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Interresting-- I knew his papers, scores and archives are now at the Library of Congress. 

I was lucky to ee hom once in Baltimore. RIP to the last of the Blue Notes--while I never knew them personally, an I'm just a fan, their collective and solo music always awakes positive feelings in me.   

🎷 Ben Webster with Duke Ellington – Early 1949 According to Ben Webster’s musical activities and tour listings: January 3–9, 1949 – Town Casino, Buffalo, NY January 16, 1949 – Civic Opera House, Chicago, IL January 27, 1949 – Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, CA January 30, 1949 – San Francisco Opera House, CA January 31, 1949 – Oakland Auditorium, CA Hollywood & Film / Broadcast Work: February 1–20, 1949 – Engagement at The Hollywood Empire, Hollywood, CA February 16–18, 1949 – Filming “Symphony in Swing” at Universal Studios, Hollywood February 21, 1949 – Long Beach Auditorium, CA February 22–28, 1949 – Million Dollar Ballroom, Los Angeles, CA Spring 1949 Dates Post-Tour: March 11, 1949 – Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, CA March 14–27, 1949 – Blue Note, Chicago, IL (plus recording sessions in Chicago) Summary Table Date / Range Location / Venue Jan 3–9, 1949 Town Casino, Buffalo, NY Jan 16, 1949 Chicago Civic Opera House Jan 27, 1949 Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, CA Jan 30, 1949 San Francisco Opera House Jan 31, 1949 Oakland Auditorium, CA Feb 1–20, 1949 Hollywood Empire, Hollywood, CA Feb 16–18, 1949 “Symphony in Swing” film shoot, Universal Studios Feb 21, 1949 Long Beach Auditorium, CA Feb 22–28, 1949 Million Dollar Ballroom, Los Angeles, CA Mar 11, 1949 Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, CA Mar 14–27, 1949 Blue Note, Chicago, IL   These engagements highlight Webster’s re-association with Ellington’s orchestra, covering key concerts, broadcasts, and film work from January to March 1949. Let me know if you'd like details on recordings from those performances or any other specifics!

I forget the exact wording but I think it was recommending things to do. Drink in a traditional pub in Bayswater, eat fish and chips and enjoy the north / south divide, was it, as I recall.  Sorry to hear it. There is a level of unpleasantness that we are put to by modern technology enabled services that our grandparents would never have put up with. 

One last bump. Offered for sale is a nice copy of the following Mosaic Stanley Turrentine box set: The Blue Note Stanley Turrentine Quintet/Sextet Studio Sessions  5 CD, Mosaic, 2002 Limited Edition of 5000 numbered copies (this is copy # 3065). Everything is in excellent condition - outer box, CDs, jewel cases, large booklet. There is just some very minor rubbing to about a 1/4" piece of the mid left side edge of the front cover paste-on photo. I had not even noticed that until now but wanted to mention any minor issue at all. It is a nice copy. $85 (+ $10 media mail shipping). U.S. shipping only.  Payment by pay pal friends/family. I will pack this carefully (wrapped in bubble wrap), ship it in a sturdy box, and provide a postal tracking # after shipping.