[Dixielandjazz] Jazz: Smithsonian Anthology' reviewed

[Bill Haesler]

RICHARD PEARL wrote:
> Nonsense ! 
> This a very good collection. 

Dear Richard,
Bluntly put. Thank you.
And yes, you are right, I "already have most of it or don't want the more modern stuff or are just being a pain in the ass! (we call it arse)."
But spot-on on both counts.
 
> In any event - save your money and listen to Ray Smith on WGBH - Jazz Decades - and see how you like that! 

Never heard of Ray - or his programme. What did he do to you?

> Its marvellous...

Do you have a pre-publication copy?

> ......but of course you may not like it - in which case just listen to what ever you listen to!

I will - and I do.

> This collection is not for everyone - more for those who are looking for a good Anthology - which it is - I'm sure there are better -

There are (based on the CD details provided).

> So why don't you explore your (vast?) collection and come up with a new version which we can all then listen to -

Too late.
As a consultant for the massive 50-year-old Swaggie Records (Australia) LP/CD reissue series it has been done - years ago. At least, for the first half-century of jazz I was referring to.

> If it's better I'll be the first to say so - and, buy one! If not - Zip it up dude !!!

Thank you for the 'dude' salutation. I've never been called one before.
Keep taking your medication.
Very kind regards,
Bill.