turntable from a kit, allowing me to purchase a superb tonearm & cartridge I couldn't have afforded, otherwise. Here it is, and it would still be considered a fine system by today's ...
by Ron Thorne
August 10th, 2013, 12:22 pm
Forum: Jazztalk Central
Topic: My Review in JAZZIZ Has Been Published!
Replies: 4
Views: 1385

Re: My Review in JAZZIZ Has Been Published!

Congratulations, Doug!
by Ron Thorne
August 10th, 2013, 12:05 pm
Forum: The Alley
Topic: Only in Alaska!
Replies: 97
Views: 106505

Re: Only in Alaska!

Here is one of several photos which goes with the story Blue Train posted above. This is not a PhotoShop job!


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by Ron Thorne
August 9th, 2013, 6:31 pm
Forum: The Alley
Topic: Unwelcome comments.
Replies: 19
Views: 5255

Re: Unwelcome comments after a home-improvement project

For what it's worth, I also agree that we could probably enjoy more mileage from a thread with a broader title, but it's not my thread.

Sorry for the comments from your wife, pig pen. Appreciative wouldn't be the first word to come to mind.
by Ron Thorne
August 9th, 2013, 6:23 pm
Forum: Other Music
Topic: Beach Boys.
Replies: 50
Views: 22861

Re: Beach Boys.

HenryMc wrote:slam dunk by clint.....
as Brian Wilson stated the Beach Boys harmony sound came primarily from his love for the four freshman records


Good thing that Brian wasn't dismissive about the Four Freshman, eh? ;)
by Ron Thorne
August 9th, 2013, 6:19 pm
Forum: The Alley
Topic: Name Three People
Replies: 1000
Views: 362296

Re: Name Three People

hornplayer wrote:Phil Mickelson
Matt Kuchar
Tiger Woods


Phil Woods
Woody Herman
Herman Leonard
by Ron Thorne
August 9th, 2013, 6:11 pm
Forum: The Alley
Topic: Food For Thought
Replies: 266
Views: 213958

Re: Food For Thought

Jimmy Cantiello wrote:Picked up the grandkids for the weekend. On the way back home we decided to stop for dinner. We wanted a kid friendly joint so we ended up at a Chili's, a place I've never been. No further comment.


:lol:
by Ron Thorne
August 8th, 2013, 6:49 pm
Forum: The Alley
Topic: Trivial Annoyances
Replies: 128
Views: 124620

Re: Trivial Annoyances

Jaka, if you don't mind sharing this info, what make/model are you interested in purchasing? Patti & I also have a vehicle we bought a long time ago, but it's not quite in your category yet. Our car is 15 years old, a VW Passat GLS, which had a dedicated space in the trunk for a Panasonic 6-CD C...
by Ron Thorne
August 8th, 2013, 4:45 pm
Forum: The Alley
Topic: Why is Florida so screwy?
Replies: 17
Views: 4957

Re: Why is Florida so screwy?

That story of Derek Medina allegedly killing his wife, then posting a photo on FB is beyond sick.

It's impossible to explain why so many misfits, violent offenders and such seem to dominate one locale or another.
by Ron Thorne
August 8th, 2013, 4:20 pm
Forum: Jazztalk Central
Topic: Convince me otherwise please?
Replies: 43
Views: 11310

Re: Convince me otherwise please?

Of course, "it's all purely subjective", Chazro. That's why it's tough to get agreement sometimes on such matters. I hope and trust that you realized that the two drumming examples I posted were among the exceptions I mentioned. There are others of course, but one of the most interesting, ...
by Ron Thorne
August 8th, 2013, 11:37 am
Forum: Record Reviews
Topic: Duduka da Fonseca, New Samba Directions
Replies: 2
Views: 9653

Re: Duduka da Fonseca, New Samba Directions

Thanks for the review, Joe. You really have me intrigued.

I just listened to some song samples and it sounds terrific.
by Ron Thorne
August 7th, 2013, 7:46 pm
Forum: The Alley
Topic: MLB 2013
Replies: 87
Views: 21860

Re: MLB 2013

What a wonderful talent, and timely injection of passion for the Dodgers—baseball in general. Yet, it seems like with Bryce Harper there is a lot of anti-Puig feelings/comments that I don't get from fans/players/reporters. Sorry, BT, but I don't understand your point here. :? Please rephrase it. Th...
by Ron Thorne
August 7th, 2013, 6:33 pm
Forum: Jazztalk Central
Topic: What Are You Listening To?
Replies: 575
Views: 468446

Re: What Are You Listening To?

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41fqM42PpgL._SL500_AA300_.jpg Marc Johnson - Shades of Jade Joe Lovano - tenor saxophone John Scofield - guitar Eliane Elias - piano Marc Johnson - bass Joey Baron - drums Alain Mallet - organ Delicious new music, all written by Marc & Eliane.

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