Chuck Nessa

Also owners of the Candid label. Can you imagine a Vaughn Meader/Charles Mingus date?

Starting around '58, this Iowa farm kid bought all jazz records blindly for about 4 years. I understood the music was called "jazz" and there were bins in the record store labeled "jazz". This is how I was introduced to Miles, Trane, Dizzy, Rollins, Bird, etc until I got to college and met folks with similar tastes.

Fantastic idea for a thread. This will take some time for thought.

Last 2 White Sox losses were to the Cubs. Small consolation for the Cubbies.

yes there is.

Wow, bow.

I am a CW fan and understand Swede's post. He was not a "great artist" but taking all his work together....Damn! I confess to having close to 20 CW cds, not counting much of the vocal works.

Maybe neglected artists can apply for adoption.

Services are on Tuesday June 29th at Leak and Sons Funeral Chapels, 7938 South Cottage Grove Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619. The wake is at 5 and the funeral Is at 6.

An message from Fred's granddaughter: Hello family and friends! My name is Jasmine Sebaggala, I am Fred Anderson's grandaughter. I am writing on behalf of my family. We appreciate the support and prayers for my grandfather, Fred Anderson. My Grandfather received visits and phone calls from more than 200 people. People traveled from various cities to visit him. Thanks for sharing great vibes, stories, food and love. My grandfather died peacefully on Thursday June 24, 2010 at 3:10 a.m. He was in hospice at The Ark in Park Ridge, IL. We will miss my grandfather's presence, and cherish our memories of him. He was a humble man that helped and inspired others and loved his family and friends. The velvety smooth sounds blown from his horn remind me of his dedication, strength and courage. We will always honor his legacy, work ethic and determination. Funeral arrangements are pending. In lieu of flowers, our family asks that donations be endorsed to Friends of the Velvet and sent to Asian Improv Arts Midwest, 410 S. Michigan Ave #943, Chicago,IL 60605. Sincerely, Jasmine Sebaggala

I remember the day I met Fred Anderson – October 20, 1966. The occasion was Joseph Jarman’s first recording session for Delmark. After the session I invited everyone back to our apartment for a party. I can still see Fred sitting on the mattress in our living room – we didn’t have real furniture then. I also remember the last time I saw Fred – it was a few months ago outside the Velvet and we were about to leave. Ann hugged and kissed him - the startled/bemused look on his face will be with me forever. I guess 40 + years of Fred has to be enough

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Sorry you quit the tenor. With the "blues" orientation, I expected you to play some guitar.

Moment(s) of truth. All the best.

Lookin' good.

Don't know when the price jumped (only a dollar iirc). The original jacket would be a grayish cardboard shell with paper glued to the outside. The ones with a white interior were printed directly on the board. Additional info about pressings - Columbia had 3 US plants and the location of manufacture was indicated by a light etching in the dead wax near the label. The letter T indicated Terre Haute, IN, the letter P was for Pittman, NJ and (I believe) the letter S indicated a California pressing - maybe San Rafael, but I don't remember.

GP would be correct. PG means a higher price and a later issue.

"snap", "snap".

All the best.

He's an awfully old guy. Let's not get him to excited.

Booger free copy in the mail today. Thanks Jim! Wanna see the bad one? I can mail it.

Is a full moon when all the girls drop trow?