Chuck Nessa

Best on your birthday Georgia!

Ann and I finished the pizza tonight. You get bupkis

G'bye Claude.

Got the discs today, Uncle Skid and I have been packaging all the orders. They will be mailed tomorrow. Been drinking beer and scotch so if any order is wrong blame Skid. Now we are off to pick up pizza. Be back in a few.

Good boy, good boy.

Probably.

I agree. John Corbett runs the series and does what he can.

One big eye. Not sure about other parts.

I think you need to speak to Allen Lowe. On 2 seconds reflection, do not contact Allen Lowe.

It is always good to know where they are.

Looks like "Indiana" Holmes to me.

Can't believe they missed that. An old friend/employer bankrolled that date and owned the tapes as far as I know. I think he died. Maybe I can find his heirs.

Some folks might be interested in this story. Back in the late '60s I thought I had a chance to get some foundation money to make classical recordings. My first choice was Jascha Horenstein and set up a meeting with him in Florida where he was conducting the LSO at a festival. We spend a wonderful afternoon in a hotel bar discussing possibilities. We decided to shoot for Mahler 3 which he would be conducting with the LSO a few months later. I still have quotes from the LSO for the necessary sessions. I was ultimately unable to get the funds but Unicorn picked up the ball and recorded it. While discussing other pieces he wanted to record, he mentioned the Roussel symphonies, Dutilleux, Webern and (if the money was restricted to American composers) Ives or Barber. He was most interested in composers with a personal "language". I still treasure the memories of that afternoon, his rehearsals with the LSO, the 3 concerts we attended and the letter he sent.

Not the same guy.

What the hell would you call it?

Not sure about that last sentence.

I just got off the phone with Bobby. He's had to cancel his appearance in Chicago for health reasons. Nothing life threatening but he needs surgery and can't play trumpet. We had planned to have dinner in Chicago and that's why he called. Otherwise he's in good spirits and is disappointed he won't be able to experience the players in Chicago.

About to play the two Bill Dixon lps on Fore. Going to burn to cd.

The Prestiges are ok too.

a tenor player speaks.

He's a very nice man and fine pianist. That is how I feel about his blues.

Junior Mance, the "studied blues player".

I am told the first pressing will arrive on Wednesday. Those with orders in already will get first priority. I know I have a conflict of interest but this is the best latter day Freeman date. That's why I am issuing it. Anyone wanting details can contact me at nessarecords@charter.net . Edit to add - $15 postpaid in North America and $18 postpaid elsewhere. You can PayPal to the above address. Thanks.

Only Mr Young looks relaxed. Thanks for the shot.