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"Harold and Susan Vordos" wrote in message
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"SteveB" wrote in message
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"Harold and Susan Vordos" wrote

I'll take that nasty old jazz or classical anytime. Especially the
baroque.

Harold


First LP record I ever bought was in 1965. Dave Brubeck Take Five.

Steve


We've had our differences in the past, Steve, but you just grew in
stature, at least in my eyes. I thrive on his music, particularly the
old quartet, which included Dave, piano, Paul Desmond (deceased) alto
sax, Eugene Wright (a true gentleman if there ever was one) string base
and Joe Morello, drums. You may know that this quartet was disbanded in
'67.

By the way, the grand old gentleman turned 87 years old today----and he's
still touring, although on a limited basis. I've met and talked to him
on several occasions. He is, without a doubt, one of the finest human
beings I've ever encountered.

Harold

And now for a promotion ............ how about Stan Getz and Astrud
Gilberto? (sp)Getz/Gilberto and a mix of excellent musicians, steamy
female vocals, hot rhythms, exotic instruments, and the lovely Portugese
language. Very listenble stimulating music. Know whut uh mean, Vern?

Getz (tenor sax), along with Gerry Mulligan, (baritone sax) both now
deceased, were always amongst my favorites. I've never been a fan of
vocalists, with rare exception (Ella--and a chosen few), but I have to
agree, that's a very pleasant sound. Yes, it resides in my music
collection, and is still played on occasion. Getz was magnificent.


I have a New Year resolution. That's to try to stick to topics in
newsgroups and avoid entanglements. There's too many good things to talk
about to get into those discussions.

I'm funny in that I have no problem with straying from the topic of
machining, and enjoy talking about the fun things in life equally as well as
OT subject matters. What I don't enjoy is mindless **** that so many can't
leave alone----or religion----which I abhor, and I'm not nuts about
political discussions. There are no politicians today----just narrow minded
assholes that are hell bent on their own agendas, to hell with the good of
the people. There is no point in discussing politics, for you can't rely
on any of them to live by their statements.

BTW, I never considered you an adversary. We just had some different ways
of doing things and looking at things. Your posts have always been full
of knowledge, experience and instruction. Very much so compared to some
of the wannabes in the newsgroup.

Steve

Careful there, Steve, You might get my head too big to fit through the
door.

I thank you for the kind words. Unlike many in the machining field, it
was more than just a way of making a living-----it represented me as a
person. When I was actively machining, I had a goal of perfection and
settled for nothing less. You likely understand that the leaders of today
see my kind as obsolete, for quality is now way down the list of desirable
accomplishments. Making money has replaced pride in workmanship in many
cases. I'd rather not be known as that kind of person.

Be well,

Harold