LWayne

Unfortunately, we got caught up in the May 1st holiday as well. Visited Paris Jazz Corner the day before. We decided to saty for May 1st because it is our anniversary. Nothing to do in the city. Went to Montmarte and Sacre Couer, but it was terribly crowded. Enjoyed the evening going to dinner with acquaintances of a friend of ours. However, stay clear of Le Meriden Jazz Club. Paid a 100 EUR cover charge for music that they advertized as "jazz". Truly awful. LWayne

Paris Jazz Corner was excellent! I found a vinyl copy of "Mingus Lives" by Mal Waldron on Enja. it was even signed by Mal himself. An unexpected bonus. LWayne

Any other comments on this CD? I am thinking of ordering especially as I tried, in vain, to track down a physical copy of this CD at FNAC and Paris Jazz Corner. Looks like I will need to order directly from Dark Tree, or, try to order through my local brick & mortar. LWayne

That thread seems mostly to apply to reissues. However, there is a current "Jazz in Paris" topic under the "Recommendations" section that is helpful. No advice on jazz clubs though. Thanks, LWayne

Travelling to Paris next weekend on business. I used to travel pretty extensively, but not so much the past couple of years. Will be in Paris for pleasure and Orsay France for business. My wife is also coming along on the trip. Looking for recommendations for record/CD stores (hoping to pick up the John Carter & Bobby Bradford "No U Turn" on Dark Tree Recordings while I am there) and always interested in hearing live jazz at the clubs. I have been to the New Morning before, but did not see anything of interest during this time period. Thanks in advance for any assistance. Merci. LWayne

Last month I cancelled ny back order from DMG. They sent a "bullying" email basically stating I was foolish for my action. Also hinted that they would burning CDR if they could not get another delivery. Supply versus demand, but I think that I will pass. LWayne

I also ordered several weeks ago when I received the email from ArtistShare. I try to support this independent label as much as possible. Besides, who can resist this pairing, and, as Justin points out, likely the last Hank Jones recording. LWayne

Also adding the Dave Douglas box set "Three Views: Greenleaf Portable Series 1-3". Mint condition with all three CDs and all postcards intact. Amazon Market ~ $50. For sale $40. Plus shipping at cost. Send me PM if interested. LWayne

Double wow indeed! Hope they have some USA dates....

Only saw him play live once-"Porgy and Bess"-but he was a memorable musician and quite a character. LWayne

Jarrett, Kuhn, and Parker CDs on hold. That was fast! LWayne

I have the following CDs for sale from my personal collection. All are in excellent condition as I purchased them all new myself. Shipping is $ 3 for the first CD within Continental US. International Orders shipping to be priced at actual costs. Keith Jarrett, Charlie Haden, Paul Motian "Hamburg '72" ECM Records $ 7.00 **SOLD** Steve Kuhn, Steve Swallow, Joey Baron "Wisteria" ECM Records (with Outer Sleeve) $ 8.00**SOLD** J.D. Allen "Grace" Savant Records $ 6.00 Sun-Ra and his Astro Infinity Arkestra "Atlantis" Evidence $ 7.00 William Parker/ In Order to Survive "The Peach Orchard" Aum Fidelty $ 10.00**ON HOLD** Bobby Watson & UKMC Concert Jazz Orchestra "The Gates BBQ Suite"-autographed by Bobby Watson & Ed Simon Lafiya Music $ 8.00 Please send me a private message if interested. Many thanks for looking. LWayne

My listings for top new releases, top reissues. No real ranking. Looking forward to 2015: New releases: Artist Title Label 1 Nels Cline Singers Macrsoscope Mack Avenue 2 Steve Lehman Octet Mise en Abime Pi Recordings 3 Kenny Barron and Dave Holland The Art of Conversation Impulse Recordings 4 Adrian Legg Dead Bankers AL2 Records 5 Matt Wilson Quartet Gathering Call Palmetto Records 6 Frank Kimbrough Quartet Palmetto Records 7 Steve Wilson and Lewis Nash Duologue MCG Records 8 Mark Turner Quartet Lathe of Heaven ECM Records 9 Jason Adasiewicz & Sun Rooms From The Region Delmark Records 10 Michael Shipp I've Been To Many Places Thirsty Ear Recordings Reissues: Artist Title Label 1 Horace Tapscott The Giant Awakens Flying Dutchman/ Intl Phonograph 2 Miles Davis Quintet Live at the Fillmore Sony/ CBS 3 Sam Rivers Contrasts ECM Records 4 Jaki Byard The Late Show, Live at Keystone Korner, Vol 3 High Note 5 Various Artists The Complete Dial Modern Jazz Sessions Mosaic Records

Live Shows: Performer Venue Date 1 Hugh Masekela New Hazlett Theater-Pittsburgh, PA. Sunday, March 30, 2014 2 Nels Cline Singers & Cyro Baptista The Windup Space-Baltimore, MD. Saturday, May 03, 2014 3 Adrian Legg Riverdog Retreat-Wakeman, OH Saturday, November 01, 2014 4 Matt Wilson Quartet Ashland University-Ashland, OH Friday, March 21, 2014 5 The Sun Ra Arkestra Wagner Park, Battery Park-New York NY Thursday, August 07, 2014 6 Prism ( D Holland, R Eubanks, C Taborn, E Harland) Ohio Theater, Playhouse Square-Cleveland, OH Saturday, June 28, 2014 7 New Paths Festival: William Parker First Unitarian Church-Philadelphia, PA Sunday, May 11, 2014 8 Brad Mehldau Trio Manchester Crafstmen's Guild-Pittsburgh, PA Friday, April 25, 2014 9 Matthew Shipp & Michael Bisio Frick Fine Arts Auditorium-Pitt-Pittsburgh, PA Monday, September 15, 2014 10 Dirty Dozen Brass Band Django Reinhart Festival-Strausbourg, France Saturday, November 29, 2014

All of the JLH reissues are great (the Steig is growing on me). Faves being Dogon A.D. and the new Tapscott LWayne

Wanted to make it there. Had an accident over vacation and wasn't able to make the trip. Good to read a review. LWayne

Was this at the Wexner Center in Columbus? LWayne

Did not use Paypal. Still could not cancel order. Like I said, will not be using CD Japan again. LWayne

Anybody have information on a new release on Steeplechase from Stanley Cowell? LWayne

Good luck! A couple of months ago, CD Japan notified me that one of three CDs that I had ordered was cancelled (shown as available on their website, but they were unable to source). Given that this was the one CD of the three that I had ordered that I really wanted, I tried to cancel the order. Key work being "tried". Despite sending repeated emails to the address on their website, my emails were ignored. Two days later I received notification that the remaining two CDs had shipped. They ignored my requests to cancel. In a subsequent email exchange with Toshi Makaya, who was apparently an owner/manager; he explained that CD Japan has no idea whether the CDs they advertise can be filled or not when the order is placed. The "availability" is subject to record companies taking the order, actually having the inventory, and deciding to ship. While I complained that this seemed deceptive, CD Japan offered no resolution. I understand that they are simply a fulfillment house, but find this group to be less than reputable. Needless to say, I will not return. LWayne

Been wearing out the Horace Tapscott CD over the weekend. Absolutely great CD! The best reissue so far this year. LWayne

William Parker Nels Cline Jason Adasiewicz Matt Wilson Michael Formanek Frank Kimbough Bill Frisell and a couple of legends (who have not been already mentioned): Randy Weston Jim Hall ...just to name a few. LWayne

I am driving into Philadelphia on Sunday night to catch this concert as I have a business meeting the next day in Delaware. Any other board members attending? What is the venue (First Unitarian Church) like and is there nearby parking? What time do the doors open? Alwys willing to get together and say "hi". Regards, LWayne

Cyro is the engine that makes the quartet hum! LWayne

I was there last night as well and agree it was a great performance. Hard to describe but pleasurable to experience. LWayne