mary_jo

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Not that long ago you spoke about guys in the USA military. I am not here to judge anyone, we all know what almost every war is about or what eventually turns out of each war. If it's not the defense for the bare life that caused you to participat... 
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...me like it acmanPlus, handsome boy that Leon...;-) 
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"Why all the angst?" Precisely my point. That’s a damn good message you’re sending acman. "There will always be something to learn and there will always be things about art that we don’t understand or can relate to. I see it as room for growth, no... 
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Speaking of Buddy Rich and drummers... "And, you know, I think the original recording of Ravel's Bolero, probably whoever played percussion on that, will never have it played better than that."  (Buddy Rich)  ~ Philip Howie on the drum performa... 
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Moving to Norway where summer days are longer...Norwegian jazz saxophonist ~Jan Garbarek (age 72)Jazz composer and theorist George Russell, described Jan as “the most original voice in European jazz since Django Reinhardt”. The Guardian:"ECM's fou... 
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Guys, I do not post much (can’t say much about jazz, I may only paste few announcements of what I am listenin’ at that very moment) but I am following your postings often. Each of your postings. And I appreciate the contribution of Each of you her... 
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...che bello... 
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That reminds me of...https://youtu.be/AUU1mdn-btc 
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Wow, haven't heard Dylan's - It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry in this combination... 
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//I don’t think we’re allowed to dislike anything in this thread. I like Zappa. //I think it’s more the matter of respect and acknowledgement that is required or let’s just say, desirable. If this is shown in a proper way, disliking is bearable. 
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"Two men in an elevator. One says to the other, sniffing: Excuse me, did you pass wind?The other answers, sounding hurt and offended: Of course I did! Do you think I always stink like this?" 
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I wonder how they call an elevator when it's going down? Downator?  
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Attention! Elevator is coming down! Anybody going on the tenth floor? 
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//mary jo Frank Zappa is not for everyone. Mingus' music, as well as Zappa's also requires an "acquired taste" I'm happy you like Gene Ammons' "Angel Eyes" Beautiful song and album.//pjw, I am glad that I do not have that acquired taste. My curren... 
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...to me