Chuck Nessa

Frequently I am asked "How do I/we make it to the next level". The answer never pleases. If you have a local following and want to move on you need to create a following at the next level. You must know there are 25 groups wanting the gig you dream of. If this means moving to a "larger market", you have to do that. No NYC clubowner is going to hire you 'cause you are the biggest thing in Cedar Rapids. You have to pay your dues at every step of the way. Most people choose to spend time/money with family and other obligations but those making the move, move on. It is as simple as that. Once again, Chuck is the turd in the punchbowl.

I just read that about a fourth of the German population wants the wall rebuilt.

He sounds wonderful. Isn't there a site where you can get samples? I never check samples, but All Music or Fantasy must have some.

"Silent trees" been falling around me for my entire life. I tend to notice them. Keep it up. you will feel better and "screw the rest".

Late in his career he played on a couple of "Swingville All Stars" dates for Prestige. One of them is hidden on this cd: Very worthwhile.

Where are all the Big !0 fans? Kinda' cool.

'Bout time. Steve and Hal are old friends from many years ago. Hal covered for me on my job so I could record Lester Bowie's Numbers 1 & 2.

Steve is an old friend from the beginning of the '70s from Madison. He started as a pianist and has taken up saxophones. Do a search on his name. He has stuff to sell.

D'jever talk about my old friend Steve Nelson-Raney?

Good for you and the "customer".

Big Al will be the guy with Styx on his iPod. Hope it doesn't bother the band.

Is there a dance floor? Do you take requests? Do you know Tenderly - it's a favorite? Will you be performing behind chicken wire?

You did say off the ground - not finished.

Somewhere between 10 and 20.

You must live in a very small room. B-)

You are friggin' impossible.

aka Buck Chuckley.

FWIW, the session in question produced 6 "tunes" totaling 43 minutes. In addition, I have access to 2 more performances for another 9 minutes, performed by the same personnel. Looks like a cd to me.

At least Reisner and Russell capture some feeling of the time which is missing from many since. Not easy to discount (in my book). Some of this is more important than "facts".

My thoughts, EXACTLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

In the first shot Franz is looking askance at Eric, as well he should. B-)

Who banned Africa Brass? Bring that mother back! Somebody else is stealing his identity. Call the FBI!

Never mind!

I demand the bed. Hans can go outside.