Comments on: Guest Column: Another Misadventure

By: Mike F

Mike F — Mon, 29 Oct 2018 17:02:40 +0000

We all know that James will likely not ever get any cash for his stash. Whether buying or selling I think its best to make or be ready to take a fair cash offer when it presents itself.

I suspect the most likely outcome will be the records will be sold as part of an estate sale dropped off at Goodwill or put out to the curb after James passes.

By: Clifford Allen

Clifford Allen — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 15:32:58 +0000

I’d be more impressed if his azz was on VHS or film. The Jazz Record Mart used to have old porno viewings in the back room on weekend nights. Trad jazz and porn…

By: Ceedee

Ceedee — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 13:37:42 +0000

I’ve never bought the idea that digging big bands and collecting hard bop were incompatible tasks. Whether lp or cd, Clarke-Boland, Ellington,Artie Shaw and Thad and Mel all have a seat at the table along with Miles,Monk,Mingus,etc. I just got the Gerald Wilson box on Mosaic,btw-like fine wine,good music just becomes better with age.
Incidentally,this column contains some valuable info, upon reflection. “Wanna live to be 80? Make sure you keep your ‘jizz’ and your ‘jazz’ seperate.”
You’re welcome, America.

By: Abrasive_Beautiful

Abrasive_Beautiful — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 01:45:40 +0000

This is a funny story! I’ve been on similar “got a lot of old jazz records, like big bands” types of digs, and I always make the time for them. Sometimes they are terrible, sure, but there are often passionate music lovers and listeners behind those collections. One of these turned up a copy of Yakhal’ Inkomo by Mankunku Quartet for my own collection, and I’m in the center of the USA. You never know what’s out there.

By: Daryl

Daryl — Tue, 23 Oct 2018 22:40:28 +0000

Thanks for the share. This story is much more like most of mine than others that appear. It is still a great story!

By: Jason

Jason — Tue, 23 Oct 2018 21:11:29 +0000

gross old men….

By: Terry

Terry — Tue, 23 Oct 2018 18:09:07 +0000

What will I ever do with my Big Band Records? Great story, thanks.

By: gregory the fish

gregory the fish — Tue, 23 Oct 2018 18:00:56 +0000

haha, that’s a good one. at least he was friendly about it!

By: Adamski

Adamski — Tue, 23 Oct 2018 16:15:54 +0000

That’s a good yarn! I hope you washed your hands after…

By: japhy

japhy — Tue, 23 Oct 2018 14:20:16 +0000

Bravo! In the end you still got the money shot, even if it wasn’t the one you were hoping for. Keep digging!