acman3

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Jazz for aficionados
A patron walked up to a famous pianist and stated," I would give my life to play piano like you," to which he answered, " I already did." 
Jazz for aficionados
I don't think we will be able to reconcile our differences in this matter, people have been arguing over it for 50 years. I like Frogman have 2 minds on free jazz, but if I had spent my life learning music, and practicing to sound RIGHT on my inst... 
Jazz for aficionados
I personally never held Bowie's music up against other trumpeters. He didn't seem that interested in playing like other trumpeters, even the ones he quotes. The musicians he plays with seemed to enjoy playing with him, He was very well respected b... 
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Hello Learsfool, I hope while being an interesting hour it was not too painful. I see your point of view and frankly believe most people would agree with you and Rok. Rok said he had never heard Bowie's playing, so I played some things for him and... 
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PppJOrnVtkgI love Lester Bowie! Lester said of Wynton, " With his chops and my brain, I could have been one of the greatest". 
Jazz for aficionados
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXRsRo6inTMI do like me some Taco's! 
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIGdarGXKT0 
Jazz for aficionados
I love Lester Bowie! Some funny stuff, but listen till the end.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lX24Ry3HxhM 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Audpulse, I purchased a NOS Empire 2000elll, a few years ago. When I played it it sounded like someone had used gravel instead of a diamond on the stylus. I put it in the back of my closet. I have almost thrown it away 2-3 times. You are welcome t... 
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The coolest video ever! See how many people you recognize.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNCzfPhdd2M 
Why not horns?
In the link provided by Rok, it is claimed that the ONLY component which effects sound is the Loudspeaker.Shindo San would be much impressed. 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hello Audpluse, please keep us informed on the new Mc technology. The price puts it way,way out of my league, but I still think it could be fun and interesting. Especially with the Serbian warrior business model.Found a real Precept 550ml this wee... 
Jazz for aficionados
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSkISSjuLGU 
Jazz for aficionados
Rok, I love both the Coltrane and the Ellington. Another live Coltrane recording, Live at the Half Note, was made about a year and a half latter, finds Coltrane in transition. Not quite the full throttle sax monster he would be in 3 to 6 months on... 
Attention AT150ANV owners
Bflodave, I ran the At150anv at around 1.6 VTF and slightly positive VTA. Audiogon member Sarcher30 has said the Anv sounded better at 100k, at preamp,than 47k.How is your At150anv sounding?