Chuck Nessa

Gee.

What point are you attempting to make?

Reggie Johnson?

If you can locate a copy of the Fricsay recording (on DG) it will chill your bones. Dandy.

This is an expanded re-post of something I typed on Facebook (in response to a posting by Stephen Haynes): When Ann and I moved to Chicago in1966, Lester and Fontella were about the only married couple we knew. They were newly arrived from St. Louis, so we had that in common. Ann and I were remembering good times at their home on 74th St. She was a powerful woman.

Farewell my old friend.

Isn't that a Roger Miller thing? 'cept he didn't guess.

Is that code for something?

Sounds like a wonderful event. All the best to the whole family. Personally I feel older 'cause your son is married. I want you to feel much older.

There is a terrific 2 disc EMI set by Klemperer.http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B006LL034A/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new

Great. Does it make you feel old?

Candid recording. Originally on "Mingus" and later in the Mosaic set.

You sound like an $1800 customer.

What the heck are you typing about? Ken's death has nothing to do with any other news item. I was lamenting the fact of artists working hard "behind the scenes" are neglected by most folks. You always seem to be looking for a fight.

Forget it.

The reaction to this thread illuminates a problem recognizing important jazz artists. Ken never left a mark with the general audience. He was much more than that. I worked with him on the first Chicago Jazz Festival. I take the liberty to post the text of an email from Lauren Deutsch to the board members of the Jazz Institute of Chicago: With great sadness I want to let you know about the passing of our long-time board member, musician, programming partner and great friend Ken Chaney. He made his transition last night and I do not yet have details about services for him. Ken was a humble, gentle giant. His impact on our organization has in many ways been under the surface: Ken connected us to the jazz band teachers who helped us create our Jazz Links programs, all of whom he met either as fellow musicians or through workshops he had done at their schools. He presided over our Jazz Links Jam sessions for the past 10 years, giving words of encouragement to many a young aspiring player, many of whom have paid tribute to him on facebook since last night. He had a knack for finding new young talent--introducing us to Corey Wilkes and Maurice Brown while they were still in high school. I doubt you could find a musician in town who would not sing his praises. Our world and our organization have been richer for Ken being a part of it. I will send details when I have them Rest in Peace Mr. Chaney.

$600 an hour.

Same guy.

Chicago pianist, band leader and educator has died. Members here might remember his band The Awakening which had a couple lps on Black Jazz.

Me.

How can anyone ignore Blackwell's recordings with Ornette? That's the shit.

March 2003.

I hope to eat a muffin as I leave.

I didn't shine my shoes this week. Why bother?

Start driving south and at any gathering of people, shoot as many as you can.