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Speakers for Computer
Logitech Z-623 2.1Cheers 
Classical Music for Aficionados
The good stuff.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsSALaDJuN4https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTAE5HWkz6ACheers 
Classical Music for Aficionados
Everybody Loves Carmen:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-4xI3nc9SICheers 
Best Brahms Third Symphony
Very opinionated, but very enjoyable to listen to, and seems to know his stuff.  I have purchased several of his recommendations.  No disappointments so far.Not only the BEST, but the WORST also.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeHrQH7l31Qhttps://w... 
Should I list all my classical CDs?
I would first check and see what they are being sold for used on Amazon.  You might be surprised how much the prices of Classical CDs have increased.I have found many CDs that I paid $11.98 for several years ago, from Amazon, are now offered for s... 
Classical Music for Aficionados
This Lady really suffered in the "Worker's Paradise" during the "Cultural Revolution".   They know how to destroy the meaning of words.Bach:   Goldberg VariationsZhu Xiao-Mei -- pianohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqrhGsB80Mk&list=PLr0MsaDpKs... 
Jazz for aficionados
Today's Listen:THE PORT OF HARLEM JAZZMENwith / J.C. Higginbottom(trombone), Sidney Bechet(Soprano sax, clarinet),  Albert Ammons(piano), Meeade Lux Lewis(piano), Sid Catlett(drums), Teddy Bunn(guitar).Four different groups on one disc.  Teddy Bun... 
Jazz for aficionados
No thoughts on Charlie Christian? I was just listening to music from his era, 1939, earlier tonight. Will post it tomorrow. He is not on the CD, but it’s his kind of music. I have the "Genius of the Electric Guitar" album, but nothing else. He doe... 
Jazz for aficionados
I ask again, where the heck is everyone? Everyone is here, except the folks from Croatia and the OP. It’s not a large group during the best of times. The Frogman is a working musician, so sometimes I assume that affects his presence.The OP is prob... 
Jazz for aficionados
Today's Listen:THE OSCAR PETERSON TRIO WITH MILT JACKSON - REUNION BLUESwith / Ray Brown(bass), Louis Hayes(drums)We've got Oscar and Milt together and the word BLUES in the title.  What?Rear Notes -- "The MPS- the Most Perfect Sound Edition prese... 
Classical Music for Aficionados
Beethoven Complete Piano Sonatas:Get it while you can, it will soon be in the clutches of "these sellers".  9CD Box. Sony.  Excellent packaging.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWpLVh6IIRACheers 
Jazz for aficionados
Where is the Jazz Queen?   I guess that "let'em eat cake" remark didn't go over too well with her subjects.Cheers 
Classical Music for Aficionados
More "entry level", i.e. a good place to start.My favorite, because of the Chorus.  Also available on SACD.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2Vpb9mRsOMCheers 
Jazz for aficionados
Baker & Desmond:Their tone!!  My thoughts exactly.   Desmond is almost like an actor that is typecast.  Every time I hear him and his distinct tone, I think, "Take Five."Nice clipCheersBtw, glad you liked the Hawes Clip. 
Classical Music for Aficionados
All the elites smirked, even Ravel, but it’s still around, and is his most popular work. This is my favorite performance.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HI73PK06MQcCheers