Hi Doug,
Don't worry too much about the feathers I seem to russtle on the forum. There is always someone who seems to think that I'm blowing my own horn. Truth be told, I just like to help, and entertain with my words. They come easy, and are usually appreciated by most, so I'm not upset about the few that take offense.

Trying to be the "moderator" or peace keeper has NEVER had much success on this forum, so don't get your hopes up of instilling a sudden blast of decorum into our little cyber-world. It ain't gonna happen! Right, Ruthie? (I know she's reading this, over your shoulder !)

This forum is a great sounding board for ideas, and feelings .... and sometimes it heats up a bit(like MOST family gatherings), but in general - it's a pretty special place.

Glad to have you aboard. You are a true "Wordsmith" and we all appreciate your comments !

Now now boys....kiss and make nice...

I read the 'North Sea Jazz Festival' lineup and say WOW!!! .... I look at the JVC Newport (RI) Jazz Festival lineup, and ask (with few exceptions) 'WHO ARE THESE PEOPLE?!?) Cos of Good Music
Conducted by Bill Cosby featuring
Don Elias,Dwayne Burno, Ndugu Chancler, Robin Eubanks, Craig Handy, Jamaaladeen Tacuma, Carlos Ward & James Williams
Dave Holland Quintet featuring
Robin Eubanks, Billy Kilson, Steve Nelson
& Chris Potter
Oleta Adams, Preservation Hall Jazz Band

Mercedes-Benz Pavilion: Noon
Greg Osby Quartet featuring Jason Moran
Yerba Buena,
Ballin' The Jack, Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Sex Mob------------------------------------------------------------------------------

SUNDAY, AUGUST 11
Fort Adams State Park
Isaac Hayes,
Arturo Sandoval, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe
Lea DeLaria, Nicholas Payton Quintet with special guest James Carter
Mercedes-Benz Pavilion: Noon
David S. Ware, Bullfrog featuring Kid Koala
Jane Bunnett & Spirits Of Havana,
Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra, The Holmes Brothers, ----------------------------------------------------------------------------.... I'm all for promoting newcomers, but couldn't the Newport Jazz Fest have a couple of 'name' stars ?!?? ... my wife and I will go to see Tony Bennett open the weekend on Friday night, and then probably skip Sat & Sun for the first time in many years ......
t.

"...and that's all I'm going to say about that." Forest Gump

As Rosie sang, "They're Either Too Young or Too Old"

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