in The Woods 1999

Of all of organist Jimmy Smith's big-band albums recorded for Verve, this is one of the most imaginative ones. Oliver Nelson arranged a variety of themes from Prokofiev's Peter & the Wolf into a swinging suite featuring the great organist Jimmy Smith. Although there is no verbal narrative on this LP, Nelson's liner notes tell the story (which can actually be followed through the music) and Smith pays respect to the original melodies while making strong statements of his own. A classic of its kind.

A versatile guitarist and onetime head of the guitar department at the University of Bridgeport, Sal Salvador was a capable soloist and accompanist whose single-string style, shaped by his early interest in the music of Charlie Christian, was augmented by extensive studies of guitar technique. Salvador's years of research, playing, and analysis eventually led to his writing guitar methodology books…

Best known for his work with Gerry Mulligan and later Phil Woods during the 1990s, pianist Bill Charlap was clearly developing rapidly on his own record dates. Beginning with a crisp rendition of "Time After Time," Charlap, with a formidable rhythm section of bassist Peter Washington and drummer Kenny Washington, explores a nice mix of standards and jazz classics. His refreshing approach to "Lover" initially adds a Latin rhythm to the sprightly waltz before launching into overdrive. The less familiar material, including a jaunty take of George & Ira Gershwin's "Boy, What Love Has Done to Me" and a breathtaking solo interpretation of Jimmy Van Heusen's dreamy ballad "Only the Lonely," is equally rewarding. The sound on this studio date is so intimate that it sounds as if the listener is sitting right next to the piano.

The Toys of Men is a mature work from an artist who’s got nothing left to prove, and is the closest thing to a fusion album Clarke’s released since the inconsistent collaborative effort Vertu (Epic, 1999). A far more satisfying disc, it’s a career consolidation of sorts, with Clarke also delivering a series of lyrical solo acoustic bass miniatures, referencing past efforts while, at the same time, playing with considerably more restraint.

Are You Afraid of the Dark? (1992-2000) The Complete Series (Repost)
21xDVD5 | ISO+MDS | NTSC 4:3 720x540 VBR | ~24 min per Episode 91 Episodes, ~2200 mins | 79,7 GB
Audio: English, French, Spanish - AC-3 Dolby Digital 2.0 (each track) 192 kbps 48.0 kHz | Subtitles: None
Extras: Menu, Episode Selection | Genre: Family, Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi | Country: Canada

A group of friends who call themselves "The Midnight Society" meet in the woods at night to tell ghost stories around the campfire. Each episode features a new story dealing with different characters in different situations. The series, which was part of the SNICK lineup, was one of Nickelodeon's most popular shows in the early 90's and lasted for 5 seasons, until it was canceled in 1996. It was then revived in 1999 with an all new cast, only to be canceled again two seasons later. This Twilight Zone for a younger audience, is sorely missed and will always remain one of Nick's greatest classics.