Jazz, etc. -- Want to Help?

It has been nearly a year since, on a cold November evening in Maine when I had had too much to drink and just the right amount of jazz on vinyl, I spontaneously bought up this GREAT domain name, which just happened to be available, and committed myself to an new project: A new blog focused on jazz, and especially on jazz experienced on older vinyl -- not fancy, expensive Blue Note first editions (I do love them so, but can't afford them) -- but just good music on good-sounding vinyl that has a history.

The point would be to describe, in plain language, the experience of listening to the music, the way the music sounds on disk, in a way that shows respect for that medium and the object -- that chunk of plastic with its cardboard cover, with, perhaps, some notes written on the side, or whatever. Though I don't know a lot about the music and the musicians, I might do a bit of research and write something about that, too. This is not audio reviewing, or music reviewing -- it's writing about the pleasure to be found on listening to music on vinyl. I was sure it would be a fun project, and an interesting read for those who care about these things.

I find that my best ideas come when I am drunk. The problem with the ideas I have when I am drunk is with the follow-through. The inspiration passes, real life starts back, and the idea that was so good -- and that remains good -- fades into the background. That happened here. The blog never really got off the ground.

But here's the thing: This ain't new technology we're talking about here. What's the rush, really, when you're writing about 50-year-old records? I still own the domain name. There's no reason I can't start now, just a year or so later than planned. And -- here's my big new insight -- I don't have to do this alone.

So, if you're reading this and you'd like to contribute, drop me a note. Just comment on this post, send me an email, or whatever (jim-dot-austin-at-gmail-dot-com). Doc Notathing, I've been especially impressed with your writing and your knowledge in the comments you have left. I think it would be great if you would contribute.

- Jim, who is currently sober.