Ellington - Smithsonian sets

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Submitted by satkinsn on

When I first got very serious about jazz, I lusted after - but couldn't afford - a series of lps from the Smithsonian that documented Duke Ellington in 1938, 39 and 40.

Instead, a while later I got "Braggin' in Brass," the Columbia collection of the 1938 band.

It was overshadowed by "The Blanton-Webster Band" on RCA, but I have always had a soft spot for the 1938 band. It was lighter, poppier maybe, but I wouldn't trade a dozen or so of the performances.

Component recommendations

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The Entry Level
Submitted by andie417 on

Hi,

I am new to this forum and I'm sure you folks are inundated with questions similar to mine.

I love listening to music and unfortunately my tastes in electronics are bigger than my wallet allows. I am looking to build a system however the opportunity to listen to the system is limited where I live. There are few high end dealers. So, I thought I'd ask for your input...

I listen to more midrange music. I particularly like acoustic music - the likes of Amos Lee, Sarah Harmer... and classical - baroque or pieces that the cello is center stage.

J. Gordon Holt 1930–2009

J. Gordon Holt 1930–2009

Jul 22, 2009
It is with immense sadness that I heard of Gordon's passing, in an announcement from his long-time friend, Bob O'Neill: "A few minutes after 12 noon mtn time, July 20, 2009, J. Gordon Holt passed away in his home in Boulder, Colorado. A memorial service will be held in a week or two. There will be, of course, martinis and the music of Ralph Vaughan Williams." According to his son Charles, Gordon had suffered a long fight with COPD/Emphysema and he died in his home with his family around him.

Why did the chicken cross the road?

Submitted by Monty on

Hemingway is my favorite.

BARACK OBAMA: The chicken crossed the road because it was time for a change! The chicken wanted change!

JOHN MC CAIN: My friends, that chicken crossed the road because he recognized the need to engage in cooperation and dialogue with all the chickens on the other side of the road.

HILLARY CLINTON: When I was First Lady, I personally helped that little chicken to cross the road. This experience makes me uniquely qualified to ensure

2 channel amp

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Submitted by mikeg7601 on

i live in mps. mn / we have three hifi stores here . limited selection to audition amps. i am looking for a two channel amp. i currently have a anthem pv7 amp and a anthem avm 30 processor. speakers are paradigm signature 40 v.5. i would like to upgrade the amp for stereo listening. i would like to by a used 2 channel amp .what i am currently looking at is a new anthem statement p2 2 channel for about $3500 . i am wondering for that price can i get a 5k or 6k used amp that will blow that out of the water. again there is a limited amount of gear to audition here in the twin cities of mn.

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