There's a quite good sampler CD, "blue series essentials" available for $1.99 at some Borders stores. I *think* it may be specific to the chain since it has a Borders logo on the packaging. It includes DJ Spooky, William Parker, Matthew Shipp, Guillermo E Brown, Craig Taborn, Mat Maneri, Antipop Consortium, Tim Berne, Roy Campbell, Spring Heel Jack, and others. Disclaimer: I work at Borders. Claimer: I got the CD and enjoyed it before I got the job. -- | jzitt@josephzitt.com http://www.josephzitt.com/ | | GPG: A4224EFA http://www.mp3.com/josephzitt/ | | == New book: Surprise Me with Beauty: the Music of Human Systems == | | Comma / Gray Code / VoiceWAVE Silence: the John Cage Discussion List |