Ira Sullivan

[Chuck Nessa]

Just got off the phone with Ira. I called him because I hadn't heard from him for a while and the last time was about surgery. I had been worried about his health and it turns out he is more vigorous than I. Keep on keeping on Ira. He will be 87 in a few weeks.

Edited 10 Mar 2018 by Chuck Nessa

[JSngry]

Is he still in florida?

[Chuck Nessa]

Yes, and recovering from implants. He is ready to go.

 

[jlhoots]

Implants???

[Chuck Nessa]

teeth - big thing for wind players.

[Ken Dryden]

They sound so easy until you learn about how drawn out the process is, even for one.

[jlhoots]

Expensive too!

[Joe]

Long live Ira Sullivan!

 

[Justin V]

I'm glad to hear he is doing well.

[bertrand]

I second That! Thanks for checking in with him, Chuck.

[Clunky]

That’s good to hear. He’s a great talent 

[Chuck Nessa]

Ira called today and we talked for about 20 minutes. He's had one side of his mouth "implanted" and will have the other side done soon. He can play saxophone and flute currently but needs the dental work to work on the trumpet (his favorite).

He will be 88 soon and just keeps on truckin'.

[paul secor]

Good for him. (And for us.)

[Hardbopjazz]

Good for him.  Glad he’s still going strong.  

[Chuck Nessa]

Just got off the phone with Ira again.  He is doing well, going for 88. What a wonderful spirit!

[Brad]

Glad to hear. Is he able to play trumpet?

[Chuck Nessa]

24 minutes ago, Brad said:

Glad to hear. Is he able to play trumpet?

Duh! I didn't think to ask. He was very "up".

[mrjazzman]

On 3/9/2018 at 4:56 PM, Chuck Nessa said:

Yes, and recovering from implants. He is ready to go.

 

I'm going through it at 69, painful, expensive, drawn out process, can't eat, lost weight.  OH well............

[jazzcorner]

Re: Ira Sullivan

OK played this one today

 

 

Edited 13 Dec 2019 by jazzcorner