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Note that Manek Daver's second book, "Jazz Album Covers the Rare and the Beautiful," contains a section of DSM covers which did not appear in the first book. Also, DSM's manager, Gary Alderman, has a website, GJazz, I think, with merchandise for sale. He also auctions records.

I apologize for merely duplicating the threat; I was attempting to reply to the question of how anonymous bidding leads to shill bidding. As a bidder one cannot identify the other bidders. I have sometimes spotted shills by noting the same bidder bidding recently on other items from the seller. From e-bay's viewpoint, I suppose that it makes it more difficult for people to solicit the losing bidders in auctions with offers to sell merchandise outside of e-bay thus depriving e-bay of the listing fees. I think that the market should have complete information so that I know who I am bidding against (or in the event that sniping programs were used, who I have bid against).

With about 9 hours to go, it stands at $1,004.99... Now up to $1,259.99 with less than 4 hours to go... That's about $420 a CD... Ouch... It's likely shill bidding falsely pumping the price up. Ebay's new policies favor shill bidding. In what way?

Regarding the Bud Shank CD's; what is available for the first time on CD (exclusive of Mosaic)? "Plays Tenor" has been reissued in Japan; "Quartet" both albums reissued in Japan; ' "I'll Take Romance" never been reissued? "at Cal Tech" never been reissued? "Swings to TV" part of it reissued on the West Coast Classic "Blowing Country"? Are there any other reissues (other than Mosaic) containing the material for "I'll Take Romance" "Cal Tech" and "Swings to TV"; with regard to the last one; it does not appear that the US "Blowin Country" contains all of the tracks of "Swings", is there any other place it appears? I want to avoid buying a CD containing material I already have (for example, I bought Zoot Sims' "Choice" the material is split between the bonus tracks on the US "A Gasser" and one of the Mulligan "California Concerts"; or Bill Perkins' "Just Friends" which appears on the US "Tenors Head On" Thanks for the information; I am glad to see some more Pacific Jazz reissues. Of course, I would like to see ones that have been previously unavailable.

I remember that Hamilton does have a speaking part in the film which is one of my favorites (the film, not Hamilton's speaking part, although he is fine). "God I love this dirty town" J.J. to Sidney as they walk down a street. This line resonated with me when I lived in New york for a couple of years and found parts of it to be much the same as the film. If you drove around enough at night you were to see traffic stopped for a couple of people in a fist fight. Of course there was also plenty of garbage, loud noise and character. It wasn't sanitized to look like a Disneyland. "Match me Sidney" "Sidney, I'm going to chastise you" Emile Meyer, playing the "fat cop" whose name I forget. The script stuck with me much more than the score--Ernest Lehman working with Clifford Odets (on the script)? Hamilton also appeared on one of my favorite albums "Grand Encounter" 2 Degrees East/3 Degrees west. I would like to see a stand alone Japanese remaster of "Sweet Smell of Success"' soundtrack. Thankfully, "Grand Encounter" has been released multiple times in Japan and also in the US; of course there are plenty more Pacific Jazz albums I would like to see come out somewhere (I know other threads exist for that).

There are always those treasures that a collector chases. It holds true for books and, as I have also seen, cd's; undoubtedly records also. They pop up. Indeed the internet has helped tremendously (while of course making it more difficult to have the experience of entering a brick and mortar shop) to make collectible items available rapidly. I am not familiar with the record. I can tell you that books pop up that were issued in print runs of 75. Sometimes, the rarer materials even get resold more, as more demand exists. One waits years and sees nothing; then two become available within a month--I've had it happen. I'm sure all hardcore collectors have. Good luck on that score. The AEC book will be a great find; it is not one of those next to impossible ones. One aside on the library books. As a collector, I do not value them (obviously, they can be wonderful to read). Sometimes the first edition of a book is in hardcover and the later printings paperback. Libraries prefer to buy hardcover, as they last longer. Consequently, with books of a limited run, one often has even a more difficult time finding "clean" copies of the hardcover firsts as they always appear as library copies. Again, this does not appear to be a problem with the AEC book as it was offered only as a hardcover. Regards, Baker

Ooops, sorry; I read these posts all the time, but very rarely reply, so forgive the clumsiness. I am a rabid collector of jazz and blues books. There was a very thoughtful thread initiated by Brownie some months ago regarding books that were works of love, mentioning books such as Korst and Brand's "Shelly Manne"; the Paudras books (although debateable since they were not privately published). Chuck Nessa mentioned the AEC book. From a collecting standpoint, it really has all that I look for; large format, hardcover with dustjacket very heavily photo-illustrated. Plus, it gathers material that I don't see in other books. Additionally, it is privately published so one can assume that there were not many copies printed. There are uncommon books some of which are rare (highly prized); some are scarce (not many copies, but not much demand. In that sense, this book is closer to scarce, but still is a fine copy. As Arthur Newman, the dean of jazz book collectors has frequently told me, "I'm a firm believer that everything shows up eventually." On the other hand, Arthur always cautions me to pick up the privately published titles when they come out (I rarely buy a book new) because you never know when some of them will show up. This second issue presents itself more with privately published European books. I think you are right not to pay $20 to a library. I am all for supporting libraries, but in terms of obtaining a copy, patience will pay off and you will see a copy. When you find it, it will be worth the wait. Regards, Baker B

Not entirely uncommon with interlibrary loans, especially for rare and/or valuable books. Sometimes the lending library will also put restrictions on the loan, such as allowing the book to be sent to your local library but stipulating onsite viewing only there - no checkout. The online form I fill out on my local library's website to request an ILL has a field where you're supposed to indicate the maximum amount you're willing to pay to borrow the book, if the lending library charges a fee. I usually put $5.00, and I've only had to pay that once out of many requests. I don't mind paying $5.00 to borrow a book that would be prohibitively expensive to buy (or one I'm not yet sure that I want to buy), but as I mentioned previously, $20 is a different story. Thanks to everyone that responded.

Hello, After reading a discussion on this board of the RCA compilation "The Arrangers," I bought a copy on Amazon from Newbury comics. It arrived as promised--no problems. I think that I had also e-mailed them from their website regarding the purchase and received a separate e-mail back from them. Regards, Baker

What about the Blue Note recordings reissued on the 10" Conn two-fers? Also, hard to find Japan only reissue of the United Artists album "Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out" features cover photograph of McGhee staring into a pawnshop window (7th Avenue as described by designer/photographer Frank Gauna in "Jazz Graphics" by Daver). Regards, Baker

Hi, "Joy of Sax" and "Warm & Sonny" were mini-LP's from Japan; no US reissue that I had seen. Each is scarce as far as I can tell, although Amazon lists "Warm & Sonny" around $37. "Out of Nowhere" on Muse reissued in US along w/CrissCraft--you can find this one; also 32Jazz reissue. "Saturday Morning" on Xanadu reissued on Prevue shows up I don't know if it's still in print although Allmusic guide says in print. Amazon lists as $70; this one does show up. I have only seen one copy apiece of "Joy of Sax" & "Warm & Sonny"; I think each is much rarer than "Saturday Morning" Happy hunting.

I wonder what people think of the prices paid for (other than, yes, I would like to sell my collection @ $225 per out of print disc): "Johnny Hodges with Strings" http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...A%3AIT&rd=1 and "Buddy Rich Just Sings" http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...A%3AIT&rd=1 Each went for > $225 for a single disc. There is always the possibility that the discs will be reissued. I collect books and always want first editions, but I don't know that it makes that much of a difference with some CD's (although it can with others, I am sure). I recall this same seller getting a couple hundred dollars for Sonny Stitt/Zoot Sims "Interaction" as well. Regards, Baker

"Skylark" by Jackie Paris (album on Coral, reissued on CD Japan only); honorable mention to Jim Hall's version on "Grand Encounter--3 Degrees East, 2 Degrees West" (Pacific Jazz) Also: "Baltimore Oriole" Bob Dorough (Bethlehem) Regards, Baker

You may already have consulted it, but there was a commemorative booklet entitled "The Birdland Story" which contained some shots of the club as well as promotional photos of many of the artists who played there. Regards, Baker

Hello, For those of you who have the CD reissue on VSOP of the Mode Album "Conte Candoli Quartet," the supplemental liner notes by James Rozzi (1993) state: It's not a well-known fact that Conte Candoli nearly replaced the late clifford Brown in one of the most famous and critically acclaimed hard bop quintets o the 1950's. "I'll never forget, when Clifford died, I was working at the Lighthouse and I got a call fro Max (Roach), " reminisced Candoli in an issue of JazzTimes. He wanted me to join the band. But I had just joined Howard Rumsey after trying for a long time to get with the group, and I felt I couldn't leave. I've always been very thankful that Max thought of me, and I'm sorry I never did it. I guess I was reluctant to go on the road." I've read this board since it was the old Blue Note board, but I just never felt that I had anything to contribute, so here you go. Ironically, I attended a function at which Pete Candoli was supposed to play. He and Conte showed up, but Pete was not well enough to play, Conte took his older brother's place and played quite well, seemed in fine fettle. Then, a few months later, Conte passed away. Thankfully, Pete, who had seemed in ill health is still with us. Regards, Baker