I completely agree with Harry.    

(Except, it would be kinda cool to have a free EKG machine, but I digress.)

Not to rain on strichmick (I totally understand your position), but...

There's a lot of emotional angles to this topic, but legally, it comes down to the fact that just because the music and specific recordings are out of print doesn't mean it's in the public domain.  Until the copyright expires and isn't renewed, that product is owned by someone.  The notion that "Smooth" at MJW was walking a "fine line" was only in the minds of people who wanted copyrighted product for free.

I "get" the desire to make out-of-print music available, and wish that more of it would be made available.   Maybe that can be done legally by a third party, by having an agreement with the copyright holder.  Maybe it can be done by agents of the copyright holder, especially with modern low-cost distribution channels being available.

Especially in this day, all high school students should be required to take a semester of business law. 

Now, where can I get a good copy of Stan Kenton's "Sketches on Standards"?  The real LP!



What the heck?  First, I agree with Harry, and now I read his apology to Chopless!  Harry, if you  keep this up, it's gonna make it hard for me to lambast you!

(Edited for grammar and clarity.)

Last Edited By: Dave Luepke Jul 2 10 12:43 PM. Edited 3 times.