Jim Alfredson Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 4. Chuck Nessa doesn't produce records. He stares them down until they produce themselves. 5. Chuck Nessa doesn't use microphones to capture sound. He uses his bare hands. Happy Birthday (late), Chuck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 7. AEC is not the Art Ensemble of Chicago; it's actually the Art Ensemble of Chuck. Chuck Nessa plays all the instruments. Simultaneously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie87 Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 8. Chuck Nessa eliminated all usage of No. 6, everywhere, forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Ptah Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 To me, Chuck is truly impressive for the following: after releasing several all-time classic albums on his label, he managed Discount Records, bringing great jazz into lower State Street in Madison, Wisconsin, at the height of the turmoil of the very active Vietnam War protests there, and at a time when the surrounding population was heavily into the rock music of the time. I can only imagine how many times his store windows were smashed by Vietnam War demonstrators. It had to be an uphill battle to get the students to buy anything other than Jimi Hendrix and Crosby Stills Nash & Young. His influence lived on in that store, which was a cultural center on campus when I arrived in the fall of 1974. It had a great jazz section and staff which knew jazz for years after he left. I am grateful to him for that. It had a great positive influence on my life. Trivia: The jazz professor at the University of Wisconsin while Chuck was there, was Cecil Taylor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 8. Chuck Nessa eliminated all usage of No. 6, everywhere, forever. 9. Chuck Nessa is the bass voice in the backing chorus on Jimmy Dean's "Big Bad John". 10. Chuck Nessa was Big Bad John. 11. Big John Patton used to be known as Big Bad John Patton until Chuck Nessa called bullshit on him. 12. Big Bad John/Chuck Nessa & Big Bad John Patton went down to the crossroads to fight for ownership of the name. Big Bad John/Chuck Nessa won without too much of a fight, so to speak of. 13. In the first of a lifetime of decisions combining Deep Human Kindness with I Don't Give A Fuck 'Tude To The Max, Big Bad John/Chuck Nessa returned 2/3 of the name to John Patton, advising him to use it wisely. The rest of that deal is history, as Big John Patton became one of America's Most Beloved Entertainment Superstars. 14. Keeping the "Bad" for himself, Chuck Nessa resumed life as a mover and shaker, never flashing the "Bad", knowing full well that if you really got it, it'll all take care of itself. Moral of the story - Don't fuck with Chuck Nessa, but if you do, hope that he takes pity on your sorry ass and gives you the keys to the kingdom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man with the Golden Arm Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 That Ace Cake guy was too busy, so it was late getting ensembled: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheldonm Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 Hi Chuck; have a great one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffcrom Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Happy birthday 2013, Chuck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 15. Chuck Nessa realizes that a Birth Day without a Live Night makes for a Dead Morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjzee Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Happy birthday, Chuck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul secor Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO A TRUE FRIEND! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillF Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Happy Birthday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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clifford_thornton Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Happiest of Birthdays, Chuck. As I mentioned elsewhere, thanks for being a big part of changing my - and others' - lives with this music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Happy Birthday Chuck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmonahan Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Have a great one Chuck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.D. Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Best wishes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etherbored Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 happy birthday krusty, er, chuck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bichos Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 happy birthday, chuck nessa and all the best to you!!! keep boppin´ marcel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medjuck Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Happy B'day and many more!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AfricaBrass Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Happy Birthday, Chuck! I hope it's a good one. :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie87 Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Happy Birthday, Chuck - wishing you the best for the coming year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Happy Birthday Chuck N. ! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Kart Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 To you on your birthday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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