A proper introduction

[jimi089]

Greetings,

Not sure if this is the correct section for an introduction post but....

Since I already broke board decorum by trying to sell worthless 78s in one of my first posts, I figure I should probably introduce myself. Thanks for all your help and understanding with that faux pas, by the way.

Here's the facts:

My name is Dan but my friends call me Danimal (hence the alias).

I was born and raised in Maine amongst the moose and lobster.

I've been in Chicago ever since, having done time at some University in Hyde Park that was equal parts education and mental torture.

I came of age musically in Chicago and the AACM, and specifically the Velvet Lounge was responsible for broadening my musical horizons.

I spend most of my disposable income on live music and recordings. Which is why I found this place, as you all seem to share my interests.

I look forward to reading, learning, and contributing.

Thanks for your hospitality!

[Jim Alfredson]

Welcome! Glad you made it past the "welcoming committee"!

[JSngry]

Howdy!

[RDK]

Welcome Dan!

[7/4]

welcome Danimal!

[Aggie87]

If you change your name to JazzLobster you can stay.

(We already have a JazzMoose, sorry!)

[7/4]

He's got an excellent point there...we could use a JazzLobster.

[Rooster_Ties]

Hi, and welcome to the board!!

And no, I'm not JazzRooster.

[Bright Moments]

pleased to meetcha!

[clifford_thornton]

Since I already broke board decorum by trying to sell worthless 78s in one of my first posts, I figure I should probably introduce myself. Thanks for all your help and understanding with that faux pas, by the way.

Well, I'll take those Mingus 78s and the Paul Bley one too.

[jazzypaul]

Hey Danimal,

one of my buddies (also a Dan, btw) also goes by Danimal.

Anyway, fellow Chicagoan here. If you ever want to hang at a show, lemme know.

[Guest Bill Barton]

Welcome!

[sidewinder]

I spend most of my disposable income on live music and recordings.

Welcome ! We pretty well all fall into that category so you should be at home.

[jostber]

[jazzbo]

Glad you're here!

[AllenLowe]

sorry, nothing doing until you've slept with every moderator and given us your lunch money -

until than, welcome -

and congrats on escaping Maine -

[MoGrubb]

I like that handle, Danimal.

Yo, welcome.

[Ron S]

Welcome!

And I'd think twice about changing your handle to JazzLobster, by the way, 'cause this is what those guys had in mind:

[JohnS]

Welcome Dan

[paul secor]

Welcome. Don't worry about how things started for you here. It's how things go from there that's important.

As far as I'm concerned, someone who's reading George Lewis' book is someone whose posts are probably worth checking out.

[jimi089]

Thanks for the warm welcome folks!

[robviti]

greetings danimal! looks like we have another person to hang with at the chicago jazz festival and the after-fest sets at the velvet.

[paul secor]

When I first looked at the title of this thread, I thought it was about the Proper record label. Was going to post: There ain't nothing proper about Proper.

Glad it's about what it's about, instead.

[BERIGAN]

Dammit!!!! Here I am, thinking I can make some funny remark with a photo of a proper set, and you HAD to beat me to the punch!!! You as well Paul.....grrrr....too many members as it is....

[BERIGAN]

Oh, and hello Dan, great to have a new members here, as always!