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I just got this in the post. Really Great. Thanks guys for the lead. http://www.jazzbymail.com/albums1200/1260.jpg Buy it here Artists link Vince Giordano If you like that Nighthawks album you will probably like another two records I've mentioned on this board featuring Peter Ecklund (he's on corne...

Do you ever get tired of the same line?

I recommend this CD as a nice primer to the KC sound.

Is anyone going back for the '05 edition?

Back on topic, my current favorite version is a 13+ minute doozy on an LP called "Harlem...One More Time! Live at Pluckemin." Oh so good!

Jerry_Jelinek wrote:

Swifty wrote:Jerry, if you use this syntax

link

it will do it.

Hmmm... I'm doing something wrong because I tried this and it didn't work????

Looks okay to me now.

Jerry, if you use this syntax

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it will do it.

The CDs are indeed split more classic swing on the first disc and more R&B on the second disc. It's definitely dancable and has my longtime favorite version of "Darktown Strutter's Ball." FYI this set includes all of the tracks on the two Classics discs for about the price of one. Ther...

I just got Proper's 2-disc Tiny Bradshaw set. It's awesome. I love Proper!

Joe Williams is considered a blues shouter ? The Joe Williams that sang with New Testament Basie (not Big Joe Williams)? I actually wrote latter-day blues shouter meaning his roots stem from the blues shouter tradition. Sorry, I understand what you're saying but I still don't see the similarity. Ma...

Joe Williams is considered a blues shouter? The Joe Williams that sang with New Testament Basie (not Big Joe Williams)?

When I hear the term "blues shouter" I think of Jimmy Rushing, Big Joe Turner or Jimmy Witherspoon. Joe Williams sounds very, very different to me.

I thought we already knew we were all breaking the law...

John, I've got the same exact laptop but I've got a Sound Blaster MP3+ external sound card. I will be taking it on its maiden DJ voyage tomorrow night, I will let you know if I experience any of the problems you have. No major problems last night, and I didn't notice buzzing of any kind. However, t...

ScottieK wrote:I heard the battery life on it is terrible though. 2 hours or something to t hat effect.

I've got the Inspiron 1100, the battery life is about three hours, which isn't bad.

Also - there is absolutely no reason you shouldn't have your laptop plugged in while you're DJing.

John, I've got the same exact laptop but I've got a Sound Blaster MP3+ external sound card. I will be taking it on its maiden DJ voyage tomorrow night, I will let you know if I experience any of the problems you have.