GA Russell

Worthwhile. Some years ago I read a WSJ article about MacDonald which suggested that his early novels might be up my alley.

Happy Easter, my friends! ***** LB pay https://3downnation.com/2025/04/19/the-cfls-15-highest-paid-linebackers-for-the-2025-season/

***** Ernie Stautner - 1925 Phil Hill - 1927

DL pay https://3downnation.com/2025/04/18/the-cfls-15-highest-paid-defensive-linemen-for-the-2025-season/ ***** Alouettes analysis https://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/18/top-of-the-depth-chart-montreal-alouettes-3/ ***** *****

***** Alex Webster - 1931

Running Backs' pay https://3downnation.com/2025/04/17/the-cfls-12-highest-paid-running-backs-for-the-2025-season/ ***** David Cote has retired. https://3downnation.com/2025/04/17/montreal-alouettes-kicker-david-cote-retires-from-cfl/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/17/alouettes-kicker-david-cote-announces-retirement/ ***** Redblacks analysis https://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/17/top-of-the-depth-chart-ottawa-redblacks-3/ ***** Stampeders draft analysis https://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/17/who-should-calgary-take-with-the-first-pick-in-the-cfl-draft/ ***** Ticat news https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/hamilton-tiger-cats/justin-whiteside-signs-with-tiger-cats-the-latest-addition-to-hamiltons-linebacker-corps/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/hamilton-tiger-cats/johnson-signs-on-the-dotted-line-tiger-cats-land-cowboys-linebacker/ *****

OL pay https://3downnation.com/2025/04/16/the-cfls-20-highest-paid-offensive-linemen-for-the-2025-season/ ***** Dominique Davis has retired. https://3downnation.com/2025/04/16/veteran-qb-dominique-davis-retires-from-cfl/ ***** Stampeders analysis https://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/16/5-things-to-know-for-2025-calgary-stampeders/ ***** CFL Stats Geek here shows the success rate of single-point converts, and how things changed when they moved the line of scrimmage back 20 yards in 2015.

Celebrated jazz guitarist George Freeman, best known for his work with Charlie Parker and Gene Ammons, has died aged 97

Eddie Bert - 1922 Edie Adams - 1927 Bobby Vinton - 1935 Jazzmeia Horn - 1991

Receivers' pay https://3downnation.com/2025/04/15/cfls-highest-paid-receivers-for-2025/ ***** Does Kenny Lawler have the best hands? https://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/15/who-has-the-best-hands-in-the-cfl/ ***** Greg Ellingson, a favorite of mine, has retired. https://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/15/receiver-greg-ellingson-retires-as-a-redblack/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/veteran-cfl-wr-greg-ellingson-retiring-as-member-of-ottawa-redblacks-1.2289423 ***** Sask drafts review https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/ranking-the-10-best-jeremy-oday-roughriders-draft-picks/

Larry Donovan has died at 84. RIP. https://3downnation.com/2025/04/14/former-b-c-lions-head-coach-larry-donovan-dead-at-84/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/bc-lions-announce-former-head-coach-larry-donovan-has-died-at-age-84-1.2288822 ***** Top 12 QB Pay https://3downnation.com/2025/04/14/former-b-c-lions-head-coach-larry-donovan-dead-at-84/ ***** Top 3 Receivers https://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/14/mmqb-ranking-the-cfls-top-3-receivers/ ***** Each team's best recent draft picks https://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/14/3-top-cfl-draft-picks-from-every-team-in-recent-memory/ ***** Sask analysis https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/riderville-roundup-april-13-2025/ ***** ***** *****

I was surprised to learn that Miles' album sales dropped when Wayne Shorter joined the group. I wonder if about that time college students lost interest in jazz. I also learned that the sales of jazz albums dropped dramatically when mono LPs were discontinued. I would love to see a website which listed an album's unit sales each year, and with a running total.

April 13 Del Porter - 1902 Bud Freeman - 1906 Ken Nordine - 1920 Bill Conti - 1942 Guy Stevens - 1943 Jack Casady - 1944 Lowell George - 1945 Al Green - 1946 Max Weinberg - 1951 Peabo Bryson - 1951 Lou Bega - 1975 ***** Guy Fawkes - 1570 Thomas Jefferson - 1743 Frank Winfield Woolworth - 1852 Don Adams - 1923 Dan Gurney - 1931

Cigar Page has a new deal similar to the last. 10 good cigars (Oliva, Undercrown and Herrera Esteli) for $19.99 with free shipping. Add a lighter for $5.00. https://www.cigarpage.com/nica-90-rated-10-cigar-collection-ks-babybee0331.html

Draft analyses https://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/11/best-fits-for-canadian-quarterbacks-in-the-2025-cfl-draft/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/10/cfl-draft-stock-assessment-receivers-and-defensive-backs/ ***** Elks analysis https://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/11/5-things-to-know-for-2025-edmonton-elks/ ***** The Elks have signed DB Kalon Barnes. In 2022 he posted the third-quickest 40-yard dash in the history of NFL combines. https://3downnation.com/2025/04/09/edmonton-elks-sign-third-fastest-player-in-nfl-combine-history-three-others/ ***** Brady Oliveira played with injuries unknown to the public last year. https://3downnation.com/2025/04/10/winnipeg-rb-brady-oliveira-reveals-hamstring-injury-mcl-sprain-limited-historic-cfl-mop-season/ ***** Ty Cranston has retired. https://3downnation.com/2025/04/11/ottawa-redblacks-db-ty-cranston-retires-from-cfl/ ***** Tyrell Ford has turned down two opportunities to play in the NFL in order to play for the Elks this year. https://3downnation.com/2025/04/11/canadian-db-tyrell-ford-turned-down-multiple-nfl-offers-to-stay-in-cfl-sign-with-edmonton-elks/ ***** It has become a custom to offer season ticket holders some unique swag. The Riders have announced theirs. https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/roughriders-begin-to-get-it-right-with-season-ticket-holder-perks/ ***** From CFL Stats Geek:

Thanks Dave and Kevin! I have found my way into the website. I expect the Easter Bunny to buy me some shoes.

The Stampeders have announced a new concept - The Stampede Bowl. The plan is for it to occur every year the day before the start of the Calgary Stampede. This year's opponent will be the Bombers. Apparently, the plan is for the game every year to be the Winnipeg at Calgary game. Halftime music this year will be provided by Bret Michaels, former lead singer of Poison. https://3downnation.com/2025/04/07/calgary-stampeders-unveil-stampede-bowl-details-bret-michaels-to-play-halftime/ ***** The Lions have also agreed to donate big bucks to amateur football. https://3downnation.com/2025/04/08/b-c-lions-donate-over-500000-to-amateur-football/ ***** Jon Ryan has been elected to the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame. https://3downnation.com/2025/04/08/jon-ryan-to-be-inducted-into-saskatchewan-sports-hall-of-fame/ ***** The Bombers made a profit of C$7 million last year. That's a lot. https://3downnation.com/2025/04/09/winnipeg-blue-bombers-post-7-million-operating-profit-for-2024/ ***** Sports Tourism Canada has announced that November's Grey Cup in Vancouver generated C$121.9 million economic impact. https://3downnation.com/2025/04/09/111th-grey-cup-generates-121-9-million-economic-impact-study/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/vancouver-earns-121-9-million-in-economic-impact-from-grey-cup-game-festival-1.2285910 https://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/09/111th-grey-cup-game-festival-generated-nearly-122-million-dollars-in-economic-impact/ ***** Trevor Harris played last year with a knee much more injured than the public knew. https://3downnation.com/2025/04/09/saskatchewan-roughriders-qb-trevor-harris-reveals-he-played-with-partially-torn-acl-in-2024/ ***** Draft analyses https://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/08/cfl-draft-stock-assessment-running-backs-and-linebackers/ ***** BC analysis https://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/08/5-things-to-know-for-2025-bc-lions/ ***** Argos analysis https://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/09/top-of-the-depth-chart-toronto-argonauts-3/ ***** Ticat news https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/hamilton-tiger-cats/its-knight-time-in-the-hammer-tiger-cats-sign-db-qwuantrezz-knight/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/hamilton-tiger-cats/new-blood-in-town-tiger-cats-sign-de-tramel-walthour/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/hamilton-tiger-cats/lb-chris-russell-jr-brings-texas-flair-to-the-tiger-cats/ *****

Recommended. Jerry Clower said, "I don't tell funny stories. I tell stories funny." The author fits that bill.

Thanks, Cootie! Great story!

Michael, thanks for pointing out the Bob Porter Soul Jazz book. I've been meaning to pick that one up.

Amazon has a number of jazz eBooks on sale today. Two that appeal to me are... The Miles Davis Lost Quintet and Other Revolutionary Ensembles - $2.99 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AD6PXL6 and Composing for the Jazz Orchestra by Bill Russo - $3.99 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EZ8OKQW