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Sangue Audiencia ... CD
Epic (Brazil), 2005. Used ....
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Stan Getz & Charlie Byrd —
Jazz Samba ... LP
Verve, 1962. Very Good+ Gatefold ....
One of those records that no home should be without – not only a pivotal album in the growth of bossa nova in the 60s – but a set that also really helped set the career of tenorist Stan Getz on fire! The real credit here might almost go to guitarist Charlie Byrd – as Byrd was a...
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Jazz Samba/Jazz Samba Encore ... CD
Stan Getz & Charlie Byrd —
Jazz Samba (Verve master edition) ... CD
Verve, 1962. Used ....
One of those records that no home should be without – not only a pivotal album in the growth of bossa nova in the 60s – but a set that also really helped set the career of tenorist Stan Getz on fire! The real credit here might almost go to guitarist Charlie Byrd – as Byrd was a...
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Stan Getz & Charlie Byrd —
Jazz Samba/Jazz Samba Encore ... CD
Verve (Germany), 1962. New Copy ....
A pair of bossa classics – back to back on a single CD! The first Jazz Samba set is one of those records that no home should be without – not only a pivotal album in the growth of bossa nova in the 60s – but a set that also really helped set the career of tenorist Stan Getz on...
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Stan Getz & Joao Gilberto —
Getz/Gilberto ... LP
Verve, 1963. Very Good- Gatefold ....
The historic meeting of Stan Getz and Brazilian guitarist Joao Gilberto, with the surprisingly popular inclusion of Joao's then-wife Astrud. The record created a sound that was copied endlessly, and which catapulted Astrud to unbelievable fame worldwide – even though she was only included in...
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Stan Getz & Joao Gilberto —
Getz/Gilberto #2 (with bonus tracks) ... CD
Verve, 1964. Used ....
A very different record than the first collaboration between Stan Getz & Joao Gilberto – but that's also one of the things that makes it great! The album's more of a split LP than a shared one – as side one features a live performance from the great mid 60s Stan Getz quartet that...
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Stan Getz & Laurindo Almeida —
Stan Getz With Laurindo Almeida ... LP
Verve, 1963. Very Good+ Gatefold ....
One of the best of the Stan Getz bossa nova sessions – and a record that features the great Laurindo Almeida on guitar – playing with more virtuosity than either Charlie Byrd or Joao Gilberto did on their collaborations with Getz! The record's got a driving rhythm section, with lots of...
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Gilberto Gil —
Copacabana Mon Amour – Trilha Sonora Original ... CD
Discobertas (Brazil), 1970. New Copy ....
An incredible bit of soundtrack work by Gilberto Gil – and one of his best albums! The record was originally recorded to accompany the work of director Rogerio Szanzerla, and it's a wonderful mix of samba, jazz, and post-Tropicalia psychedelia – all recorded in a warm intimate style...
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Gilberto Gil —
Expresso 2222 (deluxe edition) ... CD
Philips/Universal (Brazil), 1972. New Copy ....
Gilberto Gil's first album after a few years exile in England – and a really explosive record that recalls the brilliance of his Tropicalia years! The record's an incredible blend of rootsy percussion, raspy guitar, and tripped-out production – all delivered with an instrumental...
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Gilberto Gil —
Gilberto Gil (1969) (180 gram pressing) ... LP
Philips/Universal (Brazil), 1969. New Copy (reissue)....
The rare 3rd album by Gilberto Gil, and a key piece of the Tropicalia puzzle – one of the most wildly experimental albums from those years, and Gil's last before going into exile! The sound is much more electric than his other albums from the late 60's – and the production, songwriting...
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Gilberto Gil —
Retirante – Primeiras Gravacoes/Demo Para Arlequim ... CD
Discobertas (Brazil), Early 60s. New Copy 2CD ....
Some of the earliest work ever recorded by Gilberto Gil – served up here in a really great 2CD set! The first CD in the set a beautiful album of rough-hewn samba tracks, done in a really lively style! Gil's great vocals are very firmly in the lead of the album's arrangements – and...
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Astrud Gilberto —
Astrud Gilberto Now ... LP
Perception, 1972. New Copy (reissue)....
Killer work by Astrud Gilberto – very different than her Verve sides of the 60s! The album was produced by Astrud, arranged by Deodato – and has that wonderful warm full jazz feel of her classic album on CTI, but also a bit more like some of the funky work of Jorge Ben at the time...
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Astrud Gilberto —
I Haven't Got Anything Better To Do ... LP
Verve, 1970. Very Good+ ....
One of the darkest albums ever recorded by Astrud Gilberto – her 60s last session for Verve Records, and a batch of beautifully moody tunes throughout! Arrangements are by Albert Gorgoni, who'd handled Gilberto's previous September 69 album – but the style here is a bit mellower, a bit...
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Astrud Gilberto with Stanley Turrentine —
Gilberto With Turrentine (with bonus tracks) ... CD
Wah Wah (Spain), 1970. New Copy ....
An expanded version of this classic – with 5 more bonus tracks, 4 of which were arranged by Ennio Morricone! The core album is incredible 70s work from the lovely Astrud Gilberto – a rare effort for the CTI label that has her teaming up with arranger Eumir Deodato and saxophonist...
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Joao Gilberto —
Chega De Saudade (plus bonus tracks) ... CD
Odeon/El (UK), Late 50s. New Copy ....
Just Sold Out!
Pure bossa magic – and a wonderful illustration of why the early music of Joao Gilberto was so tremendous! (Actually, all of his music is tremendous, but that seems to be especially the case here!) The tracks are all fantastic – breezy, breathy, and almost effortlessly sung throughout...
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Joao Gilberto —
Joao Gilberto (1963) (with bonus tracks) ... CD
Odeon/El (UK), 1963. New Copy ....
One of Joao Gilberto's first-ever albums – filled with incredibly beautiful bossa material that captures the vocals and guitar of Gilberto at their fragile early best – backed by sublime arrangements from Antonio Carlos Jobim and Walter Wanderley! The setting is perfect, and the sound...
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Joao Gilberto & Others —
O Amor O Sorriso E A Flor (plus bonus tracks) ... CD
Odeon/El (UK), 1960. New Copy ....
A wonderful album of Joao Gilberto's early bossa tracks from Brazil – loaded up here with various numbers from other great Brazilian stars! The original one of the first few that he ever recorded, and it's a masterpiece of understatement, recorded with arrangements by a young Antonio Carlos...
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Joao Gilberto/Caetano Veloso/Gilberto Gil/Maria B —
Brasil ... LP
Warner, 1981. Very Good+ ....
The best of Brazil, old and new – as Joao Gilberto meets up with a younger generation of Brazilian vocalists – Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, and Maria Bethania – all for a wonderful session of stripped-down bossa! The work is very much in Joao's best style of the early 70s –...
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Girls From Bahia (Quarteto Em Cy) —
Pardon My English (with bonus tracks) ... CD
Discobertas (Brazil), 1967. New Copy ....
A very groovy record with a very fitting title – especially once you hear the lyrics of the tunes! The Girls From Bahia are actually the Quarteto Em Cy – one of the best harmony groups of the bossa era, and famous for classic recordings on the Elenco label – but working here in a...
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Egberto Gismonti —
Circense ... CD
EMI/Bomba (Japan), 1980. New Copy ....
Strange and wonderful work from one of our favorite Brazilian artists – and a set that's put together with all the best complications of Egberto Gismonti's early years! The record is one of Gismonti's last true works of genius – and it hearkens back to the sound and style used on some...
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Egberto Gismonti —
Em Familia ... CD
Odeon/Bomba (Japan), 1981. New Copy ....
A beautiful set from the mighty Egberto Gismonti – as up-close and personal as you'd guess from the image on the cover! The set's a bit less wild than some of Egberto's 70s material, yet it's still a lot fuller and more jazz-based than any of his recordings for ECM too – lots of right...
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Golden Boys —
Programa Ensaio 1992 (DVD) ... DVD
Discobertas (Brazil), 1992. New Copy ....
The legendary Brazilian vocal group – caught live on the Ensaio TV program! The performance is from much later years in the Golden Boys' history – far from the time of their 60s hits – but the vocals are still wonderful, and captured here with an intimacy that really lives up to...
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Graveola —
Eu Preciso De Um Liquidificador ... CD
Mais Um Discos (UK), 2013. New Copy Gatefold ....
A sweet bit of Brazilian experimentation that recalls all the inventive spirit of the work of Caetano Veloso and the Tropicalia generation – put together with lots of great twists and turns, and a spirit that's both playful yet straightforward as well! These guys mix things up as much as the...
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Beto Guedes/Danilo Caymmi/Novelli/Toninho Horta —
Beto Guedes/Danilo Caymmi/Novelli/Toninho Horta ... CD
Odeon/Think (Japan), 1973. New Copy ....
An amazing moment from the Brazilian music scene of the 70s – an album that's both extremely personal for each of the artists involved, yet also a wonderful collaboration between a host of up-and-coming talents! There's a relaxed, intimate feel to the whole thing that's mighty nice –...
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Guem —
O Universo Ritmico De Guem (original pressing) ... LP
Som Da Gente (Brazil), 1982. Near Mint- ....
An excellent album of hard percussion tracks from congolero Guem – recorded in Sao Paulo in 1982, with accompaniment on djembe, bonga, and assorted other percussion instruments. The tracks are spare, but very driving – with tight rhythms on all cuts, which has made the album quite...
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Thais Gulin —
oOOooOoO ... CD
Slap (Brazil), 2011. New Copy ....
A hell of a great record – as you might already guess from the fact that Kassin produced the album, and it also features guest appearances by Chico Buarque and Tom Ze! Yet Thais Gulin is clearly the main draw here – a really lovely, inventive singer with a freshness that comes through...
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Olivia & Francis Hime —
Alma Musica Sons & Silencio – Ao Vivo ... CD
Biscoito Fino (Brazil), 2012. New Copy ....
A really lovely performance from Olivia and Francis Hime – and one of the most intimate we've ever heard from the pair, too! Olivia sings with just piano accompaniment from Francis – in a way that still has all the majesty of the latter's full arrangements, yet which comes across in...
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Alma Musica Sons & Silencio – Ao Vivo (DVD) ... DVD
Olivia & Francis Hime —
Alma Musica Sons & Silencio – Ao Vivo (DVD) ... DVD
Biscoito Fino (Brazil), 2012. New Copy ....
A really lovely performance from Olivia and Francis Hime – and one of the most intimate we've ever heard from the pair, too! Olivia sings with just piano accompaniment from Francis – in a way that still has all the majesty of the latter's full arrangements, yet which comes across in...
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Also available:
Alma Musica Sons & Silencio – Ao Vivo ... CD
Jorginho Do Imperio & Conjunto De Ritmos —
Pedra 90 ... CD
Equipe/Discobertas (Brazil), 1974. New Copy ....
Excellent work from Jorginho Do Imperio – a lesser-known sambista from 70s Brazil, but one who really shines brightly on this rare little set! There's a beautifully stripped-down feel to the whole thing – just Jorginho's rich vocals in the lead, and loads of lively instrumental work on...
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Maria Joao e Mario Laginha —
Lobos, Raposas e Coiotes ... CD
Verve (Germany), 1999. New Copy ....
Wonderful work from Portuguese singer Maria Joao – a vocalist who's worked mostly in Europe, but who's also made some great contributions to the world of Brazilian music over the years! The backings here are more adventurous than some of Joao's straighter jazz sessions – with large...
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Antonio Carlos Jobim —
Certain Mr Jobim ... LP
Warner, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ....
A wickedly wonderful album by Jobim – recorded in LA in the mid 60s, and a perfect meeting of styles that makes for one of his most compelling albums of the 60s! Jobim sings and plays over pillowy-soft arrangements by Claus Ogerman – lightly dancing numbers that weave strings and...
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Antonio Carlos Jobim —
Jobim (aka Maita Pere) ... LP
MCA, 1973. Very Good+ Gatefold ....
An incredibly pure moment of genius from Jobim! Features one of the best versions of "Aqua De Marco" ever, done up in these haunting blue chords, backed by great baroque orchestrations, which descend and trail off, then come sweeping back in. The whole album's just as great, with...
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Joelma —
Joelma Muito Mais ... CD
Chantecler/Warner (Brazil), 1968. Used ....
A bit more mature than Joelma's debut album – mostly still catchy pop tunes, but sung with a deeper sense of spirit overall. Some of the tracks are Brazilian originals, and others tunes given Portuguese lyrics for the set – and as before, arrangements are by Willy Join, a man with a...
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Jongo Trio —
Jongo Trio (1972) ... CD
EMI/Odeon (Brazil), 1972. New Copy ....
The rare second album by the Jongo Trio – a fantastic bossa group who mixed together vocals and keyboards with stunning magic! The trio's approach is similar to that of the more famous Tamba Trio – in that the three members groove on keyboards, bass, and percussion – while also...
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Seu Jorge —
Cru (US pressing – with bonus tracks) ... CD
Wrasse, 2005. Used ....
The sound of global soul in the 21st Century – and an amazing set from the soon-to-be legendary Seu Jorge! Jorge's possibly best known for his appearances in films over the past few years – like The Life Aquatic or City Of God – but take it from us, he's one of the greatest...
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Seu Jorge —
Musicas Para Churrasco Vol 1 – Ao Vivo ... CD
Universal (Brazil), 2012. New Copy ....
Killer live work from Seu Jorge – one of his boldest, proudest records to date – and that's saying a lot, given the soulful promise of all his other work! We've always loved Jorge, but we first really fell in love with his music in a live setting – where he's got an undeniable...
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Joyce —
Curriculum ... CD
Discobertas (Brazil), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy ....
Rare early work from Joyce – a much-needed collection that brings together all the hard-to-find early bits recorded by this fantastic Brazilian singer – songs from compilations, live albums, singles, soundtracks, and other obscure sources! The 20 track set is a real treasure trove if...
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Joyce —
Gafieira Moderna ... CD
Far Out (UK), 2001. New Copy ....
Beautiful new work from Joyce – possibly her best album in years! The lovely Brazilian singer/guitarist blows away all the newcomers in the modern bossa field – and shows the world that she's still one of the strongest talents of her generation. The album's got a stronger jazz...
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Joyce —
Hard Bossa ... CD
Far Out (UK), 1999. New Copy ....
A beautiful album from Joyce – one of the few older Brazilian artists whose recent albums sound as good as their old ones! The record is a sparkling set of newly recorded tracks, all handled perfectly by Far Out – one of the few labels that really knows how to make a Brazilian...
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Joyce —
Rio De Janeiro ... CD
Far Out (UK), 2011. New Copy Gatefold ....
Sweet work from Joyce – a very intimate album that really reminds us of her classics from years back! Most of the set just features Joyce's vocals and guitar – but as you'll know if you love her as much as we do, that alone is enough to make the record wonderful – a slyly...
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Joyce —
Tardes Cariocas ... CD
Far Out (UK), 1983/1997. New Copy ....
A gem of a record from the lovely Joyce – a set recorded during the same key stretch as her early 80s albums for EMI – yet much more obscure! The album's got the same brilliant blend of jazz and bossa phrasing as her classics Agua E Luz and Feminina – and really brings Joyce's...
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Joyce —
Tudo (Japanese pressing) ... CD
Omagatoki (Japan), 2012. New Copy ....
Pure brilliance from the lovely Joyce – an album that sparkles wonderfully throughout – in just the way we love from her older classics! The passage of years hasn't dimmed her beauty at all – and both Joyce's vocals and acoustic guitar work are sublime – lively, but in a...
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Kassin —
Sonhando Devagar (3D packaging – comes with glasses) ... CD
Coqueiro Verde (Brazil), 2011. New Copy ....
Breezy, yet innovative work from Kassin – who is still best known (in our parts, anyway) for the run of teriffic trio sets he made with Moreno Veloso and Domenico in the 00s – and it's really high time for him to gain a broader audience of his own all around the world. This could be...
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Kenia —
Rio/New York ... LP
Jazzmania, 1985. Near Mint- ....
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Ithamara Koorax —
Love Dance – The Ballad Album ... CD
Milestone/JSR, 2003. New Copy ....
A relatively mellow vocal outing from Ithamara Koorax – a voice that was introduced to us from her appearances on some groovy Brazilian dancefloor tunes, including some of those from Dom Um Romao's albums! The style here is quite different – very laidback, and in the ballad mode you'd...
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Ithamara Koorax & Juarez Moreira —
Bim Bom – The Complete Joao Gilberto Songbook ... CD
Motema, 2009. New Copy ....
A lovely little tribute to the genius of Joao Gilberto – and quite possibly the best album we've ever heard from vocalist Ithamara Koorax! The set's quite spare – just Ithamara's vocals and a bit of guitar to back her up – and the stripped-down setting hardly gives Koorax any...
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Latins 80 —
Foglie Gialle All'Imbrunire ... LP
Cinedelic (Italy), 1970. New Copy (reissue)....
A cool bit of bossa jazz from Italy – recorded by a group who clearly draw inspiration from Sergio Mendes, but also take their tunes in some bold new directions! Like other Euro bossa work of the time, there's really a strong respect here for the original Brazilian sound – but also a...
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Le Trio Camara —
Le Trio Camara ... LP
Saravah/Dare Dare (France), Early 70s. New Copy (reissue)....
A killer album of jazzy bossa grooves – originally recorded in France in the early 70s, and darn hard to find in any format! The record was cut for the tiny Saravah label – home to groovy French acts like Brigitte Fontaine and Areski, as well as an elite group of jazz and world...
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Nara Leao —
Raridades 1968 to 1975 ... CD
Universal (Brazil), Late 60s/Early 70s. Used ....
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Nara Leao —
Samba, Festivais, E Tropicalia (14 CD set) ... CD
Universal (Brazil), 1960s/Early 70s. New Copy 13CD ....
Amazing music from Nara Leao – all of her classic albums for Philips from the 60s, packaged together in one sweet set – along with a bonus 2CD set of rare material, a booklet, and lots of bonus tracks as well! Nara during this time was a completely unique singer – an artist with...
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Tom Lellis & Toninho Horta —
Tonight ... CD
Adventure Music, 2008. Used ....
A wonderful collaboration between vocalist Tom Lellis and guitarist Toninho Horta – a set that's easily one of the best that Lellis has ever recorded! We've always been big fans of Tom's work, and even though he's never fully gotten his due, he's a singer who's been working for decades...
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Lenine —
Na Pressao ... CD
BMG (Brazil), 1999. Used ....
One of the most exciting new Brazilian albums we've stocked in a long time! This great new album by Lenine is a mad mix of soulful vocals, flanged-out guitars, rootsy percussion, and modern production with some slight amount of the kinds of sample influences being used by other modern Brazilians...
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Leno —
Vida E Obra De Johnny McCartney ... CD
CBS/Lion, 1971. New Copy ....
Post-Tropicalia work from Leno – a Brazilian singer who'd worked as part of a duo during the Jovem Guarda years, but who really sounds great here on his own! The style's a bit more straightforward rock than the Brazilian sound of a few years back – a bit fuzzy and compressed at times,...
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Vic Lewis —
Vic Lewis Plays Bossa Nova At Home & Away (180 gram pressing) ... LP
EMI/SeriE.WOC (Italy), 1963. New Copy (reissue)....
A late date for Brit bandleader Vic Lewis – but a great one too, thanks to a strong focus on the bossa nova sounds of the 60s! The mode's a real change for Lewis, who could sometimes be a bit stiff – and the new groove definitely opens things up nicely – as does the album's work...
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Ed Lincoln —
O Rei Dos Bailes (6CD set) ... CD
Microservice, 1960s. New Copy 6CD ....
Incredibly groovy work from Brazilian organist Ed Lincoln – a quick-fingered player on the Hammond with a talent to rival the skills of Walter Wanderley! Like Wanderley, Lincoln worked in Brazil during the early bossa years – and had a great ear for mixing up samba and bossa rhythms...
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Ivan Lins & SWR Big Band —
Cornucopia ... CD
Sunnyside, 2013. New Copy ....
Just Sold Out!
A sublime setting for the vocals of the great Ivan Lins – wrapped up here in some really inventive arrangements from the SWR Big Band, who bring an energy to the album we haven't heard from Lins in years! Ivan's vocals take on this soaring, fluid quality that reminds us why we first fell in...
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Agustin Pereyra Lucena —
Agustin Pereyra Lucena ... CD
Celeste (Japan), 1970. New Copy ....
Lovely bossa work from Argentine guitarist Agustin Pereyra Lucena – one of his first records, done in a style that's right up there with the best of Brazil in the 60s! Acoustic guitar is the main instrumentation on the set – supported by light percussion, warm basslines, and some...
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Agustin Pereyra Lucena —
La Rana ... CD
Celeste (Japan), 1979. New Copy ....
A landmark bit of Brazilian from Europe – and a sweet groover from guitarist Agustin Pereyra Lucena! The set was recorded in Oslo, but it's got the warm sound of a Brazilian jazz set from the time – with Agustin on acoustic guitar and percussion – backed by a quartet that...
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Lumumba/Eni/Coro —
O Samba E Uma Festa ... CD
Tapecar/Discobertas (Brazil), 1974. New Copy ....
A festival of samba from mid 70s Brazil – a set that's packaged with an unassuming title and cover, but which contains a host of excellent samba tunes throughout! The artists' names are slightly submerged in the presentation – but the record smokes like some of the best music from the...
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Carlos Lyra —
Carlos Lyra ... CD
Continental/Discobertas (Brazil), 1974. New Copy ....
An overlooked 70s treasure from the great Carlos Lyra – and quite a different set than his more famous work of the bossa nova generation! The album's got some really wonderful electric piano – used in ways that help soften and deepen the feel of Lyra's aging vocals – similar to...
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Mauricio Maestro with Nana Vasconcelos —
Upside Down ... CD
Far Out (UK), 2011. New Copy ....
A contemporary set, but one that's unlike any other recent Brazilian recording we can think of – given the very unique vibe that Mauricio Maestro is going for! You might know Mauricio from his mid 70s work with Joyce on Visions Of Dawn – and although this set is a recent recording, it...
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Tim Maia —
Tim Maia Interpreta Classicos Da Bossa Nova ... CD
Vitoria Regia Discos (Brazil), 1991. New Copy ....
Later than Tim Maia's classic soul years, but a set with a nice focus on older bossa material – sung to backings by a small group arranged by Almir Chediak, and featuring Antonio Adolfo on piano and Wilson Das Neves on drums! Given the richness of Tim's vocals, there's a style here that's...
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Tim Maia —
World Psychedelic Classics 4 – Nobody Can Live Forever – The Existential Soul Of Tim Maia ... CD
Luaka Bop, 1970s. New Copy ....
Insanely great sounds from the legendary Tim Maia – easily the most soulful singer in 70s Brazil, and an artist with a heck of a strong ear for funk, too! The music here is an incredible hybrid of American soul and Brazilian elements – especially since some lyrics are in English –...
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Sabrina Malheiros —
Dreaming ... CD
Far Out (UK), 2011. New Copy ....
Always-lovely work from Sabrina Malheiros – serving up a sublime blend of Brazilian roots and soulful overtones – a style that's easily made her one of the best artists on the Far Out label over the years! Sabrina's got a family lineage that traces back to Azymuth – and the music...
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Herbie Mann —
Latin Fever ... CD
Atlantic (Japan), 1964. New Copy ....
Herbie Mann's got Latin fever – and it makes for one heck of a great 60s album! The vibe here is more bossa nova than the New York Latin of the time – but that's OK with us, because Mann's flute is perfect in the setting – and really sparkles here on the album's tracks that were...
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Herbie Mann & Joao Gilberto —
Herbie Mann & Joao Gilberto With Antonio Carlos Jobim ... LP
Atlantic, 1965. Very Good ....
Although Herbie and Joao are listed together in the artist credits together for the record, they don't really play together on the record – as did Joao and Stan Getz on their album together. Instead, they trade off tracks of bossa nova material, recorded with Jobim in Rio – Joao's by...
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Tania Maria —
Canto ... CD
Naive (France), 2012. New Copy ....
Sublime sounds from the great Tania Maria – a killer blend of jazz, bossa nova, and wonderfully soulful vocals – all served up in a style that takes us back to Maria's best European sides of the 70s! The sound is no surprise, given that the album was partially recorded in Paris –...
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Tania Maria —
Lady From Brazil ... LP
Manhattan/EMI, 1986. Near Mint- ....
You know, despite the fact that this one was recorded in the mid 80s, when we felt that Tania's great jazzy vocal style was being buried in excessive arrangements – in retrospect, it's actually got some darn nice moments. These include the great "Tanoca Vignette", a lively number...
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Tania Maria with Eddie Gomez —
Tempo ... CD
Naive (France), 2011. New Copy ....
A really special album from Tania Maria – one that features only the bass of Eddie Gomez for accompaniment, which makes for an even more personal sound than usual! Tania's vocals are wonderful – that jazzy, breezy style we first fell in love with back in the 70s – effortlessly...
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Patricia Marx & Bruno E —
Patricia Marx & Bruno E (CD & DVD set) ... CD
Tratore (Brazil), 2010. New Copy CD & DVD ....
The first record in awhile from Patricia Marx – but a set that's definitely worth the wait! Patricia's working here with partner Bruno E – and they've both moved into territory that's quite different than their skittish, clubby work of the Trama years – a warmly gentle groove...
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Matuto —
Devil & The Diamond ... CD
Motema, 2013. New Copy ....
A compelling combination of Brazilian forro and jazz, with a touch of American roots thrown in for good measure – all served up in a style that's pretty darn unique! Bold accordion lines are at the lead on most numbers – much more Brazilian than any sort of US or European use of the...
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Maysa —
Canta Dulcemente ... LP
Fermata/RGE (Argentina), Mid 60s. Very Good- ....
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Maysa —
Convite Para Ouvir Maysa No 3 ... LP
RGE (Brazil), Early 60s. Very Good+ ....
Classic work from this Brazilian singer – with titles that include "Suas Maos", "Mundo Vazio", "Saudades De Mim", "Bom E Querer Bem", "E Preciso Dizer Adeus", and "Maria Que E Triste"....
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Maysa —
Dois Tons De Maysa – Maysa (1964)/Ando Sao Numa Multidao De Amores ... CD
Universal (Brazil), 1964/1970. New Copy 2 CDs ....
A smashing 2CD set – one that features two very compelling albums from the lovely Maysa! First up is a self-titled album from 1964 – one of Maysa's first efforts ever, and done in the sweet style of the legendary Elenco label! The set's a live one, and features light bossa...
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Maysa —
Ensaio – Intensa Emocao ... CD
Warner (Brazil), 1975. New Copy ....
The emotions may be intense, but they're never overdone – thanks to the great standards set by the legendary Ensaio TV show – easily one of the best ways to hear a Brazilian artist up close! The set's from the 70s, a time when Maysa wasn't recording as much as during her 60s fame...
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Me & The Plant —
Romantic Journeys Of Pollen ... CD
Criato (Brazil), 2012. New Copy ....
A cool contemporary set from Brazil – one that's got a great mix of folksy roots and inventive production – the latter of which comes from some great help in the studio by Kassin! Kassin co-produced the recorded with singer Vitor Patalano – whom himself already has a pretty...
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Luiz Melodia —
Felino ... CD
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Perola Negra – Serie Estreia ... CD
Universal (Brazil), 1973. Used ....
Early work by Brazilian singer Luiz Meldoia – recorded in 1973 with a rootsy style that combines samba styles with some of the more sophisticated arrangements creeping into MPB at the time – making for a deeply soulful approach that works wonders with Luiz's unique vocals! The album...
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Brasil '65 – Introducing The Voice Of Wanda De Sah ... LP
Capitol, 1965. New Copy (reissue)....
A very unique album by Sergio Mendes – recorded in LA in the years before his Brasil 66 albums for A&M – but with a sound that clearly shows him going for the new bossa approach! The album's got some lovely vocals by Wanda De Sah, plus occasional guitar work by Rosinha De Valenca...
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Great Arrival ... CD
Atlantic (Japan), 1966. New Copy ....
One of Sergio Mendes' most dreamy albums – quite different than both his vocal work with Brasil 66, and his smaller combo sides from Brazil! There's still a strong bossa component to the record – but the setting has Sergio's piano lines laid out over larger arrangements with a good...
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A&M, 1966. Used ....
The start of a legend – and the very first album by Sergio Mendes' Brasil 66 group, proudly brought to the world through the godlike talents of a young Herb Alpert! Sergio was no stranger to the recording studio by the time of this set, but the record marked a real shift in his music –...
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Herb Alpert Presents Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66 ... LP
A&M, 1966. Very Good+ ....
The start of a legend – and the very first album by Sergio Mendes' Brasil 66 group, proudly brought to the world through the godlike talents of a young Herb Alpert! Sergio was no stranger to the recording studio by the time of this set, but the record marked a real shift in his music –...
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Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66 —
Look Around ... LP
A&M, 1967. Good+ ....
Dreamy bossa pop from the A&M studios of the 60s – the Brasil 66 sound at its best! The style here is a perfect blend of real Brazilian influences and some of the hipper styles bubbling in the LA studio scene of the time – all locked together perfectly by Sergio Mendes, in the twin-...
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Sergio Mendes & Brasil 77 —
Sergio Mendes & Brasil 77 – King Seldom Series 9 ... LP
A&M/King (Japan), Late 60s/Early 70s. Near Mint- Gatefold ....
A beautiful Japanese package – featuring A&M material, but in a completely unique cover, with lavish production!...
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Sergio Mendes Trio —
So Nice (Pickwick pressing) ... LP
Pickwick, Mid 60s. Very Good ....
Sort of a repackaging of the Brasil '65 album on Capitol – done here in a pressing by Pickwick that features a very psychedelic cover! The record's a mixed bag of tracks that has some bossa piano trio stuff, plus some vocal cuts with Wanda De Sah, the alto and flute of Bud Shank, and the...
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Dance Moderno/Orgao Espetacular ... CD
El (UK), Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ....
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Miltinho —
Anos 60 Vol 1 – 1960 to 1962 (6CD set) ... CD
RGE/Discobertas (Brazil), Early 60s. New Copy 6CDs ....
A rich collection of work from Brazilian singer Miltinho – an older-styled vocalist who made a great transition here in the 60s – picking up bits of samba and some stronger jazz influences – all of which really helped to open up his sound! Some tracks here are quite driving and...
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Paulo Morello/Tizian Jost/Erivelto Silva —
Afternoon In Rio ... CD
In & Out (Germany), 2012. Used ....
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Paulo Moura —
Paulo Moura Quarteto ... LP
Whatmusic (UK), 1968. New Copy (reissue)....
One of the best albums ever recorded by this Brazilian saxophone giant! This rare 1968 album features Moura working with a quartet that includes Wagner Tiso on piano, Luiz Carlos on bass, and Paschoal Meirelles on drums – gently grooving with a darker edge than usual, and a definite...
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Contigo Aprendi ... CD
Biscoito Fino (Brazil), 2011. New Copy ....
An amazing return to form for this legendary Brazilian vocal group – quite possibly the best record we've heard from them in decades, and one of the few later sets to really capture the moody brilliance of their late 60s/early 70s work! The quartet work in a harmony mode, but one that's...
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Nacao Zumbi —
Futura ... CD
Trama (Brazil), 2005. Used ....
A stormer of a set from Nacao Zumbi – really stepping out here with a bold sound that's miles away from the group's run with Chico Science, and which marks them as a strong force to be reckoned with on their own! The production here is really ramped up – not exactly funky, but really...
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Milton Nascimento —
Anos 2000 ... CD
Microservice (Brazil), 2000s. New Copy ....
A great collection of hard-to-find work from Milton Nascimento – compilation tracks, guest appearances, and special projects all recorded over the past decade or so – most of which are almost better than material from albums recorded under his own name! There's a number of wonderful...
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Milton Nascimento —
Milton Nascimento Ao Vivo ... LP
Barclay/Nascimento (Brazil), 1983. Very Good+ Gatefold ....
Live set recorded in 1983, with large arrangements by Wagner Tiso that feature a string section behind a smaller rock group that includes Tiso, Robertinho Silva, and Helio Delmiro. Milton plays guitar, and his voice is still in fine form. Gal Costa sings a tiny bit – and the record includes...
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Milton Nascimento —
Original Album Series (5CD set) (Angelus/Amigo/Nascimento/Tambores De Minas/Pieta) ... CD
Warner (UK), 1994/1995/1997/1998/2002. New Copy 5 CDs ....
A great later journey in music from Milton Nascimento – a set that has him faltering a bit in the 90s, then really finding his sound! The first three albums in the set – Angelus, Amigo, and Nascimento – each have a slightly ambitious feel, but are often a bit more restrained than...
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Milton Nascimento & Wagner Tiso —
Ensaio ... CD
Warner (Brazil), 1995. New Copy ....
A beautiful later appearance from Milton Nascimento – songs recorded for a TV performance in Brazil, and arguably better than any of his studio albums from the time! The setting is quite spare – Milton on guitar and vocals, and longtime partner Wagner Tiso playing a strongly resonant...
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Dom La Nena —
Ela ... CD
Six Degrees, 2012. New Copy ....
A beautiful debut from this up-and-coming Brazilian singer – put together with a really timeless feel that comes through in both the vocals and instrumentation! Dom's got a breathy way of singing – a style that takes us back to older French modes by artists like Jane Birkin and...
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Jovino Santos Neto —
Piano Masters Series Vol 4 ... CD
Adventure Music, 2013. New Copy ....
Beautiful solo piano from Jovino Santos Neto – an artist we've loved on other releases from Adventure music, but one who really shines here in the spare space of their Piano Masters series! The isolation of Neto's instrument allows for even greater fascination with his subtle tones and...
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Joao Nogueira —
Ensaio – Bamba Do Samba ... CD
Warner (Brazil), 1992. New Copy ....
A sweet live performance from Joao Nogueira – originally done for the Ensaio TV program in Brazil – with all the up-close qualities that always make that show so great! The set's actually a bit more electric than other Ensaio sets – a surprising change, given the sometimes rootsy...
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Novos Baianos —
Acabou Chorare ... CD
Som Livre (Brazil), 1972. New Copy ....
Certainly one of the greatest albums by this excellent (and oft-overlooked!) group from the 70s! The band of young Bahians deliver a great mix of tracks tinged with bits of rock, funky samba, and even a few psychedelic influences – with alternating male and female vocals, and some excellent...
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Clara Nunes —
Claridade ... LP
Odeon (Brazil), 1975. Very Good+ Gatefold ....
70s samba magic from Clara Nunes – one of those singers who managed to make an already deep genre sound even better! The set's got a simple and honest approach that's really fresh, and never too overblown – allowing Clara to be expressive without falling into cliche, very much in the...
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When Barry Larkin gives his acceptance speech during the Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony today, the former shortstop probably won't dwell on the 103 games he played for the Triple-A Denver Zephyrs.
This was in 1986, when I lived within walking distance of Mile High Stadium – the Zephyrs' home – and watched Larkin's here-today, gone-tonight track from the American Association to the Cincinnati Reds. Impressive? The word doesn't do his talent justice. He sprayed line drive after line drive into the gaps of the spacious park, and ran a tick shy of the speed of sound, and contested just about any ground ball hit between second and third.
Off the field, the University of Michigan graduate had a composure rare for a 22-year-old with only 72 games of pro experience before his promotion to Triple-A. Teammates gravitated to him. He was going places, and going in a hurry, but with a humility that was genuine.
Larkin got called up to the Reds in the middle of August, hit .283, and though a second-season slump found him finishing at .244 – take consolation, Dustin Ackley, it happens to the best of the best – he went on to become a 12-time All-Star, a three-time Gold Glove recipient, a World Series winner (1990) and a National League MVP (1995).
It's a body of work that should've qualified Larkin for Cooperstown in 2010, his first year of eligibility, but he needed the approval of 75 percent of the voters, and he only got 51.6 percent. After drawing 62.1 percent in 2011, Larkin achieved induction this year with an 86.4 percent showing.
Advancing to baseball's Hall of Fame is a tough process, and yet the idea persists that voters are too lenient. Even though Larkin and the late Chicago Cubs third baseman Ron Santo, a veteran's committee selection, are the only players who'll be enshrined today, I've heard complaints about the Hall's deteriorating admission standards.
Seriously? A Cooperstown class of two players – one the pre-eminent NL shortstop of the 1990s, the other the pre-eminent NL third baseman of the 1960s – and the class is too big?
Shrines that honor the notable athletes, coaches and executives of other sports are nowhere near as exacting, but for some reason, there was little grousing when the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame added a class of 12 into its ranks this year. New members include Chet Walker, a very good player who was never prominent in an MVP discussion, and Jamaal Wilkes, selected for three All-Star games after an outstanding college career at UCLA.
Nothing against Walker or Wilkes – I'm happy for them – but neither were the kind of force on a basketball floor that Larkin and Santo were on a baseball field.
The basketball hall also inducted sporting-goods magnate Phil Knight as a "contributor." Uh, OK, fair enough, it's a Hall of Fame, and Knight is nothing if not a man of fame.
Meanwhile, Buck O'Neil, whose work in preserving the history of the Negro Leagues contributed a hundred times more to his sport than any marketing campaign overseen by Phil Knight, has a posthumous presence at Cooperstown (an award is presented in his name), but he's not listed as a member.
The failure to recognize O'Neil during his lifetime – he died in 2006 – was more than a violation of common sense. It deprived baseball fans of an unforgettable acceptance address, delivered by a storyteller whose ability to mesmerize audiences made him a national treasure.
Speaking of speeches, the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, will enshrine its six newest members on Aug. 4. Given the typical length of acceptance remarks at the football hall, the ceremony figures to conclude sometime on Aug. 6.
Still, a Hall of Fame class of six strikes me as a reasonable balance between the all-inclusive basketball hall –somewhere, Vincent Askew is wondering when he'll get called – and a baseball hall that couldn't find room for Buck O'Neil.
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Read returns for Saders
16 Feb 2012
Kieran Read will lead the Crusaders when they play their final pre-season match against the Rebels on Saturday.
The game will mark Read's first since the 2011 World Cup final, and in the absence of Richie McCaw he will assume the Crusaders captaincy. Another All Black in Andy Ellis will make his first start at scrumhalf, while New Zealand tighthead Owen Franks is back in the front row.
Centre Robbie Fruean is being rested while Sean Maitland returns to the wing.
Crusaders – 15 Tom Marshall, 14 Sean Maitland, 13 Adam Whitelock, 12 Tom Taylor, 11 Israel Dagg, 10 Tyler Bleyendaal, 9 Andy Ellis, 8 Kieran Read (c), 7 Matt Todd, 6 George Whitelock, 5 Tom Donnelly, 4 Sam Whitelock, 3 Owen Franks, 2 Quentin MacDonald, 1 Ben Franks.
Subs: 16 Corey Flynn, 17 Wyatt Crockett, 18 Luke Romano, 19 Ross Kennedy, 20 Willie Heinz, 21 James Schrader, 22 Patrick Osborne, 23 Mitch Scott, 24 Joe Wheeler, 25 Brendon O'Connor, 26 Luke Whitelock.
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16 Feb 2012, 10:11 amOverrated journeyman dragon
16 Feb 2012, 12:21 pm@Willievz – Read's decent enough IMO. Truth be told, not a lot of standout no.8′s in Super Rugby as a whole over the last few years. Although some can do a steady job.
16 Feb 2012, 13:45 pmi actually like this guy, which is more than i can say for his captain, but at the end of the day he still plays 'that' game.
16 Feb 2012, 14:17 pmAre you referring to Read the most consistent 8th man over last few seasons along with Sergio Parisse. Surely you not going to tell me that the show pony Pierre Spies or one dimensional Duane Vermeulen is better.
He is a excellent player is tipped to take over from Sir McCaw.
16 Feb 2012, 15:10 pmJust a bunch of Franks and Whitelocks
16 Feb 2012, 16:44 pmI am going to tell you that show pony Pierre Spies or one dimensional Duane Vermeulen is better.
Alberts, Kankowski, Johnson and Strauss are better too.
Read would play for the Cheetahs second XV if he was a Saffa.
But you are certainly right about Sergio Parisse – what a player!
17 Feb 2012, 08:31 amHehe, yes the Cheetahs are brilliant in the new format. They ensure more South African sides make the playoffs.
18 Feb 2012, 08:05 amapparently the whinging Yappies have all the best players in every position but yet are Quarterfinal losers and perrenial TriNation spooners and get smacked like yo Daddy by 2nd-rate English club teams.
yap yap yap is all we hear from the whinging Yappies but the big talking chihuahua ain't got no balls.
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Weekends for me usually involve watching TV shows that keep me informed, get me thinking, and sometimes get me riled up.
Chris Hayes has a fairly new show on MSNBC that airs on Saturday and Sunday mornings. It's a great show, and he features lots of smart people.
I tend to get a bit riled up, but not because of the discussions. (Okay-sometimes because of the discussions.) It's the commercials, and they seem to happen every 7 minutes or so.
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Chattanooga, Tennessee - May 14, 2008 Good afternoon to all of you. Permit me to begin by expressing my gratitude to President Cynthia Hall and the Board of Governors for inviting to participate in your Law Day observance today. I would also like to thank Lynda Hood for helping with the arrangements. Finally, I want to thank Chief Justice Barker for his generous introduction. It is always a delight for me to come to Chattanooga. Each time I do, I marvel at the stunning transformation of your City since I first visited it in 1969. The Tennessee Aquarium, the Hunter Museum of Art, and the International Towing and Recovery Museum are among my favorite sites. You should be rightfully proud of your city. It is a little known fact that I played a small role in Chattanooga's renaissance. In 1975, Leroy Phillips, on behalf of Ernest Posey, and I, on behalf of the Alcoholic Beverage Commission, convinced the Tennessee Supreme Court to invalidate Chattanooga's local ordinance limiting the location of package stores to downtown Chattanooga.1 I understand that this development will not be met with acclaim by all, and so I stand before you here today prepared to take either the credit or the blame for this development - whichever is most appropriate. There are many distinguished lawyers and judges here today who deserve recognition for the contributions to the Rule of Law. With their permission, I would like to single out one person here today. I have known three chief justices from Chattanooga in my legal career. I appeared often before two of them, and I have had the privilege of working with one of them. Each has left an indelible imprint on the law, and all of them deserve our admiration and respect. As you all know, however, our current chief justice, Mickey Barker, has announced his plans to retire from the Court on September 1, 2008. His humanity, good humor, and keen perception will be missed by both the bench and the bar. And so I hope that all of you will join me in recognizing Chief Justice Barker today and in applauding him for his service to the State for the past 25 years and in wishing him Godspeed. There is one more preliminary matter to address before I get down to brass tacks. As I stand here today, I am closing in on my first anniversary as a member of the Supreme Court of Tennessee. Serving on the Court is the culmination of decades of work and dreams, and I am deeply grateful to Governor Bredesen for giving me this opportunity. I am frequently asked about the difference between the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals where I spent twenty-three years. The most significant differences are first that I am working with four new colleagues who, by the way, have been extraordinarily welcoming and generous. The second difference is that I am faced with the challenge of dealing with a broad range of substantive legal issues that are new to my acquaintance. I am grateful to members of the bench and the bar who are serving as my tutors in these matters, and I trust they are not ready to send me to remedial classes. But despite these changes, some things remain the same. This can best be illustrated with an anecdote about Frederick Smith - not Frederick Smith, the founder, president, and chairman of Federal Express, but Frederick Smith, the First Earl of Birkenhead. Those of you who have seen the motion picture "Chariots of Fire" might recall his brief appearance because he was one of the persons who negotiated the compromise that enabled Eric Liddle to avoid running the 100 meter race on Sunday and to run and win the later 400 meter race at the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris. Mr. Smith was a barrister who served eventually as Solicitor General, Attorney General, and Lord Chancellor of England. He was also a confidant of Winston Churchill, and he was known for his quick wit and oratorical skills. One day during an argument before a particularly nettlesome judge, the judge remarked to Mr. Smith, "I have listen very carefully, Mr. Smith, to what you have said, but I am none the wiser." Mr. Smith responded: "None the wiser, perhaps, my Lord, but far better informed." Like Mr. Smith's judge, I stand before you today, none the wiser, but hopefully better informed. Now that the preliminaries have been dispensed with, permit me to return to the topic at hand - the Rule of Law. That phrase has entered the political and public lexicon. We hear it used frequently. But while we think we know what it means when we hear it, we should not lose sight of its technical meaning. The concept of the Rule of Law can be traced back to Aristotle. However, our modern view has been heavily influenced by Professor A.V. Dicey, a British jurist and constitutional theorist who wrote An Introduction to the Study of the Law of the Constitution in 1885. In Dicey's view, the concept of the Rule of Law incorporated three elements: (1) Supremacy of regular, ordinary law as opposed to arbitrary governmental power;(2) Equality before the law of all persons and classes, including government officials; and
Building on this foundation, modern theorists like Harvard political science professor John Rawls have elaborated on the concept. In A Theory of Justice written in 1971, Professor Rawls pointed out that the Rule of Law requires that (1) The legal system should reflect the precept that similar cases should be treated similarly; (2) The legal system should reflect the precept that the laws should be public and clearly written; (3) Statutes and other legal rules should be general in statement and should not be aimed at particular individuals; and (4) The legal system should provide fair and orderly procedures for the determination of cases. With specific regard to the procedures for determining cases, Professor Rawls states that the Rule of Law requires legal systems to (1) make provision for orderly public trials and hearings; (2) adopt rules of evidence that promote rational procedures of inquiry; (3) provide a process reasonably designed to ascertain the truth; and (4) employ independent and impartial judges. At this point, we may ask, What values are served by the Rule of Law and why is the Rule of Law so important? Its primary importance is that it promotes predictability and certainty. In societies where the Rule of Law prevails, persons can plan their conduct to conform to the law. When the law is predictable and certain, it does a better job guiding conduct. It also promotes individual autonomy because it enables persons to act without fear of governmental interference. And finally, clear and certain laws minimize the risk of arbitrary actions by the government. Our Declaration of Independence, United States Constitution, and Bill of Rights, as well as the Constitution of Tennessee, reflect a longing for and commitment to the Rule of Law. The fifty-five persons who gathered in Philadelphia in 1787, like the fifty-five persons who gathered in Knoxville nine years later to draft Tennessee's first constitution, had a vision of a country and a state that would be governed by the Rule of Law. While they were less than certain about the outcome of their grand experiment, all of them realized, as Thomas Paine explained it, that they had it in their power "to begin the world anew."2 The vision of our early leaders was not perfect. The Declaration of Independence's grand pronouncements "that all men are created equal [and] that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights" did not apply to women or persons of color. It required a war between the states and the adoption of the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, Fifteenth, and Nineteenth Amendments to rectify this oversight. It also required the courage and commitment of lawyers, like those Leroy Phillips chronicled in his book about the United States v. Shipp case. 3 Our Nation's history tells us that the founders' aspiration that citizens enjoy the rights and freedoms associated with living under the Rule of Law have not yet been accomplished. There is still much work left to be done before all of us receive equal justice under the law. Our constitutions do not provide answers for all the challenges that face us. They are, as Justice Stephen Breyer put it, "enabling and constraining" documents. They protect our freedom to choose the direction our Nation will take. They do not tell us what to choose - rather they force us, as a community, to solve our common problems ourselves under the Rule of Law. May I suggest that, even as we celebrate this Law Day, the Rule of Law in this Nation is being eroded and undermined by two trends. In 1820, Thomas Jefferson warned us that An enlightened citizenry is indispensable for the proper functioning of government. Self-government is not possible unless the citizens are educated sufficiently to enable them to exercise oversight. These words were echoed more recently by Justice Potter Stewart in 1971 in the Pentagon Papers case.4 Despite these warnings, our Nation's schools are failing to teach our children about our constitutional system, including the work of the courts. As a result, the popular understanding about the functioning of the courts is shaped more by the entertainment media than by reality. Today, many in our country believe that the courts exist for the rich and the powerful and that judgeships exist simply to provide prestigious positions for lawyers at the taxpayers' expense. If civics, the purpose of the Rule of Law, and the operation of the courts were taught in our schools, the students would learn that independent and impartial judges exist to protect the rights of all citizens and to preserve the Rule of Law, not to guard prerogatives and the purse of the lawyers and the vested interests. The second trend is the increasing clamor against the courts by elected officials of all political persuasions. I am not talking here about the criticism of individual judicial opinions. Everyone in our democracy has the right to entertain his or her own views about whether particular cases were decided correctly and to express those views openly and freely. Rather, I am talking about the constant barrage of negative comments about the courts, particularly the appellate courts, that is intended to undermine popular support for the entire judiciary. This sort of criticism is not new. Shakespeare portrayed it in Henry VI. In that play, a beleaguered Henry VI is faced with both internal and external threats. One threat is an uprising led by Jack Cade whose supporters routed the King's troops in the process of capturing London. Although Cade was initially welcomed by the Londoners, things took a turn for the worse when his men began looting and pillaging the city. It is in this context that one of Cade's men, Dick the Butcher, exclaims "The first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers." Dick the Butcher's reason for killing all the lawyers was to create tyranny - to do away with the Rule of Law. Today, we have our own twenty-first century Dick the Butchers who propose to "kill all the lawyers," not to create a better society, but to promote their own narrow self-interests. The threats they pose to the rights of ordinary citizens have never been greater. We must stand firmly against this corrosion because the viability of the Rule of Law in this Nation depends not just on the courts but also on the people themselves. Courts and judges must have the public's support if they are to defend and preserve the Rule of Law. If these modern-day Dick the Butchers turn the will of the people against the courts and the Rule of Law, the people will, as Justice John Marshall warned in 1821, "unmake" the Constitution.5 Despite these obstacles, the truth is that in our darkest hours, we have relied on the direction provided by the Rule of Law. It was an appellate lawyer from Virginia who wove it into the Declaration of Independence. It was a trial lawyer from Illinois who gave it meaning in the Emancipation Proclamation. It was a lawyer from Scott County, Tennessee who, during the Watergate scandal, gave it practical effect by establishing that no person, not even the President of the United States, is above the law. Some of you are of the age that you remember reading Walt Kelly's cartoon strip called Pogo. It featured Pogo the Possum and other inhabitants of the Okefenokee Swamp, and it contained some of the most insightful political commentary of its time. In 1970, Pogo, in a take off on Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry's famous words, reported that "We have met the enemy, and they are us." I suggest that Pogo's remark has some bearing today. The Rule of Law is at the same time resilient and fragile. As Benjamin Franklin left Independence Hall on the final day of deliberations over the Constitution, a bystander asked, Well, Doctor, what have we got - a Republic or a Monarchy?" Dr. Franklin replied, "A Republic if you can keep it." And so, on this Law Day 2008, I end by paraphrasing Dr. Franklin's words. The citizens of this Nation, the citizens of this State, and the citizens of this City will continue to live under the Rule of Law only if they collectively choose to keep it. Thank you for being such an attentive audience. 1 City of Chattanooga v. Tenn. Alcoholic Beverage Comm'n, 525 S.W.2d 470 (Tenn.1975). 2 Thomas Paine, Common Sense (1776). 3 United States v. Shipp, 214 U.S.386 (1909); United States v. Shipp, 203 U.S. 563 (1906); see also Mark Curriden & Leroy Phillips, Contempt of Court (1999). 4 New York Times Co. v. United States, 403 U.S. 713, 728 (1971) (Stewart, J., concurring). 5 Cohens v. Va., 19 U.S. 264, 389 (1821) |
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Thursday, May 3, 2012
26 comments:
- Sparkle the Designer Cat said... May 3, 2012 at 1:12 AM
Even the mightiest hunter can't catch them all!
- Karen and Gerard said... May 3, 2012 at 3:19 AM
Hunting is fun! I believe you are a mighty hunter, even if that one did get away.
--Spunky Doodle - The Furries of Whisppy said... May 3, 2012 at 4:09 AM
We have no doubt about your hunting abilities, Angel. :)
- Catherine said... May 3, 2012 at 4:36 AM
Banjo is a good fly catcher too. Good protein I guess. Ick!
xo Catherine - memoriesforlifescrapbooks said... May 3, 2012 at 5:11 AM
You're so tough and scary Angel...lol :)
- storybeader said... May 3, 2012 at 5:39 AM
oh yes, we have a bunch of fly killers too! Happy Thursday! {:-D
- Katie Isabella said... May 3, 2012 at 5:44 AM
Oh my goodness of COURSE you are a Mighty Hunter. I knew that even befre this proof positive was presented. Those flies are very vishus and you must be careful not to let it see you before you ded it. By the way, I also ded my mousies and bring them into mommy..but I sing along the way and talk about it once I get it in place on the floor by the bed. But mom said my vouice is so small and tiny and expressive she always smiles even though I woke her up.
xoxoxo - Duni said... May 3, 2012 at 5:51 AM
Hey Angel, maybe you could share a few tips on hunting, because Sammy doesn't even see the flies let alone catches any ;-)
- ♥♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥♥ said... May 3, 2012 at 6:22 AM
Angel, we are sure you are the best indoor pest control Mom could ask for. We try to take care of the outside here:)
That vishus fly will be back - keep your eyes open.
Woos - Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and Lightning - Fuzzy Tales said... May 3, 2012 at 6:59 AM
We believe you, Angel! We'll catch house flies, but they're gross, we don't eat 'em. However, we highly recommend moths!
- Nancy said... May 3, 2012 at 8:15 AM
It's the best day ever when a fly gets in the house here too! My Lucy LOVEs to hunt it down and then Langley usually sneaks in when it's time to EAT it. LOL.
- Rose said... May 3, 2012 at 9:14 AM
We definitely believe that you are a mighty hunter, Angel! Even indoor cats have to do some dirty work sometimes.
- Jenny said... May 3, 2012 at 10:49 AM
Angel you are so tough. My Milo is a pretty tough hunter although sometimes he gets a little scared and has to meow and hide in the middle of his hunt :)
- Grace said... May 3, 2012 at 11:00 AM
Of course you are!
- Reeni said... May 3, 2012 at 1:12 PM
You ARE a mighty hunter Angel! Flies are fast and hard to catch. I bet your Mom appreciates you doing that. Love, Moon
- Erika said... May 3, 2012 at 2:02 PM
Well, I was thinking that you come over to rid the house of any vishus flies that have sneaked in--my kids don't like them at all--but seeing as how you, uhmm, let this one get away i might have to ask Isabella:)
- Kaili Williams said... May 3, 2012 at 4:36 PM
Nice work, Angel! I believe that you are a good hunter n__n
Maybe you can remind my kitty how fun it is to catch flies. There's been one in the house today and so far he has done a great job at ignoring it completely ;) - Ann said... May 3, 2012 at 5:53 PM
excellent demonstration. I totally understand that you most likely don't want to reveal all your Mighty hunter secrets. :)
- Lin said... May 3, 2012 at 5:55 PM
Yeah, but do you eat it? My kitties don't eat them, but I used to have a kitty who was good about that. I didn't kiss her on the lips very much after I saw her do that.
- The Island Cats said... May 3, 2012 at 6:49 PM
It's a good thing that vishus fly ran and hid...it didn't stand a chance against you, the mighty hunter!
- Kathleen said... May 3, 2012 at 7:08 PM
Some of the times they just gets infishable and disnapears...
Pal and Forrest - myminimocs said... May 3, 2012 at 7:54 PM
LOL - time to pull out the trusty extended length vacuum hose! good job though Angel...we know exactly where to find that little stinker!
Hope your day was full of smiles ♥ Sharla! - Faith said... May 4, 2012 at 4:35 AM
Lol, that fly was lucky to escape -- this time! Bet you are a fantastic hunter, Angel! ;)
- Stacy Hurt said... May 4, 2012 at 10:10 AM
how long did you wait for him to come outta there? That Woman says it freaks the humans out when you sit staring under their feet! MOL
Ms. Stella O'Houligan - Kari in Vegas said... May 4, 2012 at 10:34 AM
yes we are sure you are a mighty hunter
Stop on by for a visit
http://dogisgodinreverse.com/ - Kjelle Bus said... May 5, 2012 at 1:16 AM
Me too are sure about that you are a mighty hunter Angel !!


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So, I've offered this scene up to a couple people in the last few days, and it's seemed to be a swing and a miss both times. So! I figured maybe I'd offer it up to the general populace and see if I get any decent takers for it!
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- While I usually play female characters... I'm looking to play male for the purposes of this scene.
- I don't really like fandoms. Crossover characters will not be accepted...
- I have little to no limits as far as mature content goes.
- I will only play via PMs, this is partially to avoid people accidentally walking in on any mature content, and mostly because it's easier to keep track of PMs than forum postings.
- I reserve the right to refuse a scene to anyone for any reason... These reasons will generally be because you are rude, but may be because your character simply doesn't fit for the scene...
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Anselm Aruein has been referred to as a hero for almost a decade now, after saving the human nations from enslavement and paving the way for the small scattered human villages of the time to grow and combine into the sprawling kingdoms that they are now. The legends tell of the story of his victory over the dragon king, and how he bravely sacrificed himself to free all mankind from his oppressive rule!
The stories describe Anselm as a paragon of humanity, the best that humans had to offer... but he's not even fully human himself, being the result of a forced pairing between a human mother and a a monster who would have been his sire.
However, it seems the stories of Anselm's death have been greatly exaggerated... And in truth, he just wants to be left alone. Oh, the stories are true enough. Anselm did indeed save all of mankind, and he did defeat the dragon king, but he didn't do it because he was a hero. He didn't do it for mankind... In fact, he hates mankind almost as much as he did the dragon king himself.
As it turns out, Anselm lives in a small village, one of the few that didn't join one of the greater kingdoms, and still rests far in the north, maintaining a steady fishing trade with both kingdoms and other small villages in the area. He hasn't bothered to change his name, but nobody would suspect the surly half-monster living with the old lady just outside of town to be any sort of hero... He looks more like the villain, in fact.
Your character would be a young woman living in the same village. Pretty, vibrant, though not quite the stupid, pampered city girls of the kingdom cities. You're also a competent fighter, with a desire to go out and see the world, and perhaps even make a name for yourself! You already know how to take care of yourself in the wilderness around your home, and you've got the common sense to know that those stories are a bunch of bull... Mostly anyway. You have had your suspicions that the Anselm that lives just outside of town may very well be the same one from the stories, but he's so hostile that most of your friends and relatives urge you to simply avoid him entirely when he's in town.
Of course... if you're going to ever get out of this village, you're pretty sure that as good a fighter as you are, and as sure as you are about your survival skills... there are still wild animals out there, and other people... who are no doubt better. So you get it in your head that you need to be trained... and who better to train you than the man you suspect to be the legendary hero himself!
Naturally, he refuses. a lot. He also denies being the hero at all, and spouts all the same nonsense from the stories about the hero being dead, and a human to boot. But you know better, and you're willing to do whatever it takes to convince Anselm that you're worth training!
Now, I'm going to want to try to take this OUT of the village at some point, and create an adventure. I'll work out a way to do that, but I wanted to see if what I've got so far is at least appealing to you. If you're interested, PM me and we'll see what we can put together. I cannot be certain that I'll be able to post every day, but I should be able to manage every couple of days at least, assuming my work schedule doesn't get it in the way.
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This is MOSTLY supposed to be fantasy... But I may see fit to add both sci-fi elements and modern day elements based purely on the direction that the scene takes. The world itself is pretty much pre-made... so there are some details about it that might be brought out through RP, that I'd rather not give away in this post.
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Training Camp Report: Day 15 - Mayo battles lacerated shooting hand
Training Camp Report: Day 15 - Mayo battles lacerated shooting hand
DALLAS – Just hours after formally introducing themselves to their hometown fans with an open scrimmage Saturday night at the American Airlines Center, the Dallas Mavericks were right back on the practice court.
Hoping to fine-tune their skills before Monday night's home preseason game against Houston, Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle and his players had one goal for Sunday's practice: stay healthy.
With fourth-year guard Rodrigue Beaubois (sprained left ankle) the only scratch at this point for Monday's game, the Mavs were happy to see the rest of the roster on the court in full after new addition O.J. Mayo was held out of Saturday's scrimmage following a fall before the team's 99-85 loss to F.C. Barcelona Regal to conclude the European tour. Slipping on a spill and suffering a laceration to his right hand after bracing his fall on a flight of stairs, Mayo was admittedly affected by the cut while finishing 0-of-7 from the field for just a single point in the loss.
Still, with the hand heavily bandaged, Mayo is expected to be ready to go against the Southwest Division rival Rockets.
"It's good, man. Just a big chunk of skin came off during the fall," Mayo told reporters as he removed his bandage from his shooting hand. "So, just gonna get it taped up and get it healed. It's messed up it's on the trigger hand, so it's got me a little off right now, but I just have to get a good rhythm. It's gonna help me in other parts of my game, like the left hand. … Any time the ball hits it, it's a little stinger. With all this tape, the ball may rub a little different, so it's a little aggravating. But, they said maybe the middle of next week it should heal up."
With Mayo battling through the minor injury, the Mavs will try to improve to 2-1 this exhibition season after splitting their two European games. With that said, Carlisle admits the Mavericks will have to rely even more so on their overall team depth with Mayo not 100 percent and 11-time All-Star Dirk Nowitzki battling through a right knee effusion that kept him out of the loss.
"We've gotta have a team of go-to guys," Carlisle explained. "I mean, we've gotta have 15 guys that are locked and loaded, ready to step into their shots when they're presented in the games. I feel the game is changing to where it's becoming more of a strength-in-numbers league, and we've just gotta have a lot of guys ready to contribute."
He added: "I see us having a nine or 10-man rotation (this season), probably. Look, it's still early. You know, if you look at what went on last year, we still have two training camps left. I mean, there's a long ways to go here, but it's competitive, a lot of guys are doing a lot of good things and we need work on other things."
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UPPER DARBY — Harborplace in Baltimore, Md., Faneuil Hall in Boston, Mass., Union Station in Washington.
If the vision of these properties and their owner, Ashkenazy Acquisition Corp., come to bear for Delaware County, 69th Street in Upper Darby will soon be joining the echelon of these popular shopping meccas.
"We're very excited about the momentum we have going on right now on 69th Street," said Barry Lustig, senior vice president of Ashkenazy Acquisition Corp. "We've been able to, through natural lease rollovers, to acquire the square footage to give the tenants the square footage they desired, but were never able to acquire."
On Friday, township officials lauded the opening of a 77,000-square-feet Burlington Coat Factory in this Upper Darby retail corridor.
Upper Darby Mayor Tom Micozzie said the store will provide 90 retail jobs.
Also under construction is a 30,000-square-feet Ross Dress for Less and a three-story H&M, which is expected to open this fall.
"It's really going to be nice," Lustig said. "When we looked at the opportunity in Upper Darby, we call it our sweet spot."
Micozzie was grateful for the employment opportunities made available through these projects.
"The amount of construction jobs ... plus the amount of permanent retail jobs is going to have a huge impact," he said.
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"The struggles that any mayor has in this economy is that you have to make sure the businesses will come," he said. "Those places (Burlington Coat Factory, Ross Dress for Less and H&M) bring other, smaller operations with them, like food courts. We're excited about it. It's a big boon for our area."
Micozzie credited Ashkenazy for taking an engaged involvement in the community, not a tertiary one.
"They took an interest in (Upper Darby)," he said. "They realize that our success is key to their success. They've told us they're willing to work until all of the retail space on that hill is occupied."
Part of what made that work, Lustig explained, was the government officials' willingness to work with his company.
"A lot of what we've been able to accomplish has been able to be done in as expedient as it can because of the (township) of Upper Darby," Lustig said.
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"When we bought the property, we bought it all at one time," Lustig explained. "We own everything except for Tower Theater." Continued...
He said what is so attractive about the area is its density, adding that it is one of the densest areas in the country in a two to three-mile radius.
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"It's all of those things people want to do," Charlton said. "It's hard to fabricate that, but it's easy to redevelop them. It's great for giving people a sense of community again."
Pete Ricci, owner of Upper Darby's Solstice Media and a board member of the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, shared his own recent epiphany.
Each year, he participates in the "Men Cook" fundraiser for St. George's Episcopal Church in Ardmore, where he and others prepare meals for others to come together and eat.
"This year, we did 'The Taste of the Islands,' all these different spices," he said. "We always go on these shopping sprees." Continued...
One of his friends wanted to make a curry rub and they decided to try 69th Street.
Ricci said he was pleasantly surprised.
"I haven't considered 69th Street to be a destination since The Balcony was there since I could buy parachute pants and records," he said.
When he got there, he was floored by the influx of Indian, Vietnamese, Korean and other ethnic places.
"Wow!" he thought. "This is a great place! Look at how all these stores are different now."
And, his spree ended with vegetables and spices, from Thai curry to star anise to jicama.
"We were in there and we were able to buy these packets of spices for unbelievably cheap prices," he said of the Indian spice market he patronized. "The guy in there was thrilled that we were in there. What we bought in there for $12, if we were in the supermarket, would have been $35."
Ricci said he hopes the area and Delaware County, gain more exposure for the treasure that it is.
"The stigma is that the county is falling apart and it's not," he said.
When envisioning a future for 69th Street, Lustig said it will soon be on par with the Harborplaces and Faneuil Halls.
"We knew it would be a while to get to where we are today because a lot of these tenants had terms on it," he said. "We absolutely believe that now that we have these retailers ... we believe in the next two to three years, you're going to see more recognizable tenants coming onto the street."
That's after seeing the area slowly decline, with many stores closing up shop such as the Marshalls and Sears, only to give way to the new retailers taking advantage of the opportunity.
After what may have seemed like years, Ashkenazy's goals for the Upper Darby retail neighborhood and its perseverance are starting to show.
"It's a wonderful feeling," Lustig said. "It's an absolute wonderful feeling to be able to accomplish what you set out to do. Every once in a while, your dreams don't come true. This one absolutely did."
Staff writer Vince Sullivan contributed to this article.
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