Chuck Nessa

From your edit (while I was responding) I see you haven't digested the book. Not fair. Edit to add: Talk to me about this when you have finished the book, understand and listen to allt he music discussed.

Do you know Early Jazz? Have to admit I haven't read the Swing Era in its entirity since it was issued, but dip into it from time to time. From memory, I think he gives way too much credit to "limited" white big band arrangers and seems to undervalue a number of small group soloists. Not unexpected from someone from his background. Thank some god for Gunther Schuller, but he is not perfect.

Whole lot of worthy stuff between the two examples you mention. I have problems with Gleason and Schuller. One needs to read as much as possible and develop a personal opinion. FWIW, Schuller's Swing Era has many more "iffy" opinions than the earlier book.

Met him in 1966 and have had the same opinion since then.

You trust the Germans for this?

I like old guys on the board.

Yes, again. You don't look healthy Chas.

I wish her well.

"Totally captivating"? That hasn't happened to me for a very long time.

Eventually all fish tank.

Wonder if this was picked up from the "bloggers". Downloads a-plenty. Fuck 'em. I'm really tired of these folks offering free music and then pleading for compliments for the service they provide.

Ann and I are trying to figure out how to move back. Real estate prices are a larger concern. Michigan property is severely under priced because of the state economy and prices in Chicago keep escalating.

Never imagined Zorro in snow.

Yeah, I saw this on MSNBC this morning and about crapped my pants. Can't imagine the adrenalin flowing in the cockpit.

Illinois does have an income tax.

Give the drummer some!

Almost missed the festivities again. All the best Al!

Oh, yeah..stupid me ...I now see the 2003 at the bottom of the obi. Hadn't even looked closely before, just assumed it was the new ones. Behind again?

I have boots, sweaters and 2 children older than you. Hope I can hear you and your group soon. Best wishes on the day of your birth.

I have one of the early nanos and it is more than enough for me. I am a 20th century guy.

So, the earth has a sticky tongue and it has hit the moon?

Doesn't really matter. Lots of 19th century quartets written since WW I.

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I love the Weberns.