spindrifter

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"Miles Davis Story" on Bravo
Hey, pardon me for my lack of spelling insight. Cheers 
Best CD with a muted horn?
Well Blueshirt, I second Frogman about Miles. There are several Ballads and Love Song discs around where he plays some very sweet muted stuff. Cheers 
Upbeat music suggestions?
If you care to take a percussion trip try a Brent Lewis disc. "Jungle Moon" would be a good one to start with. 
Acoustic Gitter LP Suggestions
There are many Leo Kottke LPs to choose from. The one with vocals I really like is "Ice Water" and there is a compiation of all instrumental music called "6 and 12 String Guitar" There are many many jazz lps I could go on forever. Three of Phil Ke... 
Song intros that really grab you? ?
More excellent choices mentioned above. The subtle ones are just as impressive as the loud heavy ones. How about "Fields Of Joy" by The New York Rock Ensemble, if anyone else can remember that one,a beautiful slow, smooth, rolling electric piano g... 
Song intros that really grab you? ?
Some excellent examples above. A few others, "Sympathy" by the Stones "Watchtower" by Hendrix, "Whole Lotta Love"by Led Zep, "Light My Fire" Doors, "Hot Rats" by Zappa. I love 4yanx suggestion of "Birdland" by Weather Report one of my all time fav... 
Anybody using Audio Advisor's Record Doctor II?
I have had one for 10+ years.I made a nice dust cover for it with deep oak picture frame moulding and plexiglass. The thing is excellent. I have never used the expensive machines but I can't see how they could be more effective.Of course a good re... 
Name three of yours the most favourite drummers
Jack DeJohnetteTony Williams"Philly" Joe JonesHonorable Mention..David GarabaldiI could go on and on but won't. 
Which CD's for Imaging/Soundstage?
Mikejazz.... Nice work man! Keep on keepin' on!! 
Your top 10 vinyl LPs that never made it to CD
Most of the Hampton Hawes catalog especially "Playin' In The Yard", beautiful electric piano on that one and I love that sound. Terry Reid's stuff like "The River" and "Seed Of Memory"which I don't think made it to disc.Marc Benno's LP "Ambush" I ... 
Your top 10 vinyl LPs that never made it to CD
I agree with JB I am sure I have many that never came out on disc but "Roll Over" by The New York Rock Ensemble is a very good album indeed and I have looked for on disc for years. It has a few gems including "Fields Of Joy" and everybody's favori... 
Frank Van Alstine Grado Longhorn Cartridge??
Psych I know you're right about spending money but I'd much rather spend what I have on music rather than on hardware.Thanks 
Frank Van Alstine Grado Longhorn Cartridge??
My TT is an AR ES-1 with a Sumiko Premier MMT arm. I emailed him and he said it would be a fine match. I was just wondering to experiment with and use as a back up. Any experience feedback from anyone would be appreciated. Thanks 
groovin organ based soul & jazz
I forgot to mention Charles Earland. 
groovin organ based soul & jazz
There is Shirley Scott, Larry Young,Jimmy Smith, Joey DeFrancesco, Medeski Martin and Wood,Jimmy McGriff..... You might try Brian Auger's Oblivian Express as well. Remember to try before you buy. Happy hunting!!