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Already ordered.

You don't foresee a problem with server space? Just wondering...

Mosaic will have to link to their forum on THIS board.

Jim R: I've used a Mac computer about zero times in my life. I'm not familiar with the Mac operating system. I have a broadband internet connection so I get every update as it is available (for WINxp). I wonder if THIS site is using code that your browser can't correctly decipher? The board software seems very modern and is proably using the newest HTML tags. Just a thought. I'd recommend getting all the updates to Internet Explorer and see what happens. This site could be using some HTML code your browser can’t display (if you don’t have all the updates). I don't know what the newest release of Internet Explorer is for the Mac system.

b3-er: One: I just placed my order for Waiting for the Boogaloo Sisters. Now I'm waitin' for it! The sound clips are as good as anything I've heard from Galactic or Soulive. I won't know if I can include MMW in my list (of bands yours is comparable to) till I get your CD in the mail. I think MMW is the best active group around. John Medeski is on that organ like nobody's business! I'll be playing your CD as I drive around town in my car. It will replace Galactic and Soulive. Two: Now that some of the regulars are giving their best efforts in the Politics forum... How's the space on your server holding out?

This brings up a good question. Which forum should the Ebay Redux thread be reduxed in? B)

The Illinois Jacquet box has been in the Running Low category for a while now. Does anybody know how many sets remain? I remember reading, at the BNBB, the Illinois box being described as 'good for being R&B.' The sound clips at Mosaic sound good to me no matter what type of label is placed on the music. As a familiar listener to bebop and the Blue Note sound, what is meant by the term R&B? I mean, I know what R&B referred to in the 1970s. But, the Illinois tunes were recorded in the 1940s. Does R&B mean the music is intended to be dance music or romantic music? Does it mean the songs are focused around Illinois’ playing while the remaining players are used as the background support for Illinois’ horn? Does it mean the solos and rhythms are ‘simplistic’ to be easier on the ear? Does it mean there are no breaks for drum and/or bass solos? Does it mean there are vocals? What makes Illinois R&B rather than bebop?

I was happily surprised to see Jim Anderson had followed this thread from the BNBB. I'd like to see something from Ron McMaster or RVG (I know, only in my jazz dreams). There has been much discussion on these boards (well, the BNBB boards), some intelligent and some not, about the nuances of McMaster and RVG. Speaking for myself, I've developed quite a respect for the work of McMaster of late.

Thanks. I wasn't aware of the Pacific Jazz titles. I'll look them up. Do you know of the specific wording (the title) of the the Pacific Jazz Rudy remasters?

Hey! A new record was set today, a few minutes ago, for the highest number of users ever on this board. b3-er, your enhancements continue to improve the look of the board. Again, much thanks.

I'm liking Carmell's version of Come Rain Or Come Shine. It's dark, mysterious, and soulful all at the same time.

Yes, the freedom of having your OWN, non corporate board! You can post what you like. I'm addicted to Grand Theft Auto III presently. It's completely safe violence.

Swinnich is still on Tom's tail over at the BNBB. Ed is getting better as he goes! Why ain't he posting over HERE? http://www.bluenote.com/bulletinboard/ubb-...c&f=19&t=000698

In this edition, Carmell Jones. I know how to pronounce the ‘Jones’ part of his name. But, how is ‘Carmell’ pronounced? I mean, does it rhyme with the candy, as in caramel? Or, since there is a double-L at the end, is the accent on the ‘mell’ part of the name?

It's kinda hard to believe, to see it now, how many hours I used to spend at the BNBB. What a sad and empty end to what used to be great. The BNBB, it's like a boomtown gone bust.

My quandary, the same as everybody else… I like it here, however, the changes at AAJ are quite positive. I see no problem with having two boards except that I was accustomed to going to ONE source for jazz information, discussion, rants, whatever. I go a lot on 'feel' too.I remember, back in the days of the ‘browser wars,’ I kept using Netscape just because it felt nicer to me. Finally, Internet Explorer became enough more-advanced. At the same time, AOL purchased Netscape and turned it into a generic/corporate/commercial looking thing. I switched to Internet Explorer because it provided the cozier (at least, less overwhelming) feel for me. I feel the same way about this site. It seems cozier, friendlier, less obstructed. I believe we will all trend to the site that proves livelier. I’m kinda waiting to see where the action goes. I’m hoping it moves here if only one site remains active. Watching THIS board grow has been quite enjoyable. The number of Members continues to climb. Meanwhile, I can keep two browser windows open, if necessary. My computer won’t complain.

This is both humorous and sad. http://www.alexa.com/data/details/traffic_...w.harlem.org%2F

What? They can't be out of stock. I haven't placed my order yet! How many days till they get more stock?

The only thing I know how to play is my stereo.

Man, THIS is the place. The software is very cool. Wait... and so are the posters. BE DONE WITH AAJ! [The Organissimo CD is great as well. I've heard only the MP3s via the main website.] No, errr... this isn't SPAM.

B3-er: Damn, man! I had no friggin' idea. I just checked the other parts of the Organissimo site and listened to the MP3s of your band. What the hell? Why don’t you have a contract with Blue Note already? I hope you don’t mind the comparison but your group sounds as good (or better) than anything done by Soulive. WTF? I haven’t placed my order yet but I’ll be placing it soon. Again, damn! This is some groovin' shit.

Very well written, Alexander, sir! http://www.bluenote.com/bulletinboard/ubb-...ic&f=7&t=000461

I feel sad that all the valuable jazz knowledge maintained at the BNBB is now gone. Mixed in between all the political rants, discussions, etc.. there is some GOOD jazz information. I've done many searches and answered many of my own questions, then made purchases of Blue Note product. Yes, I know... I could probably still do searches with a little tinkering around the old BNBB links. However, that's not the point. Who knows how long till the links are deleted? And, there will be nothing new added. There are alternatives. AAJ is available and Organissimo is available. However, the vast BNBB knowledge base of posts has yet to be recreated. Once the 'excitement' of the closing of the BNBB calms, most posters will probably be back to the discussion of the music. It's too bad the data base of answers & topics no longer exists. Jeez, what about all those RVG vs. McMaster discussions? I'm not claiming the RVG vs. McMaster topics were necessarily intelligent but they did open my ears & mind to the nuances of each man's efforts. If it weren't for the discussions at the BNBB I'd probably always wonder who Ron McMaster was.

I’ve been on bit of a Clifford Brown high the last few days. I’ve known about Clifford Brown for a while but seem to have just now really ‘discovered’ the man. I have all the Brownie RVGs. I purchased the Clifford Brown & Max Roach remaster and thought it to be an incredible set of tunes. I’m eyeing the Clifford Brown & Max Roach At Basin Street set. It would appear the At Basin Street CD has been remastered? Is this true? Any other Brownie recommendations? I’m looking preferably at those that have been remastered recently. I have Blakey’s Night At Birdland.

At the least, we're keeping their board active. AfricaBrass, I just noticed you're a Senior Member at the AAJ.