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Thursday, September 16, 1999-Page6 FEATURES Local Artist Profiles The Rat's Web: Buying First in a series of articles highlighting local> Textbooks Online artists and musicians (h up :llwww.barnesandnoble.com). Renowned Virginia The price BY ANNE BUTLER is outrageous, Textbooks.com (which and Ecampus (http:// with is affiliated Features writer of textbooks Barnes and Noble), Jazzman comes to area isn't it? You've probably seen those ads that www.ecampus.com). took urge you to buy textbooks online. because Textbooks.com However, But how legitimate are they? How so long to load (ten minutes for one page!), much do you really save? Ididn't have time to compare prices there. First, some general tips: Two of my books (the 'ones by Schmidt I. Shop around. This is a good idea in and Pierson) were unconventional text- any case, but as you'll see, there is a differ- books. Books are listed by author in the ence among some of the sites. following titles: 2. Stick to names you know, like Ama- (B&N = Barnes and Noble zon or Barnes and Noble. Ecampus, one of WMC = our bookstore) (he current major advertisers, has had se- vere shipping problems (3 weeks or more Keep in mind that shopping at the in some cases) and is being sued by several bookstore supports our school. major textbook publishers. Bcampus is in- I bought the Schmidt,' Pierson, and duded below for comparison purposes. Burroway from Amazon and paid six dol- 3. Shop by ISBN ~u~.ber (th.e ten digit lars for two day shipping. Overall, Isaved number on the back, near the price). 10 to 12 dollars. So is it worth ordering. I went to four sites, Amazon (http:// online? If you're willing to pur in the work, . www.amazon.com), Barnes and Noble and can wait a few extra days, yes it is. Price Comparison (all new books) Jaziman John D'earth relaxes with his trumpet during a rare mhment of downtime. Amazon B&N WMC Ecampus Schmidt $10.36 $10.36 $12.95 Not listed JENNIFER Ross AND ERIN JERNIGAN the age of 14, studying jazz improvisation Pierson Feature,~Writel; and the saxophone. Following college at Burroway $12.76 $14.00 $15.95 Not listed Harvard University, he spent twelve years LAPlante $30.40 $37.75 $39.05 $33.68 "Not surprisingly, the group favors an ex- in New York City, doing free lance work with $63.55 $59.75 $61.30 $52.81 pansive sound that draws on everything ... many jazz, latin- and rock musicians. After impressive ... melodic ... evocative ... laced life in the Big Apple. D'earth moved to with colorful solos and ensemble passages Charlottesville, Virginia, where he currently that draw on a variety of jazz traditions, resides. Shipping Time comparison freely and imaginatively." Amazon B&N WMC Ecampus Schmidt I day' 1-2wks N/A --- The Washing/on Post According to D'earth s Pierson I day I day N/A web site, Dave Matthews Burroway 2-3 days 2-3 days 4-6 days? Attention WMC music lovers: jazz mu- sician John D'earth and his octet have just says, "I've known John. LAPlante l-2wks I day 4-6 days? released a new album entitled ''Thursday Night Live at Miller's." This first release D' earth for a long time. from D'earth is an unedited !!y~)~~rformance Classified and features vocals from 1ilS'~ife Dawn Th- Wedon 'f.see each other ompson, whom LA. Jazz Scene critic Eliza- often enough .but when Travel beth Molo says, "brings a smoldering tex- ture to the band's music." D'earth describes we do get together, I his music as "traditional jazz with a cutting always learn something. MAKE YOUR OWN HOURS edge, improvisational style." SPRING BREAK 2000 with Sell Kodak Spring Break 2000 Trips D'earth says, "Jazz is my passion but not John isfirst rate. He's a STS- the buttoned-down, 'neoclassicaf,' Armani HIGHEST COMMISSION-LOWEST variety." His octet will be headlining at Blues great spirit, a great oin America's #1 Student Tou PRICES Alley in Georgetown, Washington. D.C., on friend, and a great Operator to Jamaica, Mexico, 'I NO COST TO YOU September 22. Founded in 1965, Blues AI- Bahamas, Cruises, and Florida. Travel FREE including food, drink, and ley is the oldest continuously operating jazz teacher... one of a kind. " non-stop parties!l l supper club in the United States. It has been host to such stars as Dizzie Gillespie and When not performing with his octet, Now hiring on-campus reps. WORLD CLASS VACATIONS Sarah Vaughan. D'earth conducts the University of Virginia 1999 STUDENT TRAVEL PLANERS John D'earth began his musical career at Jazz Ensemble, composes, teaches and ar- Call 1-800-648-4849 "TOP PRODUCER" ranges music. He has arranged music for or visit online @ & MTV'S CHOICE long-time friends Dave Matthews and Bruce www.ststravel.com (Spring Break Cancan Party Pro- Hornsby. gram) According to D'earth's web site, Dave 1-800-222-4432 Matthews says, "I've known John D'earth for a long time. We don't see each other of- Personal ten enough, but when we do get together, I Hel Wanted always learn something. John is first rate. He's a great spirit, a great friend, and a great PREGNANT? Fraternities, Sororities, Student teacher ... one of a kind." FREE CONFIDENTIAL To learn more about D'earth and the Groups: "Thursday Night Live at Millers" album, or PREGNANCY to purchase a CD, go to http:// TESTING & CARING Earn $1000 - $2000 www.johndearth.com. COUNSELING with easy CIS Fund HELP 1·800-521-5530 raiser event. If you are a local artist and would CONTINUE EDUCATION AND No sales required. like to be seen in the Local Artist CAREER Fund Raiser days are Profile, contact Jennifer Ross and THE NURTURING NETWORK filling up. so call today. Erin Jernigan through campus 1-800-866-4666 Contact Joe at mail. 1-888-522-4350