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Does anyone out there have any links to formal interviews with Johnny Hodges, whether on Downbeat or elsewhere? I would especially be interested in any links that would lead to a chance to hear Johnny Hodges voice. I've never had the chance to hear him speak. Thanks so much.

Big time Congrats,Tom! Now you can come to visit some of us.. Looking forward to seeing you again, hopefully soon!

Confirmed in many places on Facebook. He passed away December 27th. His funeral will be January 10th

I just saw online on a jazz West Coast blog that Jack Sheldon passed away a few days ago. Awaiting confirmation

I watched the Butterfield documentary last night on Amazon Prime-Excellent. I lost track of Paul after the early Bloomfield years. His use of horns(more than just one sax) brought a new dimension to electric blues bands anchored by guitar/harp combos. Plus his acceptance by the old timers (Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf) helped open up white audiences to this genre, and as previously mentioned here, would revitalize their careers. The interviews in the doc (especially by Elvin Bishop) were enlightening...

Michael: PM sent. Thanks.

Just paid thru PayPal. Thanks

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the Bud Shank is a great Mosaic! And a bargain at that price. Outstanding West Coast jazz.

Just sent you a PM on John Patton at Jazz Bakery and Benny Bailey with Kirk Lightsey. Many thanks!!

I highly recommend the Bee Hive set. the individual albums are tricky to find on LP.

Sold to Bill. Thanks.

John: The check is in the mail...

One final try- Best Offer over $45 plus shipping costs to US address...

Bump... Price reduced.

FS: Keith Jarrett-Sun Bear Concerts- 6 CD box set- ECM (Japan)- comes with cardboard slip case. Excellent condition- Best offer over $45 to a US only address. Priced below the lowest price I could find on Amazon. Please PM with any questions. Thanks. (Price reduced today...)

Sorry-did not see another posting in Artists for Rumsey's passing...

Howard Rumsey, one of founding fathers of 1950s West Coast jazz, passed away at age 97 on July 15th. He ran the Lighthouse club in Hermosa Beach for many years, and was bass player in the Lighthouse All-Stars for well over a decade.

He is great on Gulf Coast Jazz-Vol. 1, on VSOP Records. Session is from Feb. 1959 and also features Ellis Marsalis, Alvin Batiste on clarinet and Ed Blackwell (!) on drums

Thanks for posting, Michael. I have so many fond memories of collecting discography of Blue Mitchell. (My first Mosaic many years ago...) Blue had so many distinct periods- as documented on OJC, Blue Note, and subsequent smaller labels (i.e. Mainstream). He later co-lead groups with Junior Cook, Harold Land, etc.-- kept him busy until he ended his career as a sideman before dying prematurely of cancer Michael, did you ever play piano in a group with Blue..?

David: Package received! Thanks so much for mailing it out so quickly... Regards, Jeff in Portland

David; Just paid you thru Paypal. Many thanks!

David: PM sent... Thanks, Jeff

Great news! Glad that Jim Neumann has finally agreed to release this material. Thanks, Jim!.....

Almost everyone is worth picking up. Excellent acoustics for live recordings...