Michael Fitzgerald Posted January 9, 2005 Report Share Posted January 9, 2005 Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls - put your hands together for the hardest working man in Cambridge, Mass., the owner and operator of the world-famous Stereo Jack's at 1686 Mass. Ave. - a *real* *live* *independent* record store - http://www.stereojacks.com/ (I regret that I've never personally ever handed over my paycheck to him, but I know there are some folks here who have. Please step forward and testify.) You've seen his name in liner note credits (Koch label springs to mind). Those in the Boston listening area may remember him from his 18 years doing radio shows on WMBR and WGBH. He's a wealth of knowledge - not just jazz, neither. He was recently up for discussion here for his outstanding work compiling the jazz musicians pseudonyms list hosted on my website. Jack has been one of the good things about the Internet for a long time. He's well-known to many of us here already. If you don't know him yet, treat him nice and you'll go far. (And remember, he's got his own store, so he won't be trying to sell you stuff here......not until he's made the requisite 10 posts.) Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Wheel Posted January 9, 2005 Report Share Posted January 9, 2005 (edited) Spending the occasional Sunday afternoon at Stereo Jack's was one of my favorite pastimes. And since it looks like I'll be moving back to Cambridge, it'll continue to be! Edited January 9, 2005 by Big Wheel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted January 9, 2005 Report Share Posted January 9, 2005 I've never been to Mass., but when I finally get there, I definitely want to stop by and drop some dinero. Welcome, Jack. Your reputation precedes you, and as Mike implies, it is a good one indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etherbored Posted January 9, 2005 Report Share Posted January 9, 2005 New Member Welcome!, stereojack - Jack Woker is in the house --- where...? don't see him yet. -e- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Bresnahan Posted January 9, 2005 Report Share Posted January 9, 2005 Jack probably can't post today as it's the last day of his one-week, annual sale! Stereo Jack's is my favorite place to go. I try like heck to buy most of my CDs and LPs there because I would never want to see this place close. As I mentioned on Jazz Corner, the Boston are has been losing brick & mortar stores left and right. Just last week, Disc Diggers in Somerville closed its doors. Jack's place can't close. I think one of the best things about shopping at Jack's is the "shopping conversations". I've had some great ones there. Bob Blumenthal is in there and when Jack and him get going... watch out. There have been a couple of good ones with Peter Wolf (of J.Geils Band fame). A few of my CDs are a direct result of just asking Jack about it. Barry Harris's "Illumination" is one I remember Jack extolling. I do dig it. I also remember Bob Blumenthal telling me the one Johnny Griifin date that everyone "must have" is "Jazz Studio Party". Well, now I have it. It's just a great place to shop. Later, Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Nessa Posted January 9, 2005 Report Share Posted January 9, 2005 Welcome. I'm pleased Mike was able to drag you over here from rmb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted January 9, 2005 Report Share Posted January 9, 2005 Welcome Jack, next time in Boston I hope to get to Stereo Jacks. Your name is well known in these parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted January 9, 2005 Report Share Posted January 9, 2005 So I take it he's not going to get a hazing like cooltrane and jamesjazzart did? :rsmile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
domo1129 Posted January 9, 2005 Report Share Posted January 9, 2005 Stereo Jacks..............Indeed, A great place. A haven for folks like us!!!!!! ciao, domo1129 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free For All Posted January 9, 2005 Report Share Posted January 9, 2005 Barry Harris's "Illumination" I couldn't find this title- did you possibly mean "Luminescence"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Bresnahan Posted January 9, 2005 Report Share Posted January 9, 2005 Barry Harris's "Illumination" I couldn't find this title- did you possibly mean "Luminescence"? Yup, that's it. "Luminesence". Later, Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim R Posted January 9, 2005 Report Share Posted January 9, 2005 Welcome, Jack. Thanks for being so far away and not taking all of my money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soul Stream Posted January 9, 2005 Report Share Posted January 9, 2005 Hey, I've actually been to Stereo Jack's (yes, quite a few times) when I lived in Boston for a couple of years. GREAT place. So, welcome Jack...glad to see you here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bright Moments Posted January 9, 2005 Report Share Posted January 9, 2005 nice ta meetcha! welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul secor Posted January 9, 2005 Report Share Posted January 9, 2005 Haven't been to Cambridge in 10 years or so, but I used to stop in at Stereo Jack's when I made my yearly visit to my friends who worked at Rounder Records. I do remember copping a N.Y. Contemporary 5 Fontana LP there. I still have it and listen to it. Thanks, Jack. and welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander Posted January 9, 2005 Report Share Posted January 9, 2005 Former Bostonian and, yes, a regular Stereo Jack's customer back in the day. I still make a pilgramage to Jack's whenever I visit Boston/Cambridge (once or twice a year. Hope to make a trip later this coming spring, in fact). Welcome to the board! It's like having a little piece of home...(snif) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catesta Posted January 9, 2005 Report Share Posted January 9, 2005 Welcome! I have plans to be in the Boston area this spring. I will definitely come to the store with cash in hand! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man with the Golden Arm Posted January 9, 2005 Report Share Posted January 9, 2005 and for Chris' interest what used to be the best Mex in town is right next door. please advise if that is still the case!? welcome to the O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceH Posted January 9, 2005 Report Share Posted January 9, 2005 Between 1986 and 1993 I was a regular visitor to Stereo Jack's! Bought a LOT of great stuff there. Welcome to the board, Jack. I miss Cambridge. I miss BOSTON. (I miss New England...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Wheel Posted January 9, 2005 Report Share Posted January 9, 2005 and for Chris' interest what used to be the best Mex in town is right next door. please advise if that is still the case!? welcome to the O Are you referring to the Forest Cafe? I think it was under construction for several months last year...haven't checked it out yet as I seem to remember the food was a bit expensive for a student (at least compared to the dirt cheap taquerias around Harvard and Porter Squares--Anna's, Boca Grande, and Felipe's). Will have to check it out sometime. Also, one of my very favorite restaurants, Chez Henri, is about a block and a half down the street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connoisseur series500 Posted January 9, 2005 Report Share Posted January 9, 2005 Welcome to the board, Jack. Never hurts to have another NE Patriot fan on board. (Yes, I'm assuming a lot here...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Bresnahan Posted January 10, 2005 Report Share Posted January 10, 2005 (edited) and for Chris' interest what used to be the best Mex in town is right next door.  please advise if that is still the case!? welcome to the O Are you referring to the Forest Cafe? I think it was under construction for several months last year...haven't checked it out yet as I seem to remember the food was a bit expensive for a student (at least compared to the dirt cheap taquerias around Harvard and Porter Squares--Anna's, Boca Grande, and Felipe's). Will have to check it out sometime. Also, one of my very favorite restaurants, Chez Henri, is about a block and a half down the street. The Forest Cafe is still there and it's still great food... and usually good beer too. They always have at least one German beer on tap. During the summer is Franziskaner Hefe Weiss too. Yum. I like the Burritos Tres Marias. FWIW, there are also a couple of good Thai restaurants nearby. One in Harvard Square and another up the road near Porter Square. Later, Kevin Edited January 10, 2005 by Kevin Bresnahan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander Posted January 10, 2005 Report Share Posted January 10, 2005 I miss Cambridge. I miss BOSTON. (I miss New England...) Me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soul Stream Posted January 11, 2005 Report Share Posted January 11, 2005 ....uh...err...where's the guest of honor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeBop Posted January 11, 2005 Report Share Posted January 11, 2005 Fashionably late? Laid back? Or "delightfully behind the times"? I'll keep a lookout. One, if by land, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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