wharfy

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glowing red output tube, but don't think it's red-plating
@xenolith -Great to see you have your ride or die system.   
glowing red output tube, but don't think it's red-plating
@xenolith - Interesting story about the resistors and biasing. Oh the stuff we do, and put up with, in pursuit of the perfect sound.   
glowing red output tube, but don't think it's red-plating
@xenolith - Following you post with some interest because you said you had other tube failures. Were they each KT77s? FWIW, I was using Genalex KT77s in a Cayin 50T integrated each of the 77s blew. Kevin @ Upscale said that while they sound great... 
Sly Stone
@goofyfoot  Agree! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_j07QOX42Q Questlove's documentary on Sly Stone is highly recommended. Using archival clips, the film charts Sly Stone's rise from a Bay Area DJ to wild years with his band, the Family Stone. ... 
Jazz for aficionados
@tyray - Very nice finds, thanks! Look how much fun they are having. Hale Smith, with the cigar in his mouth....Love the groove on the live African Cookbook @ Montreux.  
Jazz for aficionados
@tyray - You're welcome! There is so much great jazz out there. This thread, started in 2013, has opened my ears and mind. I'm grateful to all the posters/contributors.  
Jazz for aficionados
@mahgister- "I read a decade ago a story of a black musician who decided to  go back to Africa to study music there... He encountered a master and discussing with him, the master said listening samplings of western music and jazz, this "does not... 
Jazz for aficionados
@audio-b-dog -Thanks for adding both Gato Barbieri and Mose Allison to the conversation. I have "Fenix" and play it a half dozen times a year, or so. Gato's recording-mates are impressive-Ron Carter, Lonnie Liston Smith, Joe Beck, and Nana Vasconc... 
Please Recommend some Charlie Parker Recordings!
Fun thread, everyone. Happy to say I have every CD mentioned. Anyone heard Vincent Herring, Bobby Watson and Gary Bartz's CD, "Bird at 100"? https://youtu.be/-Sv--I-JFMY?si=Sj4Ve-2C3rj4MNbV  
For Hellecasters Fans (and all those who appreciate hot Tele picking): Fun Listen
That's great! The Bakersfield Sound is alive and well. Thanks for sharing.  
Band/artist documentaries.
Since Ken Burns' Country Music is mentioned, I'll add Ken Burns' Jazz documentary. Another one I just remembered is Louie Bluie. It's about Howard Armstrong, who was a member of the Black American string band, Martin, Bogen and the Armstrongs. It ... 
Band/artist documentaries.
@scottya118 - Beware of Mr. Baker-How many documentaries begin with the subject assaulting the director? LOL  
authentic space recordings
I'm thinking that music recorded in churches and cathedrals present "space."  Here are some possibilities. They are examples of Early Music (pre-1600s) The Tallis Scholars Stile Antico Anonymous Four Trio Mediaeval And then there are albums ... 
Band/artist documentaries.
@bdp24 - Wrecking Crew is a terrific documentary. This is one of my favorite parts-Tommy Tedesco ("the King of session guitarists"). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DVnW6SeOl4  
Band/artist documentaries.
Has anyone watched "Pop Go the 60's"? It's on youtube. Matt Williamson does pretty forward, decently researched features/segments on bands from that era. https://www.popgoesthe60s.com/